SEED FREEDOM: Mighty Strike Freedom Full Breakdown and mech analysis

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Let's thoroughly explain the ZGMF/A-262PD-P Mighty Strike Freedom. This explanation consolidates all the details from novels, character books, director statements, excessively detailed descriptions from watching the movie 30 times, and official documents. There's bound to be information you don't know. We'll cover everything from the Disruptor that collapses atoms, nuclear power, hidden DRAGOONs, final battle specifications, the effects of nanoparticles that govern the performance of the Mighty Strike Freedom, to the special techniques used by Kira.

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☆Specifications
☆Basic Information
☆Basic Information on Development Origin
First, let's look at the basic information of the unit. Model number ZGMF/A-262PD-P, named Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam. This two-seater unit, as seen in the series, is piloted by Kira, who controls the general operations of the unit, and Lacus, who handles defense and weaponry control. The unit is a modification of the Strike Freedom Gundam that appeared in the previous war, resulting in the completion of Strike Freedom Gundam Type Two. This Type Two, with its back parts replaced from the conventional wing unit to the new wing called MDE262S, Proud Defender, is what is known as the Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam.

☆Concept
Next, let's explain the concept of this unit. The original Strike Freedom Gundam was developed and designed with the primary concept of combating multiple targets. Type Two does not deviate much from this concept, implying that the concept of Type Two is nearly identical to that of Strike Freedom. The Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam, having the same base as Type Two and incorporating the golden blades in the Proud Defender wing unit as DRAGOON, suggests that it maintains the one-against-many concept. However, a new concept has been added to it: countering the increasingly prevalent powerful armaments of the era. This can be inferred from the design and materials of the unit. For example, Lacus's use of a lightning attack in a scene, which neutralized Black Knight Squad Carla's active DRAGOON, indicates a countermeasure against DRAGOONs. Additionally, the "Disruptor" equipped in the head can penetrate barriers to attack enemies directly, suggesting a countermeasure against the rising use of unmanned units. The equipment of the "Futsunomitama," a physical sword, is seen as a countermeasure against the proliferation of Femto Technology Armor and Beam Shields that neutralize beams. Thus, the Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam not only maintains the concept of fighting multiple targets but also incorporates measures against the powerful armaments and defenses that have become common in the C.E. era.

☆Background of Type Two
The development background of the Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam begins with the base unit, Strike Freedom Gundam Type Two, which was repaired and modified by Orb Union's Morgenröte after the Strike Freedom was damaged during the Freedom robbery incident. The details of the Freedom robbery incident are not disclosed, but about half a year before the SEED FREEDOM storyline, the Freedom was hijacked by an unknown party and later shot down by the Kingdom of Foundation's Black Knight Squad, then returned to the Orb Union. Erica Simmons of Morgenröte handled the modifications, primarily as a test of modern technology rather than for combat deployment. Significant changes include alterations to the power source and the cockpit, but most notably, the ability to mount a Beam Rifle on top of the railgun unit, addressing the armament compatibility issue that Kira faced during the Battle of Orb Union in C.E.73. These modifications were possibly made in response to the stress Kira experienced in combat.
☆Background of Proud Defender
The development of the Proud Defender, the back unit that defines the Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam, was led by Albert Heinlein and Kira. This unit faced various issues during its development, including complaints from Albert Heinlein about the technical staff, particularly regarding software malfunctions, as seen in the scenes. Problems with fermion induction suggest difficulties with quantum communication. The completed Proud Defender was initially intended to be equipped on the Strike Freedom Gundam, a plan seemingly contradicted by Kira's surprise at the existence of Strike Freedom Gundam Type Two at the Orb Union hangar. However, it's inferred that the original plan to equip Rising Freedom was altered due to the Freedom robbery incident but reverted to the initial plan once Strike Freedom Gundam Type Two was quickly repaired and modified by Orb Union. The scene shows that the back parts were switched to Proud Defender during the battle with Black Knight Squad Carla, transforming it into Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam.

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