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An ace[[Ace customCustom]] is a piece of technology—a [[Humongous Mecha]], [[Space Fighter]], a [[Weapon of Choice|particular weapon]], or something similar—that differs from the normal model due to being tweaked in order to better fit its user. Said users are typically [[Ace Pilot]]s, and their equipment is customized to their specifications—thus, ace custom. The extensiveness of this customization varies widely, from simply giving it a [[Distinctive Appearances|new paint job]] to actually having a completely unique machine built from scratch. Closely related to the [[Super Prototype]], an aceAce customCustom will usually be significantly more powerful than a standard model.
 
Normally, aceAce customsCustoms reflect their user's combat style—a pilot preferring [[Fragile Speedster|high-speed combat]] will boost their engine output, a [[The Gunslinger|gunslinger]] with [[Improbable Aiming Skills]] will add [[Gun Accessories|scopes and bipods]] for increased accuracy, etc. This may allow them to be [[Weak but Skilled]], if their equipment doesn't has as much raw power as their opponent's, but it's so tuned to their strengths that they can compete anyway.
 
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== Anime and Manga ==
* Used frequently in the ''[[Gundam]]'' metaseries, from [[Char Clone|Char's]] iconic [[Red Ones Go Faster|red]] Zaku II in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam]]'' to Amuro's custom-build-from-scratch Nu Gundam in ''[[Chars Counterattack]]''.
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* ''[[Code Geass]]'' features several ace customs. The Knights of the Round are an elite, 12-person ace custom squad piloting highly personal, one-of-a-kind mechs, including the [[Transforming Mecha]] Tristan. The Japanese side has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2s_EeYBqJI Shinkiro] and the Zangetsu as their ace customs.
* Admirals on both sides in ''[[Legend of the Galactic Heroes]]'' get ace custom flagships, which tend to be slightly more powerful than their factions' regular fleet ships and serve as Ships of the Line in their [[Standard Sci-Fi Fleet|Standard Sci Fi Fleets]].
* In ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' Asuka often speaks and acts as though her Evangelion, the first production model, is an [[Ace Custom]].