Transform (Aquatic)
[TAQ]
GENERAL LOGIC: sc-028 [Cruise Mode / Aquatic Optimization]
1. Abyssal Flight Logic
A high-performance mode-shift protocol that reconfigures the MS for 3D omni-directional navigation underwater. By treating the abyss as an aerial theater, the unit can execute rapid ascents and descents, bypassing the movement restrictions of the seabed.
| Integrated Skills | Shock Dampeners / Aquatic Mobile Shooting |
| Melee Constraint | Horizontal Fix (No Vertical Tracking) |
| Thruster Drain | Fixed Start/End + Continuous Consumption |
| Auto-Cancel | Surface Exit / Stun (Normal +) |
2. Melee Logic: Horizontal Alignment
Despite the 3D movement freedom, the unit's standard melee strikes are Locked to the Horizontal Axis. Unlike the reticle-synced movement, blades cannot be swung upward or downward. To land a melee hit, the pilot must manually match the "depth" of the target. For targets at vertical angles, the Body Crush (Ram Attack) serves as the primary 3D engagement tool.
3. Tactical Advantage: Boundary Sniping
The most lethal application of sc-028 is "Surface Peeking." By exposing only the head or weapons above the water line, the unit engages land-based targets while retaining Shock Dampeners. This makes the unit nearly immune to standard stagger, allowing for relentless bombardment while the water's surface acts as a kinetic buffer.
4. Kinetic Combat & Risk
In Cruise Mode, the unit deals fixed damage and Special Stagger upon impact. This charge is immune to standard Counters, but will be instantly neutralized (Forced De-transformation) if hit by an enemy's Tackle . Furthermore, any Regular Stun while underwater will cause the transformation to collapse.