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by domino
Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:15 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Anime Thread Mk IV
Replies: 383
Views: 150481

Re: The Official Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Anime Thread Mk IV

I always assumed that Almiria committed suicide

There was some mention of her in a radio drama that implied she was still alive but not in a good mental state.
by domino
Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: The Official Gundam Narrative Mecha Thread Mk I
Replies: 26
Views: 21671

Re: The Official Gundam Narrative Mecha Thread Mk I

The Sinanju rusted away/disintegrated. Some of its core components remained which is why Angelo was able to locate it and open the cockpit to see Full Frontal.
by domino
Fri Apr 27, 2018 1:09 am
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: The Official Gundam The Origin Mecha Thread Mk I
Replies: 216
Views: 84350

Re: The Official Gundam The Origin Mecha Thread Mk I

The FF-S3 was built as a space variant of the FF-3 so the design "flaw" is shared by the predecessor. I failed to mention that I think it's a throwback to conventional (modern for us) aircraft design where aircraft were not designed for 360-degree combat.
by domino
Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: The Official Gundam The Origin Mecha Thread Mk I
Replies: 216
Views: 84350

Re: The Official Gundam The Origin Mecha Thread Mk I

I assume it's because the Saberfish wasn't intended for 360-degree battle. It was supposed to execute high-speed strafing attacks against battleships or perhaps engage in the rare space dogfight. More likely though, they were intended to be deployed from their space-borne mothership, enter a colony ...
by domino
Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: The Official Gundam Narrative Mecha Thread Mk I
Replies: 26
Views: 21671

Re: The Official Gundam Narrative Mecha Thread Mk I

The Sinanju Stein for Gundam Narrative has Sleeves markings, a slightly different riffle nozzle and a shield similar to the Sinanju. Perhaps it was used by this antagonist Sleeves pilot prior to its conversion for use by Full Frontal?
by domino
Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:22 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Narrative Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 85
Views: 56202

Re: The Official Gundam Narrative Anime Thread Mk I

A version of the Phoenix Hunting Incident has been depicted as part of the UC Novel continuity in which the Neo Zeong was destroyed by the Phenex. Yona and Rita are in there. https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A6%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0#3%E5%8F%B7%E...
by domino
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Narrative Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 85
Views: 56202

Re: The Official Gundam Narrative Anime Thread Mk I

I'm concerned that this may end up being a bit half-assed similar to Twilight Axis with its very brief "episodes"

That said, it appears that there is a "villain" pilot for the Sinanju Stein so.....maybe there's a new model after all
by domino
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: The Official Gundam Narrative Mecha Thread Mk I
Replies: 26
Views: 21671

Re: The Official Gundam Narrative Mecha Thread Mk I

It's possible that the Core Fighter was hastily put in since the psycoframe cockpit would've been moved to the Nu Gundam. It's either a stopgap measure or a purposeful move because including a core fighter would arguably be more expensive than including a standard panoramic cockpit. Looks like the N...
by domino
Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Narrative Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 85
Views: 56202

Re: The Official Gundam Narrative Anime Thread Mk I

Huh. Wasn't the Sinanju Stein stolen by the Sleeves and modified into Full Frontal's personal machine Sinanju? Definitely confusing. Unless they built two models, I'm assuming they'll be animating a flashback of the moment when Stein was stolen....or some other cameo. It's interesting that the EFSF...
by domino
Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:26 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Narrative Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 85
Views: 56202

Re: New Gundam Show To Be Announced April 20th, 2018

Preview video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1PZMNlkq4k

In it, the Phenex has a blue newtype glow around it. Has it gone rogue? Fallen into the wrong hands? Arguably Banshee should still be operable so I wonder if Riddhe will play a role in this
by domino
Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed
Replies: 29
Views: 11048

Re: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed

It is a terrible waste of resources to have the onboard AI tracking the direction of all enemy units' nozzles. Clearly they can tell when someone has an active lock onto them. That's enough.

Interesting point re AMBAC for quick maneuvers
by domino
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed
Replies: 29
Views: 11048

Re: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed

I'd question how lock-on detection occurs... Minovsky interference prevents them from using radar, there's no way to detect an optical lock, and unless they're using an incredibly diffuse laser it'd be very difficult to spot laser detection and ranging. We have several examples of lock-on detection...
by domino
Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:19 am
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed
Replies: 29
Views: 11048

Re: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed

This brings up the interesting question of how fast CAN a mobile suit change direction?

Is it probably to dodge a beam moving at 2,800 km/s with apogee motors in space?? Somehow I doubt it's possible on Earth but we've seen pilots dodge on Earth too
by domino
Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed
Replies: 29
Views: 11048

Re: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed

It's likely that Char could only do that because he's a Newtype and it was a 1 on 1 conflict (sometimes 2 on 1 in his favour) For most mobile suit pilots though they have to consider multiple attack vectors in a 360 environment. Not only would they be unable to visually keep track of the direction o...
by domino
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:46 pm
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed
Replies: 29
Views: 11048

Re: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed

I know in Gundam 00 I've seen the system warn the pilots about incoming beam attacks before in some instances. This is especially seen in Z Gundam where the pilot cockpit has two lights on either side of the pilot's seat indicating the direction of the incoming attack. It does depend on the pilot's...
by domino
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:17 am
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed
Replies: 29
Views: 11048

Re: UC: Beam Weapon Projectile Speed

In animation, we don't see many grunt pilots successfully evade a mid-range beam attack. They're less successful when it's from a battleship. Perhaps we could try to explain it via the mobile suit pilot dodging because the AI alerted him/her that someone has locked-on to the suit. IIRC one of the te...
by domino
Wed Dec 27, 2017 12:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Replies: 60
Views: 38713

Re: The Last Jedi

TL;DR Rian Johnson shat over what TFA built up. I will need to rewatch I or II but this may be in my bottom 3 Star Wars movies. I hated it. Pretty much. It almost seemed like Rian didn't watch the previous movie or did it purposefully. It seems that some fans are happy with the "twists" b...
by domino
Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Replies: 60
Views: 38713

Re: The Last Jedi

Episode 8 TLJ was an awkwardly bad movie which seemed to stem from writer's disagreement with several plot points in episode 7. Several things made the movie a terrible watch: 1 - Mysterious force powers 2 - Luke's strange new personality/lack of motivation 3 - Kylo's strange "development"...
by domino
Tue Oct 31, 2017 6:41 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Gundam 0083 Rebellion manga
Replies: 173
Views: 66890

Re: Gundam 0083 Rebellion manga

The Big Zam revamp is understandable in light of the fact that it was not completely destroyed. It was only disabled by Amuro and Sleggar. It would be an otherwise waste of resources.

That said, it was pathetic how little it accomplished this time around
by domino
Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Anime Thread Mk IV
Replies: 383
Views: 150481

Re: The Official Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Anime Thread Mk IV

Who knows, we could always imagine that Ride and his gang may move on to re-establishing Tekkadan's rightful place in history by exposing Rustal. But what would be the benefit of that? To disturb the peace? If it's truly Watchmen style then there will be the conflict of getting revenge against Rusta...