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The Grapple is a wanzer model that debuted in Front Mission 3, and then later appeared in Front Mission 5: Scar Of War and Front Mission Evolved. It is produced by Diable Avionics of U.S.N. America.

Overview[]

Since its debut, Grapple has always been seen being deployed as melee units, presumably due to its extremely strong armour and, in contrast to its bulky appearance, decent mobility. These abilities suggest that it is primarily a heavy assault and melee-type wanzer. It seems to be primarily used by the U.S.N. Armies, as evidenced in its appearance in the game. Also, the Hua Lian Rebel was also seen employing the Grapple as melee units, probably due to the fact that the U.S.N. supported the rebels.

Deployments[]

  • Hua Lian Rebels, primarily as strikers (Front Mission 3)
  • The Purple Haze, primarily as strikers (Front Mission 3)
  • U.S.N. Marine, primarily as strikers (Front Mission 5)
  • U.S.N. American, primarily as heavy assaults (Front Mission Evolved)

Models[]

  • Grapple (Front Mission 5, Evolved)
  • Grapple 2 (Front Mission Evolved)
  • Grapple 3 (Front Mission Evolved)
  • Grapple M1 (Front Mission 3)
  • Grapple EX (Front Mission 5)
  • Grapple X (Front Mission 5)
  • Grapple X2 (Front Mission 5)
  • Grapple F (Front Mission 5)
  • Grapple FS (Front Mission 5)
  • Grapple FS2 (Front Mission 5)

Model Data[]

Front Mission 5[]

Body
Rk. 1 Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 420 504 605 726
Def. 48 48 52 52
Wt. 100 113 129 148
Output 358 408 465 530
Ev. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cost (Remodel) 80* (N) 180* (100) 270* (90) 400* (130)
Branch? Grapple F, Grapple EX None None

Arms
Rk. 1 Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 233 280 336 403
Def. 48 48 52 52
Wt. 68 77 88 100
Acc. -24% -24% -24% -24%
PC. Dam. 80 80 80 80
PC. Acc. 94%-94% 94%-94% 94%-94% 94%-94%
Part Skill None None None None
Cost (Remodel) 30* (N) 60* (30) 90* (30) 140* (50)
Branch? Grapple F, Grapple EX None None None

Legs
Rk. 1 Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 326 391 469 563
Def. 48 48 52 52
Wt. 102 116 132 151
Mv. 6 6 6 7
Ev. 8% 8% 8% 8%
Part Skill None None None Move + 1
Cost (Remodel) 50* (N) 100* (50) 150* (50) 220* (70)
Branch? Grapple F, Grapple EX None None None

Body
Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 499 594 708
Def. 48 48 48
Wt. 110 122 137
Output 408 408 525
Ev. 0% 0% 0%
Part Skill None SB Def + 8 SB Def + 8
Cost (Remodel) 180* (100) 270* (90) 400* (130)
Branch? None None None

Arms
Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 277 330 393
Def. 48 52 52
Wt. 75 83 92
Acc. -24% -24% -24%
PC. Dam. 80 80 80
PC. Acc. 94%-94% 94%-94% 94%-94%
Part Skill None None None
Cost (Remodel) 60* (30) 90* (30) 140* (50)
Branch? None None None

Legs
Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 387 461 550
Def. 48 48 48
Wt. 113 125 140
Mv. 6 7 8
Ev. 8% 8% 8%
Part Skill None Move + 1 Move + 2
Cost (Remodel) 100* (50) 150* (50) 220* (70)
Branch? None None None

Body
Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 512 623 756
Def. 56 60 60
Wt. 114 131 151
Output 410 469 537
Ev. -4% -4% -4%
Part Skill None None None
Cost (Remodel) 180* (100) 270* (90) 400* (130)
Branch? None None None

Arms
Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 284 345 418
Def. 56 60 60
Wt. 77 89 102
Acc. -24% -24% -24%
PC. Dam. 80 80 80
PC. Acc. 94%-94% 94%-94% 94%-94%
Part Skill None None None
Cost (Remodel) 60* (30) 90* (30) 140* (50)
Branch? None None None

Legs
Rk. 2 Rk. 3 Rk. 4
HP 397 482 585
Def. 56 56 56
Wt. 117 134 154
Mv. 6 6 7
Ev. 8% 10% 10%
Part Skill None None Move + 1
Cost (Remodel) 100* (50) 150* (50) 220* (70)
Branch? None None None

Known Pilots[]

Trivia[]

  • Unlike most wanzer models produced by Diable Avionics, Grapple is not named after weather phenomena. In contrast, its name means "melee".
  • In Front Mission 3, battle skills are learnt by equipping specific wanzer parts. When equipped, Grapple M1 gave Melee III (Body), Double Punch I (Arms), and Skill +2 (Legs). Double Punch I lets player use same melee weapons wielded in both arms in single turn. Together with Double Shot I of Yun Lai Fa's Prov, they become very strong offensive skill in Emma's storyline.
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