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The MAN-03 Braw Bro: A Revolutionary Mobile Armor

In the early stages of the One Year War, the Principality of Zeon’s Flanagan Institute embarked on a mission to design and manufacture weapons specifically for Newtype use. The result was the MAN-03 Braw Bro, a massive mobile armor that rivaled the size of a small battleship.

Design and Features

The Braw Bro was designed to separate into different blocks, allowing for the preservation of test data in the event of damage or destruction. It was equipped with a modular separating body and a Psycommu system, a mind-machine interface that enabled Newtype pilots to control the mobile armor through thought alone.

Armaments

The Braw Bro was armed with four wire-guided units, each mounting two barrel mega particle guns or single mega particle guns. These guns were capable of firing independently, even under Minovsky Particle interference, and could be controlled by either gunners through remote control or the pilot via the Psycommu system.

History

The first prototype of the Braw Bro was tested near Side 6, piloted by Simus Al Bakharov. Although it was destroyed by the RX-78-2 Gundam, the data recovered from the wreckage led to the construction of a second unit. This unit was piloted by Zeon Lieutenant Challia Bull, a Newtype pilot, and was field-tested against the White Base in the Corregidor Shoal Zone. Unfortunately, it was also destroyed by the Gundam.

Legacy

The MAN-03 Braw Bro played a significant role in the development of mobile armors and Newtype technology. Its innovative design and features paved the way for future mobile armors, and its legacy continues to influence the world of mobile suits.

Specifications

• Overall Length: 60.2 meters
• Max Weight: 2602.6 metric tons
• Empty Weight: 1753.5 metric tons
• Power-plant: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
• Max Acceleration: 0.68 G
• Rocket Thrusters: 1760000 kg

Appearances

The MAN-03 Braw Bro has appeared in various forms of media, including television, movies, OVAs, manga, and video games. Its most notable appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon, and Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space.