SANC-31 Kuori is a new step in the development of dragon-machine interfaces. This term refers to the entire system rather than just the creature embedded in it, which is no more than a placeholder. This system can be seen as an exo-armour adapted to the morphology of its occupant, providing robust armour against slashes, bullets, shrapnel and even common projectiles up to 40 mm, including grenades. 
Its long, agile legs, two of which actively replace the wings, limit the surface area in contact with the ground and therefore friction, to ensure a rapid pace reminding the gait of wyverns. The nozzles mounted on the dorsal shell act not only as heat sinks and vents, but also as thrusters for powerful jumps and rapid dashes. Since the weapon is deployed directly on the battlefield, it won't have the use of those old membranous limbs. In the event of a confrontation with creatures that still have their wings, this SANC is equipped with high-velocity harpoons capable of piercing the scales of its targets and, thanks to its barbs, keeping hold of the fleeing creature.
Underneath this same shell, which turns out to be retractable, a vast arsenal has been installed. From the twin 15mm machine gun to the 75 mm anti-material cannon, including a miniature MLRS, this SANC is capable of dealing with any type of adversary, whether human, human-made or endemic to this planet.

The organic and therefore cerebral part of Kuori is controlled by an experimental but innovative technique called noetic stasis, during which the body is completely inert while the nerve connections are still functional, in the manner of REM sleep.
Thanks to carefully measured stimuli sent by the various sensors that enable the Kuori to apprehend the environment around him, it is possible to project these impulses directly into the brain of the dragon and see it react directly to this, using the exo-armour as a natural extension of its body.
With the right conditioning upstream, Pavlovian reflexes can be developed to deal with typical combat situations and produce the desired reactions, including its deactivation to render it harmless until its next use.

It goes without saying that control based solely on Pavlovian reflexes, combined with weapons with zone effects, makes Kuori incompatible with direct integration into the army. It fights alone to avoid collateral damage, but its effectiveness alone justifies the singular use of such a weapon.