The 049AN is a NEXT model in Armored Core 4 and Armored Core: For Answer.
Summary[]
Produced by the Bernard and Felix Foundation, the 049AN is a variation of the 047AN and is also specialized for long range sniper roles. Overall, it was an improvement over the 047 in terms of mobility, defense, and stability and was better suited for long range sniping. Unfortunately, this increased specialization came at the cost of aerial capabilities, higher energy drain and overall capabilities typically associated with four leg NEXTs. While on one hand, the quadruped design boasted greater ground speed, its increased mass also severely limited its Quick Boost capabilities; this meant that as a whole, the 049AN's weaknesses limited its usefulness from a front line unit to a long range support role.
Appearance[]
Armored Core 4[]
The 049AN schematics and parts are unlocked as the game progresses. The 049AN is in common use among BFF-affiliated Lynx, including Eugene, Wong Shao-Lung, Iakchos, and Unseel.
Armored Core: For Answer[]
By the Economic War era, the 049AN has been supplanted by the newer 061AN. No Lynx use the 049AN in its entirety, but Buppa Zu Gan's Big Barrel uses the 049AN04 legs. The 049AN is unlocked by completing missions for GA/BFF (for the schematics) and Rosenthal (for the parts).
Users[]
- Iakchos (AC: ANIMA)
- Eugene (AC: HELIX II)
- Unseel (AC: RED CAP)
- Wong Shao-Lung (AC: STRIX QUADRUPED): BFF's consigliere piloted an 049AN during the Lynx War, but upgraded to the newer 061AN before the Economic War.
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