PHYSICAL STRENGTH: equal to a P.S. of 60
CARGO: small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.

COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS: none

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

1. ELECTRON CANNON(1):

• RANGE: 2400 m
• DAMAGE: 6D6x10 M.D. blast
• RATE OF FIRE: twice per melee
• PAYLOAD: unlimited

2. ANTI-PERSONNEL LASER CANNONS(2):

• RANGE: 3.2 km
• DAMAGE: 3D6 per single blast
• RATE OF FIRE: one or both cannons. One volley counts as one attack.
• PAYLOAD: unlimited

3. BEAM CANNONS(2):

• RANGE: 1,200 m
• DAMAGE: 1D6x10 per Cannon
• RATE OF FIRE: equal to the pilot's combined number of attacks. Cannons may be fired separately or linked together (counts as one attack.
• PAYLOAD: unlimited

4. WEAPON HARD POINTS: (2)

• 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: volleys of 1 or 2 missiles per attack.
  • Payload: 1 per hardpoint; 2 maximum.
• MEDIUM RANGE MISSILES
  • Missile Types: any type of Medium Range Missile can be used.
  • Range: varies with missile type
  • Damage: varies with missile type.
  • Rate of Fire: volleys of 1, 2, 4 or 6 missiles per attack.
  • Payload: 3 per hardpoint; up to 6 maximum.
• SHORT RANGE MISSILES
  • Missile Types: any type of Short Range Missile can be used.
  • Range: varies with missile type.
  • Damage: varies with missile type.
  • Rate of Fire: volleys of 1 to 10 missiles per attack.
  • Payload: 5 per hardpoint; up to 10 maximum.

5. HAND TO HAND COMBAT:

DAMAGE:

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

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE VARIABLE GURAAJI:

• AUTO-PILOT: the Variable Guraaji is equipped with a computerized auto-pilot. Although not as complex as those equipped in most VFs, it can be reasonably trusted to get the mobile weapon from point A to point B safely. The onboard computer will alert the pilot when the Variable Guraaji 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 mobile weapon is equipped with a combat computer that can store and analyze data during combat with hostile forces. The cockpit of the Variable Guraaji has several HUD displays allowing 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 2,000 images stored in memory. The computer can identify and track up to 50 targets simultaneously.
• ESCAPE POD: the entire reinforced cockpit of the mecha 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 mecha 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 Variable Glaug 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 Forces's 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: 320 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 mecha'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: TELESCOPIC VISION: range: 1,220 m. A visual magnification system that can focus and magnify images up to 4000 feet away.
• 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: ro prevent capture of the variable mecha by the enemy, the pilot can activate the mecha's self-destruct system, which will cause the Variable Guraaji to explode after a delay of up to 60 minutes (time is set by the pilot). Assuming most of the Variable Guraaji's ordinance has been ejected beforehand, 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 Mobile Weapons 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 Variable Guraaji's cockpit is pressurized, and also provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides 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 the pilot blacking out in combat.

COMBAT BONUSES FOR VARIABLE GLAUG TRAINING:

• 1 attack per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action attack at levels three, nine and fifteen.
• +1 to strike.
• +1 to parry
• +1 to dodge in Gerwalk/Fighter mode.
• +2 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 - 2D6 M.D. plus a 50% chance of knocking an opponent down, causing him to loose initiative and one attack that melee round.

• Advanced training for pilots specializing in the Variable Glaug.
• 3 attacks per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action/attack at levels three, six, eleven and fifteen.
• +1 on initiative.
• +2 to strike
• +3 to parry
• +2 to dodge in battloid mode, +4 in Gerwalk mode, +5 in fighter mode.
• +3 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• +0 to leap dodge. A leap dodge is an automatic dodge which causes no loss of attacks per melee. The new generation mecha 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 - 2D6 M.D. plus a 75% 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 M3

Macross Compendium