The Lightning Saix is a cheetah-type Zoid, created by the OA.
The Lightning Saix is notable as being an exceptionally maneuverable land-based Zoid. It is incredibly high-performance, with exceedingly fast acceleration and a massive top speed. While it cannot make sharp turns while running at its top speed, it can strafe and manuver quite well. The Zoid is also surprisingly stealthy; while not invisible to sight or radar, it is very elusive.
The Lightning Saix is well armed, carrying a pair of powerful Pulse Laser Rifles on its back, as well as a pair of small Vulcan Guns in its head. The Saix's Pulse Laser Rifles only point directly forward and cannot be turned, meaning that the Zoid is rather vulnerable to attacks from the flanks or behind. However, the fixed position of the back-mounted weapons is a necessity, as the Saix would lose its balance if the rifles were to turn while running at high speeds. The Lightning Saix can turn its head to use the Vulcan Guns against opponents attacking from the flanks, though, and the Pulse Laser Rifles can still at least point about 5 degrees to either side and about 10 degrees up and downward to give it some freedom of movement, even if only a little.
Additionally, the Lightning Saix has a pair of Vertical and Wing Stabilizers, which are located at each side of the Lightning Saix's Pulse Laser Rifles. They serve as to stabilize the Zoid while running at high speeds, and allows the whole kicking power of the Lightning Saix to be transfered to the ground, making sure every ounce of force hits the ground to maximize the Zoid's running efficiency. The stabilizers also help reduce drag and air lift to the Zoid, making it run perfectly steady despite the great and sudden accelerations that can take place while mobilizing.
Unfortunately for the Lightning Saix, it’s armor isn’t the best: a step below that of the Command Wolf. However, the Lightning Saix has a fair assortment or ranged and melee weaponry, and can outrun, dodge, or sidestep most things that would deal damage to it.
Statistics:
Crew: 1
Weight: 65 tons
Depth: 18.4 m
Height: 8.3 m
Maximum Speed: 325 km/h
Weapons:
Laser Killer Fangs, Four Strike Claws,
Double-Barrelled Vulcan Gun,
Pulse Laser Rifle,
Equipment:
Booster Pack,
Wing Stabilizers,
Two Vertical Stabilizers
Lightning Saix theme
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