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.