The GM Light Armor is a specialized version of the basic GM. It's designed for fast hit-and-run missions, and is not suited for head to head combat. Some armor plating has been replaced with lighter materials and other parts removed entirely, notably the shieldplus some plating around the ankles and shoulders.
Reduced armor has resulted in lower HP and weaker DEF against bullet and beam weapons. Optional weapons are limited to the 100mm Machine Gun, 90mm Machine Gun, or Beam Spray Gun. The GM Light Armor favors melee attack and defense, having very high values for both. Its stats, combined with Melee Combo Controller LV2 and High Performance Balancer, make it an extremely dangerous unit in close quarters. This GM variant also has the largest amount of Melee-type Custom Parts slots, enabling it to benefit from useful items like Reinforced Leg Armor and Enhanced Melee Program. Its pre-game lobby icon is a red GM head with the letters "LA" in the bottom left corner.
