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'''Basic Trope''': Character receives an upgrade to their capabilities, such as improved technology or better items, mid way through the story, to stand a chance against the rest of stronger enemies.

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'''Basic Trope''': Character A character receives an upgrade to their capabilities, such as improved technology skills or better items, mid way technology/items, midway through the story, usually to stand a chance against the rest of stronger enemies.

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* '''Enforced''': "We need to sell more models, so let's give Bob's Fighter Kaiser an upgrade!"

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* '''Enforced''': '''Enforced''':
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"We need to sell more models, so let's give Bob's Fighter Kaiser an upgrade!" upgrade!"
** ''Grizzled Warrior Fighter Kaiser'' and ''Blooded Warrior Heaven Kaiser'' (where Fighter Kaiser was SoLastSeason) had just enough episodes combined to make one season of ''Great Warrior Fighter Kaiser'' (as it's known in the USA).
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** Bob has just been promoted from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant, the upgrades (which are prohibited to seconders) are part of the parcel.
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'''Basic Trope''': Character receives an upgrade to their capabilities, such as improved technology or better items, mid way through the story.

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'''Basic Trope''': Character receives an upgrade to their capabilities, such as improved technology or better items, mid way through the story.story, to stand a chance against the rest of stronger enemies.

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* '''Subverted''': The Lord Kaiser is simply a regal version of the Fighter Kaiser

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The Lord Kaiser is simply a regal version of the Fighter Kaiser



* '''Deconstructed''': Bob is GenreSavvy, and knows that he is in a mech anime where he'll get a mid-season upgrade, so he lets his foes escape believing that the upgrade will be strong enough that when he fights them again, he'll win for sure. When he does get his upgrade, it turns out that it's not as powerful as Bob thought it would be, and he has a mental breakdown.

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Bob is GenreSavvy, and knows that he is in a mech anime where he'll get a mid-season upgrade, so he lets his foes escape believing that the upgrade will be strong enough that when he fights them again, he'll win for sure. When he does get his upgrade, it turns out that it's not as powerful as Bob thought it would be, and he has a mental breakdown.



* '''Reconstructed''': However, because Bob's enemies AREN'T GenreSavvy, they think that he's gone soft, and let their guard down, not knowing he has a new mech. As a result, while Bob's mech isn't much stronger than the mechs his enemies use, because his opponents aren't going all out against Bob, he has a major advantage in combat.

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However, because Bob's enemies AREN'T GenreSavvy, they think that he's gone soft, and let their guard down, not knowing he has a new mech. As a result, while Bob's mech isn't much stronger than the mechs his enemies use, because his opponents aren't going all out against Bob, he has a major advantage in combat.
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** Bob gets his new mech, and discovers that it only performs a little better than his old one, and realizes that he could have just as easily asked his mechanic to upgrade his previous mech instead of switching to a new one.
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** One of Bob's fiercest rivals shows up with the Spectral Malice, a mech [[CripplingOverspecialization specifically designed to handle the Fighter Kaiser]]. Bob's CO realizes that if Bob had a different mech, the Spectral Malice wouldn't be any sort of threat.


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** Bob keeps on getting new mechs, but he quickly trashes them afterwards.


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* '''Deconstructed''': Bob is GenreSavvy, and knows that he is in a mech anime where he'll get a mid-season upgrade, so he lets his foes escape believing that the upgrade will be strong enough that when he fights them again, he'll win for sure. When he does get his upgrade, it turns out that it's not as powerful as Bob thought it would be, and he has a mental breakdown.
* '''Reconstructed''': However, because Bob's enemies AREN'T GenreSavvy, they think that he's gone soft, and let their guard down, not knowing he has a new mech. As a result, while Bob's mech isn't much stronger than the mechs his enemies use, because his opponents aren't going all out against Bob, he has a major advantage in combat.
** Turns out that while said mech normally only performs a little better than the previous one Bob had, his new mech has a SuperMode that the old one didn't which results in said mech performing twice as well as the previous one.

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* '''Justified''': The upgrade was always intended, and was only just recently finished.

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* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
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The upgrade was always intended, and was only just recently finished. finished.
** The damage to Fighter Kaiser convinces the designers that they need something stronger.
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* '''Inverted''': The [[AwesomeYetImpractical Lord Kaiser]] is downgraded into the Fighter Kaiser as the situational functions was too much on their resources to keep maintained.

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* '''Inverted''': The [[AwesomeYetImpractical Lord Kaiser]] is downgraded into the Fighter Kaiser as the situational functions was too much on their resources required a massive resource input in order to keep maintained.

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'''Basic Trope:''' Character receives an upgrade to their capabilities, such as improved technology or better items, mid way through the story.
* '''Straight:''' The [[HumongousMecha Fighter Kaiser]] gets damaged, and repaired into the physically superior Lord Kaiser.
* '''Exaggerated:''' Fighter Kaiser, a CoolButInefficient [[RealRobotGenre Real Robot]] gets upgraded into the insanely powerful Heaven Kaiser a [[SuperRobotGenre Super Robot]] capable of [[CurbStompBattle effortlessly]] destroying every unit it comes across.
* '''Downplayed:''' The Fighter Kaiser gains more fluid motion, though otherwise functions the same.
* '''Justified:''' The upgrade was always intended, and was only just recently finished.
* '''Inverted:''' The [[AwesomeYetImpractical Lord Kaiser]] is downgraded into the Fighter Kaiser as the situational functions was too much on their resources to keep maintained.
* '''Subverted:''' The Lord Kaiser is simply a regal version of the Fighter Kaiser
* '''Double Subverted:''' ...Until Bob realizes you need to be royalty to access the [[WaveMotionGun Heaven's Arbiter]], a weapon so powerful you ''need'' to prove you're responsible enough to use it.
* '''Parodied:''' Bob, fully expecting a bunch of badass new features, is left in confusion and puzzlement over the ridiculous additions like a cockpit disco ball & overly macho man paint job.
* '''Zig Zagged:''' The Fighter Kaiser is upgraded into the Lord Kaiser, which is upgraded into the Heaven Kaiser... Which actually removes all the offensive capabilities. However, the Heaven Kaiser is insanely tough, and can easily win by outlasting the enemy. Bob, though, can't handle waiting that long so he switches to the combat capable Angel Driver which is a purely ranged yet better performing unit compared to his original Fighter Kaiser.
* '''Averted:''' Bob rejects the Lord Kaiser upgrade, stating it would just be even harder to properly maintain.
* '''Enforced:''' "We need to sell more models, so let's give Bob's Fighter Kaiser an upgrade!"
* '''Lampshaded:''' "So, instead of just starting out with the upgrade, you've been fighting all this time with an inferior machine? I don't even..."
* '''Invoked:''' Bob, wanting to strike more fear into his enemies, orders his already impressive Fighter Kaiser upgraded into the Lord Kaiser.
* '''Exploited:''' [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]], needing a new unit for [[TheDragon Drake]] but lacking the technology to upgrade the Devil Tiamat, decides to get Bob's Fighter Kaiser wrecked so he can [[GrandTheftPrototype steal]] the inevitable upgrade.
* '''Defied:''' [[AcePilot Bob]] loves his Fighter Kaiser the way it is, and strives to prove he's skilled enough to render upgrades unnecessary for it.
* '''Discussed:''' ???
* '''Conversed:''' ???
* '''Implied:''' The Fighter Kaiser, around the halfway mark, seems to be winning easier. Though, given there's also more fights with [[DegradedBoss degraded "boss" units]] it seems probable Bob is just using his experience and knowledge.
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* '''Reconstructed:'''

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'''Basic Trope:''' Trope''': Character receives an upgrade to their capabilities, such as improved technology or better items, mid way through the story.
* '''Straight:''' '''Straight''': The [[HumongousMecha Fighter Kaiser]] gets damaged, and repaired into the physically superior Lord Kaiser.
* '''Exaggerated:''' '''Exaggerated''': Fighter Kaiser, a CoolButInefficient [[RealRobotGenre Real Robot]] gets upgraded into the insanely powerful Heaven Kaiser a [[SuperRobotGenre Super Robot]] capable of [[CurbStompBattle effortlessly]] destroying every unit it comes across.
* '''Downplayed:''' '''Downplayed''': The Fighter Kaiser gains more fluid motion, though otherwise functions the same.
* '''Justified:''' '''Justified''': The upgrade was always intended, and was only just recently finished.
* '''Inverted:''' '''Inverted''': The [[AwesomeYetImpractical Lord Kaiser]] is downgraded into the Fighter Kaiser as the situational functions was too much on their resources to keep maintained.
* '''Subverted:''' '''Subverted''': The Lord Kaiser is simply a regal version of the Fighter Kaiser
* '''Double Subverted:''' ...Subverted''': ...Until Bob realizes you need to be royalty to access the [[WaveMotionGun Heaven's Arbiter]], a weapon so powerful you ''need'' to prove you're responsible enough to use it.
* '''Parodied:''' '''Parodied''': Bob, fully expecting a bunch of badass new features, is left in confusion and puzzlement over the ridiculous additions like a cockpit disco ball & overly macho man paint job.
* '''Zig Zagged:''' Zagged''': The Fighter Kaiser is upgraded into the Lord Kaiser, which is upgraded into the Heaven Kaiser... Which actually removes all the offensive capabilities. However, the Heaven Kaiser is insanely tough, and can easily win by outlasting the enemy. Bob, though, can't handle waiting that long so he switches to the combat capable Angel Driver which is a purely ranged yet better performing unit compared to his original Fighter Kaiser.
* '''Averted:''' '''Averted''': Bob rejects the Lord Kaiser upgrade, stating it would just be even harder to properly maintain.
* '''Enforced:''' '''Enforced''': "We need to sell more models, so let's give Bob's Fighter Kaiser an upgrade!"
* '''Lampshaded:''' '''Lampshaded''': "So, instead of just starting out with the upgrade, you've been fighting all this time with an inferior machine? I don't even..."
* '''Invoked:''' '''Invoked''': Bob, wanting to strike more fear into his enemies, orders his already impressive Fighter Kaiser upgraded into the Lord Kaiser.
* '''Exploited:''' '''Exploited''': [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]], needing a new unit for [[TheDragon Drake]] but lacking the technology to upgrade the Devil Tiamat, decides to get Bob's Fighter Kaiser wrecked so he can [[GrandTheftPrototype steal]] the inevitable upgrade.
* '''Defied:''' '''Defied''': [[AcePilot Bob]] loves his Fighter Kaiser the way it is, and strives to prove he's skilled enough to render upgrades unnecessary for it.
* '''Discussed:''' '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed:''' '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Implied:''' '''Implied''': The Fighter Kaiser, around the halfway mark, seems to be winning easier. Though, given there's also more fights with [[DegradedBoss degraded "boss" units]] it seems probable Bob is just using his experience and knowledge.
* '''Deconstructed:'''
* '''Reconstructed:'''
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* '''Double Subverted:''' ...Until Bob realizes you need to be royalty to access the [[WaveMotionCannon [=Heaven's Arbiter=]]], a weapon so powerful you ''need'' to prove you're responsible enough to use it.
* '''Parodied:''' ???

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* '''Double Subverted:''' ...Until Bob realizes you need to be royalty to access the [[WaveMotionCannon [=Heaven's Arbiter=]]], [[WaveMotionGun Heaven's Arbiter]], a weapon so powerful you ''need'' to prove you're responsible enough to use it.
* '''Parodied:''' ???Bob, fully expecting a bunch of badass new features, is left in confusion and puzzlement over the ridiculous additions like a cockpit disco ball & overly macho man paint job.



* '''Reconstructed:'''

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* '''Double Subverted:''' ...Until Bob realizes you need to be royalty to access the [[WaveMotionCannon Heaven's Arbiter]], a weapon so powerful you ''need'' to prove you're responsible enough to use it.
* '''Parodied:'''

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* '''Double Subverted:''' ...Until Bob realizes you need to be royalty to access the [[WaveMotionCannon Heaven's Arbiter]], [=Heaven's Arbiter=]]], a weapon so powerful you ''need'' to prove you're responsible enough to use it.
* '''Parodied:''' ???



* '''Enforced:''' ???
* '''Lampshaded:'''
* '''Invoked:''' ???

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* '''Enforced:''' ???
"We need to sell more models, so let's give Bob's Fighter Kaiser an upgrade!"
* '''Lampshaded:'''
'''Lampshaded:''' "So, instead of just starting out with the upgrade, you've been fighting all this time with an inferior machine? I don't even..."
* '''Invoked:''' ??? Bob, wanting to strike more fear into his enemies, orders his already impressive Fighter Kaiser upgraded into the Lord Kaiser.



* Discussed: ???
* Conversed: ???

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* Discussed: '''Discussed:''' ???
* Conversed: ??? '''Conversed:''' ???
* '''Implied:''' The Fighter Kaiser, around the halfway mark, seems to be winning easier. Though, given there's also more fights with [[DegradedBoss degraded "boss" units]] it seems probable Bob is just using his experience and knowledge.
* '''Deconstructed:'''
* '''Reconstructed:'''
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'''Subverted:''' The Lord Kaiser is simply a regal version of the Fighter Kaiser
* '''Double Subverted:''' Subverted:''' ...Until Bob realizes you need to be royalty to access the [[WaveMotionCannon Heaven's Arbiter]], a weapon so powerful you ''need'' to prove you're responsible enough to use it.



* '''Zig Zagged:'''
* '''Averted:'''

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* '''Zig Zagged:'''
Zagged:''' The Fighter Kaiser is upgraded into the Lord Kaiser, which is upgraded into the Heaven Kaiser... Which actually removes all the offensive capabilities. However, the Heaven Kaiser is insanely tough, and can easily win by outlasting the enemy. Bob, though, can't handle waiting that long so he switches to the combat capable Angel Driver which is a purely ranged yet better performing unit compared to his original Fighter Kaiser.
* '''Averted:''' Bob rejects the Lord Kaiser upgrade, stating it would just be even harder to properly maintain.



* '''Exploited:''' [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]], needing a new unit for [[TheDragon Draco]] but lacking the technology to upgrade the Devil Tiamat, decides to get Bob's Fighter Kaiser wrecked so he can [[GrandTheftPrototype steal]] the inevitable upgrade.

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* '''Exploited:''' [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]], needing a new unit for [[TheDragon Draco]] Drake]] but lacking the technology to upgrade the Devil Tiamat, decides to get Bob's Fighter Kaiser wrecked so he can [[GrandTheftPrototype steal]] the inevitable upgrade.
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• '''Exaggerated:''' Fighter Kaiser, a CoolButInefficient [[RealRobotGenre Real Robot]] gets upgraded into the insanely powerful Heaven Kaiser a [[SuperRobotGenre Super Robot]]
• '''Downplayed:''' The Fighter Kaiser gains more fluid motion, though otherwise functions the same.
• '''Justified:''' The upgrade was always intended, and was only just recently finished.
• '''Inverted:''' The [[AwesomeYetImpractical Lord Kaiser]] is downgraded into the Fighter Kaiser as the situational functions was too much on their resources to keep maintained.
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• Enforced: ???
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• Invoked: ???
• Exploited: ???
• Defied: ???
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• Conversed: ???

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* '''Exaggerated:''' Fighter Kaiser, a CoolButInefficient [[RealRobotGenre Real Robot]] gets upgraded into the insanely powerful Heaven Kaiser a [[SuperRobotGenre Super Robot]]
Robot]] capable of [[CurbStompBattle effortlessly]] destroying every unit it comes across.
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'''Downplayed:''' The Fighter Kaiser gains more fluid motion, though otherwise functions the same.
* '''Justified:''' The upgrade was always intended, and was only just recently finished.
* '''Inverted:''' The [[AwesomeYetImpractical Lord Kaiser]] is downgraded into the Fighter Kaiser as the situational functions was too much on their resources to keep maintained.
• Subverted:
• Double Subverted:
• Parodied:
• Zig Zagged:
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• Defied: ???
* '''Exploited:''' [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]], needing a new unit for [[TheDragon Draco]] but lacking the technology to upgrade the Devil Tiamat, decides to get Bob's Fighter Kaiser wrecked so he can [[GrandTheftPrototype steal]] the inevitable upgrade.
* '''Defied:''' [[AcePilot Bob]] loves his Fighter Kaiser the way it is, and strives to prove he's skilled enough to render upgrades unnecessary for it.
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Discussed: ???
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'''Basic Trope:''' Character receives an upgrade to their capabilities, such as improved technology or better items, mid way through the story.
* '''Straight:''' The [[HumongousMecha Fighter Kaiser]] gets damaged, and repaired into the physically superior Lord Kaiser.
• '''Exaggerated:''' Fighter Kaiser, a CoolButInefficient [[RealRobotGenre Real Robot]] gets upgraded into the insanely powerful Heaven Kaiser a [[SuperRobotGenre Super Robot]]
• '''Downplayed:''' The Fighter Kaiser gains more fluid motion, though otherwise functions the same.
• '''Justified:''' The upgrade was always intended, and was only just recently finished.
• '''Inverted:''' The [[AwesomeYetImpractical Lord Kaiser]] is downgraded into the Fighter Kaiser as the situational functions was too much on their resources to keep maintained.
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