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-{{Mergeto|ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam|date=December 2006}}
-[[Image:Strike Freedom Gundam.jpg|right|250px|thumb|ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom]]
-This article is about a fictional weapon from the [[Cosmic Era]] timeline of the [[anime]] [[Gundam|Gundam metaseries]].
-The '''ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom''' along with its companion and counterpart mobile suit unit, the [[ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam|ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice]], is one of the most advanced mobile suits in the [[Cosmic Era]] during the [[Second Bloody Valentine War]].
-==Information and history==
-===Design and construction===
-The '''ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom''' is a mobile suit built in secret by [[Factions of the Cosmic Era|Terminal]] under the guidance of one of its components, the [[Factions of the Cosmic Era|Clyne Faction]]. It is based on the earlier [[ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam|ZGMF-X10A Freedom]] and is powered by the new Ultracompact Hyper Deuterion Nuclear Fission Reactor.
-It should be noted that from the new Strike Freedom MG manual, it is said that Strike Freedom was originally under the production of ZAFT as a newer verion of the [[ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam|ZGMF-X10A Freedom]]. [[Factions of the Cosmic Era|Terminal]] was only supposed to have stolen it during its final stages of development and modify it to suit Kira. However, according to the same manual, Strike Freedom was created specifically for an ultimate coordinator, which would contradict the fact that it was developed by ZAFT since there were no ultimate coordinators in the ZAFT army in the first place. Therefore, although the explanation can be said as valid since it was from an official manual, whether it actually makes sense or not is still up to debate.
-The Strike Freedom is armed with new advanced weaponry, giving it several times the combat ability of the original Freedom thanks to advancement in technology which takes place in the roughly two year gap that separates their construction. Apart from the head-mounted [[CIWS]] and "Super Lacerta" beam sabers, the Strike Freedom is equipped with a pair of "Xiphias 3" rail cannons on its hips, a smaller and more refined version of its predecessor, and a chest-mounted "Callidus" multi-phase beam cannon. It also carries two high energy beam rifles that can combine into a longer, more powerful weapon similar to the [[GAT-X103 Buster Gundam|GAT-X103 Buster's]] ability to combine its main armaments into a more powerful weapon. These rifles can be stored on the hips by having the rail cannons swivel to the rear of the suit. For defensive purposes the Strike Freedom is equipped with [[Cosmic Era technology|beam shields]] which are mounted on its forearms.
-Much like the suit it’s based on, the most distinctive feature of the Strike Freedom is the set of wings housed on its backpack/thruster array. These wings give the Strike Freedom an updated HiMAT (High Maneuver Aerial Tactical) mode akin to the Freedom and also houses weapons. Unlike its predecessor however they are part of the Strike Freedom's weaponary as the blue sections of the eight wing components can detach and operate as remote "Super" [[Cosmic Era technology|DRAGOON units]], each mounting one beam assault cannon. These units seem to use the newer [[Factions of the Cosmic Era|ZAFT]] technology which allows pilots lacking enhanced spatial awareness to operate remote weapons.It should be noted that the reason why the prefix "Super" is added to Freedom's DRAGOON system is because it was originally planned to be named "Super Freedom", but was renamed Strike Freedom in honor of the [[GAT-X105 Strike Gundam|GAT-X105 Strike]]. Altogether, these features make it possible for the Strike Freedom to attack up to a dozen targets in a single [[salvo]] when all the weapons are fired together.
-The Strike Freedom also has capability to lock onto multiple units. This multi lock capability allows the pilot, to target several enemies at once with multiple weapons salvo firings. This ability is shared by the original Freedom, as well as the [[MVF-M11C Murasame|MVF-M12A Ootsukigata]]. Also, the [[ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam|ZGMF-X09A Justice]] and [[ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam|ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice]] also have this capability for use with the [[Striker Pack|METEOR]] weapon system.
-According to the MG 1/100 manual of Strike freedom, The Strike Freedom's golden joints is for it to endure ultra-mobility beyond the limits of its design, power is distributed across all parts, producing a luminescent effect in which light is emitted from the PS armor of the joints. In addition, it has the Voiture Lumiere engine, first employed by [[GSX-401FW Stargazer]] and Delta Astray. This has been shown to be achievable only when the Strike Freedom deploys all of its DRAGOONs, leaving the thrusters laid out in the remote weapons' docking sections to create this effect. Since it was derived from Stargazer's engine instead of Destiny's "[[Cosmic Era technology|Wings of Light]]", it does not function in the same manner as the Destiny’s (which also spread Mirage Colloid gas to create holographic after-images to confuse enemy pilots when in dogfight).
-Like its predecessor, the unit is compatible with the [[Striker Pack|METEOR]] weapon system to augment its already impressive firepower. The Strike Freedom utilises an updated version of the [[Mobile Suit Operation System|'''G'''eneration '''U'''nsubdued '''N'''uclear '''D'''rive '''A'''ssault '''M'''odule complex]] operating system.
-===Service===
-{{spoiler}}
-The Strike Freedom made its debut on [[Cosmic Era|CE]] 74, when Kira boards the [[support ship Eternal|''Eternal'']] in the [[GAT-X105 Strike Gundam|MBF-P02+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Rouge]] and then launches in the Strike Freedom to defend the ship from a ZAFT attack force. Kira with the Strike Freedom successfully disabled 25 [[ZAFT Armed Keeper of Unity|ZAKU]]s and [[ZGMF-X2000 GOUF Ignited|GOUF]]s in total, within two minutes, and then also disabled three [[Nazca class destroyer]]s. This decisively ends the ZAFT attacks.
-When it arrives on Earth, it immediately confronts the [[ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam|ZGMF-X42S Destiny]], piloted by [[Shinn Asuka]], breaking up its battle with the [[ORB-01 Akatsuki]] (piloted by Kira's twin sister, [[Cagalli Yula Athha]]). The initial clash between the two suits proved somewhat inconclusive as neither unit was able to cause any major damage to the other, let alone gain the upper hand (although Kira knowingly squanders an opportunity to do so). Also, it becomes clear that the two mobile suits are roughly equal in power. The Destiny is however forced to retreat when Rey Za Burrel ordered Shinn Asuka to return to Minerva.
-When the Destiny returns it is accompanied by [[Rey Za Burrel]] in the [[ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam|ZGMF-X666S Legend]], together both units manage to give the Destiny an opportunity to heavily damage the Strike Freedom. [[Athrun Zala]] in the [[ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam|ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice]] arrives on the scene at that moment however, stopping the attack as well as the numerical handicap. For the remainder of this battle, which is not long, the Strike Freedom engages the Legend in which neither gains an advantage or damages the other.
-The Strike Freedom plays a pivotal role in ending the [[Second Bloody Valentine War]] soon afterwards. It and the Infinite Justice, both equipped with the METEOR mobile weapons platform, destroy an important relay station that was to be used by the [[Cosmic Era Superweapons#Requiem|Requiem]] tactical cannon, which was now under ZAFT control. After accomplishing this goal the Strike Freedom, sans METEOR, engages the Legend and heavily damages it. The suit docks with the METEOR once more and then heads to the mobile fortress [[Cosmic Era Superweapons#Neo-GENESIS|Messiah]] and heavily damages it, which leads to its destruction and the subsequent end of the war.
-{{endspoiler}}
-==Specifications==
-===ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom===
-'''Manufacturer:''' [[Factions of the Cosmic Era#Terminal|Terminal]]<br>
-'''User:''' [[Factions of the Cosmic Era#Three Ships Alliance|Three Ships Alliance]], [[Factions of the Cosmic Era#Orb Union|Orb Union]]<br>
-'''Unit type:''' prototype assault mobile suit<br>
-'''First Deployment:''' Cosmic Era 74<br>
-'''Head height:''' 18.88 meters<br>
-'''Weight:'''  80.09 metric tons<br>
-'''Special equipment:''' [[Cosmic Era technology#Phase Shift Armor|Phase Shift armor]], [[Cosmic Era Superweapons#Neutron Jammer Canceller|Neutron Jammer Canceller]], [[Cosmic Era technology#DRAGOON System|Super DRAGOON (Disconnected Rapid Armament Group Overlook Operation Network) system]], Voiture Lumiere, hardpoint for docking with [[Striker Pack#METEOR (CE 71)|METEOR (Mobile suit Embedded Tactical EnfORcer)]] mobile weapons platform.<br>
-'''Powerplant:''' [[Cosmic Era Superweapons#Hyper-Deuterion Nuclear Reactor|Ultracompact Hyper-Deuterion Nuclear Fission Reactor]]<br>
-'''Armament:''' MMI-GAU27D 31 mm [[CIWS]] x2, MGX-2235 "Callidus" multi-phase beam cannon x1, MA-M02G "Super Lacerta" beam saber x2, MMI-M15E "Xiphias 3" railgun x2, MX2200 beam shield x2, MA-M21KF combinable high-energy beam rifle x2, EQFU-3X Super DRAGOON mobile weapon wings x8 (MA-80V beam assault cannon x1)<br>
-'''Pilot(s):''' [[Kira Yamato]]
-==Trivia==
-* The unit was originally to be called the "Super Freedom". The name was later changed to Strike Freedom in honor of Kira's first [[Mobile Suit]], the [[GAT-X105 Strike Gundam|GAT-X105 Strike]].
-* When Strike Freedom was shown in the 3rd opening animation its head crest displayed the words "Liberta Modifica", which is "Modified Freedom" in Latin. Starting with Phase-39 the words were changed to read "X-20A VENTI", which is "Twenty" in Italian, a reference to the Strike Freedom's model number.
-* Although its name is Strike Freedom, it is commonly referred to as Freedom by both friend and foe. It is only referred to by its full name twice during the show; once by Kira and once by Lacus.
-* One feature of the Strike Freedom resemble famous systems from protagonist Mobile Suit of the past. The beam shields used by the Strike Freedom were first seen on the [[Gundam F91]] (although, chronologically, the [[F90 Gundam Formula 90|Gundam F90 VSBR Type]] was the first UC mobile suit to use one).
-*The Strike Freedom is available in a wide range of model kits, Also The Strike Freedom rivals its predecessor, the Freedom, in the number of model kits based on it that are produced by Bandai.
-*It should also be noted that an earlier mobile suit, unofficially announced to be one of the predecessors of the Strike Freedom, the DSSD's (Deep Space Survey and Development) [[GSX-401FW Stargazer]], also features golden body parts, which also seem to have some effect on the propulsion system. Since [[Shigeru Morita]], one of the series' major staff members, had stated that the Stargazer had a direct link with the Strike Freedom in regards to technical development, one can only assume that it is the same system. It is also theorized, due to Morita's recent declarations over his will to build links between Strike Freedom, Destiny and Stargazer, that the first two field a propulsion system derived from Stargazer's "Voiture Lumière" interplanetary propulsion system, which is recently confirmed by the MG Strike Freedom's manual.
-*Strike Freedom is Kira's only unit that survived through the series. The Strike and the Freedom were both blown up. Strike was blown up by Athrun in the Aegis and the Freedom was stabbed in the torso by the Impulse.
-*The MG 1/100 model shows that the Strike Freedom's Hi-Mat system can be deployed into an Extended Hi-Mat mode, where the Dragoon-bearing sections extend outwards, revealing gold plating similar to its arms and joints.
-==See also==
-* [[ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam]]
-==External links==
-* [http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/seed-destiny/zgmf-x20a.htm ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam - MAHQ]
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