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MBF-M1 AstrayIn the fictional universe of Gundam Seed the Astray series mobile suits are a series of light mobile suits build by the Orb Union during the Bloody Valentine War. Benefiting from the Earth Alliance's G Project research, the Astrays copy most of the major features of the Gundam mobile suits except for Phase Shift armor, which Orb cannot duplicate by observation. Orb mobile suits are designated "MBF" (for Main Battle Figure). The prototype models were the MBF-P01 Gundam Astray Gold Frame, MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame, and MBF-P03 Gundam Astray Blue Frame.
The base production model of the Astray is the MBF-M1, commonly simply called the "M1 Astray". This model's armaments are identical those of the Gundam Astray units in their original, unmodified state. The M1 Astray is an all-purpose, all-environment mobile suit, suitable for use on Earth or in space. To increase mobility, the M1 Astrays are fitted with a fixed "flight pack" derived from the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam's Aile Striker pack. The M1 Astrays were test-piloted by Asagi Caldwell, Juri Wu Nien, and Mayura Lapats, but little progress was made until Strike Gundam pilot Kira Yamato assisted in creating a Natural-use operating system. Even before this OS was completed, Orb puts the M1 Astray into mass production. However, this proves insufficient when the Earth Alliance invades Orb, as even though they proved individually superior to the GAT-01 Strike Dagger, Orb's forces are eventually overwhelmed. Several of the surviving M1 Astrays are loaded onto the battleship Kusanagi to escape into space, where they provide the bulk of the Triple Ships Alliance's mobile suit compliment. The Orb Union also developed an advanced, space-optimized version of the Astray, called the MBF-M1A "M1A Astray", which is mostly identical but possesses extra vernier thrusters for enhanced space maneuverability, and has a better atmospheric seal. It can also use a large beam sniper rifle in the space of the M1 Astray's smaller rifle. Most M1A Astrays are operated by the Sakahu family, who owned its production facility, though one unit, piloted by Barry Ho, was aboard the battleship Kusanagi and fought at Jachin Due. In CE 73, the successor to the Astray series, the MVF-M11C Murasame is fielded. The Murasame is largely similar in armament, but was capable of transforming into a jet fighter for aerial combat. In addition, some of the older M1 Astrays are fitted with the "EF-24R Flight Rotor Shrike", which mounts on the existing flight pack for improved aerial capabilities. In addition, Junk Guild technician Yoon Zefan develops an unarmed variant, the MWF-JG71 Raysta, after escaping the EA invasion of Orb. The name "Raysta" is an anagram of "Astray", indicating the design's lineage. In late CE 71, the Junk Guild begins renting Raystas to civilians, on the condition that these mobile suits not be refitted with weapons or used for any violent purposes. SpecificationsMBF-M1 M1 Astray Manufacturer: Orb Union MBF-M1+EF24R M1 Astray Shrike Manufacturer: Orb Union MBF-M1A M1A Astray Manufacturer: Orb Union MBF-M2 M2 Astray
Users: Junk Guild, civilians Unit type: civilian use mobile suit Head height: unknown Weight: unknown Special equipment: unknown First Deployment: CE 71 Powerplant: Ultracompact energy battery Armament: Gun Camera (Jess's) Pilot(s): Jess Rabble MWF-JG71 Raysta Yoon Zefan Custom Manufacturer: Junk Guild
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