Archive: Infinite Stratos (IS)-1

Description

In the near future, a Japanese scientist engineers a powered exoskeleton called "Infinite Stratos" (IS). Possessing technology and combat capabilities far more advanced than any other weapon system, the IS threatens to destabilize the world. Faced with such an overpowering weapon, the nations of the world enact the "Alaska Treaty", which states that IS will never be used for military combat and that existing IS technology must be equally distributed to all nations, to prevent any one nation for dominating the others. The introduction of the IS does however have a major effect on society. As IS can only be operated by women, the power balance between men and women is broken, with women coming to dominate society over men. Ten years after the first IS were introduced, the world has entered a new age of peace. The peace is shattered, however, by an unexpected discovery. A 15 year old Japanese boy, named Ichika Orimura, is discovered to be capable of operating an IS. Realizing the potential, Ichika is forced by the Japanese government to attend the prestigious Infinite Stratos Academy, an international academy where IS pilots from all over the world are trained. Thus his busy school life surrounded by girls begins.

Infinite Stratos (IS)

The following IS' are mass produced and are available to those who are attending the IS academy to learn how to control them.These are base units with nothing special about them, unless mentioned.

Rafale Revive Basic

A 2nd generation IS made by Dunois Enterprise. According to Charlotte Dunois, "It is the best of the second generation models, and its specs are comparable to the earliest third generation models. Amongst the currently mass produced models, it's the latest model and is the third-best selling in the world. Depending on the equipment, it can be configured for close-range, long-range, or defense."

Characteristics

Unlike the Uchigane (another mass-produced IS), it is an all rounder. It is assumed that it is able to store a large variety of weapons.

Standby Form

It's not known what it is. Most likely, the IS does not have one as the IS is mass produced.

1st Shift/Armaments & Abilities

Known Armaments include:

• Sniper Rifle
• Grenade Launcher

Trivial

Rafale Revive Basic is possibly a homage to GN-002 Gundam Dynames.

• Similarities: Colour Scheme, Sniper Rifle, Designs (the wings are similar to Dynames's shields and its positioning)

Uchigane

A highly-rated 2nd generation frame. As a defensive model, it focuses stability and is easy to use for beginners as a training model for the Students in the IS Academy.

Standby mode

There are no accessories to form this Infinite Stratos except hopping in the cockpit.

Characteristic

The design is basically meant to look like an armored samurai.

1st Shift/Armaments & Abilities

The only weapon of this IS is:

• Katana - A basic katana for every IS students uses it for training or battle with a length of 170cm