Stront75's 1980's Giant Robots. SPT-LZ-00X Layzner.

[Stront75]

Hi guys. My next 80s giant Robot Mecha suit is the title craft from 1985's Blue Comet SPT Layzner/ Aoki Ryūsei Esu Pī Tī Reizunā.
Produced by Sunrise between 1985 and 1986. The mechanical design was by Kunio Okawara who designed suits in Armoured Trooper Votoms and several Gundam series.

Eiji Asuka/Albatro Null in the Layzner (right) vs his sister Julia Asuka/Albatro Mill in the Bloodykaiser (left).

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Eiji Asuka and the Lazyner in the titles.

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First some history stuff. It's one of the things I love about these 1980's anime series, is the rich stories.

The story takes place in 1996, where humanity is advanced enough to develop long-range space travel, as well as bases on both the Moon and Mars. However, the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union have not ended; rather, they have escalated as both sides build military facilities in space, and the shadow of nuclear conflict looms over humanity, both on and off Earth.

Meanwhile, on Mars, an exchange program created by the United Nations to promote peace and understanding is about to begin; the "Cosmic Culture Club", consisting of 16 boys and girls, as well as their instructor Elizabeth, arrives at the UN Mars base, and are being welcomed by the staff. Among the passengers is Anna a 14-year-old girl who serves as the narrator for the story.

Suddenly, four unidentified humanoid robots classified as Super Powered Tracers are detected, engaged in fierce combat with each other. The UN base is caught in the crossfire and quickly destroyed, killing all but six members of the "Cosmic Culture Club"—Elizabeth, Arthur, Roan, David, Simone and Anna, leaving them stranded on an inhospitable planet that has suddenly become a battlefield. As the battle ends, the lone SPT standing lands next to the terrified group and opens up revealing a pilot, who simply announces to them, "The Earth has been targeted".

The robots who destroyed the UN base were the creation of the Grados, an alien race, from the Udoria system, who came to the Sol system for the purpose of conquest, seeing an easy victory as the two superpowers raged against each other to exhaustion—however, this could also be described as an act of pre-emptive self-defense; the Gradosian supercomputers have determined that humanity will eventually cease its infighting and become powerful enough to spread through the galaxy, posing a destructive threat to even the far off Grados.

However, there were two Grados opposed to the plan: human astronaut Ken Asuka, assumed lost during a deep space mission but discovered by the Grados, and his son Null Albatro (his "human" name being Eiji). As the Grados prepared their invasion fleet, Eiji stows away on board one of the ships and steals their most powerful and advanced weapon, the SPT-LZ-00X Layzner before fleeing, seeking to warn humanity of its impending invasion. It was here where he was attacked. Aside from the Layzner, the surviving humans have now become very important to the Grados; as the only human eyewitnesses to the aliens and their power, the six are the only ones who can convince the warring powers to stand down from destroying each other, and focus on the greater threat.

Classic 80's mecha art. Why i love these Anime.

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[Lysus]

Oh cool, another blast from the past. This series had some great artists working on the designs, can't wait to watch it.

Welcome to the build!

[Skullfish]

cool looking machine, im following along.

Jase

[Stront75]

Cheers guys glad people like it
History of the Suit.
The SPT-LZ-00X Layzner is an experimental super powered tracer that changes the fate of both Grados and Earth. Layzner's armaments are standard fare for a Gradosian SPT: a lasered rifle, knuckle shots and a pair of calf missiles. However, Layzner's unassuming exterior hides multiple secrets. Layzner is equipped with an advanced AI nicknamed Rei, but it also features a hidden AI named Fouron. Tasked with holding the secret of Grados' origin, Fouron takes control when Layzner is threatened with destruction. When faced with overwhelming enemy numbers, Fouron can activate the high performance V-MAX system. When V-MAX is engaged, all of Layzner's energy is released to create a blue magnetic barrier. This barrier allows Layzner to move at high speeds and makes it invulnerable to weapons fire. Once the threat is removed, Layzner is temporarily immobilized while excess heat is vented through outer ports.

On October 3, 1996, Earth/Grados half-breed Albatro Null Eiji Asuka steals Layzner to warn Earth of the impending Gradosian invasion. When a battle breaks out on Mars, Eiji rescues a group of Earth students visiting a United Nations base. Together, the group makes the long journey back to Earth to warn the world powers. Layzner and Earth's forces both prove unable to prevent the devastation of the ozone layer and the occupation of the planet. After disappearing for three years, Eiji emerges in New York City in 1999 to reunite with his friends. Layzner is later heavily damaged in a battle with Le Cain's SPT-ZK-53U Zakaal, which also uses V-MAX. As a result, Rei and Fouron are transferred to a new Earth-built SPT, the E-SPT-LZ-00X-B New Layzner.

The Lazyner as seen in 1996 AD on Mars.

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Tech Stats.
Model number: SPT-LZ-00X
Code name: Layzner
Unit type: experimental super powered tracer
Manufacturer: Gradosian Empire
Operator: Earth Resistance
Rollout: 1996 AD
First deployment: 3 October 1996 AD
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in head
Dimensions: overall height 9.52 meters
Weight: max gross 13.75 metric tons
Armor materials: unknown; thickness 120mm
Powerplant: fuel cell; engine output 217 PU
Propulsion: 2 x 12800 kg; attitude control verniers: 14
Performance: maximum thruster acceleration 1.86 G
Equipment and design features: sensors, sensitivity -56.2 dB; Type UV-00D backpack; V-MAX system; Rei AI, Fouron AI
Fixed armaments: 2 x knuckle shot, mounted on hands; 2 x calf missile, stored in legs
Optional hand armaments: LDR-00R lasered rifle

Head Cockpit.

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[Stront75]

Computer and sensor arrays: Since the SPT was designed with the capability for space and planetary exploration every unit is equipped with highly sensitive sensors capable of analyzing and processing any situation. Some of these arrays include both active and passive radar, infrared, laser radar, electronic, photoelectric and atmospheric analysis, sound, sonar and a variety of others (There are well over 20 systems built into each unit). Sensors are measured in negative decibels for detection of vibrations and other movements in the vacuum of space. The collation of data is the responsibility of the SPTs' built-in computer and relays information to the pilot by using a synthesized voice. Much of the controls of the SPT are handled by the computer, which has a built-in artificial intelligence capable of handling or even taking control of a situation should its pilot become injured or incapacitated. The computer constantly maintains unit integrity, handles repairs and controls damage whilst also providing tactical advice. All manual control can be transferred via voice command. The hierarchy of the computers objectives are:

1. Carry out the pilots instructions.
2. Protect the pilot's life.
3. Self-preservation of the SPT.

Much of the computer's data is directly relayed into the right eyepiece transferred on the visor of the pilots helmet or a visual monocle.

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Onboard Computer: The majority of the SPTs have their own on-board computer which assists its pilot in monitoring both external and internal conditions as well as assisting the pilot's control of their SPT. The onboard computer can analyze the pilot’s combat skill level and can set itself to match it accordingly. Circuitry inside the pilot’s helmet can also access the onboard computer remotely and can even warn the pilot of incoming enemies. Effectively, it serves as the on-board personality and voice response system.

The AI of the SPT-LZ-00X Layzner is so advanced that it has even developed an intelligent personality of its own. When combat conditions become overwhelming and the Layzner is in danger of being destroyed Rei will advise the pilot to either flee the area or eject. Should the pilot ignore the orders or become incapacitated the secondary on-board computer known as Fouron takes complete control of the SPT and initiates V-MAX. At this point the actions of the pilot no longer apply as the Layzner is under Fouron's complete control and even Rei is pushed down by its domineering personality.

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The V-MAX System: The V-MAX system is an exclusive experimental device associated with the SPT-LZ-00X Layzner and later with the SPT-ZK-53U Zakarl. The MF-GL-73U Gasshalan also equips a V-MAX unit.

Once V-MAX is activated it switches on its thrusters and activates the afterburner, it operates the field generator which covers the units entire body with a blue magnetic wave and exhausts all inactive gases via the vent in the chest region to strengthen the barrier effect of the field. The speed is then increased making the Layzner an impenetrable "Blue Meteor" impervious to laser attacks. Once the process has begun it is impossible to shut down until the effect is exhausted: this will happen once the computer has 'cleared' the area by eliminating all threats, expending all of the SPT's fuel. Once the fuel has been expended, or if the SPT overheats, then the V-MAX is discharged: outer ports will then open to discharge excess heat and the battery is then recharged via the escaping gases.

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[Lysus]

That's interesting, the rifle is one piece? If so that's pretty cool.

[Stront75]

The rifle is mainly one piece. You add a handle and a back pack connector to it.