Elle Ciel - Capabilities

Capabilities

Because it is completely constructed using the same Lost Technology as the Emblem Frames, the Elle Ciel is far more powerful than other ships used by the Transbaal Empire. This is made all the more impressive by the fact that even though was not designed to be a warship.

The Elle Ciel uses powerful Chrono String Engines for propulsion, and is capable of entering Chrono Space (the Galaxy Angel equivalent of hyperspace). This state is known as Chrono Drive. While this is not unusual since other vessels of the Transbaal military are capable of the same feat, the Elle Ciel is able to both enter and exit Chrono Space much faster than most other ships. This was the reason the Elle Ciel was able to escape Eonia's bombardment of the Transbaal Imperial homeworld.

Like the Emblem Frames, the Elle Ciel is equipped with shields unlike other Imperial ships. However, while the Emblem Frames have both shields and maneuverability to help them survive battles, due to the Elle Ciel's size and subsequent loss of mobility its best chances to survive a battle is not to get involved at all. While tougher than all but the most powerful of Transbaal Imperial warships, the Elle Ciel can quickly find itself surrounded by faster destroyers or cruisers.

In terms of armaments, the Elle Ciel is actually quite well armed. Mounted on either side of the bridge section are four long range rail guns. It is also equipped with long range missiles that launch from bays on the upper section of the ship. The launchers are actually used for fireworks, but can be quickly converted to launch rockets or missiles instead. In addition, there are numerous mid-range lasers located on the upper sections of the ship for use in close combat.

Finally, when truly desperate it can be equipped with the powerful Chrono Break Cannon, a devastating weapon that can also be combined with the GA-007, a nameless design.