Conceptual Design #001

🔰 PILOT'S BRIEFING: THE NOVICE'S SAFETY NET

A perfect entry-level MS for space warfare. The RD-4 is incredibly forgiving; its One-More Thruster system allows for a final 1-second burst even after an accidental overheat. It’s the ultimate "insurance policy" for pilots still learning thruster management.

Tactical Tip: If you find yourself stranded in the open after an overheat, ignite the fumes! That one second of emergency thrust is often the difference between reaching cover and becoming space debris.

ONE SECOND TO SALVATION
THE IMMORTAL TESTBED

"Ignite the fumes, secure the kill, and never look back."

[ ARCHIVE ID: #001-REV2026 ]
MS-06RD-4 ZAKU HIGH MOBILITY TEST TYPE
Role: General | Cost: 300-350 | Environment: Space
HP: 15,000
Leg Buffer: 35% Reduction (Lv4)
Ranged Strength: 22
Melee Strength: 18
Speed / HSM: 135 / 190
Melee Priority: 2
[ MAIN ARMS ]
Zaku MG [BM] (8 shots/sec), Heat Hawk (Enhanced), Zaku Bazooka [Sub], Cracker[sub]
[ KEY SKILLS ]
Maneuver Armor Lv1, Emergency Evasion Lv1, High-Spec AMBAC Lv2
[✦] TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: SPECIAL LEG BUFFER LV4
The RD-4’s massive legs act as a permanent kinetic shield, providing a 35% reduction to all damage received in those areas. For beginners, this means even a missed dodge isn't a death sentence, as the MS is built to soak up punishment that would cripple standard Zaku units.
[+] SPECIAL ABILITY: ONE-MORE THRUSTER SYSTEM
An emergency mobility logic designed for "Zero-Margin" maneuvers. By igniting residual propellant gases, the pilot can extract one final second of HSM during Overheat.

[LOGIC]: Activation is manual (hold Thruster input during Overheat). Evasion and Tackle are disabled during this burst, and it adds +1.5s to the recovery time. It is the ultimate tool for reaching cover or securing a kill when all other options are spent.
[★] SUPPORT LOGIC: FRONTLINE SUPPORT SYSTEM LV3
While this MS is active, all downed allies benefit from a 25% reduction in respawn time. This encourages a playstyle of "staying power," where the RD-4’s survival directly correlates to the team's ability to maintain a relentless offensive.

2026 TACTICAL OVERVIEW

The RD-4 thrives in the debris fields of 300-350 cost space battles. Its role is to anchor the line, using its machine gun to suppress Raids while its massive HP and Leg Buffer protect it from being burst down. The One-More Thruster provides a vital escape window, ensuring that even if you overextend, you have one last chance to reset the fight.

EDITOR'S POSTSCRIPT

This revision truly captures the "Safety Net" philosophy. By replacing technical complexity with a single, intuitive 1-second burst, the RD-4 becomes the perfect companion for pilots finding their wings in space. It's a machine that says, "I've got you," whether you're taking heavy fire or just pushed your engines a little too hard.

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