Super Robot Type-X (SRX)
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The SRX (Super Robot Type-X or X-Type) is a fictional robot in the Super Robot Wars series. It has appeared as a playable unit in Shin Super Robot Wars, the Super Robot Wars Alpha series and Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation series.
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[edit] Appearance
The SRX is a very large robot with an oddly shaped head that is shaped like a giant mask similar to that of Banpresto's logo. The head also features a v-fin in reference to Gundam mecha. Much of the upper body and arms is colored with blue and while the stomach area and lower have an orange-red and white color. On the feet are very noticeable large white "blades". The SRX is very boxy in terms of its design but appears very formidable in terms of its defense.
[edit] Technical And Historical
In Super Robot Wars Alpha, after Bian warned the the Earth Federation government about a possible alien invasion, they listened to him carefully. One of the project responses was to form a formidable weapon using EOT (Extra Over Technology - basically, alien technology discovered from the meteor, known as Meteor-3, that had crashed on Earth). This began the SRX Project that would be lead by Major Ingram Prisken. The SRX Project involved creating various real robot machines that would eventually be able to combine into an overwhelmingly powerful super robot that had both the benefits of a super robot, as well as a real robot. This began with the creation of the robots Real Personal Trooper Type-1 (R-1), Real Personal Trooper Type-2 (R-2), and Real Personal Trooper Type-3 (R-3), - three real robots with various purposes.
The SRX Project was very demanding, however. First, were the technological factors. The technology going into the R-Series came from that of various series of machines (including Gespensts, Huckebeins, and then some), which made the project quite costly. While the R-1 and the R-3 were powered by conventional fusion reactors, the R-2 used a large Tronium Engine to generate the power required for the combined SRX. Tronium is a rare mineral found at Meteor-3, which is ten times more radioactive than uranium. Another problem was the selection of pilots. Various factors were taken into consideration because of this. Because the Tronium Engine would cause the machine to explode if it overloaded, someone was required to keep constant check on the engine. Also, because the SRX utilized the T-Link System, a telekinetic system that could be used by psychic pilots to empower the machine and make use of certain weapons that used Z.O. or Zol Orichalcon, and the Uranus System, a powerful compliment to the T-Link System that activates when the psychic pilot has an overload of power, allowing the pilots to see their life signs and damage situation, but if overloaded, could cause the pilots' brains to collapse, powerful psychodriver pilots were necessary. The final selection of pilots were Aya Kobayashi who would maintain the T-Link/Uranus systems and pilot the R-3, Raidese F. Branstein who would maintain the Tronium Engine and man the R-2, and young Ryusei Date who would be in control of the SRX's attack power and man the R-1.
Eventually, a new R-Series machine would be made known as R-Gun, which could transform into its "Metal Genocider Mode", a cannon designed for use with the SRX. An R-Sword was to be built as well, but it would be canniblized to become the Boxer Frame for the Huckebein MK III Boxer. As the draining project continued, the R-2 and the R-3 would be upgraded to the R-2 Powered and the R-3 Powered, respectively. These upgrades contained vital parts that would allow the R-Machines to combine into the SRX. The R-GUN is also later given an upgrade to become the R-Gun Powered. A major event would occur, however - Ingram would reveal that he was a double-agent for the Aerogaters invaders from the planet Balmar. He would soon be a threat to the project because of this. However, it seems that while he is loyal to the Aerogaters, he does still help the SRX Team indirectly, as his true goal is to really help them. Eventually, Ryusei is prompted to attempt the combination sequence, and the SRX is born. This SRX is actually a prototype for the planned upgrade that would be known as the SRX Altered Banpreios. Eventually, Aerogater member Levi Tolar would join the SRX Team and depending on the path taken in the game, would become the pilot of R-Gun (In Original Generation 2, she is the default R-Gun pilot, while in Alpha, she was a secret character).
After the war with the Aerogaters in Alpha, however, the government deemed the SRX Project to be too much of a hassle and ordered the machines to be dismantled one by one. The R-1 and the R-2 Powered are dismantled, while the R-3 Powered and the R-Gun Powered are not dismantled until the end of the conflict in Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden. All members of the SRX Team are even placed under arrest. But the threat of Balmar's full force becomes apparent, and the SRX Project is started once more. All four machines are rebuilt and used to help build the Banpreios. The original SRX would have its final sortie against Hazal Gozzo and his Vaikran, where the SRX would be destroyed and its tronium stolen before its destruction.
The SRX Project would also help spawn a mass-production project. A less-powerful version of the R-1, called R-Blade, would be built for mass production.
[edit] Specifications
Height: 51.2 meters
Weight: 388.8 tons
Main Power Source: Tronium Engine
Defensive System: Nendou Field
Weapon Systems:
- Telekinesis Missiles
Missiles lifted straight from the legs of the SRX. This is basically the R-3 Powered's "Telekinesis Missiles".
- Hi-Finger Launcher
The SRX fires ten energy beams from all its fingers. This is basically the R-2 Powered's "Hi Zol Launcher".
- Gaun Genocider
The SRX fires a huge beam ray attack from its visor. The Banpresto logo and sound effect can be seen and heard when it hits.
- Zine Knuckle
The SRX powers up its fist and delivers a massive punch attack.
- Blade Kick
The SRX charges up the blade on the feet to perform a diving kick attack to cut the enemies apart.
- Dominion Ball
The SRX creates a giant ball of energy from its fist and fires multiple balls of energy from it to damage the opponent and then launches the giant ball itself, causing great damage.
- Tenjou Tenge Muteki Giri (Heaven and Earth Invincible Slash)
This is Ryusei's name for the attack where the SRX uses its Z.O. Sword to deliver a powerful slash attack to the opponent.
- Tenjou Tenge Nendou Bakusai Ken (Heaven and Earth Psychic Exploding Sword)
This is Ryusei's name for the attack where the SRX uses its Z.O. Sword to perform a more powerful stab attack. The psychic blade remains inside the target after the SRX pulls away. The blade then explodes as Ryusei yells "Nendou Bakusai!" - hence the name.
- Tenjou Tenga Ichigeki Hissatsu Hou (Heaven and Earth One Shot Sure Kill Cannon)
This is actually known as the HTB Cannon (Hyper Tronium Buster Cannon), where the R-Gun Powered transforms into its Metal Genocider Mode and is used as a giant gun in which power from the SRX's Tronium Engine is combined with the R-Gun Powered's Tronium Engine (hence Ryusei's "Energy Charge 120%!") to perform a devastating attack. In Super Robot Wars Alpha, this was the most powerful attack in the game.
[edit] Notes
- When the SRX is deployed in the North American translation of Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation, Ryusei's names have been removed, and the names instead are the standard names for the attacks. This happens often, but is most notable with weapons like the 'HTB Cannon', due to the iconic nature of the names above.
- It's possible to one hit kill Euzzes Gozzo (Alpha's final boss) using the SRX if the HTB Cannon is maxed out (7500 attack power), and Levi has been recruited as the R-Gun's pilot. Casting Miracle and firing will result in 70000+ damage. This gets past his health point regeneration and allows a player to win the game almost instantly.
