Vincent

The Vincent (ヴィンセント) is a seventh generation pre-production model Knightmare Frame. Based on the Lancelot and Lancelot Club, it is introduced a year after the Black Knights' attempted invasion of Tokyo. After its initial success, the Vincent Commander Model, is fielded by the Britannian Armed Forces.

Design and development
Although the Vincent is derived from the Lancelot, its design still differs greatly from its predecessor. The Vincent has two Factspheres are mounted in its shoulders and two hip-mounted Slash Harkens. Its Maser Vibration Swords (MVS) are shaped like spears and can be attached at the hilts to form a double-bladed lance. It also features a new armament called the Needle Blazer. This device, developed from the Lancelot's "Blaze Luminous" maser shield, emits a short-range blast of focused energy that can penetrate armor with devastating effect. The Vincent prototype and later Commander Model are also equipped with a second set of Landspinners in its shoulders in addition to the standard issue. RPI stand for Royal Panzer Infantry.

Operational history
The Vincent pre-production model was first fielded in. It was loaned to the Office of Secret Intelligence and was piloted by assassin Rolo Lamperouge. He took the unit with him when he defected to the Black Knights. This unit served as Rolo's personal Knightmare until it was heavily damaged in a battle against the Siegfried, piloted by V.V., when Lelouch vi Britannia (as Zero) tried to destroy the Geass Order.

The Vincent Commander Model was the production version of the prototype produced in small numbers. The most common version (silver and purple colored) is known to have been piloted by Gilbert G.P. Guilford, (Who lost the first one in combat when Lelouch tried to kidnap Area 11's new Viceroy, Nunnally vi Britannia, and pilots another in later episodes), and was seen among Emperor Lelouch's forces during the battle of Mt. Fuji as well. Some other units (white and pink colored) are piloted by Marika Soresi and Liliana Vergamon as a part of the Valkyrie Squadron, under the command of Luciano Bradley, Knight of Ten. These units are destroyed by the Guren S.E.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements. The Royal Guards are also equipped with Vincent Command units (green and gold colored) commanded by Monica Kruszewski, Knight of Twelve. These are ambushed and destroyed by a group of Sutherlands whose pilots were under the influence of Geass.

Vincent Commander Model
Following the production of the RPI-212 Vincent testbed, the Britannian Empire creates an enhanced model for commanders. This version, designated the A-type, features improved avionics and shielding against ECM and Gefjun Disturbers, but is otherwise identical to the pre-production model. Data from the commander type is later used to produce the final mass production model, the RPI-212B Vincent Ward. One commander unit, painted metallic white with purple accents is piloted by Gilbert G.P. Guilford when he attempts to thwart the Black Knights' plan to kidnap Area 11's new Viceroy. Other units are used by special teams assigned to Luciano Bradley, the Knight of Ten, as well as Monica Kruszewski, the Knight of Twelve. It can be fit with an optional Float Unit backpack, consequentially changing the machine designation to RPI-212AFA Vincent Air.

Japanese websites

 * Sunrise Official Website - Vincent
 * Sunrise Official Website - Vincent Commander Type
 * Sunrise Official Website - Vincent (Valkyrie Squadron colos)
 * Sunrise Official Website - Vincent (Royal Guard colos)

English website

 * Bandai Entertainment Official Website - Vincent
 * Bandai Entertainment Official Website - Vincent Commander Model
 * Bandai Entertainment Official Website - Vincent 4 (Royal Guard Custom)