GAT-02L2 Dagger L

In the fictional anime series Gundam Seed Destiny, the GAT-02L2 Dagger L is an improvement of the GAT-01 Strike Dagger. It shares a similar body frame to that of the GAT-01A1 Dagger but with updated weaponry, including four 12.5mm CIWS on the head and shoulders, 2 "Stiletto" armor penetrators stored in the hips, two beam sabers mounted just above the hips, and a small but powerful beam carbine, along with an arm-mounted shield. The Dagger L can also use a large bazooka for anti-ship combat. Like the 105 Dagger this unit can also use Striker Packs such as the AQM/E-M11 Doppelhorn Striker pack for artillery bombardment, and the AQM/E-A4ME Jet Striker pack, which gives the Dagger L the ability to fly in an atmosphere and four hardpoints for missiles or rockets. The Dagger L is also compatible with the original Striker Packs. These enhancements make the GAT-02L2's performance equal to that of ZAFT's ZGMF-601R GuAIZ R, but they fall short of the ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior. As of late CE 73, the GAT-02L2 is still widely used but has been succeeded in production by the new GAT-04 Windam.

In November 73, an Earth Alliance special forces team operating from the assault ship Girty Lue uses Dagger Ls to assault Armory 1, namely 2 black units intended for stealth operations, which succeeded in disabling the port, while another two attack the ZAFT vessels before being shot down by ZAFT forces. Later, another 2 Dagger Ls attampt to destroy ZAFT's new vessel, the "Minerva", but are easily defeated. After the fall of Junius Seven 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

Manufacturer: Earth Alliance
User: Earth Alliance
Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit
First Deployment: unknown
Head height: 18.4m
Weight: Max gross 55.05t
Powerplant: Ultracompact energy battery
Special equipment: hardpoint for Striker Packs
Armament: M2M5 "Todesschrecken" 12.5mm automatic CIWS x4, ES04B beam saber x2, Mk315 "Stiletto" rocket-propelled anti-armor penetrator x2, M703K beam carbine x1, Mk39 low-recoil cannon x1, shield x1
Optional equipment: AQM/E-A4ME Jet Striker, AQM/E-M11 Doppelhorn Striker, AQM/E-X01 Aile Striker, AQM/E-X02 Sword Striker, AQM/E-X03 Launcher Striker
Pilot(s): Joe, Miller

GAT-02L2 Dark Dagger L

Carries a heavy bazooka, used during the attack on Armory One by the special forces.

GAT-02L2+AQM/E-A4E1 Jet Dagger L

Manufacturer: Earth Alliance
User: Earth Alliance
Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit
First Deployment: unknown
Head height: 18.4m
Weight: Max gross 67.55t
Powerplant: Ultracompact energy battery
Special equipment: hardpoint for Striker Packs
Armament: M2M5 "Todesschrecken" 12.5mm automatic CIWS x4, ES04B beam saber x2, Mk315 "Stiletto" rocket-propelled anti-armor penetrator x2, M703K beam carbine x1, shield x1, multipurpose hardpoint ("Drache" air-to-surface missiles, Mk1323 unguided rocket pods, Mk438 triple "Würger" air-to-air missile pods) x4

GAT-02L2+AQM/E-M11 Doppelhorn Dagger L

Manufacturer: Earth Alliance
User: Earth Alliance
Unit type: mass production general purpose mobile suit
First Deployment: unknown
Head height: 18.4m
Weight: Max gross 70.24t
Powerplant: Ultracompact energy battery
Special equipment: hardpoint for Striker Packs
Armament: M2M5 "Todesschrecken" 12.5mm automatic CIWS x4, ES04B beam saber x2, Mk315 "Stiletto" rocket-propelled anti-armor penetrator x2, M703K beam carbine x1, dual recoilless cannon x1, shield x1
Pilot(s): Joe, Miller