LS0/ESU-S4x/NU-020 Urban Dreadnought

The Urban Dreadnought is a Garrisai in the DUALITY Side-Story. It is piloted by antagonist Cameron Baltimore.

Technology and Combat Characteristics
The Urban Dreadnought is an improved version of the First Great Conflict's Dreadnought, which retained much of the original’s features. By converting the Dreadnought’s four individual externally mounted weapons into built-in sockets around the Armor, it gave it an increased lifespan when out in combat. In order to make space for these large weapons, an external layer of armor is mounted over the standard one. This experimental device would later become known as the LAND STRIKE System. In order to enhance the output of the mounted weapons, the Dreadnought was equipped with a NU METACOM System, which allowed it to efficiently multitask.

Armaments
- Piñata Missile Launchers: There is a 20-tube missile launcher on each side of the Unit's collar, as well as on each of the ankles. After locking onto up to ten targets, the missiles fire upwards and hone in on the enemy units. This weapon has a total of 160 missiles stored in it, meaning it can be fired twice. Extra missiles can be stored and fired from the two backpack traffic fins, for up to a total of 320 total missiles.

- 80mm Tri-Barrel Repeater: This fully-automatic weapon is mounted on the right forearm, and is aimed via the ATS. It has three alternating barrels lined up horizontally on the forearm. Also comes in a three-barrel minigun variant [When needed, the three barrels can emit a long beam blade, which are used as a powerful melee weapon.]

- 200mm Hi-Impact Cannon: This semi-automatic, long range gun is mounted on the left forearm and aimed through the ATS. Despite having a recoilless rail mount, the recoil on this weapon is strong enough to stagger the Dreadnought, thus it is best used when in a kneeling braced position. It is powerful enough to penetrate even the strongest of armor. When not in use, the barrel rotates 180° towards the shoulder. (Works like the GGRFC’s Rocket Gun, sounds like Halo 4 Railgun)

- “Cascade” Triple Six-Barrel Gatling Cannon: This rocket launcher-like weapon consists of three six-barrel 40mm miniguns that have an incredibly high RoF of 12,000 rpm across all three barrels. Being fed through a back-mounted ammunition belt, it can fire for around a full minute before having to reload. It is capable of penetrating armor if fired at the same place for long enough, though it is better used against large quantities of enemies as a deterrent. Its accuracy is very poor, so it is best used at medium range. When not in use, it can be mounted vertically on the back adjacent to its ammo pack.

- Anti-Armor Blades: The Dreadnought is equipped with a pair of AA Blades. They are used for close-quarters combat when the use of the Dreadnought's ranged weapons is not accessible. Due to the machine being a high-firepower unit, these are only used in emergencies. When not in use, they are stored on each of the side skirt armors.

- 40mm ASU: This fully-automatic weapon is more commonly seen used by Castel Ground Types. It is a shell firing, magazine fed rifle that is relatively effective against armor. As goes with Kestrel Tech weapons, it is easy to modify depending on the mission.

Special Equipment and Features
- LAND STRIKE System: This is a prototype armor system that allows for the use of the Dreadnought's numerous weapon mounts. On its own it provides a considerable amount of defense, but by using the Variable Attachment Points on each of the forearms, it can alter its loadout depending on the situation.

- Variable Attachment Point: One of these systems is mounted on each of the forearms. They use a simple rail system that can connect with a number of weapons, and thus it makes the unit very versatile. It shares a similar use with the Nautica and Artillery Units.

- Augmented Targeting System: This advanced version of the Assistive Targeting System is specifically designed towards Heavygun Garrisai. When used, it contains a database for all of its weapon systems, allowing for the best efficiency.

History
Shortly after the events of DUALITY, the Kingship and Dreadnought were sent to defend the Decholonian coasts from a second Armeli Invasion. Unlike the first invasion, however, the second was much more powerful. The Dreadnought fought valiantly under the command of Cameron Baltimore, though it’s already worn equipment following the Nightwatch Incident was putting it at a huge disadvantage. Thus, it was relocated to the same citadel as the Kingship. When they were about to begin repairs, however, the Armeli forces of the Mercury Legion arrived at the base, led by Jack Kendall and Daniel Sherman. They promptly killed any resistance that hadn’t escaped, promptly stealing the Dreadnought and the Kingship’s BURST RAID System.

Years later, the Dreadnought had become Daniel Sherman’s personal machine after extensive modifications, now known as the Hammerhead. The machine that had once been known for defeating the menacing Dark Pegasus was now the most feared machine-killer there was.

Trivia
- Sponsored by Kestrel Technologies

- The LAND STRIKE System used in the Urban Dreadnought would inspire the makeshift armor system the Harbinger used under the same name.

- The Dreadnought’s prefix “Urban” is derived from its role as a countermeasure against threats in urban environments. This opposes the original Dreadnought’s standard role as a anti-Celestial Strider unit.

- Aka High-Firepower Blue Frame