The letters MG emblazoned on the chest and shield of the Guardian Class are the first details noticed when the mecha comes into view. They are not simply painted on like camo or unit specific color schemes, they are part of the construction of the machine itself. They are a constant reminder of why this mecha was created.
The Guardian Class mecha was awarded only to pilots who showed exceptional prowess on the battlefield. The script is translated to the common language of the galaxy from the Craftsmen’s native tongue. The letters represent the words Mortaeii Gustorae which means Defender of Mankind. Mortaeii Gustorae has become both a battlecry to challenge a foe and a salute to acknowledge status among those who possess this rare and powerful mecha.
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Tonnage | 105 |
Armor Points | 280 |
Start Weapons | 14 |
Min Heavy Skill | 65 |
Levels/Weapon | 3 |
Manufacturer | Metaverse |
Bonuses | |
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Build | Speed - 31 |
Build | 3X Damage 10% |
Build | Shield (10) |
Level 3 | + 1 Weapon Slot |
Level 3 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 5 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 6
+ every 3 levels |
+ 1 Weapon Slot |
Level 7 | Fork 2% |
Level 7 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
Level 8 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 10 | Shield (5) |
Level 11 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 12 | Speed + 3 |
Level 13 | Fork 2% |
Level 14 | + 1 Shield Slot |
Level 15 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 16 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 17 | Splash 3% |
Level 18 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 19 | Fork 2% |
Level 20 | 3X Damage 4% |
Level 21 | + 1 Engine Slot |
Level 22 | Shield (10) |
Level 23 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 24 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 25 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 26 | + 1 Shield Slot |
Level 27 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 29 | Fork 2% |
Level 30 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 31 | Fire Damage + 5% |
Level 32 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
Level 34 | Shield (10) |
Level 35 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 36 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 37 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 38 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 40 | + 1 Engine Slot |
Level 40 | 3X Damage 4% |
Level 42 | Speed + 3 |
Level 43 | Fork 2% |
Level 44 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 47 | + 1 Shield Slot |
Level 48 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 49 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 50 | Fire Damage + 10% |
Level 50 | 2X Damage 5% |
Level 50 | Splash 10% |
Level 50 | Ice Damage + 10% |
Level 52 | Fork 2% |
Level 53 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 54 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
Level 56 | Speed + 3 |
Level 57 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 58 | Fork 2% |
Level 59 | Missile Shield (100) |
Level 60 | 3X Damage 4% |
Level 62 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 64 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
Level 65 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 66 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 67 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
Level 68 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 70 | Speed + 3 |
Level 71 | Missile Shield (200) |
Level 73 | + 1 Engine Slot |
Level 75 | Laser Shield (200) |
Level 76 | Fork 3% |
Level 77 | 2X Damage 5% |
Level 79 | + 1 Shield Slot |
Level 80 | 3X Damage 5% |
Level 81 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 83 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
Level 83 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 84 | Speed + 3 |
Level 86 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 87 | + 1 Shield Slot |
Level 88 | Fork 2% |
Level 89 | Splash 3% |
Level 91 | + 1 Engine Slot |
Level 92 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 94 | Fork 2% |
Level 95 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
Level 97 | Fork 2% |
Level 98 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 98 | Speed + 3 |
Level 100 | Ice Damage + 10% |
Level 100 | Crit-Kill 3% |
Level 100 | Fire Damage + 10% |
Level 100 | + 1 Shield Slot |
Level 101 | Missile Shield (100) |
Level 103 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 106 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 107 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
Level 109 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 110 | Fork 3% |
Level 112 | Laser Shield (150) |
Level 113 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 114 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 115 | + 1 Engine Slot |
Level 118 | Speed + 2 |
Level 121 | Fork 3% |
Level 124 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
Level 125 | Laser Shield (200) |
Level 128 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 131 | + 1 Shield Slot |
Level 132 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 133 | Fork 3% |
Level 135 | Missile Shield (200) |
Level 137 | Fire Shield 3% |
Level 138 | Speed + 2 |
Level 139 | + 1 Engine Slot |
Level 140 | 3X Damage 5% |
Level 142 | Fork 3% |
Level 143 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 145 | Laser Shield (200) |
Level 150 | Crit-Kill 3% |
Level 150 | 2X Damage 10% |
Level 154 | + 1 Engine Slot |
Level 156 | Speed + 2 |
Level 157 | Laser Shield 5% |
Level 158 | Ice Shield 3% |
Level 161 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
Level 162 | Missile Shield 5% |
Level 167 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
Level 169 | Laser Shield (200) |
Level 175 | Fork 2% |
Level 184 | Ice Damage + 5% |
Level 191 | + 1 Shield Slot |
Level 196 | Ice Damage + 5% |
Level 198 | Speed + 2 |
Level 200 | Crit-Kill 5% |
Level 210 | Ice Damage + 10% |
Level 220 | Fire Damage + 10% |
Level 230 | Shield (15) |
Level 240 | Speed + 2 |
Level 250 | Shield (40) |
Level 255 | Laser Shield 2% |
Level 261 | Missile Shield 2% |
Level 268 | Fork 1% |
Level 273 | Ice Shield 1% |
Level 279 | Shield (2) |
Level 285 | Missile Shield 2% |
Level 289 | Speed + 1 |
Level 300 | + 1 Chassis Slot |
Level 301 | Fork 1% |
Level 307 | Laser Shield 2% |
Level 312 | Fire Shield 1% |
Level 318 | Splash 1% |
Level 321 | Missile Shield 2% |
Level 325 | Fork 1% |
Level 336 | 3X Damage 2% |
Level 342 | Shield (5) |
Level 353 | Ice Shield 1% |
Level 358 | Missile Shield 2% |
Level 364 | Laser Shield 2% |
Level 370 | Fire Shield 1% |
Level 375 | Fork 1% |
Level 382 | Missile Shield 2% |
Level 392 | Fire Damage + 2% |
Level 396 | Shield (5) |
Level 399 | Missile Shield 2% |
Level 400 | + 1 Cockpit Slot |
The Guardian was invented in an alternate timeline from our own. In this timeline, neither the Mercenary Clans nor Drochah and the League of Ages existed until 3323 when one of Drochah’s time travelling forms appeared and began to enslave the inhabitants there. In desperation, The Craftsmen of that timeline opened an access point between time/space that allowed pilots to download their consciousness into a waiting clone body. The pilots of the Mercenary Clans who volunteered for the procedure found themselves in younger bodies that had to be retrained to achieve the skill levels of mecha combat that they once had. Although they did have the advantage of their memories of fighting, and defeating, Drochah in their own timeline, the pilots of the Mercenary Clans faced a difficult uphill battle.
The alien construction materials used for the Guardian Class set this mecha apart from all other types, even the other mecha constructed by the Craftsmen are outshined by the Guardian Class.
The A.I. constructed for the Guardian is the Kasparov-A. This A.I. features a deadly array of offensive programming and a unique procedure to implement them; they are focused through the Vorpal Blade, the sword carried by the Guardian.
Multi-threat assessment programming allows enemies to be targeted while attack Splash damage will affect any target in close proximity to the primary, inflicting up to 16% of the original salvo over a large swath of the battlefield. A redundant battle interface can lock onto a second enemy mecha with a full powered Fork salvo with over one third of shots fired, allowing the Guardian to easily engage multiple foes. The Kasparov-A is linked directly to the Vorpal Blade weapon system, this connection is one aspect that creates the deadly efficiency of the sword. Telemetry from this link translates to Ice Weaponry, increasing output considerably over standard factory settings. At full capacity, pilots can expect to see a 40% boost to Ice weapon damage.
The use of the Vorpal Blade as a focus aids in the Kasparov-A’s ability to find weakened armor or vulnerable locations on a foe to direct a one shot Crit-Kill. Fully upgraded, more than one in ten shots fired will find a critical failure point and destroy an enemy mecha.
But the Vorpal Blade is not just a focus, it is a weapon in its own right. In close combat a direct hit from it will destroy the enemy every time no matter how heavy or pristine its armor may be. It is still not fully understood how the Vorpal Blade functions, but many pilots are not concerned with that. They are satisfied knowing not only that it works, but also that it will destroy an enemy mecha 100% of the time if a direct hit is scored.
Fully upgraded, the Kasparov-A can be equipped with six custom modules.
Powering the Guardian Class is the Digrageth powerplant. Manufactured in the Metaverse, the inner workings of the Digrageth are largely a mystery. Initially faster than all typical BFM mecha the Guardian maintains its speed advantage through all stages of upgrade due to the large capacity to support upgrade modules. The massive power output of the Digrageth is sufficient to propel the 105 ton mecha at respectable combat speed when fully upgraded.
It also generates excess power above the needs of the motive systems to charge a bank of 3X overload capacitors; these will generate a powerful blast on one third of shots fired once it is fully upgraded. A secondary system of 2X overload capacitors are also provided for additional offensive power. Coupled with the overload capacitors are plasma shunts that feed directly into the Fire weapons, boosting output by 35% above factory specifications. The humongous power plant includes seven slots for additional equipment modules.
The alien armor of the Guardian Class is as impressive as it is unique. Using several compounds that do not exist in our universe, the Guardian’s armor is superior to known composition and fabrication techniques, giving a greater degree of protection while providing considerable savings in both weight and volume. The highly flexible and adaptive support beams used in the construction of the chassis support armor is highly resistant to most forms of attack. Small shield pods are mounted around the chassis reducing any incoming damage. At its full potential, this armor will absorb more than one third of energy directed against it.
The large physical shield carried by the Guardian Class is not just for show. It is particularly effective against Laser and Missile attacks and will render all but the heaviest of strikes null and void. Furthermore, an unprecedented eight additional ports are provided for heavy shielding modules to enhance the integral defensive systems of the Guardian.
The Guardian Class mech lives up to its name and motto. Superior defensive capabilities ensure that Mortaeii Gustorae is more than just a phrase, it is the standard to which pilots aspire and the manifestation of certain doom for the enemies of Mecha Galaxy.
David Sifford has become renowned as a legendary pilot of the Guardian 105-ton mecha; a piece of hardware literally from beyond our dimension. Forged by otherworldly craftsmen battling an empowered Drocha bent on their subjugation, the Guardian is more than just a mecha, it is a sacred vow. Emblazed with the letters MG, the pilot of a Guardian becomes a Mortaeii Gustorae; a defender of mankind. David Sifford would have it no other way. A soldier through and through, Sifford has long maintained his Guardians in top notch condition and ready at a moment’s notice; a trait that served him well in the recent chaos war that saw the well prepared and the adaptable thrive. Ever the soldier Sifford has seen combat for galactic decades, firs showcasing his skills as a young pilot in 3322 and taking home the gold with his handling of an Oggun during the great "Point mech" panic. As a soldier Sifford drifted from battlefield to battlefield in his early career, earning the respect of battlefield comrades, but seldom remaining in any one place for too long. As such, tomes detailing past battles can found decorating the old halls of Knights of Chaos and Black Watch. It was with his current clan, the Northwind Dragons, that Sifford has found a home. A place he is known for his wit, whimsy, and insights as much as he is known for his warrior’s prowess, and the duty that rests on his shoulders due to the mecha in which he has become a legend.
The Chronicler and the Archivist, the Sword and the Shield. Two pilots made history in the Galaxy, writing and preserving knowledge, source of all power and wisdom in their defense of the memory that they themselves have devoted to preserve and divulge, as a beacon of Light in the darkness.
As creator of the Mechanomicon, the Galactic Encyclopedia, the legendary pilot Germán Jaramillo is the mirrored shield, that he raises to show the truth of the history on it, keeping and defending the wisdom from oblivion.
The Metacraftsmen honored the Archivist with one of the first Guardians, Aegis, with which he defends and spreads the image of the ages as the Imago Mundi, so that mankind is not damned to forget and repeat the history in an eternal loop
The Chronicler and the Archivist, the Sword and the Shield. Two pilots made history in the Galaxy, writing and preserving knowledge, source of all power and wisdom in their defense of the memory that they themselves have devoted to preserve and divulge, as a beacon of Light in the darkness.
As the One Chronicler and ANN veteran journalist, Daniel Scott is the razor sword, that he unleashes to draw the history with every slice, as a quill dropping the blood as ink... Because the mankind history has been written with violence through the ages.
The Metacraftsmen recognized him as the eternal Chronicler, and they gave him a Guardian, Musashi, to honor his duty and help him prosecute it as a mighty weapon against the enemies of the Galaxy.
One, two! One, two! And through and through The vorpal blade went snicker-snack! He left it dead, and with its head He went galumphing back.
A raging inferno integrated into neural controls. Any threat that gets the pilot’s attention is engulfed in overwhelming amounts of fire.
A raging inferno integrated into neural controls. Any threat that gets the pilot’s attention is engulfed in overwhelming amounts of fire.
A quantum energy wave designed to overtake and shutdown multiple targets.
A quantum energy wave designed to overtake and shutdown multiple targets.
WTF? Did you just throw a potato at me?
Uses local airflow to create wind and turns it into a spinning vortex of flame.
Uses local airflow to create wind and turns it into a spinning vortex of flame.
Uses local airflow to create wind and turns it into a spinning vortex of flame.
The Wendigo renders a mesmerizing pattern of ice on its target as it methodically turns those systems into ruins.
The Wendigo renders a mesmerizing pattern of ice on its target as it methodically turns those systems into ruins.
The Wendigo renders a mesmerizing pattern of ice on its target as it methodically turns those systems into ruins.
Warning: Fires globs of molten material that stick and burn. That's gonna leave a mark.
Warning: Fires globs of molten material that stick and burn. That's gonna leave a mark.