GAT-04 Windam

The GAT-04 Windam (aka Windam) is a mass-production multi-mode mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. Neo Roanoke piloted a custom-colored unit. A new Earth Alliance mobile suit developed as a successor to the GAT-02L2 Dagger L, the GAT-04 Windam adopted data and know-how obtained from the Dagger Series MS and gained extremely high general capabilities. Its development was deeply connected to the Junius Treaty signed in C.E. 72 that imposed restrictions on deployable mobile suits, resulting in an increase in demand for next-generation units with higher capabilities rather than modification of existing units. Through inheriting the frame of the X100 Series units and with added thrusters on its legs and shoulders, the Windam's mobility and maneuverability within and outside the atmosphere have been enhanced. It also has newly designed feet for walking more easily on rough terrain. It is said that the Windam realized the Earth Alliance's long-cherished wish to fully mass-produce the famous GAT-X105 Strike Gundam from the previous war. This is due to its overall performance being comparable to the Strike's and depending on its pilot, it can even compete against the ZAFT's New Millenium Series units. In the hands of a skilled pilot like Neo Roanoke, the machine proved to be a challenge even to the ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam. Due to its excellent performance, the Windam was described as being one of the culminations of the Earth Alliance's mobile suits. The Windam's standard armament is similar to the Dagger L's, consisting of CIWS guns, beam sabers, anti-armor penetrators, a new beam rifle, and shield. Like its predecessors, the Windam is also compatible with the Striker Pack system, enabling it to handle a variety of missions. However, its shoulder armor design prevents the mounting of the Sword or Launcher Striker Packs.