Equipment & Weapons—Clothes, Radios, Survival, & Other Equipment

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In General...

The following is generally true irregardless of the era. Included below are some basic items with prices to serve as a guideline. Generally, in-game prices are consistent with the real world prices at the time that you are playing your game.

For eras after 2009 (when the Macross world begins to substantially differ from the real world), computers and other electronic devices generally have 10% to 15%* greater performance than the equivalent in the real world at the moment you are running your game.

* 20% to 25% for games set after 2055.

Clothes & Accessories

Clothes: Work & Uniforms

Coveralls: Disposable. $5 (¥500)

Coveralls: Cotton. $36 (¥3,600)

Coveralls: Insulate against cold. $7 (¥5,200)

Coveralls: Work. $30–40 (¥3,000–4,000)

Flight Jacket. $60 (¥6,000)

Hat: Baseball. $10 (¥1,000)

Lab Coats: Disposable. $5 (¥500)

Polar Coat. $18 (¥1,800)

Can withstand cold & wind to -20°C.

Shirt: Short Sleeve. $13 (¥1,300)

Shirt: Long Sleeve. $14 (¥1,400)

T-Shirt (cotton). $8 (¥800)

Trousers (work). $16–20 (¥1,600–2,000)

Footwear, & Gloves

Boots: Hiking. $50 (¥5,000)

Boots: Leather. $60–250 (¥6,000–25,000)

Gloves: leather, heavy duty. $10 (¥1,000)

Gloves: leather (palm only). $5 (¥500)

Gloves: leather racing. $20 (¥2,000)

Gloves: leather welders. $12 (¥1,200)

Shoes: Leather. $75–300 (¥7,500–30,000)

Shoes: Sport. $20–150 (¥2,000–15,000)

Accessories

Belt: Ammo—6 pouches. $12–25 (¥1,200–2,500)

Belt: Utility. $20 (¥2,000)

Protective Goggles. $10 (¥1,000)

Sunglasses: Aviator. $45 (¥4,500)

Sunglasses: Light Adjusting. $25 (¥2,500)

Shooting Glasses. $72 (¥7,200)

Wristwatch: Basic. $50 (¥5,000)

Camping, Radios, Survival, & Other Equipment

Back Pack: Camping. $210 (¥21,000)

Back Pack: Large. $50 (¥5,000)

Back Pack: Small. $30 (¥3,000)

Basic Hardware Kit. $100 (¥10,000)

Hammer, adjustable wrench, multi-bit hand drill/screwdriver, nails, screws, saw, tape measure. 4.5 kg.

Blanket: Heavy. $20 (¥2,000)

Blanket: Light. $10 (¥1,000)

Bullet Resistant Attache Case. $440 (¥44,000)

AR: 15, SDC: 140.

Canteen: Aluminum. $30 (¥3,000)

Canteen: Plastic. $20 (¥2,000)

Climbing Kit. $1,100 (¥110,000)

Chemical Spray (tear gas): Small. $6 (¥600)

24 one second bursts up to 3 m.

Chemical Spray (tear gas): Large. $9 (¥900)

70 one second bursts up to 4.5 m.

Compass. $50 (¥5,000)

Distress Signal Kit. $120 (¥12,000)

A tube launcher and 6 red flares (275 m max. height). 30 seconds of illumination.

Duffle Bag. $25–80 (¥2,500–8,000)

Ear Protector Headphones. $35–60 (¥3,500–6,000)

Field Radio. Range: >96 km. $600 (¥60,000)

A backpack-style radio transmitter and receiver with wide band, long-range capabilities, frequency equalizer, field strength detector and scrambler.

First-Aid Kit: Standard. $25 (¥2,500)

6 uses

Fishing Line. $5 (¥500) per 15 m

Fishing Net. $20 (¥2,000)

Fishing Rod and Reel. $50 (¥5,000)

Flare: Hand-Held/Emergency Road Flares. $3 (¥300) each

Flare: Rocket/Flare Gun (91.4 m). $10 (¥1,000) each

Flare: Rocket Parachute. $10 (¥1,000) per flare, $300 (¥30,000) for launcher.

305 m max. height. 30 seconds of illumination.

Flashlight. $15 (¥1,500)

Flashlight: Small. $5 (¥500)

Flashlight: Medium. $10 (¥1,000)

Flashlight: Large. $15 (¥1,500)

Flashlight holder. $8 (¥800)

Grappling Hook and Line (76 m). $80 (¥8,000)

Hammer. $10 (¥1,000)

Hammock. $50 (¥5,000)

Handcuffs: Regular (60 SDC). $25 (¥2,500)

Handcuffs: Heavy (120 SDC). $50 (¥5,000)

Holster: Ankle. $28 (¥2,800)

Holster: Trouser. $11 (¥1,100)

Holster: Shoulder. $28 (¥2,800)

Insect Repellent. $4 (¥400)

Knapsack. $50–100 (¥5,000–10,000)

Knife: Large (1D8 damage). $20 (¥2,000)

Knife: Small (1D4 damage). $10 (¥1,000)

Knife: Survival (1D6 damage). $120 (¥12,000)

Machete w/ canvas sheath (1D6 damage). $30 (¥3,000)

Medical Bag/Kit. $275 (¥27,500)

A complete Medic's field kit; 15 uses. 3.6 kg.

Mosquito Netting. $12 (¥1,200) per 1 m²

Night Stick: Fibre Glass (1D6 SDC). $7.50 (¥750)

Night Stick: Steel Rod Encased (1D6 SDC). $20 (¥2,000)

Oil Lantern. $20 (¥2,000)

6 hours/500 ml.

Oil Lantern. $30 (¥3,000)

12 hours/500 ml.

Oil Lamp. $30 (¥3,000)

6 hours/500 ml).

Pillow. $10 (¥1,000)

Rappelling Equipment. $1,100 (¥110,000)

Includes spikes, mallet, hooks, pulley, straps, harness, gloves, boots, black pack, etc.

Rations. $470 (¥47,000)

Dry field rations. Each 91 kg shipping weight crate has 12 cases. Each 6.8 kg case has 12 meals.

Rope or Cord. $100 (¥10,000) per 100 m

Heavy-duty, all-purpose, nylon rope or cord in various sizes. Average tension strength is 2,670 N.

Rope Ladder. $40 (¥4,000) per 3 m

Rope. $20 (¥2,000) per 6 m

Sleeping Bag. $150 (¥15,000)

Snare Cord. $5 (¥500) per 1 m²

Spotlight: Portable, Halogen. $30 (¥3,000)

Tackle Box. $20 (¥2,000)

Tent Canvas. $20 (¥2,000) per 1 m²

Tent: 1 Man. $110 (¥11,000)

Tent: 2 Man. $180 (¥18,000)

Tent: 4 Man. $260 (¥26,000)

Tent: Military Command Post. $250 (¥2,500)

(11 kg, 2.5x2.5 m foot floor, 1.52 m ceiling; camouflage, green or khaki).

Utensil Kit. $15 (¥1,500)

knife, fork, spoon set with sheath.

Walkie-talkie. Range: >16 km. $70 (¥7,000) each

Wire-cutters. $65 (¥6,500)

Non-conducting, 20 cm long, w/ belt sheath.

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2005-2008 (M0) era

AUA Walkie-Talkie

Anti Unification Alliance Walkie-Talkie

Range: >20 km.
Cost: $100 (¥10,000) new, priceless collector's item after Space War 1.

A radio transmitter and receiver with wide band capabilities, frequency equalizer, and scrambler.
Why you want it: slightly more sophisticated than the Unified Forces equivalent. Perfect for infiltrating the Anti Unification Alliance Forces!

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2009-2010 (SDFM) era

Hand Light / Electric Flashlight

Meiko Multichronograph DD-AIR 20CB

Portable Communication Apparatus (giant-sized)

Timeyz 3807 Watch

Hand Light / Electric Flashlight

Range: 150 m.
Cost: $20 (¥2,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $17, used/collector (2029- ): $15

Heavy-duty high-powered flashlight. Comes with a built in shoulder strap. The handle can be rotated providing a stable base for mounting on the ground.
Why you want it: hands-free operation perfect that's perfect for your household/vehicle emergency kit.

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Meiko Multichronograph DD-AIR 20CB

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Cost: $125 (¥12,500) new, surplus (2019- ): $100, used/collector (2029- ): $750

A wristwatch that doubles as a compass. Digital watch with countdown timer, stopwatch, date, and has a built in magnetic compass.
Why you want it: perfect item for both aviators and survivalists.

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Portable Communication Apparatus (giant-sized)

Zentrādi Specification

A large radio transmitter and receiver with wide band, long-range capabilities, frequency equalizer, field strength detector and scrambler.
Range: >144 km
Cost: $150 (¥15,000) for new/refurbished (commonly salvaged—may or may not be fully functional)

New Unified Forces Specification

A large, backpack-style radio transmitter and receiver with wide band, long-range capabilities, frequency equalizer, field strength detector and scrambler.
Range: >192 km
Cost: $600 (¥60,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $500, used/collector (2029- ): $250

A large, portable Communicator for the Zentrādi giants. Built-in TV camera facing user. For audio, video, and data communications. Upper image is the Zentrādi Portable Communicator, lower image is the Large New Unified Forces Portable Communicator for Giants.
Why you want it: (Unifed Forces specifcation) superior capabilities compared to the original Zentrādi in all ways, and out of the box it is fully compatible with the communications used by the Unified Forces!

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Timeyz 3807 Watch

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Cost: $750 (¥75,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $650, used/collector (2029- ): $400

Luxury watch with stopwatch, timer, day & date functions.
Why you want it: a high quality, brand goods worn by celebrities! Perfect for your 'survival couture' look.

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2011-2034 (FB, M3) era

Under investigation.

2035-2054 (M+ / M7 / VF-X) era

Under investigation.

2055-2064 (MF) era

Amulets

Bags

Holo-projector Bodysuit

Jewelery

Medical Pads

Segway and Wooden Carrying Box

Sunglasses

Transforming Valkyrie Costume

Valkyrie Backpack

Amulets

many kinds available.
Cost: $5–8 (¥500–800) new

Omamori may provide general blessings and protection, or may have a specific focus such as: Kōtsū-anzen (traffic safety-protection for drivers and travelers of all sorts), Yaku-yoke (avoidance of evil), Kaiun (open luck, better fortune), Gakugyō-jōju (education and passing examinations—for students and scholars), Shōbai-hanjō (prosperity in business—success in business and matters of money), En-musubi (acquisition of a mate and marriage—available for singles and couples to ensure love and marriage), Anzan (protection for pregnant women for a healthy pregnancy and easy delivery), and Kanai-anzen (safety [well-being] of one's family, peace and prosperity in the household). Customarily, omamori are not opened in order to avoid losing their protective benefits. They are instead carried on one's person, or tied to something like a backpack or a purse. It is not necessary, but amulets are customarily replaced once a year to ward off bad luck from the previous year. Old omamori traditionally should not be disposed of, but burned, as a sign of respect to the deity that assisted the person throughout the year.
The amulet Aruto always wears is a memento of his beloved mother. This amulet was purchased at the "Space Flight Shrine"—Shinto shrines also exist in Frontier. Aruto always wore the amulet under his shirt next to his skin—perhaps because he has a very religious personality. Precisely because it was such an important object, he once exchanged it for Sheryl's earring, wishing her good luck. He is quite romantic to give her something that he touches all the time.
Why you want it: divine protection and safety.

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Bags

Simple/Casual: Cost: $30~ (¥3,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $10, used/collector (2079- ): $5
Stylish: Cost: $100~ (¥10,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $85, used/collector (2079- ): $70
High Fashion: Cost: $2,000~ (¥200,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $1,500, used/collector (2079- ): $750

(Left image) Michele's bag: it is well-made and very simple. Unlike his classmate Michele, Aruto prefers to wear it loose and casually. He uses a large bag that hangs over his shoulder. (Right image) One cannot overlook the cute fashion sense that is distinctive of Ranka, such as her largish cardigan and the drawstring purse she put into her bag.
Why you want it: fashion!

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Holo-projector Bodysuit

instant costume changes.
change your hair colour in a flash.
Cost: $5,000 (¥500,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $4,500, used/collector (2079- ): $2,000

Live performances at Tenkūmon are holographically projected. The performers seem to be able to change their costumes instantly by wearing an inner suit and displaying the hologram over it. This technology is an application of the program for the artificial singer Sharon Apple, introduced in "Macross Plus". Several of Sheryl's stage costumes are holo-images, and this bodysuit functions as a projector. She can change quickly, because a hologram is applied to her body. For that reason, it seems like her costume shape, colour and so on successively changes, even while she's dancing. Therefore, she actually barely exposes her skin except for her head as she is wearing an inner suit. In addition, the colour of her hair also appears to change, which is also produced by the same technology. The performer's hair colour can also be changed in this way.
Why you want it: de rigueur if you are a singer performing on stage.

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Jewelery

Cost: varies (refer to real-world prices)

Ranka's necklace is decorated with all kinds of hearts. Even the holes in the decorations are heart-shaped. (left image, golden necklace) The necklace that adorns Sheryl's chest. She is casually stylish during rehearsals. (right image, pink floral necklace)

Ram Hoa has a striking snail-shaped hair clip and a childish expression on her face (left image, bottom right). Ranka wore a personal outfit in the opening scene and in the one set in Family Mart. She wore a red hairband on her left wrist (left image, top right). A hair barrette for keeping Sheryl's hair in order. (left image, center) The earrings glittering on both of Sheryl's ears. They were worn by her grandmother, and they have the mysterious ability of conveying one's feelings to others. (right image, left side)

Why you want it: stylish fashion accessories!

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Medical Pads

healing rate 50% faster.
little to no scarring.
Cost: $5,000 (¥500,000) new per full set of pads, surplus (2069- ): $2,500, used/collector (2079- ): $500
Cost: $5 (¥500) per unit of medical solution (1 day's usage)

The medical equipment worn by the wounded Aruto shows a glimpse of the advanced medical technology at every turn. Worn on his arms and forehead are bands for tissue formation, with tubes for circulating medical solutions inside them laid out around them.
Why you want it: you don't, but medical personnel do!

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Segway and Wooden Carrying Box

top speed: 35 kmph.
range: approx. 85 km on a single charge.
Cost: $6,000 (¥600,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $5,000, used/collector (2079- ): $3,500

The Segway and wooden carrying box are items Ranka used when she worked part-time at "Nyan-nyan". Is there a Galaxy Ramen inside the "Nyan-Nyan"'s wooden carrying box? The gyro-bike used by "Nyan-Nyan" for home deliveries. It seems to be a popular vehicle within Frontier, and Aruto and Sheryl also rode them during their date.
Why you want it: see more places in less time, without getting tired.

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Sunglasses

glare protection.
Simple/Basic: $10 (¥1,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $3, used/collector (2079- ): $1
Mid-range: $250 (¥250,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $200, used/collector (2079- ): $100
High fashion: $800 (¥80,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $600, used/collector (2079- ): $300

Elmo's trademark are a pair of sunglasses with lenses that can be opened and closed. (left image) Brera's sunglasses boast a wide variety of styles. The tips of the parts that usually go over the ear are designed to hook inside the upper part of the earlobe. (right image)
Why you want it: cool, and a must-have fashion accessory.

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Transforming Valkyrie Costume

transforms from Battroid to GERWALK.
full mobility.
Cost: $1,000 (¥100,000) new, surplus (2069- ): $800, used/collector (2079- ): $600

Ranka appeared in Deep Akihabara (Deep Akiba) as a Valkyrie Girl. The motif is the VF-25. The campaign costume was for the Chōgōkin "Dainamu" that took place in Deep Akiba. This costume, modelled after a Valkyrie, has a special gimmick that allows it to transform from Battroid to GERWALK. It has the unsophisticated idea of being hung with suspender-like elastic after being transformed. Is it too much to ask for a Fighter form? The feet are made from modified sandals, which gives it a handmade feeling. Ranka is wearing a sporty leotard underneath the Valkyrie costume. The costume for "Dainamu Chōgōkin. It is based on the VF-25, and arranged as a cartoon-character costume. The costume can be transformed from Battroid to GERWALK. It seems that Risa Ebata, who designed the costume, was particular about the hands being "floppy"...
Why you want it: Perfect. Cosplay. Accessory.

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Valkyrie Backpack

comfortable to wear, soft to the touch.
Cost: $35 (¥3,500) new, surplus (2069- ): $25, used/collector (2079- ): $20

Ranka's plush Valkyrie day pack. She carried the Valkyrie-shaped backpack with her to school and to the contest venue. Ranka used this cute backpack as her schoolbag.
Why you want it: cute and fun!

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2065-2074 (MD) era

Under investigation.

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