MSN-06S-002 Sinanju

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General and Technical Data

Model Number: MSN-06S-001
Code Name: Sinanju
Unit Type: Prototype Newtype-use Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics / Neo Zeon
Operator: Neo Zeon
Capacity: Pilot only :: Panoramic Monitor/Linear Seat Cockpit in torso
First deployment: 0095 U.C.
Height: 22.6 meters
Weight:

• Max: N/A
  
• Standard:25.2 metric tons

Construction:

• Gundarium Alloy
  

Power Plant: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor :: 3240 kW
Equipment and Design Features:

• Sensors :: Range 23600 meters
  
• 2x External Propellant Tank
  
• Psycoframe Cockpit
  

Fixed Armaments:

• 2x 60mm Vulcan Gun, fire-linked, mounted in head
  
• 2x Beam Saber, mounted in wrist, can be used while attached externally to the or hand-carried in use
  

Optional Fixed Armaments: N/A

Optional Hand Armaments:

• 1x Beam Rifle, hand-carried in use
  • Grenade Launcher, loads 1 round per shot
  
  
• 1x Rocket Bazooka, can be combined with Beam Rifle, hand-carried in use
  • Clip-fed, 5 rounds per clip
  • No spares can be carried
  
  
• 1x Shield, mounted on wither forearm
  • 2x Beam Axe, stored in shield, hand-carried in use, can be used while attached to shield
  • Can combine to form a Beam Naginata.
  
  

Technical and Historical Notes

Originally the MSN-06S Sinanju Stein developed by Anaheim Electronics as part of the Earth Federation's "UC Project", its movable frame is partly made from psycoframe materials. Data obtained regarding the unit's responsiveness and capabilities was later used to complete the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam. Although the Sinanju was based on the MSN-04 Sazabi, and equipped with a psycommu system the machine features no Newtype-use weaponry such as funnels, challenging its existing design and basic performance as a mobile suit. To compensate for this the Sinanju boasts high mobility and features large thrusters mounted in a wing-like arrangement on its back. Sporting multiple vernier thrusters throughout its frame, the unit is capable of achieving precise movements and high speeds. As a high-performance mobile suit, the MSN-06S Sinanju is equipped with exceptionally powerful thrusters. While these thrusters allow the Sinanju to attain incredibly high acceleration, they consume fuel at a high rate. To compensate, the Sinanju can be equipped with a pair of back-mounted external propellant tanks which substantially increase the amount of fuel the Sinanju can carry, thus increasing the mobile suits operational flight time. When the fuel is depleted, the tanks can be ejected to decrease mass.

The Psycoframe is a technology that builds the brainwave-to-machine code translator known as Psycommu into the atom-level of the metal frame of a Mobile Suit. This allows a Newtype pilot to mentally connect with their mobile suits operating system, similar to the bio-sensor, and input commands directly from the mind via brainwaves. The technology is incomplete and many commands must still be imputed via traditional controls. Arguably, a mobile suit with a psycoframe and Newtype pilot will have a greater response time than an ordinary suit and pilot.

The Sinanju armed with two 60mm vulcan guns that are mounted in the head and fire-linked, as well as two beam sabers that are stored within each forearm. The sabers can also be used while attached externally to the arms. The Unicorn Gundam later inherits this mechanism. The Sinanju is also armed with two beam axes, stored on it's shield. The beam axes can form a naginata to take down multiple enemies. Additionally, the axes can also be used while attached to the front of the shield. When activated, the beam blade expands beyond the shield's cover area, taking on an appearance resembling that of a beam shield. The standard long-range weapon of the Sinanju is a beam rifle. It can be used to shoot down missiles or weak mobile suits. Unlike conventional beam rifles, the Sinanju's beam rifle is powered directly by the mobile suit's power plant rather than traditional E-caps, making it a versatile and powerful weapon. The rifle can also be armed with either a grenade launcher or combined with the rocket bazooka.

In U.C. 0094, two of the Sinanju Steins were stolen (disguised as transfers) by the remnants of Neo Zeon, "The Sleeves", slightly modified and used one as the personal machine of their leader. It was thus painted red and reminds many of the name 'The Red Comet'. However, the second unit was modified in the same manner, but painted green and is used by a Commander within the Sleeve's forces. This second unit was designated as MSN-06S-002 in order to differentiate between the two units.