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Other Electronics, and Optical/Film/Video Systems

Note: green is Official Setting information, blue is Extended Universe information, and brown is dojinshi information.


In General 2005-2008
(M0) era 		2009-2010
(SDFM) era 2011-2034
(FB / M3) era 		2035-2054
(M+ / M7 / VF-X) era 2055-2064
(MF) era 		2065-2074
(MD) era

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.


Optical Systems
  • Binocular: best magnification (3.75 km). $150 (¥15,000)
  • Binocular: medium magnification (3.0 km). $100 (¥10,000)
  • Binocular: low magnification (2.25 km). $50 (¥5,000)
  • Distancing Binoculars (3km). $1,200 (¥120,000)
    • Laser-based ranging.
  • Pocket Night Viewer (240 m). $180 (¥18,000)
  • Pocket Range Finder. $29 (¥2,900)
  • Thermo-Imager: Range (480 m). $350 (¥35,000)
    • Typical running life is 16 hours.

    Photographic/Film/Video & Other Optical Systems
  • 35 mm Camera. $250 (¥25,000)
  • Extra Lenses. $80 (¥8,000) each
    • 28 mm, F28; or 135 mm, F35.
  • Telescopic Zoom. $190 (¥19,000)
    • 15-60X power; 1,000-4,000 mm when attached to 35 mm camera.
  • 35mm Camera Tri-pod. $30 (¥3,000)
  • Flash (average). $50 (¥5,000)
  • Data Card: med-capacity. $9 (¥900)
    • 180 pictures at camera's highest resolution.
  • Data Card: high-capacity . $18 (¥1,800)
    • 360 pictures at camera's highest resolution.
  • Medium-end Movie Camera. $525 (¥52,500)
  • High-end Movie Camera. $750 (¥75,000)
  • Data Disc: med-capacity. $27 (¥2,700)
    • 3 hours (or 1,500 pictures) at highest resolution.
  • Data Disc: high-capacity. $54 (¥5,400)
    • 6 hours (or 3,000 pictures) at highest resolution.
  • Image Projector. $150 (¥15,000)
  • Projection Screen. $50 (¥5,000)
  • Video System: High-end. $350 (¥75,000)
  • Video System: medium-end. $350 (¥35,000)
  • Video System: low-end. $175 (¥17,500)
    • Video systems include video recorder and tuner/timer.
  • Video Disc. $15 (¥1,500)
    • 6 hours at highest quality, 12 at medium.


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    2005-2008 (M0) era

  • Cyclops Sensor


    • Cyclops Sensor
    • detects PCS reactions.
    • provides directional data (best results when triangualted with another Cyclops Sensor.
    • Cost: priceless

    A special sensor used to observe the PCS reaction of the Aphos. It was also used by Edgar LaSalle, who accompanied Aries as her escort during the survey of Mayan Island. Custom-made equipment. Only a handful were ever produced. If any survived the First Interstellar War, they would be in a museum.
    Why you want it: a priceless pre-Space War treasure—during the period when information on the Mayan Island incident was still classified, this could serve as the MacGuffin that individuals or agencies seek as proof of that incident.

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    2009-2010 (SDFM) era

  • Minmei Doll
  • Micro-video Camera
  • Nocto-video Binoculars
  • Personal Radio
  • Suny-SL 009F-11 Video System
  • Viccri KDD-99 Portable Radio
  • Yonyo Motto-72 Radio Cassette CD Player


    • Minmei Doll
    • walks while singing.
    • Cost: $10 (¥1,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $25, used/collector (2029- ): $500

    SDFM ver.: The Minmei mascot doll was manufactured and sold on board the[Macross] ship shortly after Minmei's debut. The doll had an electronic gimmick that made it sing and walk, and it was very popular mainly among children. DYRL ver: A popular item at the time. The figure incorporates the songs "My Boyfriend's a Pilot" and "0-G Love", and has a built-in gimmick that makes it move while singing.
    Why you want it: a priceless Space War 1 item. Some even claim it was what ended the war!

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    Micro-video Camera
    • 3 hours at highest quality, 6 at medium.
    • Cost: $100 (¥10,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $75, used/collector (2029- ): $50

    A very thin, ultra-compact video camera. Records video, still pictures, and audio.
    Why you want it: pocket sized, convenient, and records a lot of video, and a lot more pictures.

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    Nocto-video Binoculars
    • Range: 6 km
    • Cost: $120 (¥12,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $100, used/collector (2029- ): $90

    It can see well in the dark, and has a video mechanism. A high-powered optical enhancement device with noctovision (infared), video capabilities, cross-hair indicator lines, and a digital readout of estimated distance. The binoculars can also record video and still images.
    Why you want it: see farther than all other binoculars on the market—in addition to seeing at night! Also takes digital pictures AND looks like the monitor turret of the VF-1J!

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    Personal Radio
    • Reception: AM & FM
    • Cost: $15 (¥1,500) new, surplus (2019- ): $10, used/collector (2029- ): $5

    Radio with built-in speaker.
    Why you want it: compact, portable, and super-long battery life—perfect for travel on an Emigrant ship!

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    Suny-SL 009F-11 Video System
    • portable video player.
    • Cost: $250 (¥25,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $150, used/collector (2029- ): $100

    Portable video player. Plays video plates (pictured), the alternative to DVDs on the Macross.
    Why you want it: compact, all-in-one unit. No need for a seperate video screen or to deal with pesky wires connecting the two. Just open the lid, and you're ready to go!

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    Viccri KDD-99 Portable Radio
    • portable boom box.
    • Cost: $250 (¥25,000) new, surplus (2019- ): $200, used/collector (2029- ): $100

    Large, portable radio, able to pick up both commercial and military bandwidths.
    Why you want it: loudest sound on the market for it's size. Portable, to boot!

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    Yonyo Motto-72 Radio Cassette CD Player
    • compact all-in-one music player.
    • Cost: $125 (¥12,500) new, surplus (2019- ): $100, used/collector (2029- ): $75

    A compact, portable radio, cassette and CD player stereo system.
    Why you want it: compact, portable, with decent sound. Above all else, it is light, and folds away really small when not in use.

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    2011-2034 (FB, M3) era

    Under investigation.


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

  • Binoculars
  • Digital Video Camera
  • Mini Audio System
  • Large Component Stereo


    • Mylene's Binoculars
    • Range: 6 km.
    • Cost: $120 (¥12,000) new, surplus (2055- ): $100, used/collector (2065- ): $90

    The next generation of Nocto-video Binoculars. It can see well in the dark, and has a video mechanism. A high-powered optical enhancement device with noctovision (infared), video capabilities, cross-hair indicator lines, and a digital readout of estimated distance. The binoculars can also record video and still images.
    Why you want it: see farther than all other binoculars on the market—in addition to seeing at night! Also takes digital pictures. More compact than standard optical binoculars in the same class!

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    Digital Video Camera
    • great zooming performance: 4.5 km.
    • records on removable data discs.
    • Cost: $1,000 (¥100,000) new, surplus (2055- ): $850, used/collector (2065- ): $500

    Professional grade camera.
    Why you want it: light, easy to hold, and able to record both still pictures and video at professional-grade quality!

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    Mini Audio System
    • two sizes: small or mini.
    • comes in multiple colours.
    • Cost: $100 (¥10,000) new, surplus (2055- ): $75, used/collector (2065- ): $50

    The Flower Girl is a regular at Fire Bomber live performances who usually listens to Fire Bomber song on her mini audio system. She was later scouted and is a DJ for Midnight Macross Jockey. A compact, portable radio, cassette and CD player stereo system.
    Why you want it: compact, portable, with decent sound. With this, you can emulate Fire Bomber's greatest fan!

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    Large Component Stereo
    • powerful amp produces clear, loud sound.
    • Built-in battery pack.
    • Cost: $200 (¥20,000) new, surplus (2055- ): $100, used/collector (2065- ): $50

    When Vihīda is out and about, she often carries a large component stereo. Even though it is ordinarily a non-portable model, she carries it with the amp and speakers tied together.
    Why you want it: perfect for the music connoisseur. With it's built-in battery, can also be brought outdoors to your beach party picnics!

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    2055-2064 (MF) era

    Under investigation


    2065-2074 (MD) era

  • Freyja's Music Player


    • Freyja's Portable Music Player
    • holographic display.
    • long-life battery.
    • Cost: $150 (¥15,000) new, surplus (2077- ): $100, used/collector (2087- ): $75

    The music player carried by Freyja. When the earphones are attached, they will pop-out when they are pressed. There is a light strip on the bottom side of the earphones. Press and hold the earphones to inflate the earbuds. Operation: left button: press once = stop, press twice = reverse track. Right button: press once = play, press twice = next track. Both buttons: press to pause. Button battery in back [under protective cover].
    Why you want it: small, convenient, holds thousands of albums and has a super-long lasting battery.

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    REFERENCES
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  • UN Spacy Quartermaster's Depot's Uniforms and Insignia
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  • Macross VF-X2 Official Visual Guide. Tokyo: Movic, Oct. 1999
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  • Macross Frontier Collection of Setting Data Red. Tokyo: Movic, Oct. 2008
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  • Macross Frontier Offical File 2 Tokyo: Gakken, Nov. 2008
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  • Macross F The False Diva Roman Album Tokyo: Tokuma Shoten, Feb. 2010
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  • Macross Delta Character Design Works. Tokyo: Ichijinasha, Dec. 2016
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-0 Pheonix. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Sep. 2012
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Valkyrie. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Jul. 2009
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Valkyrie Space Wings. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Dec. 2010
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Valkyrie SDF-1 Macross VF-1 Squadrons. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Mar. 2014
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 Battroid Valkyrie. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Aug. 2018
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1S Roy Focker Special. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Sept. 2020
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-4 Lightning III. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Aug. 2016
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-11 Thunderbolt. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Mar. 2019
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-19 Excalibur. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Jun. 2010
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-22 Sturmvögel II. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Sept. 2014
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-25 Messiah. Tokyo: GA Graphic, May. 2011
  • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-31 Siegfried. Tokyo: GA Graphic, Mar. 2017
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