MESS-S1cD-013 Whisper

Technology and Combat Characteristics
Compared to the other combat based c-types, the Whisper was designed for more covert missions such as reconnaissance, disruption or elimination of an important military officer. Being equipped with both a sound-suppression and light-bending system, the Whisper can become virtually undetectable by conventional means. In order to use these systems, it was equipped with the bare minimum of armor, as its engagement in actual combat was seldom advised.

Armaments
- Prototype Stealth Laser Cannon: The Whisper's only ranged weapon fires high-compression, precision laser blasts fueled by a replaceable canister of Ichor. Because of its concentrated laser, it is nearly invisible when fired. However, it falters at long ranges, it is best used at medium range encounters where a shot can be guaranteed.

- Assassin's Retractable Dual-Blade Gauntlet: This weapon was designed to be used a primary melee weapon to the Whisper, in which it could effectively pierce Nanolaminate Armor from any angle. It consists of two razor sharp blades, affixed to a steel gauntlet. When activated, the blades can slide out from the gauntlet and be used for melee attacks. Heated variants of this weapon were designed, but deemed redundant in water due to temperature constraints.

- Anti-Armor Knife: An elegantly crafted weapon built entirely of Steelpoint Alloy. Being far less effective in direct combat compared to its Blade and Saber counterparts, it was designed to covertly target the joints of enemy Garrisai. In the hands of a skilled user, this weapon could be utilized far better than the versions used by the Harbinger GT.

Special Equipment and Features
- Stealth Drive MKI: These experimental sound-suppressors grant the Whisper a more covert range of movement, as its usual forms of attack will be unheard by most detection systems. It is more actively used than its Cloaking Drive counterpart, as its energy consumption is far less. Thus, the pilot must be more cautious in their actions, as while they will be unheard, they can still be seen.

- Cloaking Drive MKI: This experimental device allows for the frame and armor of the Garrisai to become virtually invisible. However, any movements made by the machine will reveal itself, meaning the pilot would have to freeze all of the machine's systems in order to the invisibility to actually work. The entire assembly is powered by an external fuel source, which had a limited run time and thus had to be used in moderation.

History
Whisper is the first Garrisai designed to house prototype stealth technology. It would eventually go on to become an assassin unit under the ownership of Magdalena Cassidy.