Grungust
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Grungust is a fictional giant robot from the Japanese video game series Super Robot Wars. There are many variations and upgrade mecha that are based on the Grungust and have appeared in many games including Super Robot Taisen F, F Final, Alpha, Alpha Gaiden, Alpha 2, Alpha 3, Original Generation, Original Generation 2, and others.
[edit] Description
The Grungust series' have a similar outlook overall. Being Super Robots, they are somewhat bulky with thick armor and significantly larger in proportion to the Personal Troopers. The body parts generally look very thick with simplistic, cartoon-like body lines. The color schemes of the Grungusts vary, but are usually portrayed in a garish red, blue, and yellow tri-color paintjob.
[edit] Technical and historical
The original Grungust unit in 4th Super Robot Taisen and Super Robot Taisen F/F Final was one of two upgraded machines your original characters could obtain late in the game. As the series developed further, the Grungust series was given a more detailed background, and more variations of the design were introduced.
In the Original Generation series, a prototype to the Grungust series is developed first, the SRG-00 Grungast Type 0 (Grungust Reishiki). Lacking the transformation features of later units, this unit was fairly basic and gave the concept that Telsa Leicht Institute were attempting to accomplish. Its generator is taken from a Federation space battleship, and in order to accommodate its massive size, the Grungust itself was made with a heavy, tall body, covered with thick armor. As the first true Super Robot, it eschews the conventional weapons of Mao Industries' Gespenst series and Isurugi Industries' Lion series, instead focusing on melee combat -- its main weapons being a powerful rocket-propelled Boost Knuckle and a chest-mounted energy weapon, the Hyper Blaster. In addition, by request of its pilot Sanger Zonvolt, a third weapon was created by TLI's Rishu Togo (Sanger's sensei in Jigen-style swordfighting) -- a large Colossal Blade (Zankantou in the original version) which could sink a battleship on its own.
Completed sometime later -- just in time to assist the Hagane in its Earth offensive against the Divine Crusaders -- the SRG-01 Grungust itself was an exceptional unit. Using the Type 0 as a base, it adds to its offensive capabilities by creating two vehicular modes for added mobility - Gust Wing (an aerial unit) and Gust Lander (a tank unit). In addition, Grungust makes use of another specially-designed sword, the Calamity Sword (Keitou Ragouken in the original version). Instead of utilizing a standard Personal Trooper cockpit, the Grungust uses a brain wave controller to compensate for the unit's heavy weight and sluggish controls, and a voice activated command system for activating attacks. Delivered to the Hagane by TLI's Jonathan Kazahara, Jon's son Irm would utilize this weapon. In Super Robot Taisen Alpha, Irm would use a modified version of the original Grungust, the SRG-01C Grungust Kai. This unit was the original Grungust with better armor, a Tronium engine to power it, and the Gravicon System (utilized in the Huckebein Mark II) which allowed it to fly. Because of the Tronium Engine, the transformation abilities have been removed as redundant.
The SRG-02 Grungust Type 2 (Grungust Nishiki) is the successor to the original Grungust, also created by TLI near the tail end of the war with the DC. In battle, it is roughly equivalent to the first Grungust; however, its armor seems to be lighter in order to lower production costs. In addition, the transformation abilities have been limited so that it can only transform into the flying G-Hawk. However, it has also been modified using new technology so that the transforming sequence can occur twice as fast. This unit uses EOT -- Extra Over Technology, alien technology recovered from Meteor-3's crash site. It also utilizes a T-Link System for psycho drivers to use. In the Alpha games, your main characters (officially Kusuha Mizuha) gain this unit after it suddenly crashes into their school (which later actually turns out to be something that was planned since they are promising psycho drivers). During Alpha, after the Choukijin join you, they absorb the Grungast Nishiki into their being to repair themselves before combining to form RyuKoOh/KoRyuOh. In the Original Generation games, Kusuha would receive the Grungast Nishiki to pilot on her own. Here, the Type 2 was a testbed for a possible series of mass produced mecha, thought to replace the Earth Federation's units.
Later on, a mass produced version of the Grungast Nishiki would be created - the RSR-02 Grungust Nishiki-M. This unit is slightly weaker than the original and has completely omitted the transformation abilities. It still has high production costs, however, and therefore, only a few of these were made.
Created sometime after the L-5 Campaign (the war with the Aerogaters), the SRG-03 Grungust Sanshiki (Grungust Type 3) is a very powerful machine with exceptionally higher output, armor, and attack power compared to its predecessors. This unit is a two-seater with the ability to divide into the G-Raptor (for aerial combat) and the G-Bison (a tank for land combat) however, this ability has yet to be demonstrated. In the Alpha series, two were created. The first was destroyed during its creation, and the parts were incorporated into Ryukooh/Koryuoh. The second Grungust Sanshiki unit would be sent to the Earth Cradle for Sanger Zonvolt's use. Sophia Nate would develop the Zankantou sword for him - a katana that used liquid memory metal to grow into a giant broadsword at his will. In SRW Alpha Gaiden, in the bleak future the Grungust Sanshiki would be infected by Machine Cells to become the Thrudgelmir (Mecha). In the saved timeline, however, after the Earth Cradle is attacked Sanger sorties in the Sanshiki and does battle with it. Sanger would use this until it is heavily damaged in combat. He switches to the Dygenguar, but keeps the Sanshiki Zankantou as its main weapon.
In Original Generation 2, three Grungast Sanshiki units were developed. Sanger received the second one and similar events to the Alpha series occurred with him. The first unit was utilized by Bullet and Kusuha. After their encounter with the Choukijin in the Original Generation games, the Grungast Sanshiki would be absorbed by them to repair them (rather than how the Nishiki was in Alpha). It is said the Sanshiki's Boost Knuckle became KoRyuOh's Tiger Knuckle and the Drills mounted on its back became KoRyuOh's Variable Drill. After the war in Original Generation 2 ends, the Choukijin are sealed in TLI to prevent it from being appropriated by the Federation Army, and the third Grungust Sanshiki unit is handed to Bullet. It is equipped with a Shishioh Blade -- a katana designed for Bullet's use. The first and third Sanshiki units are also equipped with T-Link Systems for psycho driver use.
[edit] Grungust Specifications
Height: 48.7 meters
Weight: 357.0 tons
Weapon Systems:
- Omega Laser
A laser attack who originates from the robot's eyes. This weapon is limited to WingGust mode in Original Generation games
- Break Cross
The Grungust throws multiple ninja-like shuriken that cut into the target and later explode. This weapon disappear in Original Generation games
- Boost Knuckle
The Grungust launches its arm so it can perform an aerial punch.
- Calamity Blade (Keito Ragouken in the Japanese version)
This summons a golden sword. A slash attack is performed with it.
- Final Beam
This is a powerful heated blaster weapon fired from the chest.
- Calamity Blade Darkness Slash (Keitou Ragouken Ankensatsu in the Japanese version)
This summons a golden sword. A final and decisive attack is delivered with this maneuver.
[edit] Grungust Kai Specifications
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Weapon Systems:
- Boost Knuckle
The Grungust launches its arm so it can perform an aerial punch.
- Omega Laser
This is a strong laser beam.
- Keito Ragouken
This summons a golden sword. A slash attack is performed with it.
- Final Beam
This is a powerful heated blaster weapon fired from the chest.
- Kaishiki Bakurenda
The Grungust charges the enemy and hit it with an extremely rapid serie of punches
[edit] Gust Wing Specifications
Weight: 357.0 tons
Weapon Systems:
- Double Omega Laser
These are a pair of laser cannons used for long range combat.
- Big Missile
The Gust Wing has large missiles stored on it.
- Spiral Attack
The Gust Wing can envelop itself in energy. It can then perform a driving ram attack through the opponent.
[edit] Gust Lander Specifications
Weight: 357.0 tons
Weapon Systems:
- Omega Cannon
The Gust Lander uses a cannon that uses power similar to the Final Beam.
- Big Missile
The Gust Lander has large missiles stored on it.
- Drill Attack
The Gust Lander uses its drills to drive through the opponent.
[edit] Grungust Type 0 Specifications
Height: 50.3 meters
Weight: 380.0 tons
Weapon Systems:
- Boost Knuckle
The Grungust launches its arm so it can perform an aerial punch.
- Hyper Blaster
This is a powerful heated blaster weapon fired from the chest.
- Colossal Blade (Reishiki Zankantou in the original version)
Sanger summons his Colossal Blade which arrives using its thrusters. He uses it to deliver a massive swing to destroy the opposing target. (Note: In the upcoming Super Robot Taisen Original Generations, Type 0 carries the Colossal Blade with it at all times.)
[edit] Grungust Type 2 Specifications
Height: 50.0 meters
Weight: 300.0 tons
Weapon Systems:
- Eye Solid Laser
This is a laser beam mounted on the forehead slightly above the eyes.
- Boost Knuckle
The Grungust launches its arm so it can perform an aerial punch.
- Nishiki Bakurenda
The Grungust charges the enemy and hits it with an extremely rapid series of punches
- Maxi Blaster
This is a powerful heated blaster weapon fired from the chest. It is highly accurate and can be fired for much longer distances than the other Grungust Beam variants.
- Doom Blade (Keitou Shungokuken in the original version)
This is a sword summoned to perform a final blow to the target opponent.
[edit] G-Hawk Specifications
Weight: 300.0 tons
Weapon Systems:
- Eye Solid Laser
This is a laser beam mounted on the forehead slightly above the eyes.
- Spiral Attack
The Gust Hawk can envelop itself in energy. It can then perform a driving ram attack through the opponent.
[edit] Grungust Nishiki-M Specifications
Height: 50.0 meters
Weight: 300.0 tons
Weapon Systems:
- Eye Solid Laser
This is a laser beam mounted on the forehead slightly above the eyes.
- Boost Knuckle
The Grungust launches its arm so it can perform an aerial punch.
- Maxi Blaster
This is a powerful heated blaster weapon fired from the chest.
[edit] Grungust Sanshiki Specifications
Height: 60.2 meters
Weight: 390.0 tons
Weapon Systems:
- Eye Solid Laser
This is a laser beam mounted on the forehead slightly above the eyes.
- Drill Boost Knuckle
The Grungust attaches large drills to its arms. It then launches the arms to perform aerial drill punches.
- Omega Blaster
This is a powerful heated blaster weapon fired from the chest.
- Zankantou Ichimonji Giri
This attack is exclusive to Sanger's Sanshiki. Sanger allows the Zankantou to grow a huge length. The Grungust dashes in towards the enemy to deliver a powerful horizontal cut.
- Shishiou Blade
This weapon is exclusive to the third Sanshiki assigned to Bullet during the Super Robot Wars OG: The Animation OVA. This mecha-sized katana, developed by Rishu Togo (sword master to both Bullet and Sanger as well as developer of the Grungust series swords), was a secret weapons in OG2, but is carried over by Bullet to his new mecha. He uses it in episode 3 to save Kusuha from the ODE System of the Bartolls, and as such will be part of the unit's weapon loadout for the upcoming Super Robot Wars Original Generations game on the PS2, which also chronicles the OVA storyline.
