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The GTT-01 Nida was the first Vital Suit developed and is the most basic. The Nida can jump, but cannot hover or dash. It can be mounted with two weapons, but the driver is unprotected and vulnerable to attack. The GTT-01 is not very common and has fallen out of use because of the later models such as the GTF-11, but the Snow Pirates still make heavy use of it despite its simplicity, as newer models are harder to acquire.
http://fast1.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/bthr_zero_x/lost_planet_concept_art/gtt_-_01.jpg?v=209250 The GTF-11 Drio was the second Vital Suit developed, surpassing the GTT-01 Nida. The addition of powerful jets allow the VS to dash and hover in the air for a few seconds. It is almost identical in appearance to the Nida, except for the added face plate and jets. However, its front plate offers much more protection from bullets and projectiles. Two other soldiers can also hold onto its sides, using their small arms as backup weapons. It can also fire the autocannons on its sides as a secondary weapon.
http://static.letsbuyit.com/filer/images/uk/products/original/177/39/lost-planet-2-5-5-gtf11-drio-sr-vital-suit-figure-17739320.jpeg The GAN-34 Granseed is the NEVEC version of the Drio and is functionally identical. It can hover, dash and has the same amount of armour. The only differences are the enclosed cockpit and the visual aspect, which features the NEVEC hard geometry and a more high-tech appearance. It also features a cloaking device that can make it invisible at the expense of heightened T-ENG consumption. It can also merge with a GAB-25M Cakti to form the devastating GAN-34WA Brocakti. Unlike the Drio, it has no auxiliary weapon and does not allow riders.
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090713034220/lostplanet/images/thumb/a/ac/GAN-34.jpg/240px-GAN-34.jpg The GTF-13M Evax, although the weakest VS, is also arguably the fastest. In order to be light enough for fast travel the GTF-13M carries only one weapon. It has a weak jumping ability and is unable to walk fast. However, these weaknesses are remedied through a transformation that changes Evax into a fast bike. This mode uses an energy thruster and is quite efficient with thermal energy use when travelling distances.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091208062224/lostplanet/images/thumb/2/22/GTF-13M_VS_Mode.jpg/240px-GTF-13M_VS_Mode.jpg The GTF-13F Vensa takes the compact size of the Evax vital suit and makes it even smaller by removing the complex and costly folding snowbike mechanism. In terms of functionality it is same as the Evax without the bike mode- slow, a poor jumper, weak armour and unwieldy to use. Its only use is being able to use a VS weapon while moving and jumping, an ability that a ground trooper doesn't have.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091207201653/lostplanet/images/thumb/7/7d/GTF-13F.jpg/240px-GTF-13F.jpg The GTB-22 Faze is a highly mobile two-legged VS, possessing both a good running speed and superior jumping ability. The cockpit sports a unique device that lets the legs turn independently from the upper half of the vital suit. This allows for smoother turning and change in direction. The suit can deploy its jets during a jump but, instead of hovering, the jets propel the VS even higher in a double jump. The Faze also has a super jump ability. After a second of charge time, the VS will make a tremendous vertical leap, surpassing even its double jump. Reverse rockets can be fired during this jump which will send the VS back to the ground, severely damaging anything it lands on. In addition, the VS is equipped with a smoke screen launcher.
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090713034816/lostplanet/images/thumb/1/1d/GTB-22.jpg/240px-GTB-22.jpg The GAN-37 X-Seed is the NEVEC version of the Faze. It is functionally identical, being able to perform both double jump, super jump, slam attack and launch smoke. The primary difference is visual, with the NEVEC hard geometry and high tech appearance, although it can now turn invisible like the Granseed and transform into an aircraft form. In aircraft form, it is slower than the Triseed or the Osprey and handles more similarly to the Evax in Snowbike mode (i.e. it cannot move laterally, so dodging is harder and firing in a direction different than the one the VS is advancing to is impossible).
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090713103027/lostplanet/images/thumb/1/10/5GAN-37.jpg/240px-5GAN-37.jpg The GAB-25M Cakti is a four legged VS that has the ability to transform into a tank. In VS Mode, the Cakti is armed with a Cannon with 30 rounds, with the ability to automatically reload after every shot and a Laser Vulcan (laser Gatling Gun), both of which are permanent and cannot be removed. The VS Mode has reduced speed, but can dash-sidestep incoming fire. It also has a jump feature and can hover in the air for a surprisingly long time, but does not move very fast while hovering.
In Tank Mode, the Laser Vulcan is replaced with a drill that enables the tank to do a drill dash, smashing through anything in front of it. The Tank Mode is much faster, but cannot jump.
It is also highly armoured and is impervious to all weapons in Tank Mode except the rocket launcher, grenades, energy gun, plasma gun and VS weaponry. The T-ENG tank on its back is not as heavily armoured and takes heavy damage from all weapons. It can combine with the Granseed to create the Brocakti.
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090713034129/lostplanet/images/d/d8/GAB-25M_VS.jpghttp://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090715215220/lostplanet/images/thumb/0/0e/GAB-25M_Tank.jpg/743px-GAB-25M_Tank.jpgThe PTX-140 Hardballer is a highly advanced VS and outperforms most other Vital Suits. It has a very high run speed and the ability to hover and dash for extended periods. However, using this VS comes with a higher T-Eng cost than normal. Even when not using the jets, thermal energy goes down at a faster rate than other VS’s, requiring the pilot to find T-energy rather quickly.
The Hardballer also mounts a unique melee weapon; the VS Saw. When activated, the VS dashes forward and slashes it's target. This attack uses Thermal Energy but is very powerful and can sometimes take out a Chryatis in one hit if the shot is a lucky one. However, there is severe risk in using this attack as the VS is left exposed for a moment after attacking and getting in close to a target is risky by itself.
There is some evidence that, unlike most other VS models, the PTX series was designed for fighting other VS’s. However, it is still excellent for fighting Akrid, as this possible Anti-VS factor makes it all the more powerful.
An upgraded version of the Hardballer called the PTX-140R has recently replaced the original PTX-140. The PTX-140R can fly farther than the PTX-140, uses less T-ENG, and carries a rapid-firing light machine gun in its right hand that serves as a backup weapon, making it far more powerful than before. It has a white colour scheme and a second pair of "eyes".
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http://wa1.images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/bthr_zero_x/lost_planet_concept_art/ptx_-_140.jpgPTX-140R:
http://wa1.images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/bthr_zero_x/lost_planet_concept_art/ptx_-_40a.jpg The GAN-3AM Triseed is a VS designed by NEVEC for low gravity areas, like space or in deep water. It is often used for infiltration missions due to its adaptability and high range of abilities. The most obvious of these is the power to transform into three different forms: the standard walker, the "Slider" airborne VS, and an airborne/aquatic type called the "Warbird." In Slider form, it can use its standard mounted VS weapons. However, in Warbird form, it stores these weapons, forgoing them for two homing torpedo launchers. In its walker form, it can use the blades within its arms to chain together melee attacks to form powerful combos. All of its forms have stealth technology that conceal it from radar systems, letting it take foes by surprise.
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100323082154/lostplanet/images/7/77/GAN-3AM_Codename_Triseed.pngThe GAH-42BS Bleed is a small VS with only one weapon mount, but can throw grenades and can use powerful punches in close range. However, it cannot pick up grenades and has relatively low armour. In extreme circumstances, the Bleed can activate a self-destruct mechanism; after a 3-second countdown, the Bleed sacrifices itself to create an explosion that does heavy damage to anything that gets too close to the blast.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100419060213/lostplanet/images/thumb/7/77/GAH-42BS.jpg/800px-GAH-42BS.jpg The GAH-41BSL Baylid is designed to be used in confined spaces, something earlier models of VS couldn't do as easily. It is essentially a more lightly armoured variant of the Bleed that lacks the ability to throw grenades and use punching attacks, but can mount two weapons instead of one.
In extreme circumstances, the Baylid can activate a self-destruct mechanism, sacrificing itself to create an explosion that does heavy damage to anything that gets too close to the blast.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100323082125/lostplanet/images/4/4e/GAH-41BSL_Codename_Baylid.pngThe GAN-36 Osprey can fly with no limits. However, it has very poor armour and it is easy to destroy. It has two seats; the first for the pilot who has access to a chaingun and who pilots the VS, while the second is for the gunner who uses the two other weapons mounted to the front. Some of these have been modified to act as troop transports and can hold multiple soldiers or one VS inside or under them.
The bullets fired from the pilot's chaingun are as strong as the integrated chainguns on other VS’s, though an increased rate of fire increases damage output. The transport variant lacks this weapon. The Osprey is a manoeuvrable craft, but pays for this with very light armour. Heavy infantry fire will be sufficient to destroy it, and any VS weaponry is sure to be a critical threat.
The gunner's dual weapon mount is located on a ball turret that has 180 degrees of rotation and roughly 45 degrees of elevation and 90 degrees of depression. A transport variant of the Osprey exists that carries a large open metal cage, serving as a platform for troops to be carried into battle or extracted from hostile situations. Unfortunately, this large addition makes for a larger target and even worse armour; on top of that, the chaingun is absent, leaving the pilot unable to defend himself without the help of a gunner.
Transport Ospreys can also carry a fully enclosed transport pod, capable of seating 6 or more and equipping surveillance and intelligence equipment. These pods also include a set of landing gear at the front to absorb the shock of landing.
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100323082223/lostplanet/images/e/e1/GAN-36_Codename_Osprey.png The GAF-14 Fastrey is a one person hover pad that allows the player to hover over solid ground, or to fly short distances. The Fastrey has no weapons of its own, but allows the pilot to use their own weapons and grenades. It features a variable frame, switching between a stable "standing" position (stable but very slow) and a "jet bike" position that allows a booster function, similar to the Evax. Its armour is light enough for it to be destroyed by small-arms fire, leaving it reliant on its speed and agility to avoid damage.
http://www.capcom.co.jp/lostplanet/2/img_main/vs/vs08_main.jpg The GAF-15D Drion is a multi-seat VS capable of carrying 3 users (1 pilot, 2 gunners). The pilot can only use an autocannon and a shotgun, but the gunners have the choice between the mounted VS weapon and their own autocannons. It also possesses a hardened system that nullifies the effects of Plasma Grenades, knockback from explosives, and can limit the damage caused by fire.
http://www.capcom.co.jp/lostplanet/2/img_main/vs/vs03_main.jpg The GAN-34WA Brocakti is a unique VS; the result of combining a Cakti and a Granseed. Heavily armoured, quick and powerful, it has access to all the attacks of the Cakti (and whatever weapons the Granseed had equipped before merging), possesses armour unmatched by any other VS, and can use a variety of special attacks, such as launching its drills as missiles and a giant laser fired from its head. The Brocakti's armour is very powerful and can take a lot of shots, so it's advised to aim at the weak points on its back and treads. Its only real flaws are that it cannot jump and that the pilots cannot exit the VS without separating back into the original Vital Suits. The Granseed pilot controls the head- the turning of it and the firing of the weapons located on the head- and the driver of the Cakti controls the movement of the VS itself. The Cakti driver has access to the cannon and the laser Vulcan, as well as the aforementioned drill-missiles, and the Granseed driver can also fire a series of explosive energy discs. If both pilots work together, they can unleash a devastating “ultra-laser” from the front cannons.
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