ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is a mobile suit produced by ZAFT and the successor to the Impulse Gundam. Designed specifically for ace pilot Shinn Asuka following his promotion to FAITH, the Destiny was made using combat data accumulated from the Impulse. It combines traits from all of the Impulse's Silhouette packs, integrating them into a singular unit without the need to switch packs. Equipped with a powerful beam cannon and an anti-ship sword, it performs well in both close and long-range affairs as well as beam boomerangs and beam cannons installed directly into the hands.