Burning Legion

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Burning Legion
Original Name	燃烧军团号
Type	New Macross-class large warship
Affiliation	Burning Legion
Occupation / Role	Legion flagship and mobile combat carrier
First Appearance	875

Background / History

The Burning Legion was acquired as a replacement warship after the Watchman was sold because of the Legion's Merit Point shortage. Painted with green burning flames, it was intended to remain the Legion's flagship until its territories could achieve further warship-technology breakthroughs. Its normal operating complement could be handled by the Galaxy Diva's personnel structure, supplemented by numerous Haros and specialized Haro robots. 875

During the ELS conflict, the vessel revealed a humanoid transformation mode. Alongside the Frontier, it served as one of the core forces of the final defensive line, providing dense fire support and a comparatively safer rally point for allied pilots. 902 905 907

The warship later supported Legion operations as a carrier, shield ship, missile platform, and Tactical Armor deployment vessel. 1236 1639 1674 1754 1766

Appearance

A large New Macross-class warship distinguished by its green, flame-patterned paint scheme. It can transform into a humanoid combat form. 875 902 905

• Painted with green burning flames. 875
• Possesses a humanoid transformation mode. 902 905
• Large enough to house and launch Tactical Armor systems measuring over ten meters in length. 1754
• Functions as a carrier for fighters, Mobile Suits, and Tactical Armor. 1236 1639 1754

Abilities & Systems

Humanoid Transformation

The Burning Legion can transform from warship form into a humanoid combat form, comparable to the Frontier's transformation capability. 902

• Its transformed central section can emit multicolored light across the battlefield. 905
• Operated as a core defensive asset during the ELS battle. 907

Singer Support Broadcast

The vessel can transmit music through its battlefield signal using Singing Power and specialized singer equipment, allowing the effect to resonate even in space. 905

• Supports allied forces during large-scale combat. 905
• Uses the warship's signal as the delivery medium for the performance. 905

Defensive Shielding

The Burning Legion can use its hull and a generated semicircular energy shield to protect nearby allied ships. 1674

• Accelerated forward with full thruster output to interpose itself before the Victory Fleet. 1674
• Generated a visible semicircular shield ahead of its hull. 1674
• Its missile deployment produced electromagnetic pulses, particle effects, and an expanding field of light and ions. 1674

Missile Arsenal

The ship carries several documented missile types for large-scale fleet engagements. 1766

• Reaction Missiles — produce extreme heat capable of reducing large numbers of Invader Beasts to dust. 1766
• High-Explosive Rounds — commonly used missiles with substantial explosive force and armor-melting capability against most mecha. 1766
• Purple-black missiles — form persistent, light-absorbing spheres roughly twenty to twenty-five meters wide after detonation. 1766

Tactical Armor Handling

The vessel has the capacity to carry and launch exceptionally large Tactical Armor units. This requirement shaped the modular, separable design of the Dawn's specialized armor. 1754

• Can accommodate Tactical Armor ranging from over ten to roughly twenty meters in size. 1754
• Tactical Armor may be externally mounted as an auxiliary weapon, though doing so interferes with mecha launch operations. 1754

Relationships

• Burning Legion — Namesake organization; the ship was acquired and designated as its flagship. 875
• Watchman — Earlier Legion warship whose sale preceded the Burning Legion's acquisition. 875
• Galaxy Diva — Its personnel configuration was sufficient to operate the ship, with Haro units providing additional assistance. 875
• Frontier — Fellow transforming warship; Captain Jeffrey confirmed that the Burning Legion shared its humanoid-transformation capability. 902
• Dawn — The ship's storage and launch requirements influenced the Dawn Tactical Armor's modular construction. 1754

Service History

• Served as the Burning Legion's flagship during its early Legion missions. 875
• Held a major defensive position against the ELS alongside the Frontier. 902 905 907
• Deployed Mobile Suits and fighters during later fleet confrontations. 1236 1639
• Protected the Victory Fleet by using its hull and shield to intercept an incoming missile attack. 1674

Trivia

• The ship inherited its name from the Burning Legion organization, whose name Xiao Ran chose with the Burning Legion of World of Warcraft in mind. 542 875
• A later 20,000-meter-class flagship was named the New Burning Legion; the available account does not establish whether it was a refit, replacement, or separate vessel. 2631