Vincent

Vincent



 * Series: RPI-212 / RPI-212A
 * Height: 4.44m
 * Weight: 6.99t
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン, Surasshu Hāken) (wired rocket anchors)
 * MVS (Maser Vibration Sword) (メーザー バイブレーション ソード, Mēzā Baiburēshon Sōdo) Lance-Type x 2, combine into one dual blade sword
 * Assault Rifle w/Grenade Launcher × 1
 * Needle Blazer × 2
 * Equipment / Installment:
 * Factsphere Sensor × 2
 * Landspinner Propulsion System
 * Optional Float System (Britannian version) / Air Glide Wing System (Black Knights version)
 * Cockpit Ejection System

The Vincent (ヴィンセント, Vinsento) is the mass-production model of the Lancelot, and is introduced a year after the "Black Rebellion", the Black Knights' attempted invasion of Tokyo. Vincent models are usually piloted by commanders or special divisions of the Britannian army. Although the military continues to operate the older Sutherland and Gloucester models, the redesigned Vincent Ward slowly begins to appear with front line units.

The Vincent's mobility is comparable to the Lancelot's, but its design still differs markedly from its predecessor. Its two Factspheres are mounted in its shoulders instead of on its chest, and it only has two hip-mounted Slash Harkens which are not equipped with Harken Boosters. In addition, it does not possess Blaze Luminous. Its Maser Vibration Swords are slightly different from the Lancelot's, in that they are shaped more like spears, and can be attached at the hilts to form a double-bladed lance. It does features a new weapon not found on the Lancelot called the needle blazer. This device, a development of the Lancelot's own "Blaze Luminous" maser shield, emits a short-range blast of focused energy that can penetrate armor with devastating effect. Though it is never used in the series, the Vincent prototype and later Commander Model equips a second set of landspinners in its shoulders.

At its early stage of development, the Vincent lacked a set color scheme, and each individual unit was colored to its pilot's tastes. The first prototype of the Vincent is a yellow and red model loaned to the Britannian intelligence division and piloted by Rolo Lamperouge, before eventually falling under the Order of the Black Knights. It is shown to use the Air Glide Wing System developed by Rakshata, which is also used on the Guren Flight-Enabled Version and the Akatsuki variants. It is heavily damaged in battle against the Siegfried, losing both legs and one of its arms, and is subsequently scrapped. Gilbert G.P. Guilford pilots a production model known as the Vincent Commander Model.

A quartet of pink and white Vincents referred to as the Valkyrie Squadron are under the command of Luciano Bradley. A squadron of green and gold Vincents serve as the royal guard for the Emperor of Britannia and are commanded by the Knight of Twelve, Monica Krushevski. They are ambushed and destroyed by a group of Sutherlands whose pilots are under the influence of Lelouch's Geass.

Vincent Ward

 * Series: RPI-212B
 * Height: 4.44m
 * Weight: 6.99t
 * Weapons:
 * Assault Rifle w/ Grenade Launcher × 1
 * MVS (Maser Vibration Sword) (メーザー バイブレーション ソード, Mēzā Baiburēshon Sōdo) Lance-Type x 2, combine into one dual blade sword
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン, Surasshu Hāruken) (wired rocket anchors)
 * Stun Tonfa (スタントンファ, Sutan Tonfa) x 2
 * Equipment / Installment:
 * Factsphere Sensor × 2
 * Landspinner Propulsion System
 * Optional Float System
 * Cockpit Ejection System

Following the success of the Vincent, intended as a mass production version of the Lancelot, the design is taken back to the drawing board to refine it for full production. The end result of this redesign is the Vincent Ward, a highly efficient and powerful new production model for the Britannian army. The Ward bears many outward similarities to the pre-production Vincent, with only a few modifications to ease production. Most notably, a general streamlining of its design, and standard Stun Tonfas, instead of the needle blazer energy weapons.

Although the older Sutherland and Gloucester Knightmares still form the bulk of the Britannian army, the Ward eventually goes on to become the primary frontline unit of the Holy Britannian Empire. Vincent Wards are first deployed during the Black Knights' battles with the High Eunuchs, in the Chinese Federation.