I really have four or five other projects I should be working on instead of this...
Can't bring myself to care though.
Full Product Name: Johnson-Einzbern Mass Production Mobile Suit Frame, Design Generation Two
Nicknames: MS, Miss, Missus, Second Gens
Designer: War Dog Heavy Industries
Design Notes: The MS was originally developed to be a cheap, safe, simple to maintiain, easily produced, and highly customizable Gundam. The first design generation was none of these things. Of the two units produced, one had a distressing tendency to lose it's arms mid-test, while the other was impossible to keep balanced. Both went way over budget, had poor manueverability, ate maintenance hours like candy, and could not get up on their own if they fell on their backs.
After spending considerably longer at the drawing board this time, the designers eventually came up with the Second Generation design. The Second Gens were designed to be a lot thinner, with the intent that they would be customized by the end-user before seeing active use. This was a major change from the first generation, which included it's own armor, but it lightened the weight of the MS considerably. Other design modifications included an over-haul of the cockpit and control system, the redesign of the hard points on the MS, and revisions to account for a 'Booster Pack' which would include an additional generator to extend battlefield performance and a set of 'wings' to allow flight.
The overhauled design was lighter, and easier to use and maintain. Simulations indicated that it would handle much better, and would probably even be able to get up on it's own if it fell on it's back.
Unfortunately, it was projected to go way over budget (again) and War Dog Heavy Industries didn't have the tools, expertise, or resources to actually build it. Luckily, Hephaestus soon announced it's Affiliate program. Although sales were very sparse due to the costs inherent in making a giant robot, the profits did allow them to start building their own facilities. Eventually, they hope to be able to manufacture the MS without outside assistance.
Trivia!
The designs of the first generation MS were based on the blueprints for the RX-78 in Tokyo Bay. The use of this 'short-cut' is what those in the know blame for the many failures of the first generation. Although, some people feel that there would have been many issues anyway, given that it was a first generation MS, and that use of the plans shortened the initial development cycle.
The two first generation MS's look a lot like fatter versions of the RX-78, for obvious reasons.
The popular use of the acronym MS has lead to the trend of refering to them as girls. And while few of the produced MS have AI, and none without having first been converted to a Gundam, they all identify as female.
MSF was originaly going to be the identifying acronym for the Mobile Suit Frames. However, the F was dropped as more people connected Mobile Suits with Gundams and giant robots than they did Frames.
If Trombe! is played within ear-shot of any MS, it's own speakers will start blaring the song it as loud as they can without hurting anyone's ears. This rapidly results in all MS units in range playing Trombe! This continues until all units playing it have been shut down.
A/N Alright, in case I didn't make it clear somehow, the MS is designed to a be a sort of proto-gundam. It'll work just fine on it's own, but it's meant to be customized into a Gundam. Or, depending on your tastes, a Zaku or a Tallgeese. Whatever floats your boat. The reason behind the customization thing is three-fold. One, is that producing Gundams is expensive as all get out. Getting the buyer to foot the bill for 'finishing' saves quite the pretty penny, and since the price is lower it lets more people buy it. The second reason, is that there are LOTS of different Gundams. Producing a single general unit that can be converted into most of them is a lot easier than trying to build each and every single one from top to bottom. The third reason, is that some Fen like building things. Constructing a Gundam from scratch might be a bit much for most of them, but a customizable frame? That's a little more accesible.
Can't bring myself to care though.
Full Product Name: Johnson-Einzbern Mass Production Mobile Suit Frame, Design Generation Two
Nicknames: MS, Miss, Missus, Second Gens
Designer: War Dog Heavy Industries
Design Notes: The MS was originally developed to be a cheap, safe, simple to maintiain, easily produced, and highly customizable Gundam. The first design generation was none of these things. Of the two units produced, one had a distressing tendency to lose it's arms mid-test, while the other was impossible to keep balanced. Both went way over budget, had poor manueverability, ate maintenance hours like candy, and could not get up on their own if they fell on their backs.
After spending considerably longer at the drawing board this time, the designers eventually came up with the Second Generation design. The Second Gens were designed to be a lot thinner, with the intent that they would be customized by the end-user before seeing active use. This was a major change from the first generation, which included it's own armor, but it lightened the weight of the MS considerably. Other design modifications included an over-haul of the cockpit and control system, the redesign of the hard points on the MS, and revisions to account for a 'Booster Pack' which would include an additional generator to extend battlefield performance and a set of 'wings' to allow flight.
The overhauled design was lighter, and easier to use and maintain. Simulations indicated that it would handle much better, and would probably even be able to get up on it's own if it fell on it's back.
Unfortunately, it was projected to go way over budget (again) and War Dog Heavy Industries didn't have the tools, expertise, or resources to actually build it. Luckily, Hephaestus soon announced it's Affiliate program. Although sales were very sparse due to the costs inherent in making a giant robot, the profits did allow them to start building their own facilities. Eventually, they hope to be able to manufacture the MS without outside assistance.
Trivia!
The designs of the first generation MS were based on the blueprints for the RX-78 in Tokyo Bay. The use of this 'short-cut' is what those in the know blame for the many failures of the first generation. Although, some people feel that there would have been many issues anyway, given that it was a first generation MS, and that use of the plans shortened the initial development cycle.
The two first generation MS's look a lot like fatter versions of the RX-78, for obvious reasons.
The popular use of the acronym MS has lead to the trend of refering to them as girls. And while few of the produced MS have AI, and none without having first been converted to a Gundam, they all identify as female.
MSF was originaly going to be the identifying acronym for the Mobile Suit Frames. However, the F was dropped as more people connected Mobile Suits with Gundams and giant robots than they did Frames.
If Trombe! is played within ear-shot of any MS, it's own speakers will start blaring the song it as loud as they can without hurting anyone's ears. This rapidly results in all MS units in range playing Trombe! This continues until all units playing it have been shut down.
A/N Alright, in case I didn't make it clear somehow, the MS is designed to a be a sort of proto-gundam. It'll work just fine on it's own, but it's meant to be customized into a Gundam. Or, depending on your tastes, a Zaku or a Tallgeese. Whatever floats your boat. The reason behind the customization thing is three-fold. One, is that producing Gundams is expensive as all get out. Getting the buyer to foot the bill for 'finishing' saves quite the pretty penny, and since the price is lower it lets more people buy it. The second reason, is that there are LOTS of different Gundams. Producing a single general unit that can be converted into most of them is a lot easier than trying to build each and every single one from top to bottom. The third reason, is that some Fen like building things. Constructing a Gundam from scratch might be a bit much for most of them, but a customizable frame? That's a little more accesible.