Lancelot

Lancelot

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン, Surasshu Hāken)
 * Maser Vibration Sword × 2 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード, Mēzā Baiburēshon Sōdo) × 2
 * VARIS Rifle × 1 (ヴァリス, Varisu)
 * Equipment / Installment:
 * Blaze Luminous × 2
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Factsphere Sensor × 2
 * Landspinner Propulsion System
 * Optional Float System

The Lancelot (ランスロット, Ransurotto), named after the Knight of the Round Table, is an experimental Knightmare Frame developed by Lloyd Asplund and the Military Engineering Corps. It is the first seventh generation Knightmare Frame ever fielded. The Lancelot outperforms most other models thanks to the heavy amount of Sakuradite scattered throughout its frame as well as in its Yggdrasil Drive, the Core Luminous. As it is still in development, the Lancelot lacks an ejection seat. Its pilot is Suzaku Kururugi.

As a high-performance unit, the Lancelot features a large number of experimental and innovative devices not yet found on its predecessors. The Lancelot features two retractable Factspheres affixed on its chest, two forearm-mounted beam shields (Blaze Luminous), and four Slash Harkens (two on its wrists and two on its hips). These Slash Harkens have experimental thrusters called Harken Boosters which can improve their speed and allow them to change direction midflight. It also sports a pair of Maser Vibration Swords (MVS), which oscillate at a high ratio to cut through almost anything. It comes equipped with a VARIS particle rifle (Variable Ammunition Repulsion Impact Spitfire) which can adapt its projectile repulsion output to any situation. The Lancelot can also equip a backpack-like Float System that allows it to fly; however, the power usage of the Float System is astronomical.

Lancelot Frontier

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン, Surasshu Hāken)
 * Maser Vibration Sword × 2 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード, Mēzā Baiburēshon Sōdo) × 2
 * VARIS Rifle × 1 (ヴァリス, Varisu)
 * Equipment / Installment:
 * Blaze Luminous × 2
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Factsphere Sensor × 2
 * Landspinner Propulsion System
 * Optional Float System
 * Missile Launcher / Shield x 1
 * Cockpit Ejection System

Near the end of the second season, C.C. receives a pink version of the Lancelot, called the Lancelot Frontier. It is slightly weaker than the original version, as it is made from spare and salvaged parts, however, it is equipped with the missile launcher / shield used on the Percival. This version also possesses an ejection system. The Lancelot Frontier is destroyed in combat with Kallen.

Lancelot Enhanced

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン, Surasshu Hāken)
 * MVS × 2 (Maser Vibration Sword (メーザー バイブレーション ソード, Mēzā Baiburēshon Sōdo) × 2
 * VARIS Rifle × 1 (ヴァリス, Varisu?) (VARIS: Variable Ammunition Repulsion Impact Spitfire)
 * Hadron Blaster × 1 (ハドロンブラスター, Hadoron Burasutā)
 * Equipment / Installment:
 * Blaze Luminous × 2
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Factsphere Sensor × 2
 * Landspinner propulsion System
 * Optional Float System

In the Nintendo DS game, Suzaku receives an upgraded version of the Lancelot, called the Lancelot Enhanced. This model, like it's predecessor, is a seventh generation Knightmare Frame.

Lancelot Conquista

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン, Surasshu Hāken)
 * MVS × 2 (Maser Vibration Sword (メーザー バイブレーション ソード, Mēzā Baiburēshon Sōdo) × 2
 * VARIS Rifle × 1 (ヴァリス, Varisu?)
 * Hadron Blaster × 1 (ハドロンブラスター, Hadoron Burasutā)
 * F.L.E.I.J.A. (Field Limitary Effective Implosion Armament) x 1
 * Equipment / Installment:
 * Blaze Luminous × 5
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Factsphere Sensor × 2
 * Landspinner Propulsion System
 * Integrated Float System

In the second season, Suzaku receives an updated version of the Lancelot called the Lancelot Conquista (ランスロット コンクエスター, Ransurotto Konkuesutā). The Float System backpack is now standard equipment. The Conquista gains a Hadron Blaster, which is mounted on top of the Float System and fired by docking the VARIS rifle to the underside of the larger cannon mount. Its unique Core Luminous has been tuned and refined, increasing its power in battle, and it is equipped with countermeasures that provide a partial defense against the Knightmare-disabling Gefjun Disturber.

The Conquista has an additional three energy shields on its legs and chest. The leg shields increase the effectiveness of its kicks. It also has four secondary emitters on the chest which can form the "Core Luminous Cone", a conical barrier that extends several feet ahead of the Lancelot, as opposed to the flat nature of normal shielding. The Conquista is heavily damaged during the second battle of the Tokyo Settlement, after its encounter with the Guren S.E.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements-Type. The Hadron Blaster is sliced in half, both legs and its left arm are sliced off, and the chest armor is damaged as well.

Lancelot Albion

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * MVS (Maser Vibration Sword) (メーザー バイブレーション ソード, Mēzā Baiburēshon Sōdo) × 2
 * Super VARIS Rifles (variable ammunition repulsion impact spitfire) (ヴァリス, Varisu) × 2
 * Slash Harken x 4 (スラッシュハーケン, Surasshu Hāken)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Blaze Luminous × 4
 * Factsphere Sensor × 2
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Landspinner Propulsion System
 * Energy Wing Offense & Defense / Propulsion System (capable of launching energy bolts and forming a barrier)

With the Lancelot Conquista taken out of commission, Suzaku receives the Lancelot Albion (ランスロット アルビオン, Ransurotto Arubion), a ninth generation custom Knightmare built specifically for him by Lloyd. Its design differs radically from its predecessors, featuring much more ornamental armor while the head unit is slightly larger. It maintains its previous armament and defenses, but enhanced. The shields are larger and it carries a pair of double-barreled Super VARIS rifles that feature two standard barrels for rapid fire, and a larger one for charged shots; while its MVS swords are capable of defeating the Galahad's Excalibur.

The primary distinguishing feature is the Energy Wing System; the same type used on the Guren S.E.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements Type, but with three energy "feathers" instead of four. This offense & defense / propulsion system gives the Albion astounding speed and agility, as well as the ability to fire dozens of lethal energy bolts over a wide area, each one capable of destroying a Knightmare in a single hit. Besides the improved performance, the wings are also used to envelope the Albion in a protective, full-body energy shield.

The Lancelot Albion makes its combat debut during the attempted uprising against Emperor Lelouch, led by the Knights of the Round. The Albion's superior capabilities allow Suzaku to make short work of the opposition; with the exception Gino, who's Tristan was only knocked out of the fight. It is later involved with Emperor Lelouch's kidnapping of the UFN members, giving him cover as he set his plan in motion. The Lancelot Albion wages it's final battle over Mt. Fuji, between the Black Knights and Emperor Lelouch; during the battle, Suzaku is confronted by Kyoshiro Tohdoh in his Zangetsu; he fights diligently against the Albion, but his Knightmare is simply no match for it, and he is forced to eject as his Zangetsu receives a devastating hit.



After a brief interruption from Tamaki; Suzaku, Lelouch, and a small group of Knightmares head for the Damocles, with the intent of boarding it. Using the F.L.E.I.J.A. eliminator, the Albion is able to halt the firing of the Damocles' F.L.E.I.J.A. warheads, with most of the group breaking through the aerial fortresses' Blaze Luminous shield. The group makes it inside, before being ambushed by Gino in his rebuilt Tristan Divider; the escorting Knightmares and Lelouch's Shinkirō being destroyed in the process. Suzaku duels with Gino, eventually besting him in combat, but not before he manages to open up the Albion's shield, allowing Kallen in the Guren S.E.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements-Type to take over. They clash repeatedly, before finally ending up in a stalemate. The Lancelot Albion takes a critical blow and is destroyed, while the Guren receives severe damage.