CSF-S3cB/NU/LP01/P2-012 Hunter Vendetta

A variant of the Vendetta developed to detain the Garrisai Harbinger, as well as any other ace unit to come in its path. Equipped with a unique set of weaponry and technology, it rivals the Vendetta's usual Colonizer Variant.

Technology and Combat Characteristics
With its numerous unique, yet heavy hitting weapons, the Hunter Pack is meant to destroy single units at a time, instead of numerous ranged weapons that are designed to cause chaos. While the weapons used were merely experimental, they were fielded in combat after the Vendetta's second encounter with the Harbinger.

Armaments
- Armed Buster Claw Attachment: Also known as the ABC, is a large Close-Quarters Combat melee weapon meant to punch, swing at, and crush enemies. It consists of a large Gauntlet connected to a steel wire, which is then affixed to the forearm. The gauntlet can be swung like a club-like weapon, fired out for a ranged attack, or opened like a claw that can grab enemy limbs or even the cockpit. The claw is strong enough to tear off enemy limbs, and even crush the head of a Garrisai. When the normal hand of the Vendetta needs to be used, the two halves of the claw will retract over the forearm, revealing the hand. This is primarily for when the minigun is being used, which requires two hands for operation. It was developed from data gathered from the Kingship and Saturn, both of which house remote weaponry.

- Skirt Rocket Anchors: A set of skirt armors that fire out large grappling hooks. These hooks can latch onto enemies, and can either be reeled in for a close-quarters attack, or planted down on a surface to prevent an enemy from moving. There are two anchors per skirt armor, ensuring the mechanism can be used multiple times.

- 500mm “Hypersonic” Railgun: An oversized gun that rests over the Vendetta's right shoulder. It is powered by a pair of large Ichor canisters on its back, which ensure a single shot per canister. This balances out the sheer power of the weapon itself, which is capable of blasting through anything in its path. The canisters do not fire out a laser beam of any kind, rather, they are used to slingshot the massive 500mm round at “hypersonic” speeds, thus giving it its name. The sheer recoil of the weapon requires lockdown anchors to fire safely, lest the pilot wishes to have the machine blown apart upon its second shot. When not in use, the cannon rotates backward, facing upwards on the back.

- Striker Missile Launcher: A 4-tube missile launcher is mounted on the right forearm, which can be used as an offensive weapon.

- Minigun: The Vendetta’s Primary Weapon in most battles. It uses semi-explosive rounds that can penetrate armor and even some shields. It is fed from a 500 round chain of bullets, which is cannot be reloaded in the heat of combat. A bipod can be placed down near the front of the minigun, turning the weapon into a turret-like weapon.

- Anti-Armor Waraxe: An anti-armor “Wraze” Waraxe is used by the Vendetta in the case of an emergency encounter, but it is seldom used due to its role as a heavy ranged unit. It is stored on the rear skirt armor, similar to most Mercury Legion units.

- Rocket Anchors: These grappling hook-like weapons can be used to latch onto enemy units and reel them in, or use for maneuvering around a large environment. A total of four are equipped on the Vendetta, with two on each side-skirt armor. After use, they can be retracted for continued use or purged should the situation require it.

Special Equipment and Features
- Hi-Sensitivity Targeting Sensor: The Vendetta's iconic Targeting Sensor is carried over from its Fortress Pack. It grants the same ranged accuracy for its new weapons, mainly the Railgun and Missile Tubes. The rocket anchors and Minigun can also be aimed with it, though the latter is inaccurate so the sensor's use is not necessary. The only downside to the Sensor is that it gives the pilot tunnel vision, preventing them from noticing threats outside their direct front line of vision. Thus, the visor is only used in long range targeting attacks. When used, the large sensor on top of the head slides down over the eye cameras, and all visual data is instead streamed from the former.

- Lockdown Ankles: A lockdown anchor device is built into each of the Garrisai's feet. When deployed, they dig deep into the ground, locking the Garrisai down. This allows for the firing of the Hypersonic Railgun without severe damage to the Garrisai itself.

- Added Armor: The extra plates of armor over the Hunter Vendetta allow for an increased longevity in combat; however, unlike something like the LAND STRIKE System, this armor set cannot be purged at will.

History
Shortly after the LCR's sortie against the Mercury Legion over a weapons storage facility, the Legion equipped the Vendetta with an alternative weapons kit that was designed towards anti-ace pilot combat. It participated in a number of battles, though its true purpose lie in dispatching the Harbinger MESS Frame. When it finally went up against the Garrisai, the Vendetta was was able to be a considerable threat to it, boasting better weaponry and an advantage at range. However, its lack of speed and mobility was what put it at an extreme disadvantage. In the conclusion of the battle, the Vendetta was assumed to be destroyed, but it was actually captured and dismantled by the LCR in Minerva Base. This would be when the Vendetta would be overhauled once again into the Firestorm.