The following material is an adaptation of mecha from MACROSS FLASHBACK 2012, an OAV sequel to the original Japanese MACROSS TV series (which became Robotech here in the U.S.) and the Macross Movie (1984). Please feel free to use, copy, and distribute it as you see fit. All I ask is that you give proper credit to me and do not claim that it is your own work. Comments and suggestions are welcome.


VF-10 NOVA
VARIABLE FIGHTER

RPG Stats by Vincent Fusca
Layout style and info adapted from DAVE DEITRICH ([email protected])
Background info provided by the MACROSS ONLINE COMPENDIUM

BACKGROUND

The VF-10 was a fighter to be built on the VF-4 Airframe in 2028 as a replacement to an aging VF-4 fleet. The VF-X-10 project was funded by the UN Navy in a search for a high performance carrier based variable fighter. The VF-X-10 incorporated some of the latest technology for it's day. The project was a complete success and 1,200 VF-10s were ordered by the Navy. By 2030 only 75 VF-10s had been delivered to 5 Navy squadrons, and more were planned to come until all armed services agreed to buy the VF-11 Thunderbolt. The 4 service investment in Thunderbolts had dropped their price to half that of the VF-10s. The Navy cancelled plans to buy 1,125 more fighters, and instead ordered the VF-11 Thunderbolt.

Lockheed/Martin and Rockwell/Bell (Boeing?), trying to recoup their loss decided to release a Civillian Variant of the VF-10. The factories were quickly changed over from VF-10s to VC-10s and 500 limited edition fighters were produced. These VFs found homes among Airshow Flyers, News Agencies, VF Enthusiasts, Civil Air Patrol, and Spiritia Warfare Units. The civillian models are unarmed. Addition of weapons to the VC-10 can result in major fines and imprisonment (Not to mention the wrath of the UN Spacy). Camera's and research equipment can be fitted in the forearms and fuselauge if needed.

A few VC-10s, estimated at 12, found their way into rebel hands during the Vox System Conflict in 2039. Jacqueline Luget of Raider Squadron was made famous when she destroyed the UN carrier Invincible. Flying a VC-10 armed only with a Serpent missile, she and a wingman fought through the UN defenses and were able to fire it, destroying the ship. 768 sailors went down with the Invincible, Jacqueline survived the attack, and is now a Major in the UNS Marines, her wigman was killed. The Navy was regretful of their descision to give up the VF-10s least to say.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Types:

  • VF-X-10: Expiremental Version Based on the VF-4 Airframe.
  • VF-10A: Standard UN Navy version built in 2028.
  • VC-10: Limited edition civillian version of the VF-10. They are unarmed.
  • Class: Tactical Variable Fighter
    Manufacturer: Rockwell/Bell and Lockheed Martin
    Crew: One pilot wearing Tactical Life Support System

    MDC BY LOCATION:

    
     (1) Head                                    60
    
         Hands (2)                               50 each
    
         Arms  (2)                              100 each
    
     (2) Shoulders/Engine Nacelles (2)          150 each
    
     (2) Legs/Main Thrusters (2)                200 each
    
     (3) Main Body                              300
    
         Canard Forward Wings (2)                30 each
    
         Main Wings (2)                         100 each
    
         Tails (4)                               50 each
    
         Reinforced Pilot's Cockpit             150
    
         Multi-Purpose Gun Pod                  100 each

    NOTES:

    1. Destroying the head of the VF will knock out the mecha's major sensor systems, including all of the optics systems (infrared, nightvision, thermal). Radar and communications will be unaffected.
    2. Destroying the shoulders/engine nacelles or the legs/thrusters will severely damage the VF-4's engines. Destruction of either shoulder will reduce maximum speeds by 20%, and destruction of either leg will reduce speeds by 30%. If three of the four engines are destroyed the Lightning will have insufficient thrust to remain airborne and must land. If all four engines are destroyed the variable fighter will lose power and crash.
    3. Destruction of the main body will completely destroy the mecha.


    SPEEDS:

    RUNNING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
    90 mph (144 kmph)
    LEAPING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
    30 ft (9 m) high or 50 ft (15.2 m) long without thrusters.
    FLYING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
    300 mph (480 kmph) maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover in place indefinitely.
    FLYING, GERWALK CONFIGURATION:
    Mach One (670 mph/1072 kmph) maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover in place indefinitely.
    FLYING IN AN ATMOSPHERE:
    Mach 4.75+ (2023 mph/3237 kmph) max speed at 10,000 meters or less above sea level. Mach 12.34+ (3451 mph/5221 kmph) max speed at 10,000-30,000 meters above sea level. The VF-X-10 is fully transatmospheric and can attain orbital velocity above an Earth-type planet under its own power.
    MAX ENGINE THRUST:
    12,800 kg x2 from main engines. 6,200 kg x2 from secondary thrusters.

    STATISTICAL DATA:

    HEIGHT:
    45.5 ft (13.76 m) in soldier mode.
    24.3 ft (7.34 m) in gerwalk mode.
    12.3 ft (3.72 m) in fighter mode.
    WIDTH:
    19.7 ft (6.00 m) in soldier mode.
    51.2 ft (15.28 m) in gerwalk or fighter configuration (max wingspan).
    LENGTH:
    14.8 ft (4.48 m) in soldier mode.
    28.3 ft (8.58 m) in gerwalk mode.
    49.2 ft (14.92 m) in fighter mode.
    WEIGHT:
    10,450 kg
    PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
    Equal to a P.S. of 50
    CARGO:
    Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.
    POWER PLANT:
    Two Shinnakasu/Pratt & Whitney/Rolls Royce FF-2020 thermonuclear turbine engines. Several Pratt & Whitney HMM-5B high-maneuverability vernier thrusters at key locations along the VF-10's hull for added mobility.
    COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS:
    Dorsal: NP-BP-01, NP-BP-02, NR-BP-T1, NR-BP-E2, NP-BP-10

    WEAPON SYSTEMS:

    1. BODY/WING HARD POINTS: The VF-10 is equipped with eight fixed hard points for missile loads and other ordinance. Two hardpoints are mounted on each wing of the aircraft and four are mounted under the main body. These hardpoints can be used to hold a variety of different ordinance types, including long or medium range missiles. One long range or 3 medium range missiles can be mounted per hardpoint. Usually long range missiles are used.
    2. MULTIPURPOSE GUN POD W/ANTI-ARMOR BAYONET: A gun pod similar to the old GU-11 used by the VF-1 Valkyries, this is the primary weapon of the VF-10. The new gun pod also features a mecha-sized bayonet mounted on the front of the weapon, for use in close combat with mechanized opponents.

    3. HAND TO HAND COMBAT: If necessary, the pilot of the VF-10 can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The Lightning is extremely agile and can execute most typical hand to hand combat moves, such as punches, jump kicks, leap attacks, rolling with impacts, etc.

      DAMAGE:

    STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE VF-10:


    COMBAT BONUSES FOR NOVA VARIABLE FIGHTER TRAINING:

    BASIC VARIABLE FIGHTER COMBAT TRAINING

    ADVANCED NOVA COMBAT TRAINING


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