#psycommu

Dear Nifty Newtype,

The psycommu mechanism within late-era Gundam mobile suits is roughly analogous to binary bonding in Headmasters. Of the many surgeries that comprise binary bonding, the most important for synchronized motor function in the new Headmaster pair is the insertion of "neuro-formers" into the organic host brain. These Femtomaster-sized drones transform into neuronal extensions in the brain, fusing with the host's axons. These neuro-formers are derived from Bombshell's cerebro-shells, and offer a two-way influence between the pair. The longer the binary bonding persists, the deeper the perception that robot and organic minds have combined into one new organism.

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AMX-011P Zaku III Psycommu System Type (Sleeves Custom) AKA Psycho Zaku III: General & Technical Data: Model number: AMX-011P Code name: Zaku III Psycommu System Type Unit type: Custom Psycommu-Use Mobile Suit Manufacturer: Neo Zeon Operator: Neo Zeon; Axis Zeon; Sleeves First deployment: 0088 U.C. Accommodation: Pilot only (in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in torso) Dimensions: overall height 23.9 meters; head height 21.0 meters Weight: empty 44.2 metric tons; max gross 68.3 metric tons; mass ratio 1.36 Armor materials: Gundarium Composite Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 2860 kW Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 172,600 kg total (2 x 28,400 kg, 6 x 19,300 kg); vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 12 Equipment & design features: sensors, range 9,700 meters; 2 x propellant tank, mounted on backpack; Quasi-Psycommu System; Hybrid-Psycommu System (Sleeves Custom); 2 x Sub-Arm (Sleeves Custom), mounted in front skirt armor Fixed armaments: Head Beam Cannon, power rated at 1.6 MW, mounted in head; 2 x INCOM (2 x Triple Mega Particle Cannon), mounted as forearms; 2 x Skirt Beam Cannon, mounted on front skirt armour; 2 x Beam Saber, power rated at 2.8 MW, mounted on sub-arms (Sleeves Custom); Option Rack Shield (stores 2 x Beam Saber, 3 x Grenade), mounted on right shoulder Remote weapons: 6 x Wired Funnels (beam gun), stored in containers mounted on backpack Technical & Historical Notes: A descendant of the Zaku series of mobile suits, the Zaku III was designed to be highly versatile, being able to perform just about any mission role & many option parts were developed for it. Like the MSN-01 Psycommu Test High Mobility Type Zaku II, the Psycho Zaku III was based on the modular AMX-011 Zaku III, for use as a test bed for Quasi-Psycommu systems. The arms are w/ wired claws derived from the AMX-103 Hamma Hamma & Wired Funnels that are the precursor to those used by the Jagd Doga & Sazabi. These Mobile suits were intended to be a modular upgrade for the Zaku III that would be mass-produced. In the end the Neo Zeon Civil war proved that the standard Zaku III was superior to the Doven Wolf, largely due to the skills of their pilots & its simplicity making the training of new pilots easier. It was never deployed by Neo Zeon in combat despite its powerful armaments. However, in U.C. 0096, the Psycho Zaku III was reactivated & updated by the Sleeves, Now featuring the distinctive markings of that faction, it was located at the Paulau Asteroid Base, where it had been used to test out systems for the YAMS-132 Rozen Zulu, & was modified to Zaku III (Sleeves Custom) specifications, w/ sub-arms replacing the Skirt Beam Cannons & . Armaments & Equipment: INCOM: Mounted in the forearms, the pair of wire-guided devices is the main weaponry of the Psycho Zaku III & each is equipped w/ triple mega particle cannons of adjustable output as well as three claws that can be used to pierce enemy units. Controlled by the quasi-psycommu system, each INCOM also has three relay INCOMs, thinner disc-shaped objects, that are used to help the main INCOM change direction during attacks. Wired Funnel: Quasi-Psychommu use remote controlled weaponry armed w/ a beam gun, three funnels are stored in each backpack pod, for a total of six funnels. These are wired versions of the funnels used by later Neo-Zeon New-Type MS such as the Jagd Doga & Sazabi. Head Beam Cannon: Each Zaku III possesses a high-output beam cannon mounted in the "mouth" of the mobile suit, w/ a power rating of 1.6 MW. Skirt Beam Cannons: Due to the lack of hands on the Psycho Zaku the beam cannons are not hand operated & have no beam sabre function. The Sleeves' Psycho Zaku III replaced the beam cannons w/ sub-arms carrying a beam saber each providing back-up melee weapons. Option Rack Shield: The shield on the right shoulder contains a storage rack carrying spare beam sabers & grenades. Sub-Arms: Mounted on the front skirt armor of the Zaku III used by The Sleeves, they replaced the beam cannon/beam saber. Sub-Arms are small manipulators which are normally retracted, folded, or otherwise concealed, like those installed in the PMX-003 The O. The Zaku III's sub-arms carry a pair of beam sabers, providing an element of surprise & tactical advantage in combat. Hybrid-Psycommu System: To effectively control the forearm mounted INCOM & wired funnels, the Psycho Zaku III has a Quasi-Psycommu System, which utilizes a mix of remote-control & computer-guidance systems to help remote weapons act like they're controlled by an actual Psycommu System. The Sleeves would upgrade this w/ leftover Psychoframe, Allowing wireless use of the INCOM & Wired Funnels. External Propellant Tank: Mounted on the back, the pair of tanks increase the amount of fuel the suit can carry, thus increasing its operational flight time. When the fuel is depleted, the tanks can be ejected to decrease mass.