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For a proof of concept prototype? It was probably the best they could get because of the versatility. Arguably the only one better they could've gotten out of the 5 is the Blitz for no reason other than being able to campy out at Artemis longer in safety without the shield being penetrated. It's versatile enough that ZAFT was so butthurt they created the Impulse just so they can one-up the Strike. The Strike Rogue is used into Destiny and Freedom. The Strike design got made into the Strike Dagger, 105 Dagger, and onward. It's a success.