Tsukuyo

	Tsukuyo
	General information
Classification	Human
Gender	Male
	Affiliation and military information
Affiliation	Global Cortex
Occupation	Raven
Rank	E-27
Craft	AC Sarashina
	Real world information
Appearances	Armored Core 3

Tsukuyo is a Raven appearing in Armored Core 3. He is ranked E-27 in the Arena. He is partnered with Hozumi in the Extra Arena and they hold the title of the eighth highest ranked team.

AC Sarashina[]

Whereas Hozumi's AC severely lacks weaponry, Sarashina packs enough firepower for both of them. Boasting a rocket launcher and howitzer on the arms,and a grenade launcher and extension-supported vertical missile launcher, it has many options in battle. The unit is also equipped with OP-INTENSIFY, enhancing overall performance.

Parts[]

Head: CHD-06-OVE
Core: CCH-OV-IKS
Arms: MAH-SS/CASK
Legs: CLC-D3TA
Booster: None
FCS: PLS-ROA
Generator: KGP-ZSV
Radiator: RGI-KD99
Inside: CWI-FM-30
Extension: MWEM-R/24
Back Unit R: CWC-GNL-15
Back Unit L: CWM-VM36-4
Arm Unit R: CWGG-HR-66
Arm Unit L: KWG-HZL30

Gameplay[]

In-Game Information[]

The amazing teamwork between Tsukuyo and his mentor, Hozumi, is well known and they remain undefeated in multi-AC combat. Tsukuyo joined the Arena at Hozumi's request, to keep his skills honed and up to date. So far the practice is paying off.

Strategy[]

Tsukuyo is indeed dangerous and is not one to be taken lightly. His Sarashina AC, though far from fast, makes up for it with its fearsome firepower. Having a back-mounted grenade launcher and vertical missiles, this guy boosts an impressive arsenal for mid-to-long range combat. Up close, he has rockets and a spread howitzer that are brought to bear. On top of all this, Sarashina has a ton of durability and armor, making it seem unbeatable conventionally.

Facing Tsukuyo in a heavy tank or heavy bipedal AC is pretty much suicide, as his weapons can easily hit slower moving targets, so using an AC with high mobility is advised. His weapons, although hard hitting, aren't exactly fast-firing, so high mobility can definitely help in avoiding his attacks and also being able to outmaneuver him. Tsukuyo's arm weapons are less dangerous (especially since neither of them can lock-on) compared to his back loadout, so staying near him constantly on the move is favourable. Since Sarashina has limited mobility, rapid-fire weapons like machine guns or even the KARASAWA work great against him. Missiles are also a viable way of defeating him, but do note that Sarashina has high endurance, so you will liekly require another weapon to back it up.

Gallery[]

Etymology[]

The name Sarashina refers to the Sarashina Nikki or Sarashina Diary, a memoir written by the daughter of Sugawara-no-Takasue, a lady-in-waiting of Heian-era Japan (794-1185).

Trivia[]

Tsukuyo's AC's emblem spell out his name, 月夜 (Tsuku-yo). Additionally, it translates to "Moonlit Night".