Scheherezade-R

The Scheherezade-R is a unique point defense Armor Frame operated by SWALLOW, Regional Administrator of the Aviary.

Unit Description & Combat Characteristics
The Scheherezade-R is built on the existing frame of the Scheherezade, enhancing its armor and armaments to better address the power of 5th Generation Armor Frames being fielded by opposing factions. Sporting twin J-Drives, its power output is more than enough to operate its electromagnetic armor Full Shroud while recharging its improved Vector Bits, remote weapons with discrete E-Krafts featuring advanced beam weaponry. Its forearms are now equipped with miniaturized Arc Cannons, allowing it to viciously assault its opponents with electrified plasma arcs at medium range. Designed to occupy the middle of a formation to provide defensive support to other Aviary machines, the Scheherezade-R can be a tough nut to crack.

Armaments & Features
This weapon projects a directed arc of electrified plasma not unlike a Tesla coil. Capable of causing extreme electrical damage to an AF and its hardware, these weapons are most effective at close ranges.
 * Arc Cannons

These large remote weapons feature their own E-Krafts, powered by battery banks recharged by the AF's second J-Drive. Highly maneuverable, they feature dual-mode beam saber/rifle emitters that can cut down targets at any range.
 * Vector Bits

Built into the tail binder housing the second generator, this machine features six micromissile launchers for anti-air and anti-vehicle defense. While not especially effective against the composite armor of 4th and 5th Generation AFs, these weapons are well-suited to handling smaller vehicles and non-reinforced structures.
 * Micromissile Bays

Unit History
The Scheherezade-R was first sighted in the underwater hangar hidden beneath KoBar's New York coastal facility, where it was revealed to be in possession of remote operation software derived in part from the TYRANT AI. Its current status is unknown.