VF-2 "JOTUN"

RPG Translation and Background by Kenneth Olson Kenneth Olson
Macross Adaption by Kamikazi
Pictures by Robert Morgenstern
Background Information derived from Robotech Technical Files
 

BACKGROUND

One of the more interesting variants that was developed, but little used, for the Valkyrie was known as the "Jotun Valkyrie". This modular attachment package design combined the motivating design paramaters for the older Armored Valkyrie with components first designed on the Super Valkyrie, as an attempt to create a more heavily armored Battloid with most of the mobility advantages of the Super Valkyrie's boosters and its retained transformation capability. It was thought that the Jotun Valkyrie would overcome the shortcomings of the Armored Valkyrie with its increased mission flexibility, and could serve to help fill the dwindling ranks of the Destroid defense contingent as a highly-mobile point-defender. At the same time, it was thought that the Jotun would make an excellent compromise between armor and acceleration, which might make it more useful than the Super Valkyrie on certain types of missions.

After several months of fighting the Zentran, UN Spacy weapons specialists on board the SDF-01 came to the realization that the VF-1, although an extremely maneuverable mecha, was not nearly armed nor armored enough to survive conflicts with the more numerous Zentran forces.  The first attempt to upgrade the basic VF-1 design (or the armored variant) functioned as promised however the additional armor and missile load severely decreased mobility.  They decided in early 2010 to create more advanced design which would retain the weaponry and armor advantage of the initial armored Veritech while maintaining the maneuverability of the standard VF-1.

Although, the total internal missile payload of the VF-2 was less than the Super VF (36 for the VF-2 verse 38 for the super), the number of missiles was still a vast improvement over the standard VF-1.  Two hip mounted MM-3 missiles were added.  Each launcher was capable of rotating 180 degrees providing the VF-2 protection from the rear when in battloid mode.  Two NP-AR-02 missile launchers were added under each arm.  These launchers had an increased payload of six missiles per launcher verses the NP-AR-01 found on the super VF with only three.  In order to offset the massive increase in weight a  NP-BP-01C booster/missile launcher was taken from the super valkyrie design and added to the rear providing  additional maneuverability along with sixteen short range missiles. Two NP-FP-01 fuel and thruster packs were built in as part of the basic structure. On the right arm an anti-projectile shield was added. A carbine version of the PB-11, normally mounted on the Tomahawk, was placed on top of the shield to replace the venerable GU-11 55mm gun pod.

Unlike the Armored Valkyrie, the Jotun Valkyrie was designed to be able to transform without impacting its weapons load. The transformed mecha had only about 58% of the maximum thrust (and only about 65% of the thrust:weight ratio) of the Super Valkyrie, but because of the limited fuel storage in the booster pod compared to the leg tanks, almost 90% of the delta-v. Moreover, its thrust was thought to be more controllable by the average pilot than the extraordinary power of the Super Valkyrie. As with the Super Valkyrie, the Jotun Valkyrie was capable of ejecting all its external modules, leaving it in the standard Valkyrie configuration.

The VF-2 proved to be extremely adept in space combat. Some 10 units were built before the Zentran Assault on the Earth in July 2012. They were assigned mainly as defensive units guarding the SDF-01 and allied ships while the more numerous and maneuverable VF-1 Super Valkyries were sent out with Reaction weaponry to knock out enemy ships and large groups of mecha. The VF-2 groups took heavy casualties during the battle often outnumbered 50 to 1. Only three of the original ten VF-2s survived the battle.  In the five years preceding the end of Space War 1, 150 VF-2 were produced.  These units were placed on board the surviving ARMD space platforms protecting the earth from any space born threats.

The development of the VF-4 Lightning III signalled the death of the Jotun Valkyrie. With Super Valkyries already in service, with the brand-new Strike Valkyrie offering equivalent cannon armament on an otherwise off-the-shelf package, the value of additional armor still under debate, and a replacement mecha already in the testing phases, the Jotun Valkyrie phased out of service.

Service History:

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type: VF-2 Jotun
Class: Variable Assault Fighter

Manufacturer: Stonewell Bellcom and Shinnakasu Industries
Crew: One pilot wearing Tactical Life Support System.
MDC BY LOCATION:
 
Location Jotun
Head Lasers  25
* Head 75
Hands (2) 30
Arms (2) 100
Shoulders (2) 75
PB-11  50
Arm Shield  200
Legs/Engine Thrusters (2) 200
** Main Body 300
Reinforced Pilots Compartment 200
Retractable Utility Arms (3) 3
Wings (2) 100
GU-11 100

NOTES:

  1. * Destroying the sensor head of the Jotun 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. ** Depleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the mecha.

SPEEDS:

RUNNING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
160 kph
LEAPING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
50 ft (15 m) high or 70 ft (21 m) long without thrusters.
FLYING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
300 kph
FLYING, GERWALK/SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
Mach One (670 mph/1072 kmph) maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover in place indefinitely.
FLYING, FIGHTER CONFIGURATION:
Max level speed at sea level : Mach 1.0. Mach 2.71+ (1816 mph/1135 kmph) max speed above 10,000 meters. Max altitude of 30,000 meters without rocket booster assistance.

note:  The VF-2 was used exclusively in space born operations

POWER PLANT:

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:
15.4m  in soldier configuration.
10.8 m in gerwalk configuration.
5.0 m in fighter configuration.
WIDTH:
8.6m at shoulders in soldier and gerwalk configuration.
14.8m  with wings at maximum extension.
LENGTH:
5.0m in soldier configuration.
11.3m in gerwalk configuration.
14.0m in fighter configuration.
WEIGHT:
25,000 kg empty.
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.    MAUSER PBC-11C CARBINE PARTICLE BEAM CANNON :  The VF-2 GU-11 was replaced with a carbine
       version of the PB-11 found on the Tomahawk.  The weapon is able to fire 15 MJ bursts up to 30 times per minute at a
       range of 5 kilometers.
2.     MAUSER RoV-20 LASER CANNON:   The standard RoV-20 head laser was kept for the VF-2; however, all
        models have only a single weapon mounted on the top of the head.  This was done to keep the total power requirements
        low enough that only a moderate increase in power from the protoculture energizer was needed over the standard VF-1
3.      HMMP-02 MISSILE LAUNCHER:  A single HMMP-02 missile system from the super veritech was added to the
         rear of the mecha.  Only a single system was included because of the difficulties that arose when the additional armor.
4.      2x NP-AR-02:  Mounted on either arm are two modified versions of the NP-AR-01 found on the super veritech.  Each
         launcher can hold 6 short range missiles instead of the standard three found on the Super Valkyrie
5.      2 x MM-3 MULTIMISSILE SYSTEM:  Mounted on either ship are two MM-3 missile systems.  Each launcher can
         rotate 180 degrees.  This allows the VF-2 to fire missiles towards the rear in battloid mode if necessary.
6.      BODY/WING HARD POINTS: Each wing of the VF-2 has three hardpoints on it for holding
         missiles and other armaments. Each hardpoint can hold one long-range missile or three medium
         range missiles (and other armaments are possible).
7.      HAND TO HAND COMBAT: If necessary, the Jotun can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The
         VF-2 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-2 JOTUN:

COMBAT BONUSES FOR JOTUN TRAINING:

BASIC VALKYRIE COMBAT TRAINING ADVANCED VALKYRIE COMBAT TRAINING

REFERENCES USED IN THIS DESIGN

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