GAT-02L2 Dagger L - Definition and Overview

In the fictional anime series Gundam Seed Destiny, the GAT-02L2 Dagger L is an improvement of the GAT-01A1 Dagger. It basically shares the same body-frame but with strengthened and updated weaponry, instead of one, two 40mm CIWS are placed on the shoulders(below it) with the addition of the two shrukien bombs, similar to the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam's switchblade-like "Armor Schneider" assault knives in exactly the same hip spot. Like Freedom and Justice two beam sabers are added to the hip rather than just one on the back and a smaller yet stronger beam rifle as it's main weaponry and a shield. Like the 105 Dagger this unit can also use mission packs such as the Artillery Cannon pack for bombardments, a Jet Striker pack that gives the Dagger L not only the ability to fly in an atmosphere but increased firepower with numerous missiles and rockets, and an optional bazooka for anti-ship combat. These enhancements make the GAT-02L2's performance rival that of ZAFT's ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R but short of the ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior. The GAT-02L2 serves OMNI Enforcer for only a short period of time; in late CE 73 they are beginning to be phased out in favor of the new GAT-04 Windam mobile suit.

In November 73, an Earth Alliance special forces team operating from the assault ship Girty Lue uses several Dagger Ls to assault Armory 1; this assault destroys at least four ZAFT warships and strands several others in dock; it is only narrowly turned back by the appearance of Minerva. After the fall of Junius 7 on Earth, the Alliance sends a fleet to take down PLANT with a large Dagger L force into battle against ZAFT's GuAIZ R, ZAKUs, GINNs, and CGUEs.

Specifications

GAT-02L2 Dagger L

Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit
Fixed Armament: 40mm "Igelstellung II" CIWS x2, ES04B beam saber x2, shuriken bombs x2
Optional Handheld Armament: high-energy beam rifle x1, bazooka x1
Optional equipment: Cannon Striker, AQM/E-A4ME Jet Striker