The Recson (also known as the Rexon) is a wanzer model that debut in Front Mission 3, and later has appeared in all installments so far. It is produced by the Diable Avionics of U.S.N. America.
Overview[]
Recson and its variants are consistently characterized by a typical sniper's stats distribution: outstanding accuracy and below-average armour and mobility. Therefore, it has always been seen as sniper units, typically equipped with rifles or bazookas. So far, they has been seen heavily employed by U.S.N. military. U.S.N. troops are typically seen with Recson units or its variants. However, there has not yet been military other than the U.S.N. who are known to deploy Recson wanzers.
They were also seen being deployed by the Hua Lian Rebel of the D.H.Z., presumably because of the support the U.S.N. is giving to the rebel. Numerous named (but minor) members of the Rebel also piloted Recson wanzers. In Front Mission 5, many pilots in the arena were seen equipping Recson arms on their wanzers while using body and legs of other models, probably suggesting that many military units also use Recson arms for the sake of accuracy.
It also has a branch series named Recsys.
Deployments[]
- The Purple Haze, primarily as snipers (Front Mission 3)
- Hua Lian Rebels, primarily as snipers (Front Mission 3)
- U.S.N. South America, primarily as snipers (Front Mission 4)
- U.S.N. Huffman, primarily as snipers and gunners (Front Mission 5, Online)
- U.S.N. Marine, primarily as gunners (Front Mission 5, Online)
Models[]
- Recson (Front Mission 4 (Unused?), 5, Evolved)
- Recson II (Front Mission Evolved)
- Recson III (Front Mission Evolved)
- Recson M4F (Front Mission 3)
- H - Recson (Front Mission 5)
- H - Recson AP (Front Mission 5)
- U - Recson (Front Mission 4, 5)
- Recsys (Front Mission 4)
- Recsys V (Front Mission 4)
- Recson Type R (Front Mission Dog Life & Dog Style)
Wanzer Data[]
Front Mission 3[]
As with all "sniper" (sometimes called "assault") type wanzers in the setting, the Recson M4F's BODY produces 231 available power and starts with 276 HP. Its ARMS weigh 51, and with no upgrades have 172 HP and accuracy bonus of 14%. Its LEGS weigh 38, move 3 squares per turn, and with no upgrades have 228 HP. It is commonly deployed as a sniper, but with a turbo backpack (meaning, no reload capability), it can be customized into a light missile unit.
The Recson M4F is a comparatively fragile wanzer overall, and for that reason it was frequently exported by Diable Avionics to factions such as the Hua Lian rebels. Its maximum fully upgraded HP for all parts are the lesser of its class, 720 BODY, 448 ARMS, 595 LEGS, so using the longest-ranged weapons (Rifle or Missile) and avoiding return attacks is usually the best practice. Its maximum Evasion and Accuracy upgrades, while not bad overall, are likewise anemic with respect to its peers, 35% and 103% respectively. The bright spots are is DEF-C (protection versus damage type), which is 15%/level (top of class) and Dash:Boost of 7:4
Battle skills are learnt by equipping specific wanzer parts. When equipped, Recson M4F gives Zoom II (Body), Backup Fire (Arms), and Enemy Skill -1 (Legs).
Front Mission 4[]
Recsys |
HP | Wt. | Pow. | Hit% | Move | Ev. | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | 270 | 50 | 280 | N/A | N/A | -5% | 330 |
| Arms | 135 | 56 | N/A | +14% | N/A | N/A | 200 |
| Legs | 180 | 38 | N/A | N/A | 4 | 7% | 170 |
Recsys V |
HP | Wt. | Pow. | Hit% | Move | Ev. | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | 450 | 60 | 330 | N/A | N/A | -5% | 520 |
| Arms | 225 | 68 | N/A | +16% | N/A | N/A | 320 |
| Legs | 300 | 42 | N/A | N/A | 4 | 7% | 260 |
-Recson |
HP | Wt. | Pow. | Hit% | Move | Ev. | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | 980 | 86 | 500 | N/A | N/A | -5% | ?? |
| Arms | 490 | 96 | N/A | +28% | N/A | N/A | ?? |
| Legs | 650 | 62 | N/A | N/A | 6 | 7% | ?? |
Recson |
HP | Wt. | Pow. | Hit% | Move | Ev. | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | 1180 | 40 | 740 | N/A | N/A | -5% | N/A |
| Arms | 590 | 55 | N/A | +20% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Legs | 780 | 40 | N/A | N/A | 6 | 5% | N/A |
Known Pilots[]
Recson and its variants are mainly employed by USN pilots and the allies of USN, notably Hua Lian Rebels.
- Dennis Vicarth (Recson M4F), Front Mission 3
- Cindy Peasant (Recson M4F), Front Mission 3
- Lukav Minaev (Recson M4F), Front Mission 3
- Hatta Mirza, Front Mission 3
- So Young Zhuwen (Emma's storyline), Front Mission 3
- Yong Nian Chang, Front Mission 3
- Huang Mo Shun (cutscene), Front Mission 3
- Ivan Larzalev (Emma's storyline, cutscene), Front Mission 3
- Billy Renges (Recsys), Front Mission 4
- Jamie Binson (Recson), Front Mission 5
- Hector Reynolds (Recson), Front Mission 5
Trivia[]
- In Front Mission Evolved, the Recson, along with the Calm were only available to gamers that preordered the game.
- Also, in Front Mission Evolved, the Recson head is centered instead slightly shifted to right.