0085.07 – Aswan
“Whoa, I’m really piloting this?” murmured Carl Matsubara looking up at the new test model unit on the mobile suit deck.
Eliard was overwhelmed by the strange figure too. It must be a variation of the Hi-Zack. However, aside from the frame of the Hi-Zack, what stood out was the firearms mounted on it. It was a gigantic beam cannon. Enormous boosters were mounted on the legs in order to manage the ridiculously large weapon.
“This thing is more of a muzzle with a propeller than a mobile suit.” Carl’s voice could be heard on the comm device inside their helmets.
“Quit yer moaning” barked the voice of the young mechanic, Pete Shelton.
“You’re a test team, aren’t ya? It packs a punch. Its power is greater than a weaker battleship’s main battery with the same range too.”
“Still, watch yourself.” came the voice of veteran mechanic Hendrick Ness, “The mass and length of the beam cannon can create unexpected inertia. You won’t be able to freely move it around.”
“So if we end up in a dogfight, then we’re going to be sniped?” Carl declared with discontent.
“We’ve gotta hurry.” Eliard said, “We’ve been ordered to launch. We’ll cover you so you can maneuver more effectively.”
