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Original RPG stats by Mark Mcalister, edited by Daniel Henwood By AARON SKETCHLEY (aaronsketch@HOTdelete_thisMAIL.com)

Ver 1.2 2016.02.11

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VF-5000B Star Mirage

BACKGROUND

RPG STATS

    Head Laser                  		 30
(1) Head                                         75
    Arms (2)                    		100 each
(2) Main Body                                   300
    Legs/Thrusters (2)          		200 each
    Main Wings (2)              		125 each
    Tails (2)                   		 50 each
    GU-13 Gunpod                		100
    Reinforced Pilot Compartment		175

SPEEDS:

STATISTICAL DATA:

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

POWER PLANT: two Shinsei Industries/Pratt & Whitney/Rolls Royce FF-2015RB thermonuclear turbine engines, each rated at 12,500 kg, plus 10,000 x 4 from FAST Packs. Several additional Pratt & Whitney HMM-3A high-maneuverability vernier thrusters for additional mobility are mounted at key positions along the Variable Fighter's hull.

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

1. ANTI-AIRCRAFT PULSE LASER:

• RANGE: 1,200 m
• DAMAGE: 2D6 M.D.
• RATE OF FIRE: the laser can be fired in rapid pulses up to 4 blasts per round. A rapid fire blast counts as a burst of up to 4 shots.
• PAYLOAD: unlimited

GU-13 MULTIPURPOSE GUN POD:

• RANGE: 1,200 m
• DAMAGE: 4D6 M.D. for a short burst, 1D6x10 M.D. for a long burst, or 2D6x10 M.D. for a full melee burst.
• RATE OF FIRE: equal to the number of combined attacks of the pilot.
• PAYLOAD: 400 rounds per clip equals 40 short bursts, 20 long bursts, or 10 full melee bursts. Additional ammo clips can be inserted, but exchanging clips requires 2 melee actions.

3. MICRO-MISSILE LAUNCHERS (4):

• RANGE: 1.6 km
• DAMAGE: 1D4x10 M.D.
• RATE OF FIRE: volleys of 1 to 4 missiles per launcher. One volley counts as one attack.
• PAYLOAD: 6 missiles per launcher, 24 missiles total.

4. WING HARD POINTS:

• LONG RANGE MISSILES
  • Missile Types: any type of Long Range Missile can be used
  • Range: varies with missile type
  • Damage: varies with missile type
  • Rate of Fire: one to six (all) missiles
  • Payload: one per hardpoint; 6 maximum
• MEDIUM RANGE MISSILES
  • Missile Types: any type of Unified Forces Medium Range Missile can be used
  • Range: varies with missile type
  • Damage: varies with missile type
  • Rate of Fire: 1-3 missiles per hardpoint
  • Payload: three per hardpoint; up to 18 maximum

5. HAND TO HAND COMBAT:

DAMAGE:

• Restrained Punch: 1D4 M.D.
• Full Strength Punch: 2D6 M.D.
• "Booster" Punch: 3D6 M.D. (counts as two attacks)
• Tear or Pry with Hands: 1D6 M.D.
• Kick: 1D6 M.D.
• Leap Kick: 2D6 M.D.
• Body Flip/Throw: 1D4 M.D.
• Body Block/Tackle: 1D6 M.D.
• Stomp: 1D6 M.D. (only effective against small objects)

SUPER PARTS:

The internally carried missiles on the dorsal packs exit from a central piece connecting the two packs, while the leg mounted packs feature two forward mounted launch ports per leg pack.

• MDC VALUE: 100 (each)
• WEAPONRY:

  1. HMMM-Mk 5 MICRO-MISSILE LAUNCHERS

• MISSILE TYPES: any type of Short Range Missile can be used
• RANGE: varies with missile type, typically 4 km
• DAMAGE: varies with missile type, typically 1D6X10 M.D.
• RATE OF FIRE: volleys of 1 to 6 missiles. (2 for the top FAST packs, and 2 per leg mounted pack)
• PAYLOAD: 12 missiles

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE VF-5000B:

• AUTO-PILOT: the VF-5000B is equipped with a computerized auto-pilot. Although not as complex as those equipped on some other VFs, it can be reasonably trusted to get the fighter from point A to point B safely. The onboard computer will alert the pilot when the fighter is near its destination, and can also be set to automatically signal when sensors detect objects near the mecha.
• COMBAT COMPUTER W/HUD DISPLAYS: the VF-5000 is equipped with a combat computer that can store and analyze data during combat with hostile forces. The entire cockpit canopy of the VF-5000 is a large HUD display, which allows the computer to display large amounts of data to the pilot and even highlight enemies and missile attacks with overlaid graphics. The combat computer tracks and identifies specific enemy targets, and has a database of over 10,000 images stored in memory. The computer can identify and track up to 250 targets simultaneously.
• ESCAPE POD: the entire reinforced cockpit of the VF-5000 is a detachable escape pod that can be jettisoned when the mecha is destroyed. The ejected cockpit does not contain thrusters, but does contain a powerful locator beacon and an integrated life support system that can support the pilot for up to 24 hours after ejection. The pod is also equipped with parachutes in case of ejection in an atmosphere. The combat computer is programmed to automatically eject the escape pod if the Valkyrie is destroyed (main body MDC reduced to 0), but this can be overridden if the pilot is feeling suicidal for some reason.
• EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP: range: 91.5 m. A sound amplification system that can pick up normal conversation up to 300 feet away.
• HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: special shielding prevents the penetration of life threatening heat and radiation. A radiation detection and alarm system are linked with the shields and will sound an alarm if there is a rupture in the shields and what the levels of radiation are.
• HOMING SIGNAL: the escape pod of the VF-5000B is equipped with a homing device that enables rescue teams to locate a disabled craft or ejected life pod. The range of the signal is 640 km. Most Unified Space Forces ships and variable fighters can locate and track homing signals, and the onboard computers will automatically notify their pilots if such a signal is detected.
• LASER TARGETING SYSTEM: range: 160 km. Used for increased accuracy in the striking of enemy targets and is partly responsible for the mecha's strike bonus.
• LOUDSPEAKER: a loudspeaker system is built into the craft, which can be used to amplify the pilot's voice up to 90 decibels.
• OPTICS: INFRARED: range: 610 m. This optical system projects a beam of infrared light that is invisible to the normal eye, but detectable by the Valkyrie's sensors. The system allows the pilot to detect hidden/concealed objects by their IR reflectiveness. The beam will be visible to anyone with IR sensitive optics, however.
• OPTICS: NIGHTVISION: range: 610 m. A passive light image intensifier that emits no light of its own, but relies on ambient light which is electronically amplified to produce a visible picture.
• OPTICS: THERMAL IMAGER: range: 610 m. A passive optical heat sensor that detects infrared radiation projected by warm objects and converts that data into a false-color visible image. The system enables the pilot to see in the dark, in shadows, and through smoke, and also adds a +10% bonus to pilots using a tracking skill.
• RADAR: 321 km range.
• RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: Long range, directional communications system with satellite relay capabilities. Range: 960 km or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay.
• SELF-DESTRUCT: to prevent capture of a variable fighter by the enemy, the pilot can activate the VF-5000's self-destruct system, which will cause the fighter to explode after a delay of up to 60 minutes (time is set by the pilot). The explosive damage is contained within a 6 m area and inflicts 1D6x10 M.D. to everything within the radius of the explosion. All internal systems are obliterated. The escape pod will be automatically ejected prior to the explosion unless the pilot overrides the ejection sequence.
• STANDARD SURVIVAL KIT: all Unified Forces Variable Fighters 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-5000's cockpit is pressurized, and also provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides him with pressurized breathing. The 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's blacking out in combat.

COMBAT BONUSES FOR VF-5000B COMBAT TRAINING:

• Basic training for non-pilot military personnel.
• 1 attack per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action/attack at levels three, nine and fifteen.
• +1 on initiative.
• +1 to strike.
• +1 to parry
• +1 to dodge in battloid mode, +3 in gerwalk, +5 in fighter mode.
• +1 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• No leap dodge.
• No leap kick.
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand.
• Body block/tackle/ram - 1D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round.

• 3 attacks per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action/attack at levels three, six, eleven and fifteen.
• +2 on initiative.
• +2 to strike
• +2 to parry
• +2 to dodge in battloid mode, +4 in gerwalk, +6 in jet mode. +1 to dodges in all modes when used in an atmosphere (+3 to dodge in battloid mode, +5 in gerwalk, +7 in jet mode).
• +2 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• +2 to leap dodge. A leap dodge is an automatic dodge which causes no loss of attacks per melee. The new generation variable fighters are so maneuverable that the pilot can dodge an attack while moving to counterattack an enemy.
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand.
• Body block/tackle/ram - 1D6 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 Macross 7 Dynamite

Macross Compendium's VF-5000 Star Mirage article