Front [Pg 15]

Zero, M, FB, Plus, 7, 7Gin, D7, F

Illustrated by Takuya Io*

* Translator's note: errata. Originally was: "Takuya To".

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Variable Fighter
VFs obtained defensive capabilities that rival those of an armoured fighting vehicle.
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Extra Report: Manoeuvrability And Mobility That Rule "Avoidance"
In dogfights, the Fighter form becomes the main combat form. Because of that, manoeuvrability and mobility are stressed in Fighter form, and the output is used for neither the Energy Conversion Armour nor Pinpoint Barrier "defences", but is used for propulsive force, which includes "avoidance".

Right: VF-25
By installing ISC, which is an inertia control mechanism, the VF-25 could demonstrate manoeuvrability that even exceeded that of the unmanned Ghosts.

Caption: In combat between fellow highly-manoeuvrable armaments, such as VFs, manoeuvrability and mobility are factors that are more important than the defensive capabilities of the armour.

Caption: Even though high-manoeuvrability in Fighter form is related to a decrease in the rate of being shot down, it is also connected to the weakness of the Energy Conversion Armour not operating.

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Reverse [Pg 16]

Illustration by Tokiko Yuzawa (Twinbell)

The Limits Of A VF's Defensive Capabilities
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The Defensive Mechanisms Of A VF And Their Arrangement
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Right: Pinpoint Barrier
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Right: Stealth
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Right: Energy Conversion Armour
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Left: Laser-Proof Armour
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Left: Armour Pack
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Left: Arm Shield
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Up: Chaff, Flare, Smoke, Etc.
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Related Matter: The Defensive Abilities Of The Vajra
The Vajra alien life form, which mankind encountered for the first time in 2048, didn't only surpass VFs in fire power and manoeuvrability, but also in defensive capabilities. Even though they are living creatures, the Vajra have Energy Conversion Armour, and are endowed with a defensive capability to the degree that they don't suffer damage from typical ordinance and missiles.

Caption: The Energy Conversion Armour of the Vajra is stronger than that of a VF, and it protected even the comparatively small individuals from beam weapons.

Caption: The Vajra had a net-shaped anti-missile defensive equipment, referred to as "depth charges", that were difficult for VFs to oppose.

Up: Vajra
The general combat type of Vajra had extremely strong Energy Conversion Armour, and it wouldn't be possible for humans to oppose them if it weren't for anti-ESA specification shells and MDE warheads.

Energy Conversion Armour
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The Energy Supply To The Armour
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The Increase In The Armour's Defensive Capabilities
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Front [Pg 17]

Illustration by Tokiko Yuzawa (Twinbell)

Arm Shields
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Armour Plates That Can Be Freely Directed Toward Defence
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Pinpoint Barriers
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Defensive Capabilities And Degrees Of Freedom Greater Than A Shield
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Laser-Proof Armour
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Armoured Pack
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The "Armour" That Is Able To Be Disposed Of In The Middle Of Battle
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Chaff, Flare, And Smoke
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Equipment For Deceiving Missiles
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Stealth
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Makes Long Range Attacks Difficult
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Reverse [Pg 18]

Illustration by Takuya Io

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The Defensive Mechanism Of Vessels And Destroids
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Down: Macross Quarter
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Related Matter: The Defensive Mechanisms Of Emigration Fleets
In order to deal with dangers, such as the attacks of hostile alien lifeforms and the collisions of small celestial bodies, Emigration Fleets have advanced defensive mechanisms. Among them, the New Macross class (Island Cluster class) and the Environment Ships that accompany them are equipped with opening and shutting style canopies and barrier systems.

Caption: The Frontier Fleet Island 1 can expand a Repulsive Field, and can even obstruct the bombardment of a Vajra ship for a short time.

Right: The New Macross Class
The opening and closing style canopy of the City-Spaceship part functions even as energy conversion armour for a short time.

Left: The Environment Ships
Just like Island 1, the windows of the Environment Ships can be shut in an emergency.

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