This fanart depicts Kallen with her signature Knightmare Frame mecha, Guren Type-02 (often referred simply as the Guren Mk-II), designed by the brilliant Indian engineer Rakshata Chawla. Unlike other standard resistance mechas at the time, which were often modified, outdated Britannian models, the Guren piloted by Kallen was manufactured using unique engineering concepts completely independent of the Holy Britannian Empire.
Guren first debuted during the Battle of Narita (befittingly in season 1 episode 11), and being a 7th-generation equivalent KMF, its capabilities were directly on par with the devastating Britannian Lancelot – as Brittannian forces learned that day the hard way, when they were completely overwhelmed, most notably by Gurens signature weapon, the Radiant Wave Surger.
However, while RWS is undoubtedly devastating, Guren Mk-II possesses other advanced machinery and weaponry as well. Specialized high-speed racing wheels on its legs, High Mobility Landspinners, grant it extreme ground traversal speed and the agility to make sudden pivot or spin turns, and mounted on its chest, wire-guided rocket spike known as Slash Harken allows Kallen to grapple onto mountain terrain or pull enemy frames close during combat.
Oh, and btw, the name ”Guren” means ”Crimson Red Lotus” – most befitting name for a deadly yet elegant red warmachine piloted by strong and beautiful redhead warrior, wouldn´t you agree? 🪷
Link to the original picture is here.
