God Planet Quent
The flavor of the Votoms series changes dramatically when Chirico makes his way to the legendary planet Quent. In this final story arc, hardcore mecha and knock-down, drag-out skirmishes give way to Mystery. As Chirico draws closer to the unseen figure known as Wiseman, however, every major faction comes together for the largest, most devastating event in the history of the Astragius Galaxy.
Through it all, Chirico remains at the vortex, and when the Quent storyline reaches its dramatic height, his companions must face the greatest test of their lives. This is the culmination of Chirico's quest for the secrets of his lost past, and many different storytelling elements are effectively combined to bring Armored Trooper Votoms to its epic Conclusion.
Quent
This is the primary planet in the Quent star system, located in the nonaggression zone at the center of the Astragius Galaxy. Its chief exports are Quentium and mercenary soldiers. Its chief exports are Quentium and mercenary soldiers. Although now a primitive world, it is home to the oldest race in the galaxy. While the majority of its surface is desert, enormous manufacturing plants lie underground. Absolutely everyone who has attempted to investigated Quent's ruins has disappeared without a trace, making this the most restricted planet in the galaxy. Gomor is the only city on Quent, but the majority of Quentians live in the planet's deep crevasses and have very little contact with off-worlders. In Standard Astradan, "Quent" means "bottom of the valley."
Quentians
Quent was once the home of the most advanced technology in the galaxy. Now, the only descendants of that ancient time are the Quentians who live in scattered tribes in deep valley all over the planet. They are a race of giants who males typically grow to a height of 2 meters and have an average lifespan of 200 years. Other than their contact with desert traders, they shun modern culture and do not even know their own numbers.
They display strange dichotomy of character in that they are unusually ethical and peace-loving, but also hire themselves out as mercenary soldiers, as Ru Shako did in Kummen. Because of their prowess in combat and their strict adherence to their contracts, they are in high demand by both the Gilgamesh and the Balarant. They are nicknamed "Quentmen" by off-worlders, and they command respect wherever they appear.
There is a mystical quality inherent in the Quentians as well, particularly in the women of Shako's tribe, who are granted access to mysterious, forbidden areas of Quent's underground. The root of all their mythology lies beneath their own feet, and the events that transpire in these episodes bring it to the forefront.
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Equipment
- Armored Troopers
* ATH-Q58 Berserga DTGeneral and Technical Data
Model number: ATH-Q58
Code name: Berserga DT
Unit type: desert trip heavy-class armored trooper
Manufacturer: Quent
Operator: Fyana
First deployment: unknown
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso/head
Dimensions: overall height 4.274 meters, 2.865 meters (standby mode); overall width 2.668 meters; overall depth 2.155 meters
Weight: dry 8.356 metric tons; full 8.590 metric tons
Armor materials: unknown material, armor thickness 9-14mm
Powerplant: unknown
Muscle cylinder system: 1P-NJ-S5
Polymer ringers (PR) liquid type: DT-K or DT-M or DT-MO
PR liquid power: 8.8 hp per liter squared (DT-K) or 9.6 hp per liter squared (DT-M) or 10.2 hp per liter squared (DT-MO)
PR liquid capacity: 180 liters
Reserve PR liquid tank capacity: 53 liters
PR liquid replacement time: 120 hours
Performance: sand tripper speed (dry weight): 59 km/h; sand tripper speed (full combat weight): 38 km/h; sand tripper power: 300 hp; sand tripper torque: 50 kg/m
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown; QT-M-10J control computer
Fixed armaments: pile banker, mounted on shield on left arm
Optional hand armaments: GAT-40 assault rifle
Technical and Historical Notes
Although the natives of planet Quent abandoned technology 3,000 years ago, armored troopers are manufactured in the planet's sole remaining city, Gomor. In addition, the giant Quentman are in high demand across the galaxy as mercenaries. One such unit produced by Quent is the ATH-Q58 Berserga DT. Although similar in design to the Gilgamesh ATM-09-ST Scopedog, the Berserga DT has several differences. Instead of the gliding wheel, a desert use sand tripper provides movement. Also, the Berserga DT is armed with a pile banker instead of the Scopedog's arm punch. In addition to the pile banker, the Berserga DT is armed with an assault rifle. One Berserga DT is used by Perfect Soldier Fyana when she comes to Quent to find Chirico Cuvie.
Miscellaneous Information
Pilot: Fyana
Appearances: Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Original mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara
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