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| By AARON SKETCHLEY (aaronsketch@HOTdelete_thisMAIL.com) | Ver 1.0 2014.03.25 |
| Mechanic: All 01C: VF Masterpieces Seen From Their Development Ancestry (YF-24 Family) |
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Related Matter: Ammunition Factory Organizations That Prompted The Diversification Of The Aircraft
From the 2040's, it was natural for each Emigrant Fleet to have an ammunition factory. Also, there were quite a few examples of within-fleet machinery manufacturers, like the L.A.I. Co. -which exists in the Macross Frontier Fleet-, engaging in VF development. For that reason, the differences of each fleet were seen even in the same type of equipment, and it came to result in the creation of a countless number of variations. Also, the tendency to operate aircraft that matched every feature of each Emigrant Fleet gained strength.
Caption: The confrontation of the Frontier Fleet's VF-25 and the Galaxy Fleet's VF-27 in the Vajra Campaign frankly shows the circumstances of VF development at this time.
Caption: Not only minor changes, but also all kinds of options and improvements by each fleet were added to the aircraft.
Beginning Of the 2040's
Up: Prototype [F] YF-24 Evolution
Developer: Shinsei Industry, General Galaxy
The Two Models That Specialized From The YF-24
The YF-24, which had the latest technology at the time of its development freely put into it, came to diverge into two models with different concepts. Thus, two aircraft were born: the VF-25, which aimed at being an aircraft that an ordinary person could handle while raising its all-purposefulness even more, and the VF-27, which sought even more performance on the condition that it was piloted by a cyborg whose physical abilities were improved by implant technology. As it were, these two kinds of aircraft have a sibling aircraft relationship. Also, the YF-29 was completed at the end of the 2050's, when the VF-25's and VF-27's combat operations advanced. In addition to having the traits of the VF-25 and VF-27 in its airframe structure, the YF-29 became the first aircraft that genuinely introduced the Fold Wave System (hereafter F.W.S.). The elements of the YF-24 that were temporarily separated, so to speak, were each brushed up upon and became one once more, and were changed into an ambitious work by including ground-breaking mechanisms. Thus, when taking an overhead view, it isn't an exaggeration to say that the 2050's were the era of the YF-24 and its descendants.
Latter Half Of the 2050's
VF-27 Lucifer Aircraft Variations
Developer: Guld Works
Up: Mass Production Aircraft [F, TF] VF-27β
Up: Specially Tuned Type [F, TF] VF-27γ
Options: For The VF-27
Up: [TF] Super Parts for the VF-27
End Of The 2050's
VF-25 Messiah Aircraft Variations
Developer: Shinsei Industry / L.A.I.
The aircraft that was developed aiming at the Macross Frontier Fleet's next main aircraft. Design amendments were added and it was completed jointly by the Shinsei Industry Macross Frontier Ammunition Factory and the L.A.I. Co.. The VF-25 is the first mass production aircraft to install the ISC and EX-Gear systems, and it was operated by S.M.S., who, for political reasons, took over for the New Unified Forces. The VF-25 demonstrates performance that surpasses that of existing VFs by far, and as S.M.S.'s main force, it landing many military gains in the Vajra Campaign.
For Patrolling And Reconnaissance
Up: Aircraft Improved For Reconnaissance [F, TF] RVF-25
Officially Adopted Aircraft
Up: Mass Production Type [F, TF] VF-25A
Up: Air Combat Ability Improved Model [F, TF] VF-25F
Up: Custom Model For Sniping [F, TF] VF-25G
Latter Half Of the 2050's con't
Options: For The VF-27 con't
Up: [F] Super Fold Booster for the VF-27
Options: For The VF-25
Up: [F, TF] SPS-25S/MF25 Super Parts
Up: [F, TF] APS-25A/MF25 Armour Pack
Up: [F] Fold Booster (not including the Super Parts in the picture)
Up: [TF] Tornado Pack for the VF-25
End Of The 2050's
Up: [TF] Fold Wave System (F.W.S.) Supporting Prototype YF-29 Durendal
Developer: Shinsei Industry / L.A.I
Options: For The YD-29
Left: [TF] Super Parts for the YF-29
Beginning Of The 2060's
Up: [Other] Fold Dimensional Resonance System (F.D.R.) Supporting Prototype YF-30 Chronos
Developer: S.M.S. planet Ouroboros Branch Office
Related Matter: Technical Innovation From The 2040's
The following technologies are crucial when talking about the YF-24 and its descendants. The blessings of ISC are especially great, and brought about manoeuvrability in the aircraft that rivals that of the unmanned Ghost Series fighter aircraft. However, Fold Quartz, which is the the pillar of that technology, is extremely scarce, and it became the source of the steep rise in the cost of the aircraft.
Down: ISC
The abbreviation of Inertia Store Converter (kansei chikuseki konbaataa). It is technology that protects the pilot by gradually releasing the inertia that has been temporarily stored.
Down: Technology That Uses Fold Quartz
The implementation of such things as epoch-making energy supply systems -such as Fold Wave Systems-, that use super-high purity Fold Quartz.
Down: EX-Gear
A Powered Suit that combines the VF control sticks with G resistance equipment. It improves the survivability of the person who boards the VF.
YF-25 Prophecy
The "Prophet" Worthy Of The Next Generation Standard
A YF-24 variant that was developed under the leadership of the L.A.I. Co.. The verification of all sorts of mechanisms and new technologies for the completion of the VF-25 took place in this aircraft. Also, it was furnished with advanced electronic warfare abilities, and records of it being committed into combat also exist.
VF-25 Messiah
The VF As The "Messiah" Of The Emigrant Fleets
The first VF to be developed and mass produced with an anti-Vajra outlook put into it. In addition to existing technologies, such as the Pinpoint Barrier System and Active Stealth, ISC and EX-Gear were introduced into the VF-25. The height of its G resistance abilities, which were brought about by ISC, are especially worthy of mention, and coupled with the newly developed engines, the VF-25 acquired manoeuvrability that surpassed that of the VFs so far. Also, from the fact that its all-purposefulness is also high, a lot of variations and options were created.
Caption: This aircraft was preferentially deployed to S.M.S.. Although the number was referred to as a little over 30, excluding the spare aircraft, it seems that about 20 aircraft were invested into combat. Many of those were turned to Frontier Fleet defence missions in the conflict with the Vajra.
Caption: The head configuration follows that of the general VFs so far, such as a single Main Camera eye and one Laser Machinegun.
Down: VF-25A
Characteristics Of The VF-25
- G resistance performance that exceeds existing VFs
- high-manoeuvrability that rivals unmanned fighter aircraft
- great general purposefulness that copes with every option
Caption: The VF-25A are also equipped with Super Parts according to the mission. Their colouring has been matched to the aircraft's colour.
VF-25 Messiah Aircraft Variations
Even more than its performance, the VF-25 is an aircraft that handles flesh and blood humans, and several fuselage variations were produced that correspond to different missions. The Skull Squadron of S.M.S., which is stationed in the Macross Frontier Fleet, is, above all, a unit composed of these variations, and they are known for going out to meet and destroying the swarm of Vajra that attacked the fleet.
Official Adopted Variations
Right: VF-25S
The commander model was given additional head Laser Machine-guns, engine enhancements, and additional support programs for formation command. It has a small production number.
Caption: When being operated, it is normally equipped with the Armoured Pack, which is also said to be for commanders.
The Points Modified From The VF-25A
- head Laser Machine-guns changed to 2 twin turrets
- enhanced engine (main engine) output
- insertion of an assistance program for battalion and squadron commanders
Right: VF-25F
A tuned aircraft oriented toward dog fights. The engines and avionics have also been enhanced in this model, and its performance has been improved more than that the A model.
Caption: As its manoeuvrability is high, there were many opportunities in combat for it to fight as a lone aircraft and in the decoy role for the team.
The Points Modified From The VF-25A
- head is changed to one with enhanced aiming
- enhanced engine thrust and thrust vectoring mechanisms
- improved firearm control system and aiming devices
Right: VF-25G
The model used for the purpose of sniping from long range. Although its outward appearance hasn't changed from the normal A model, a super-telephoto function has been added to head's main camera.
Caption: When operating, a Sniper Pack is installed on the VF-25G, which brings together several pieces of equipment that are necessary for sniping.
The Points Modified From The VF-25A
- enhanced main camera and sensor system
- Sniper Pack standard equipment
- various adjustments to operate the Sniper Pack
Reconnaissance Variations
Right: RVF-25
The aircraft that shoulders the burdens of search operations and electronic warfare. It is normally equipped with the Aegis Pack Kai, and a Ghost remote operation function that uses Fold Communication has been added to it.
Caption: A maximum of 6 Ghosts can be simultaneously operated. The RVF-25 isn't only an aircraft that works behind the scenes, but is also one that also deals with combat.
The Points Modified From The VF-25A
- head exchanged for a dedicated one that's equipped with high-performance sensors
- Aegis Pack Kai standard equipment
- inclusion of an OS that supports electronic warfare
Officially Adopted Variations
Left: VF-27γ
A custom aircraft for ace pilots. The engines and avionics are remarkably enhanced, and it demonstrates an overwhelming combat capability.
The Points Modified From The VF-27β
- head exchanged for one where every kind of sensor has been enhanced
- enhanced engine output and thrust vectoring functions
- every kind of avionics have been enhanced
Caption: As the thrust created by its 4 engines is tremendous, even a normal VF-27 displays manoeuvrability that equals that of a VF-25 that's equipped with Super Parts.
Down: VF-27β
Characteristics Of The VF-27
- control and remote control enabled by brain waves
- auxiliary engines used in the main wings, and it realizes manoeuvrability that is impossible with a twin-engined aircraft
The Successor Aircraft To The VF-25 And VF-27
Down: YF-29 Durendal
A prototype developed based on the VF-25. By adopting F.W.S., it demonstrated performance that was in a different sphere from the existing VFs.
Caption: The vast amount of energy produced by the F.W.S. greatly contributed to the ability of the Energy Conversion Armour and an improvement in the power of its armaments. Also, ISC has also been drastically enhanced according to the greatness of the YF-29's thrust.
Characteristics Of The YF-29
- realization of an excessive energy supply due to the F.W.S.
- making the ISC higher performance from the heavy use of Fold Quartz
- complex manoeuvres due to the adoption of main wing auxiliary engines
Down: YF-30 Chronos
A prototype that the S.M.S. planet Ouroboros branch developed based on the YF-24 and making good use of a Zentraadi Totally Automatic Arms Ammunition Factory.
Caption: It incorporated original mechanisms, such as a Fold Dimensional Resonance System (hereafter F.D.R.), which is equivalent to an improved version of the F.W.S., and a Multi-Purpose Container.
Characteristics Of The YF-30
- acquisition of ultra-high output due to the use of F.D.R.
- great all-purposefulness by exchanging Multi-Purpose Containers
- adoption of new engines (FF-3001/FC2)
Options For The VF-25
Many options for the VF-25 took into account from the design stage that the maximum performance could be displayed in any form. Also, equipment was developed that enhanced dogfight performance to levels that hadn't been seen in existing equipment.
Transformation Supporting Type Options
Right: SPS-25S/MF25 Super Parts
Standard options that improve manoeuvrability and firepower. It's possible for the VF-25 to reequip itself with them after they're purged, without using any reattachment devices.
Left: APS-25A/MF-25 Armoured Pack
Unlike existing Armoured Packs, the VF-25 is able to transform as is, equipped with the pack. It rapidly elevates the aircraft's firepower and defensive capabilities.
Right: VF-25/TW1 Tornado Valkyrie
An option developed for data collection on the technical aspects of the YF-29. The movable engine pods on the main wings greatly improve manoeuvrability.
Transformation Incompatible Type Options
Left: Fold Booster
It differs from existing ones that can only make a single Space Fold, and they are fit to be used a second time. In other words, it enables the coming and going between ones present location and the place of destination.
Options For The VF-27
Right: Super Parts
It gives manoeuvrability to the VF-27 that comes close to that of the YF-29 when it is normally operating. The dorsal booster is also an Unmanned Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Left: Super Fold Booster
Optional equipment that is similar to the one for the VF-25. It enables Space Folds that pass through Fold Faults.
Options For The YF-29
Right: Super Parts
In addition to existing functions, it is an Anti-Vajra Decisive Battle Specification equipment that is equipped with a Fold Wave Projector.
Caption: The Fold Wave Projectors are usually unfolded outside the atmosphere, where aerodynamics do not have an influence.