Kuwagata Kolme

Model Number: DMS-270
Codename: Kuwagata Kolme
Systems: None
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Beam Gun (mounts 3-tube Missile Launcher), 2 x Shoulder-mounted 3-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Shoulder-mounted 2-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted 2-barrel Beam Gun, 2 x Hip-mounted 3-tube Grenade Launcher, 2 x Leg-mounted Beam Saber, Beam Rifle

Notes: This was the original Kuwagata 3. I called it Kolme because, if I remember correctly, that's the Finnish word for "three." My original intention was to recreate the Kuwagata 1 and 2's ability to fight at any range without the need for mission packs and alternate equipment. I decided that even though it could fight pretty well and would have good performance, the sheer amount of variables from the previous two Kuwagata lines made them special and went on to make the Kuwagata 3.

Kuwagata 3 Marine Type

Model Number: DMS-298/SD06
Codename: Kuwagata 3 Marine Type
Systems: Hardpoints for adding external add-on parts, Hydrothrusters
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 4 x Chest-mounted 6-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Beam Saber/Gun, Underwater-use Beam Rifle

Notes: This variant possesses numerous sets of add-on hydrothrusters that mount fins to improve underwater agility.

Kuwagata 3 Light Interceptor

Model Number: DMS-298/IN05
Codename: Kuwagata 3 Light Interceptor
Systems: Hardpoints for adding external add-on parts
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 4 x Chest-mounted 6-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Beam Saber/Gun, Beam Machinegun, Shield (mounts Sturm Faust)

Notes: A high-speed variant. Not much else to say.

Kuwagata 3 Tri-Booster Mobility Type

Model Number: DMS-298/HM04
Codename: Kuwagata 3 Tri-Booster Mobility Type
Systems: Hardpoints for adding external add-on parts
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 4 x Chest-mounted 6-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Beam Saber/Gun, Beam Rifle

Notes: A high-mobility type covered in thrusters for maximum agility in space.

Kuwagata 3 Aerial Assault Striker

Model Number: DMS-298/JF03
Codename: Kuwagata 3 Aerial Assault Striker
Systems: Hardpoints for adding external add-on parts, Flight System
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 4 x Chest-mounted 6-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Beam Saber/Gun, Machinegun (mounts Grenade Launcher)

Notes: A basic flight-type combining a jet-propelled backpack and anti-gravity devices on the legs.

Kuwagata 3 Hover Type

Model Number: DMS-298/HV02
Codename: Kuwagata 3 Hover Type
Systems: Hardpoints for adding external add-on parts, Hoverjets
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 4 x Chest-mounted 6-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Beam Saber/Gun, Beam Rifle, Shield (mounts 2 x Missile)

Notes: No shoulder-mounted weapons so instead I can put add-ons there. The Dowadge shoulder add-ons were inspired by the PS2 RPG MS Saga, in which I used those Dowadge shoulders long after I bought them.

Kuwagata 3 Exass Striker

Model Number: DMS-298/EX01
Codename: Kuwagata 3 Exass Striker
Systems:  Hardpoints for adding external add-on parts, Compact Psycommu
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 4 x Chest-mounted 6-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Beam Saber/Gun, Beam Assault Rifle, Shield (mounts 3 x Missile), 4 x Remote Weapon Pod (mounts Beam Cutter, 2-barrel Beam Gun)

Notes: Not much to say about this. I just wanted to get the variant party started off slowly with just a backpack.

Kuwagata 3

Model Number: DMS-298
Codename: Kuwagata 3
Systems:  Hardpoints for adding external add-on parts
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 4 x Chest-mounted 6-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Beam Saber/Gun, Beam Assault Rifle, Shield (mounts 3 x Missile)

Notes: One of the things that really bugged me about the Kuwagata and Kuwagata II is that they weren't really as modular as I'd wanted. Sure, all the variants had some parts in common, but if they'd been real someone would either have to buy another Kuwagata or get a severe overhaul to make a Kuwagata I or II able to perform a different mission.

That's why when I made the Kuwagata 3, I was very conscientious about keeping the core suit the same while making sure everything I changed was some something added to the suit.

Kuwagata II Starbomb

Model Number: DMS-177-6
Codename: Kuwagata II Starbomb
Systems: 5 x Beam Barrier Emitter, creates 360-degree Beam Barrier
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Micromissile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted 2-tube Grenade Launcher, 4 x Hip-mounted Beam Saber, Beam Shield (mounts Beam Gun), 2 x Backpack-mounted Beam Cannon, Beam Assault Rifle

Notes: The Starbomb is one of the most advanced Kuwagata mobile suits, possessing incredible mobility and space and the best defenses of any non-Newtype-use variant. In addition to being a superior space combat mobile suit, the Starbomb is also able to use its Beam Barrier for protected atmospheric re-entry, encasing itself in a near-impenetrable energy shield that protects it from incoming enemy attacks and the harmful effects of friction. This extraordinary system also makes it one of the most expensive variants.

Kuwagata II Sky Marshall

Model Number: DMS-177-5
Codename: Kuwagata II Sky Marshall
Systems:  Flight System, Flight Unit remote control
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Micromissile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted 2-tube Grenade Launcher, 2 x Hip-mounted Beam Saber, 2 x Hip-mounted Rail Gun, Beam Greataxe/Spear, Shield (mounts Double Beam Gatling), Flight Unit (mounts 2 x Beam Cannon, 4 x Machinegun)

Notes: A variant of Kuwagata II designed to dominate the skies. Its armament has been centered around engaging fighter planes and aerial battleships. The high-speed flight unit combined with the long-handled beam greataxe allows the Sky Marshall to directly engage enemy battleships at close range.

Kuwagata II Beachcomber

Model Number: DMS-177-4
Codename: Kuwagata II Beachcomber
Systems:  Jet Skis
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Micromissile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted 2-tube Grenade Launcher, Backpack-mounted 2-tube Heavy Missile Launcher, 2 x Leg-mounted 4-tube Missile Launcher, Submachinegun, Shield (mounts 2 x Beam Saber)

Notes: This Kuwagata II variant is designed for amphibious assaults. Unlike marine mobile suits, it travels across the surface of the water using the large fans on its back for propulsion while using its various missile launchers to bombard enemy forces on the shore. These fans can also provide limited flight. The skis can be ejected for close-quarters combat.

Kuwagata II Leviathan

Model Number: DMS-177-3
Codename: Kuwagata II Leviathan
Systems:  Hydrothrusters, Beam Deflection Field
Weapons: 2 x Shoulder-mounted Micromissile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted 2-tube Grenade Launcher, Backpack-mounted Guided Beam Cannon, 2 x Backpack-mounted 8-tube Torpedo Launcher, 2 x Backpack-mounted Large Grappling Claw, Underwater-use Beam Rifle, Twin Beam Trident

Notes: This marine-use Kuwagata II uses a specially-tuned Beam Deflection Field to improve its hydrodynamics. This same field, emitted from the large shields on its backpack, can be used to deflect enemy beam fire and guide its own beam cannon fire.

Kuwagata II Magus

Model Number: DMS-177-2
Codename: Kuwagata II Magus
Systems:  Compact Psycommu
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Micromissile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted 2-tube Grenade Launcher, Heavy Beam Machinegun, Shield (mounts Beam Saber, 3 x Beam Gun), 6 x Small Dragoon (mounts 2 x Beam Gun), 3 x Large Dragoon (mounts 9 x Beam Gun)

Notes: After the Kuwagata Xerxes and its unconventional remote weapons proved successful, an improved model featuring more Dragoons was quickly developed, though the Psycommu had to be mounted in a large backpack since the Kuwagata II was incompatible with the Xerxes' Compact Psycommu.

Kuwagata II

Model Number: DMS-177
Codename: Kuwagata II
Systems: Flight System
Weapons: 2 x Head Vulcan, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Micromissile Launcher, 4 x Hip-mounted Beam Saber, 2 x Arm-mounted 2-tube Grenade Launcher, Gauss Rifle, Shield (mounts 2 x Missile Launcher)

Notes: The basic model of Kuwagata II can be used in space, on the ground, and - by equipped a standard Flight Pack based on the Jet Kuwagata - in the air without sacrificing performance or requiring modifications. It comes standard with a Gauss Rifle, a unique weapon that fires magnetically-driven armor-piercing shells that can penetrating even the toughest armor with ease.

Kuwagata Legist

Model Number: DMS-146L
Codename: Kuwagata Legist
Systems: Foot-mounted Zip Rollers, Sirens
Weapons: 2 x Arm-mounted Gatling Gun, 1 x Hip-mounted Beam Saber, 1 x Hip-mounted 3-tube Grenade Launcher, Double-Barreled Shotgun, Riot Shield

Notes: An urban combat Kuwagata variant that is so frequently used by law enforcement agencies for anti-MS crime solving that the official name was changed to Legist and the shoulder-mounted sirens made standard equipment. It was designed to maneuver through crowded urban areas while causing a minimal amount of damage to the local infrastructure when not in combat.

Kuwagata Quicksilver

Model Number: DMS-146Q
Codename: Kuwagata Quicksilver
Systems: Transformation System
Weapons: 2 x Shoulder-mounted 8-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Beam Saber, 2 x Arm-mounted Gatling Gun, 2 x Back-mounted 4-tube Missile Launcher, Beam Battle Rifle

Notes: An attempt at making a partially-transformable Kuwagata that could perform high-speed dive bombing attacks. Although its mobility in mobile suit mode was exceptional, its speed in fighter mode was nothing special and the transformation systems frequently jammed. Production was reportedly halted after 21 units were sold, but rumors persist of knock-off Quicksilvers that resolved the transformation issues being made in pirate dens.

Kuwagata Xerxes

Model Number: DMS-146X
Codename: Kuwagata Xerxes
Systems: Compact Psycommu
Weapons: 2 x Shoulder-mounted 8-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Beam Saber, 2 x Arm-mounted Gatling Gun, Mega Particle Rifle, 4 x Dragoon (mounts 9 x Beam Gun, Beam Field Generator)

Notes: An experimental model pursuing a new type (no pun intended) of remote weapon that places more firepower into fewer remote units to ease the strain a Newtype feels while using the Psycommu system. Each Dragoon also possesses its own internal power supply, eliminating the need to micromanage recharging cycles.

Kuwagata Improved Mining Type

Model Number: DMS-146U2
Codename: Kuwagata Improved Mining Type
Systems: Fine Work Arms
Weapons: 2 x Shoulder-mounted 8-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Giant Drill

Notes: Early users of the Kuwagata Miner complained that the Fine Work Arms were useless for actually grabbing things. A secondary grasping claw was added to the arms to give them the ability to hold onto objects.

Kuwagata Oceanid

Model Number: DMS-146O
Codename: Kuwagata Oceanid
Systems: Hydrothrusters
Weapons: 2 x Shoulder-mounted 8-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Arm-mounted Beam Gun (mounts 6 x Claw), 4 x Backpack-mounted 6-tube Rocket Launcher

Notes: An aquatic Kuwagata variant that focuses on amphibious assaults. It is well-armored and agile underwater.

Kuwagata Flight Assault Type

Model Number: DMS-146F2
Codename: Kuwagata Flight Assault Type
Systems: Flight System
Weapons: 2 x Shoulder-mounted 8-tube Missile Launcher, 2 x Shoulder-mounted Beam Saber, 2 x Arm-mounted Gatling Gun, 2 x Leg-mounted 3-tube Missile Pod, Assault Rifle

Notes: An upgraded version of the Flight Type. The Flight Assault Type features larger, more powerful jets that increase the suit's speed while maintaining its maneuverability at the cost of increased fuel consumption.