GR9-Hippokon "Canyonero"

Though the MR had high hopes for the Hippokon, it had a few noted weaknesses. Mainly, its design functions best for low-gravity or no-gravity scenarios. Under harsh gravity, its structure is noticeably more fragile and suffers a lot more strain than it normally would. The Canyonero takes advantage of this by abusing the ESU’s knowledge of ZGA technologies. With some extensive modifications, expensive updates, and implementation of new technologies: the Arlington had been reborn.

The first was its reduction in magnetic field manipulators. Normally spread around its body, most of them have been reduced or outright removed, allowing for more direct armor to be installed. This in turn gives the Canyonero a much bulkier appearance. Likewise, two wide ‘v-shaped’ wings form up on its back. While they can be folded together and up against its body, while in flight they spread outward. These wings borrow from new ESU technology, allowing them to manipulate magnetic fields without installing circuitry into the body, freeing up room for armor.

To compensate for a reduction in power, the Canyonero’s thrusters have been moved from the back to its legs, and its slab of a foot is now backed by heavy twin-barreled thrusters, which can allow it to pick up speed quickly. Its transformation sequence has been altered, with its chest now turning to become its back in ‘flight mode’. Its head is a little slimmer, sporting a sweeping mono-eye design. Upon request of its pilot, engineers installed two ‘bull horns’ on the head, purely for cosmetic purposes.

The Canyonero’s main armament is a twin beam cannon, attached to the underside of a thick shield found on its right arm. When deployed in flight mode, the cannon can be found along with its shield along its underside, and can still be fired along with the vulcan cannons found in the Canyonero’s shoulders. Its left arm features a built in grenade launcher, which likewise can be used while in flight mode. Though now speedier and tougher, its transportation capabilities have not diminished.