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Vanguards-
The Tsukumo Version "Van-type" fighter, the Vanguard, is the standard assault vehicle for first-class soldiers
of the Tarak Empire. It's a versatile humanoid combat vehicle that can be outfitted with various attachments, and it's suited
for several different kinds of terrain. The Vanguard that Hibiki pilots for the Nirvana, however, was affected by the Nirvana's
mutation-- it has some special properties, many of which are yet undiscovered.
Only men are able to pilot Vanguards
Dreads-
The Dread is the standard assault vehicle of the Mejale Empire-- unlike the Tarak's humanoid fighters, these
ships are sleek and very, very fast. The Dreads on board the Nirvana, like many other vehicles on the ship, were affected
by the flagship's initial mutation-- they've been altered so much that the hangar had to be refitted to accomodate them, and
they may have some extra, unknown features.
Dreads are only piloted by women.
Vandreads-
A stunning, perfect interface between between Hibiki's Vanguard and Dita's Dread, this vehicle is far more
powerful than either a standard Vanguard or a Dread. It may be possible that any of the Nirvana's Vanguards can interface
with its Dreads, but the actual formation of a Vandread has only been demonstrated a few times-- combining Hibiki's Vanguard
with the Dreads of Dita, Meia, and Jura produces three separate types of Vandread, each with their own unique properties.
Vandreads can only be made in a fight against the aliens, and only with a Higher tec. Vanguard.
The Nirvana-
The Nirvana is a powerful and puzzling enigma. The ship was originally part of the Tarak Empire's Ikazuchi
battleship, but a catastrophe led to it fusing with one of the Mejale's assault ships. Amazingly, the ship has since repaired
itself. There are numerous mysteries about the vessel-- for example, it seems to almost behave like a living thing. The one
who controls the movements and central commands in battle feels the pain if the ship is attacked.
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