RSF-MKIIIaA-002 Sabre

Technology and Combat Characteristics
Originally Being the Standard-production Model of Jack Kendall's Royal Guard, this heavily customized unit is all about honor. It is equipped with a pair of armored Claymore Swords, allowing for hit-and-run and close quarters attacks. Being piloted by Leader-obsessed Ian Hunt, the Sabre will always want a good sword fight, as to impress his captain.

Armaments
- Nanolaminate Expandable Shield: The Sabre is equipped with a custom pair of shields based off of the ones used by the Revolta Guards Type. With the addition of several spiked knuckles affixed to the moving panel of the shield, it allows for the Sabre to use them as backup melee weapons. These were inspired by the Breaker Shields used by the Diamondback. When not in use, they are mounted on the shoulders of the Garrisai as a pair of shoulder armors, or can be mounted on the forearms to use as a weapon.

- 80mm Forearm Autocannons: Usually only ever seen on Project X machines such as the Kingship or Pegasus, these recoilless guns can provide medium to close-range fire support when needed. They were requested by Ian as to model his machine after his superior, Jack Kendall.

- Anti-Armor Waraxe (Ian Hunt Custom): These larger versions of the AA Waraxe can not only chop at enemies, but crush them under their own weight as well. A unique feature of these weapons is that their handle is capable of extending, converting the weapon into a large halberd. Despite not being classified as such, they provide extended reach or allow for charging Lance attacks. When not in use, they are stored on the Sabre’s Shoulder-Mounted Sheaths. The left and right axes are named Duty and Salvation, respectively.

- 60mm Carbine: A weapon commonly used by Revolta GTs, this medium range rifle favors power and precision over fire rate. Ian’s hardened skills in combat earned him usage of this weapon, only after he had already requested it as a supplementary weapon to his Waraxes. When not in use, it is stored on the rear skirt armor.

Special Equipment and Features
- Shoulder Mounted Sheaths: The Sabre features a unique storage rack for each of its Waraxes. Being mounted parallel to the backpack thrusters, they rotate upwards and slide each of the axes forward (grip-first, blade facing up). The Sabre can then grab the Axes and use them accordingly. They would be the inspiration for the Excalibre’s Movable Blade Sheaths.

History
Taking inspiration from the Revolta Guards Type used by Jack Kendall's Royal Guard, the Sabre was designed as an ace version of this prestigious machine. It is embellished with designs akin to that of the Royal Guard's, alongside a similar shade of green the Diamondback uses. Being armed with a pair of Custom Anti-Armor Waraxes sporting a sleek design, the Sabre excels in precision close-quarters (and high powered) attacks. Piloted by the similarly honorable Ian Hunt, the Sabre is a shining symbol of the Mercury Legion's power, and the loyalty to its leader.

Trivia
- The Sabre's "Executioner" nickname is a nod to Ian's original name--Albert the Executioner.

- The Sabre, and Ian more specifically, are both modeled after Ein Dalton and his machine from Gundam IBO. Namely, with the use of two axes and unwavering loyalty to their superiors.

-The name of the Sabre itself is a misspelling of the word "Saber" referencing its fighting style being based on swordplay. It is also similar to the Sabres of the Halo Universe.