Banpresto Originals Technology
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This article is about fictional technology from the Banpresto Original Generation universe of the Super Robot Wars metaseries.
[edit] Black Hole Engine
[edit] Boost Drive
Like the Tesla Drive, the Boost Drive also gives a mecha the ability to fly. However, this piece of equipment is developed by Isurugi Industries, rather than the Tesla Leicht Institute, and was intended for the Rangzer X to use. Instead, the Boost Drive saw utilization for the Neo Divine Crusaders and their Lion units. With the Boost Drive, a mecha can accelerate to greater speeds than the Tesla Drive.
[edit] Colossal Blade
Also known as the Zankantou (lit. Ship Cutting Blade) the Colossal Blade is a giant sword created for the use of Sanger Zonvolt and his mecha. There are 3 known types of the Colossal Blade:
- The Type-0 Colossal Blade for the Grungust Type-0 was 82 metres in length, with thrusters installed in several parts of the back end of the sword, giving Sanger better control with the Type-0.
- The Thrudgelmir Colossal Blade for the Thrudgelmir is part of the machine's being. A portion of the shoulder, a larger central spike and two smaller spikes, separate to form the hilt, the handle is created from the bottom, and then the blade forms on top. It is unknown what kind of material the blade is made of, but it can be assumed that it uses liquid memory metal when it forms.
- The Type-3 Colossal Blade for the Grungust Type-3, in the form of a katana, also uses liquid memory metal, though it transforms into a large boardsword, instead. It will eventually be handed down to the Dygenguard for use.
[edit] Direct Motion Link System
Similar to the Mobile Trace System from Mobile Fighter G Gundam, the Direct Motion Link System uses a pilot's physical movement to control the machine equipped with this system, allowing greater maneuverability and techniques that a normal mecha would not be able to perform. Thus far, only known 3 units are equipped with the system: the Dygenguard, the RaiOh and the DaiRaiOh. However, in one episode of the animated Super Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine Wars, the Valsione also appears to have a similar version of the Direct Motion Link System, which would explain how its human-like face can mimic the facial expressions of its pilot.
Another similar version of the system exists in the Soulgain, titled the Direct Feedback System. The mechanics behind this technology are literally the same.
[edit] Ether Drive
[edit] Fullcanelli Engine
[edit] GEIM System
This system is used on some models of the Valsion Custom and was developed by Dr. Adler Koch. It brings out a pilot's inner skill and increases their power greatly; however, it can also overload a weak pilot's mind. This system has been used at least once to control the pilot's mind and force them to engage in combat, on Princess Shine Hausen.
[edit] Jacket Armor
Jacket Armor is a special type of armor plating placed all around a unit. It is designed to either replace normal armor or be built over it. Though the use of Jacket Armor seems somewhat useless, as any mecha with excess armor loses mobility, it can be "purged" as a means to increase movement capabilities, allowing the pilot to perform better maneuvers and surprise enemies with its sudden boost in speed. Only the Wild Wurger and R-Blade Custom are equipped with Jacket Armor.
[edit] LIOH System
Short for Lead Inovative Organic Harmony, the LIOH System was introduced by Minaki Tomine's unnamed father, who wanted to create a world where the perfect soldier could exist to fight, and so, developed the LIOH System. What this piece of technology does is pump large, unspecific amounts of adrenaline into the human body, thereby enhancing the pilot's performance in combat. The known side effects to this system is an uncontrollable outburst of rage from the pilot, causing the user to go berserk, and unable to differentiate from friend and foe. The only unit to be equipped with this system is the RaiOh.
[edit] Machine Cells
Similar to the nanotechnology imbedded into the Devil Gundam in Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Machine Cells are self-replicating, self-regenerating nanomachines. If injected into an organic body, Machine Cells extend its longevity by a large factor. These nanomachines can also be injected into technological matter, enhancing and transforming them into more powerful machines, along with the ability to regenerate damaged mechanical parts. The Thrudgelmir is one mecha that is infused with Machine Cells.
[edit] Nendou Field
The Nendou Field is a psychic field generated by the T-Link System. This field of energy can be used both offensively, as an added power to a mecha's weaponry, and defensively, as a barrier to minimize damage from enemy attacks. The SRX is one machine that generates a Nendou Field.
[edit] Prana Converter
A special equipment that only mecha from La Gias (like the Cybuster) have. A Prana Converter allows the pilot to the channel his/her prana energy to the unit, giving full control and synchronization over it. The equipment also converts some of the energy into the unit itself, temporarily providing additional power and boosts in abilities.
[edit] Self-Regeneration System
The Self-Regeneration System is a system installed to a unit that gives it the ability to repair minimal damage using nanotechnology, thus increasing its survival rate and longetivity in battle. The Cybuster is one machine equipped with this system.
[edit] Spirit Dependency Link
A special system that only mecha from La Gias (like the Cybuster) have. A Spirit Dependency Link allows the elemental spirit guardian of the machine to possess the pilot, boosting the performance levels unit and its pilot at the same time.
[edit] Tesla Drive
Created by the scientists from the Tesla Leicht Institute, a Tesla Drive gives a mecha the ability to fly. Normally, ground-based mecha would not be capable of flight status, but this booster equipment makes it possible for all mecha. Cheap to manufacture, most Banpresto Original units are equipped with a Tesla Drive, such as the Weiss Ritter and the mass-produced Lions of the Divine Crusaders. A more powerful Twin Tesla Drive was created in Original Generation 2, though the only units to carry this equipment are the Calion and the Astelion.
[edit] T-Link System
Created by Dr. Kenzo Kobayasahi, the Telekinesis-Link System, or T-Link System, can only be utilized by Psychodrivers. The system allows a Psychodriver to use the energies in their psychic abilities to power up the mechs and the on-board weapons on the machines they pilot. The T-Link System also amplifies the user's psychic powers, to a degree, and is known to draw other Psychodrivers to them, similar to the psycommu and psychoframe. The R-3 and the Huckebein MK III are examples of mecha that use the T-Link System. In addition, Project SRX made heavy use of T-Link technology and Psychodrivers-two of the three SRX pilots, as well as the pilot of the R-Gun, are all Psychodrivers.
[edit] Tronium Engine
Tronium is a substance found only in Meteor 3. It is ten times more radioactive than uranium and as such is able to produce phenomonal amounts of energy-however, it is also highly dangerous and unstable as a result. The Noah-class battleship Hagane mounts a Tronium-powered cannon on the bow, and the SRX is powered by a Tronium Engine.
