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VF-25 Messiah

• 1.0 BACKGROUND
• 1.1 MDC BY LOCATION
• 1.2 SPEEDS
• 2.0 STATISTICAL DATA
• 3.1 DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS
• 3.2 OFFENSIVE SYSTEMS
• 3.3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (FOLD BOOSTERS & SUPER PARTS)
• 3.4 SENSOR SYSTEMS
• 3.5 OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
• 4.0 COMBAT BONUSES

BACKGROUND

Timeline
2053: Macross Frontier, Macross Olympia and Macross Galaxy fleets decide to work together to plan a Variable Fighter that rivals the VF-24 Evolution technology. It is called the "Triangular Plan". The Macross Frontier develops the YF-25, the Macross Galaxy develops the YF-27, and the Macross Olympia develps the YF-26 - development of which is later cancelled.
2055 April: YF-25 Prophecy designing completed
2056 September 6: prototype YF-25 Prophecy is completed
2056 November: the prototype YF-25 Prophecy undertakes a test program on the remodelled Special Forces Uraga class carrier, Shanghai III
2057 February: the Shanghai III arrives at the Macross Olympia, and further testing of the YF-25 Prophecy commences
2057 June: the Frontier Fleet attains ISC control and it is incorporated into the YF-25 and [properly] timed. Atmospheric testing of the YF-25 is basically completed.
2057 September: each kind of test on the VF-25 Messiah continues to this date
2058 January: advance mass production of A, F and S type VF-25 (Block 2)
2058 June: the Unified Government and Frontier Fleet parliament are told of the mass production of the YF-25 Prophecy and it is assigned the number VF-25 and pet-name "Prophecy"

Customer: NUNS, SMS

Design Features: VG wing. X-shape dorsal and ventral tail fins allow control even if one fin is removed and 3 remain. Newly developed Linear Actuator improves the transforming system so a majority of moving parts are never in contact, but shift electromagnetically, reducing the transformation time by two-thirds. Many of the more fragile mechanisms have been abandoned, resulting in fewer malfunctions, less maintenance, and improved durability for the Battroid. Shield mounted on center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter or on lower left arm section in GERWALK and Battroid.

Variants:

• VF-25A: standard type. Has the same head shape as the G model.
• VF-25B: S.M.S. trainer type
• VF-25C: a type with improved data links
• VF-25D: New Unified Forces trainer type
• VF-25E: type set up to wear the armour pack as standard
• VF-25F: attacker type
• VF-25G: has a sniper rifle as standard equipment. Head turret mono-eye adjusted for sniping.
• VF-25S: team leader type with enhancements to every system.
• VF-25VJ Vajra Agressor
• RVF-25 Mainstay: enhanced electronic warfare capabilities type, equipped with large-sized radome and Aegis pack Custom AP-SF-01+. High precision sensor antennas and high-efficiency sensors built into head. Camera-eye is mounted on the outside of the head.
• VRF-25F Recon-Messiah
• VC-25V VIP Messiah
• VEF-25E Warning-Messiah
• VF-25WR Wyvern-25: recon type on Vajra controlled planets. Development ceased upon conclusion of the Vajra War.

MDC BY LOCATION:

NOTES:
• (1) destroying the head will knock out the major sensor systems, including all of the optics systems (infrared, nightvision, thermal). Radar and communications will be unaffected.
• (2) depleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the Valkyrie. The pilot and cockpit section/escape pod will be automatically ejected from the doomed Val before it explodes by the Val's main computer.
• (3) 230 MDC only in Battroid and/or when the blast shield is lowered over the cockpit. Otherwise, 80 MDC for the canopy and 150 MDC for the remainder of the cockpit; requires a called shot to hit the canopy.
• (4) the Pinpoint Barrier shield regenerates at a rate of 50 MDC per round. Even if completely destroyed the shield will regenerate to full strength within 2 melee rounds. The shield is usually generated on the right or left arm.
• (5) optional attachments that offer extra protection. Whenever the fighter takes damage roll 1D6. On a result of 1-4 the Super Parts take damage before the VF's main body does. Alternatively, if the pilot makes a successful parry roll the Super Parts automatically take damage first.
  Explosive: unless otherwise noted, a Super Part will explode violently when its MDC reaches 0. If the computer is functioning, it will automatically eject the damaged part. If it is not, the pilot has one melee action to eject the Super Part module before it explodes. Modules that explode do 1D6x100 MD. Deduct damage first from the part covered by the Super Part, and then any remaining damage from the main body of the VF.

SPEEDS:

FLYING: Mach 5.0+ (1,135 kmph) at 10,000 m and higher, on account of the fuselage heat-resistance boundary (Fighter); 1070 Kmph (GERWALK & Battroid)
+20% to maximum speed (with Super Parts)
VTOL: Battroid and GERWALK only

Maximum airframe design load: 27.5G at maximum acceleration for 120 seconds (when ISC operates, the cockpit is protected from high-Gs).
Maximum Initial acceleration: 15 G (booster rockets + thrust of main engines) when fully loaded. Acceleration improves as more fuel is consumed. Instant acceleration is close to 30 G when the missiles are exhausted (with SPS-25S/MF25 Super Parts). About 11.5+ G with APS-25A/M25 Armored pack (booster rockets and the engines at maximum thrust. Maneuverability improves as more fuel is consumed).
Ceiling: unlimited (capable of launching into satellite orbit over an Earth-class planet)
Maximum rate of ascent: ? m/minute (Fighter)

Operational Underwater Depth: ?200? m (Battroid & GERWALK)

STATISTICAL DATA:

EMPTY MASS: 8,450 kg
STANDARD OPERATING WEIGHT: 28 t with SPS-25S/M25 Super parts (includes 15 t of chemical propellant and micro missile pods). 40 t with APS-25A/M25 Armoured pack (15 t of propellant, about 9 t in missile weight. All 15 t of fuel can be spent in 2 minutes at maximum thrust and about 15-20 minutes during combat manoeuvres)
STANDARD SORTIE WEIGHT: 52 t with APS-25A/M25 Armoured Pack

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: equal to a PS of 50.
CARGO: small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings

POWER PLANT: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engine (in space, maximum thrust of 1,620 kN). Thrust reverser, equipped with 3D-maneuvering nozzles. P&W HMM-9 High manoeuvrability thrusters. In atmosphere, the air intake shutters open, functioning as an air suction system. In space, the shutters are closed and internal propellant is used. Front fuselage slit allows for boundary layer control by air suction as well as reducing air resistance.

DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS

1a. ACTIVE STEALTH SYSTEM ANTENNA

• 01-50% Missile explodes harmlessly
• 51-00 No effect.

1b. ACTIVE STEALTH WING

2. ESCAPE POD

3. EX-GEAR

4. INTERNAL MDP/S-02 MULTIPURPOSE CHAFF/FLARE/SMOKE DISCHARGER SYSTEM & ANTI-OPTICAL WEAPON SYSTEM

• RANGE: GM's arbitration. Smoke effect a 6.1 m³ spherical area OR a 1 m wide, 40 m long release.
• BONUSES: chaff, flares and the Anti-Optically targeted weapon systems are +3 to dodge. Roll to dodge after rolling on the following per missile:
  01-40: Missile distracted - explodes harmlessly in the countermeasures.
  41-80: Missile distracted - it loses track of its target. Depending on the missile type and its remaining fuel, it could reacquire you, or another target in the area.
  81-00: No effect.
  Optional: +5% per every additional countermeasure deployed after the first. For example: 3 countermeasures changes the table to 01-50, 51-90, and 91-00.
• RATE OF FIRE: unlimited (recommended maximum of 4 per attack to better reflect their fallibility)
• PAYLOAD: 8 bursts of flares, 8 chaff pods and 8 bursts of smoke per dispenser
  The Anti-Optical Weapon System is active as long as the airframe has power, BUT can only be used against one (1) missile at a time.
  DESCRIPTIONS:
  • CHAFF: explodes roughly 2 seconds after being deployed. They fill the area with a plethora of small, highly reflective metal pieces that only distract radar-seeking missiles.
  • FLARES: are fired in bursts of 6 to 8 per unit. They only work against heat-seeking missiles. Flares can also be used as a signal at night or in space or to blind an opponent at close range who is relying on visual type sensors.
  • SMOKE: creates a large, billowing cloud of white smoke. It is impossible to see inside, or what is on the other side of the cloud. All visual optics are prevented. Heat and infared imaging are not. Smoke is generally used to hide a units exact position, to cover a retreat, or to indicate a location for extraction or targeting.
  • ANTI-OPTICAL WEAPON SYSTEM: radiates a large amount of (infrared and other) energy through a shutter that modulates the output, producing a pulsing pattern that produces a pattern of pulses that prevents a missile from maintaing a lock on the target, causing the missile to think that the target was off to one side, and steering away from the target vehicle. It is generally ineffective against missile volleys.

5. HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS

6. HOWARD PBS-03F PIN-POINT BARRIER SYSTEM

THE SYSTEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN GERWALK AND BATTROID MODES AND LIMITED TO THE LOWER ARMS AND FISTS.

• PROTECTION: 100 MDC total
• REGENERATION RATE: 50 MDC per round
• SIZE: the barrier can be up to 3 m in diameter
• DURATION: unlimited

7. SELF-DESTRUCT

8. SWAG ENERGY CONVERSION ARMOUR

9. ANTI-OPTICAL WEAPON VAPORIZING ARMOUR

• DURATION: unlimited
• PROTECTION: reduces damage to (apply modifier after damage is rolled):
  • Beam Machinegun/Gun pod: x0.7
  • Beam Grenade/Bazooka/Full Armour Shoulder Guns, etc: x0.85
  • Anything Larger: ineffective

10. SHIELD

OFFENSIVE SYSTEMS

1. Mauler ROV-217C 12.7mm Coaxial Beam Gun(s):

The A, B, C, D, & G types have one (1) barrel, the F type has two (2) barrels, the E type has three (3) barrels, and the S type has four (4) barrels.

• RANGE: 5,600 m
• DAMAGE: one laser: 1D8x10 MD, two lasers: 1D10x10 MD, three lasers: 1D10x10+10 MD, four lasers: 1D12x10+5 MD
• RATE OF FIRE: equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks
• PAYLOAD: effectively unlimited

2a. Mauler ROV-25 25mm beam machine gun:

• RANGE: 5,600 m
• DAMAGE: 1D8 MD per round. 10 round burst, single target - 1D8X10 MD. 20 round burst, single target - 2D8X10 MD. The cannons can be fire-linked so that firing both cannons at the same time counts as one attack (does double damage).
  The machine gun can be used for sprays: 10 round spray - 1D8 MD per target, effects 1D4 targets. 20 round burst spray - 1D8 MD per target, effects 2D4 targets with a 50% chance of hitting bystanders. Fire-linked 20 round spray: 2D8 MD per target, effects 4D4 targets. Chance of hitting bystanders is 70%.
• RATE OF FIRE: equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks. The ROV-25 is limited to bursts of 10 or 20 rounds per attack.
• PAYLOAD: effectively unlimited

2b. Remmington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine gun:

• RANGE: 3,350 m
• DAMAGE: 1D10 MD per round. 10 round burst, single target - 1D10X10 MD. 20 round burst, single target - 2D10X10 MD. For bursts greater than 25 rounds, increase the damage by a scale of 1D10X10 MD per 10 rounds (it is recommended to stick to multiples of 10 when firing for ease of damage resolution) OR refer to the modern weapons rules for machineguns. The cannons can be fire-linked so that firing both cannons at the same time counts as one attack (does double damage).
  The machine gun can be used for sprays: 10 round spray - 1D10 MD per target, effects 1D4 targets. 20 round burst spray - 1D10 MD per target, effects 2D4 targets with a 50% chance of hitting bystanders. Longer duration sprays (up to limits of the magazine): 2D10 MD per target, effects 4D4 targets. Chance of hitting bystanders is 70%.
• RATE OF FIRE: equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks. The ES-25A isn't limited to bursts of 10, 25 or 300 rounds.
• PAYLOAD: 200 rounds per gun. The guns cannot be reloaded in the field.

3a. Howard GU-17A 58mm Gatling Gun Pod:

• RANGE: 3,350 m
• DAMAGE: 1D20 per round. 5 round burst, single target - 1D10X10 MD. 10 round burst, single target - 2D10X10 MD. For bursts greater than 25 rounds, increase the damage by a scale of 1D10X10 MD per 10 rounds (it is recommended to stick to multiples of 10 when firing for ease of damage resolution) OR refer to the modern weapons rules for machineguns.
  The gun pod can be used for sprays: 5 round spray - 1D20 MD per target, effects 1D4 targets. 10 round burst spray - 1D20 MD per target, effects 2D4 targets with a 50% chance of hitting bystanders. Longer duration sprays (up to limits of the magazine): 2D20 MD per target, effects 4D4 targets. Chance of hitting bystanders is 70%.
• RATE OF FIRE: equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks. The GU-17a isn't limited to bursts of 5, 10, 25 or 200 rounds.
• PAYLOAD: 300 rounds. The GU-17a gun pod can be reloaded in the field. One spare clip is stored behind the shield.

3b. Howard GU-17V 58mm Gatling Gun Pod:

• DAMAGE: initially damage x2 when used against the Vajra. Later returns to regular (x1) damage.
  Refer to GU-17A for other stats.

3c. SSL-9B Dragunov Semi/Fully-Automatic Anti-Armor Sniper Rifle:

• RANGE: 20,000 m (half that for non-sniping adjusted Valkyries) sniping range; effective combat range 5,000 m (all Valkyries)
• DAMAGE: 1D10x100 per round, 1D10x10 and roll on the optional critical damage tables
• RATE OF FIRE: single shot only, equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks. Requires two actions for precision long-range shooting (1 action aiming and the other firing).
• PAYLOAD: 12+1 rounds. 35 round drum magazine available.

4. AK/VF-M9 Ka-Bar OTEC Assault Knife:

• RANGE: throwing distance (x5 in space)
• DAMAGE: 1D10x5 MD. 2D10x10 MD when reinforced by the Pinpoint Barrier.
• RATE OF FIRE: equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks
• PAYLOAD: effectively unlimited

5. Wing Hard Points (6):

6. HAND TO HAND COMBAT:

DAMAGE:

• Restrained Punch: 1D6 M.D.
• Full Strength Punch: 4D6 M.D.
• "Booster" Punch: 1D6x10 M.D. (counts as two attacks)
• Tear or Pry with Hands: 2D4 M.D. + additional ripping and frame damages.
• Kick: 4D6 M.D.
• Leap Kick: 2D6x10 M.D.
• Body Flip/Throw: 2D6 M.D.
• Body Block/Tackle: 2D6 M.D.
• Stomp: 1D6x10 M.D. (only effective against small objects) Note that for some objects, they will be instantly destroyed.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (FAST PACKS & SUPER PARTS)

FOLD BOOSTER

• a single FBF-1000A External Fold Booster
• a single Experimental External Super Fold Booster

SPS-25S/MF25 SUPER FAST PACK

1. MAIN BOOSTERS:

• 1a. Bifors CIMM-3A micro-missile launchers pods (2):
  A micro-missile launcher that has 3 exit ports. The missiles may be fired in any mode.
  • MISSILE TYPES: HMM-25 general purpose micro-missiles, though any type of micro-missile can be used.
  • RATE OF FIRE: volleys of 1 to 3
  • PAYLOAD: up to 90 missiles per pod for a potential total of 180 missiles
• 1b. Reconnaissance-In-Force Unit (2)
  A CIMM-3A micro-missile launcher pod with increased propellant capacity. The total missile capacity in the CIMM-3A launchers is unchanged. Even though the initial acceleration is reduced due to the amount of weight increase, the overall period of movement is extended (the final speed also increases according to the usage).
  • ARMAMENT: see 1a
  • RANGE: increased
• 1c. Beam Gun (2)
  A beam gun. Like the beam gun in the VF-1's Strike Pack, but cannot be swiveled to fire straight ahead in Battroid.
  • RANGE: GMs option: further penalties to strike at long range if the VF-25 is engaging in manuevers. The following is for not moving and carefully positioning the VF to aim properly.
    • to 12,500 m: no penalties to hit
    • to 25,000 m: -3 to strike. Roll 1D4:
      1 glancing blow: roll for damage and divide by 1/4
      2 glancing blow: roll for damage and divide by 1/2
      3 & 4 direct hit: normal damage
    • to 37,500 m (maximum range): -6 to strike. Roll 1D4:
      1 glancing blow: roll for damage and divide by 1/4
      2 & 3 glancing blow: roll for damage and divide by 1/2
      4 direct hit: normal damage
  • DAMAGE: 4D6X10 M.D.
  • RATE OF FIRE: single shots only
  • PAYLOAD: 20 shots total before the energy pack is depleted. Usually one shot is kept in reserve for blasting a hole in the side of an enemy capital ship - if enemy capital ships are present.
  • RECHARGE RATE: the energy pack recharges at a rate of 1 shot per melee round if the Valkyrie is unmoving. If the Valkyrie is performing light manuevers, the recharge rate drops to one shot per minute (4 melee rounds). Cannot be recharged if performing more intense maneuvers.
• 1d. Reaction Missile Container (2)
  The missiles may be fired in any mode. Reaction Missiles are always fired in the opening moments of a battle.
  • MISSILE TYPES: RMS-6 Large Anti-Ship Reaction Missile, though any type of Anti-Ship Reaction Missile can be used
  • RATE OF FIRE: volleys of 1 to 2
  • PAYLOAD: 2 per container, for a potential total of 4 missiles
• 1e. Propellant Tank (2)
  Doubles the propellant.

2. Remmington HMM-5A CIWS LAUNCHER POD (2)

• MISSILE TYPES: FXA-60A High Speed Armour Piercing Rocket, though any type of micro-missile can be used
• RATE OF FIRE: volleys of 1 to 23
• PAYLOAD: 23 missiles per pod, for a potential maximum of 46

3. OTHER FAST PACKS

SENSOR SYSTEMS

• AOA DETECTOR: detects the angle in which the wings meet the airflow. If the angle is increased, so is lift; however a stall can occur if the angle is too steep.
• ENHANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: standard on the VF-25S, optional on other models.
• EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP: a sound amplification system that can pick up normal conversation up to 91.5 m away.
• HYBRID SENSORS: located on the lower arm adjacent to the manipulator arm. In Battroid, they are mainly used for the fine work of the manipulator arms, but also can be used as an emergency backup if the main sensors (mounted in the head) are lost.
• IFF ANTENNA: the associated systems receives codes from other aircraft and identifies them as either friend or foe. This eases in targeting and tracking your enemies, without hitting your allies with "friendly fire".
• IFF/UHF DATALINK ANTENNA AND TACAN/UHF ANTENNA: Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) provides radio (UHF) navigation information such as bearing, identification and distance information. It is located in the dorsal section.
• OPTICS - AN/ASQ-228 ATFLiR Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared: has increased capabilities to locate, identify and designate targets. Its 360° roll drive, with continuous automatic boresight alignment, ensures persistent target coverage and first-pass kill.
  • RANGE - infrared: 75 km. Laser targeting operates at heights greater than 25,000 m.
  • BONUSES: FLIR adds a +10% bonus to pilots using a tracking skill
• OPTICS: HYBRID SENSOR/TV CAMERA SYSTEM AND REAR PERISCOPE: mounted in the head turret. The VF-25G's head turret mono-eye has been adjusted for sniping.
  • RANGE: standard visuals with x100 zoom functions (can zoom in to see 1 m square at 1,000 m.) Rear periscope allows for views directly behind the VF.
  • BONUSES (VF-25G only): +3 strike on an aimed shot up to either the weapons effective range or 10,000 m, whichever is less
• QFS-06 FOLD DETECTION SENSOR: a sensor that comprehensively detects Fold Waves, as well as such things as gravitational fields, magnetic fields, and infra-red rays.
• RADAR - INTEGEATED AA/AS/SF-06 MULTI-PURPOSE SENSOR SET (Fighter and GERWALK): mounted in the nose radome made of L.A.I.'s LC-212 heat-resistant compound. It's a multi-mode radar for use in outer space and anti-ground and anti-air on planets. When Folding, it operates with the Fold Booster's sub-space (hyperspace) sensor, and before Fold-out it can detect the likes of the objective and obstacles.
  • RANGE: in active detection, it can detect targets as low as 10 m and as high as 50,000 m, over 750 km away
• RADAR (Battroid): a head mounted radar sensor.
  • RANGE: in active detection, it can detect targets as low as 15 m and as high as 16,200 m, over 75 km away
• RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: long range, directional, line-of-sight communications system with satellite relay capabilities. Uses both the UHF and VHF antennas.
  • RANGE: 960 km. Communication can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay.
• RETRACTABLE EC (Electronic Countermeasures) and VHF ANTENNA: it provides protection against surface to air missiles and air to air missiles' radar, by jamming. A radar warning receiver allows the pilot to know when they are in a radar-guided threat environment. The Very High Frequency antenna transmits and receives tactical, operational, and administrative information in the VHF range. It supports line-of-sight communications. It is located in the vertical stabilizer. This antenna is located in the in vernier tail pack and it extends in GERWALK.
• UHF ANTENNA: the Ultra High Frequency antenna transmits and receives tactical, operational, and administrative information in the UHF range. It supports line-of-sight communications.
• VARIOUS ANTENNAE AND RADAR SYSTEMS: located in the tailfins, with additional APN-2000 antennas mounted on the lower right and left of nose section.
• VHF ANTENNA: the Very High Frequency antenna transmits and receives tactical, operational, and administrative information in the VHF range. It supports line-of-sight communications. It is located in the vertical stabilizer.

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• AIRBRAKE: internally is stored a chaff, flare and anti-optical weapon multipurpose discharger.
• ANCHORING SYSTEM: (VF-25G) a 250 m cable can be fired out to latch onto, and anchor the VF-25 to an object. System is able to pull the VF-25 towards the object. If the object's mass is equal to, or less than the VF-25's, it is possible to pull it towards the VF-25 or pull both towards each other.
• BALANCE CONTROLLER: assists in maintaining balance in Battroid and GERWALK. It is located in the nosecone.
• BLC (Boundary Layer Control): The function is added to the flaps at the front and rear of the main wings, and defends against the seperation of the airflow of the wing surface flow and the improvement of the high-angle of attack and low-speed flight characteristics.
• FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM: is located in the front avionics bay and is the all-regimes type weapon control system that automatically takes aim after target acquisition with the sensors and calculates the optimal firing solution. The FCS has the following modes:
  • Wide-range search mode: using LADAR and IR
  • Track mode: capable of tracking "plenty" of enemy craft, using IFF
  • ACM mode: capable of tracking more than 80 craft during high-G manuvers
  • Anti-warship mode: for use with the RMS-7 and other anti-ship missiles, using radar cross-sections
  • Air-to-ground mode: capable of tracking more than 30 craft
  - The VF-25G has the FCF-21b FCS precision fire-control booster.
  - The VF-25S is equipped with an on-board AI equipped with battle tactic command programs for assistance.
• HELMET POINTING SYSTEM: is built into the helmet and utilized by the FCS. It takes aim by following the pilot's eyes is adopted for shooting the gun pod and laser machinegun.
• INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (AUTOPILOT): it uses data from the Doppler device and can automatically navigate the attack craft. Pilots can even sleep during long voyages, but this practice is frowned upon by senior command. The auto-pilot can be programmed with a single destination or a complex flight plan involving multiple speeds, directions, and destinations. The onboard computer will alert the pilot when the craft is near its destination, and can also be set to automatically signal when sensors detect objects near the craft.
• ISC (INERTIA STORE CONVERTER): Shinsei Industry Macross Frontier Arsenal / LAI Company self-development specification ISC/TO21. Incorporates EX-Gear. When ISC operates, the cockpit is protected from high-G; such as the maximum airframe design load of 27.5 G at maximum acceleration for 120 seconds. There is a reduction in the acceleration is it is apparently slowly reduced, as a part of the acceleration that hangs on such things as the airframe and pilot is stored in an internal capacitor. Fold Quartz of high purity that only the large Vajra class can produce is necessary for manufacturing ISC.
• LANDING GEAR: has a catapult link bar for carrier launch. Thickened column to support Super parts, other equipment and the impact of carrier landings.
• LINEAR ACTUATORS: enable the VF-25 to transform in two-thirds the time of existing craft by electromagnetically driven actuators. There are also the advantages of such things as a reduction in breakdowns and an increase in maintainability, because the complex mechanical mechanisms have disappeared from the airframe.
• LOUDSPEAKER: a loudspeaker system is built into the craft, which can be used to amplify the pilot's voice up to 90 decibels.
• "MAGIC HAND" MANIPULATORS (3): for maintenance use. 3 MDC each.
• ON-BOARD AI: equipped with battle tactic command programs for assistance (VF-25S)
• REMOTE CONTROL: from outside the fighter by EX-Gear is possible via the connect slave function
• SEARCHLIGHTS: 2 searchlights are located on the shoulders in Battroid. Range: 90 m.
• STANDARD SURVIVAL KIT: all New Unified Forces VF's come equipped with a portable survival kit. Inside the small reinforced box is a medium-sized flashlight, two hand flares, one rocket flare, a compass, infrared distancing binoculars, a small mirror, a pocket knife, dehydrated and concentrated food (can be stretched into a five day supply for one person) and basic first aid items (aspirin, bandages, disinfectants, etc.).
• TACTICAL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM: the VF-25's cockpit is pressurized, and also provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides him with pressurized breathing. The New Unified Forces flight suit also contains an upper and lower G-suit that promotes blood circulation even during high-G turns, thus decreasing the possibility of pilot blacking out in combat.
• VORTEX CONTROLLER: it produces the flow of the air current on the surface of the airframe, and it attempts attitude control by negative pressure.

COMBAT BONUSES FOR VF-25 MESSIAH TRAINING

• In space: +1 bonus to dodge in all modes.
• In atmosphere: -1 penalty to dodge while flying. Speed is reduced 50%.

BASIC VARIABLE FIGHTER COMBAT TRAINING

• 1 attacks per melee (plus those of the pilot). Add one action/attack at levels three, nine, and fifteen.
• +0 on initiative (+1 when using Active Stealth System)
• +1 to strike (+2 when using Active Stealth System)
• +1 to parry
• +1 to dodge in Battroid, +2 in GERWALK, +4 in Fighter
• an additional +1 to dodge if EX-Gear is being used
• +1 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half
• Tilt Dodge Modifier (applied to the regular dodge bonus for the mode the VF is in): -5
• No leap kick
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand
• Body block/tackle/ram - 2D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round

ADVANCED VF-25 MESSIAH COMBAT TRAINING

• 3 attacks per melee (plus those of the pilot). Add one action/attack at levels two, five, seven, and ten.
• +1 on initiative (+3 when using Active Stealth System)
• +2 to strike (+3 when using Active Stealth System)
• +3 to parry
• +3 to dodge in Battroid, +4 in GERWALK, +6 in Fighter
• an additional +1 to dodge if EX-Gear is being used
• +3 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half
• Tilt Dodge Modifier (applied to the regular dodge bonus for the mode the VF is in): -5
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand
• Body block/tackle/ram - 2D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round

REFERENCES

Palladium Books Game Engine and MDC Rules The Macross Compendium VF-25 article Macross Frontier (TV Series) Newtype (issue?)

Macross F Official File 1 & 2 Macross F 2050:Memories Macross F Official Fan Book Great Mechanics.DX #9