Frame assembly with drivetrain installed (right leg, hip). The Strike frame is designed to efficiently house drivetrain components in this configuration, while protecting them from external forces. It is constructed with only the minimum essential components necessary to achieve swift movements, with its rotational force increasing as it moves farther from the center of gravity.

I think I’d like to give it a try in building it completely from scratch

The mainframe, being the core structure for arm articulation, are thicker in higher- performance models. Minor fractures tend to occur at points where loads are concentrated, so the structure is kept as linear and plain as possible.

Gear reducer

Motor

Knee motor

Thruster heat exchanger

Knee-to-ground contact is absorbed by the frame. Monocoque design to ensure stability.

  Load-bearing pivot. The earliest Duel models had it exposed for tuning purposes, but the close-combat-oriented Strike units have it covered.

A robust, heavy-duty actuator used in conjunction with a motor to support the full weight and facilitate movement.

A frame designed to connect components along the shortest straight-line path, minimizing weight in areas far from the center of gravity for swift footwork. Components are kept to an absolute minimum.

The soles of the feet are exposed down to the frame’s 1G impact zone, without FS armor, to withstand wear from ground contact.

Pivot cover

The top section opens downward for internal mechanism maintenance. A notch toward the shoulder accommodates the lock (every mechanical feature exists with purpose).

Only this area is covered with PS armor to compensate for the reduced strength caused by the opening pivot mechanism.

Protrusion designed to bend and absorb shock during lateral impacts.

The joints protrude due to the inclusion of a more powerful drive system than the prototype Duel units. Covered with rounded armor.

Linear structure to ensure a stable base when the shoulders are lowered for maintenance.

Sections carrying heavy armament are designed with a frame that encircles them to distribute stress. This unit is no exception.

Subframes extend radially from the equipment mounting points. PS armor is opened here to allow access.

Releasing the limiter and jettisoning the chest armor allows the shoulder to move this far.

The main engine is currently not installed.

Arm articulation depends on the waist, so this joint in particular requires a robust and high-strength universal joint.

Foremost pivot placement enables significant forward leg articulation, even with a single-axis joint.

Leg actuation fuel circulates through the frame to protect it from external impacts.

When equipped with a large capacity tank, it protrudes outward.

Rearmost pivot placement enables 180° rotation on a single-axis articulation

To prevent damage to the delicate PS armor when

seated, this area features exposed frame construction.

Heat exchanger intake

The frame's cutout shape is modified to allow lateral installation of the motor.

This section is also covered with PS armor to prevent enemy projectiles from penetrating when the knee is bent.

Since the ankle's range of motion is still limited, we will look into this.

Cooling channel

Main cable harness

Fuel tank for foot thrusters

Front-and-rear armor designed to avoid frontal seams, enhancing ballistic resistance