The GA-006 Sharp Shooter (GA-006シャープシューター) is Chitose Karasuma's indigo EDEN Emblem Frame in the Galaxy Angel game trilogy.
Technical Overview[]
The Sharp Shooter is the sixth Emblem Frame found in the White Moon and is formally introduced in Moonlit Lovers. The Emblem Frame specializes in long range sniping, and possesses the greatest range of all the EDEN ships (even surpassing the Trick Master). While its range and attack are good, it has poor mobility and high fuel consumption when firing her Hyper Weapon. As such it's designated as a support unit that can get the first hit on enemies.
Armaments[]
- Fatal Arrow: A ray of light forms the shape of a bow around the Sharp Shooter's railgun, which then fires from a very long distance up to 6000 km away from the enemy for high damage. Multiple enemies can be targeted, but unlike Trick Master's Flier Dance, Chitose must manually aim the Fatal Arrow at each target. The only disadvantage is that the unit must remain still to fire from distance, leaving it vulnerable to enemy fire if in the open.
Gameplay[]
The Sharp Shooter specializes in long-range fire support compared to its low parameters following speed, defense or firepower. It best suited for supporting the other EDEN Frames in taking down medium-large targets such as Assault Ships, Destroyers, and Cruisers instead of chasing after fast fighters or taking down the heavier Carriers. It's important to note that the Sharp Shooter has a very long turning time to make another attack at enemies so manually moving the Emblem Frame to reposition in key to maximizing her effectiveness.
Unlike Trick Master's Hyper Weapon, the Fatal Arrow Hyper Weapon must be controlled manually to select and target multiple foes. But it must remain in prone position to deal accurate yet devastating single-target damage to the primary target and the enemies in its range. Keep in mind, the Sharp Shooter will be a sitting duck for enemies if fired within close enemy proximity, unless the Harvester is nearby to provide immediate repairs. Furthermore, the amount of shots fired will also directly impact the Energy gauge, further cementing its need for resupply after all shots are fired.
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Trivia[]
- The Sharp Shooter is one of three Emblem Frame's to have the same first and last letters in its initials. (the others being Rico's Cross Caliber and Anise's Relic Raider)
- In the manga, Tact Mayers was able to pilot the Sharp Shooter (with Chitose's assistance while Noa was controlling her in the final chapters of Beta)