Mr March

Preach it brotha!

Space is filled with all kinds of electromagnetic radiation and is certainly a medium where EMP can exist. ChronoReverse is absolutely right that while nuclear detonations may have a more limited EMP effect in a vacuum, other types of more exotically generated EMPs can propagate through space. Explosively pumped flux compression generators can be used to create electromagnetic pulses without a nuclear detonation and I think it's safe to say that OverTechnology opens up a whole new field of possibilities for enhanced radiation weapons.

Welcome to Macross World Steve! You picked a great time to come for a visit. I like your art; that's quite a stylish interpretation of the VF-25. Make sure you check out my website for lots of Macross goodies (see the link below, in my signature). Enjoy!

Hmmm, actually, no I don't I've got the Battroid, but that's it. http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%20DY...battroid-bw.gif

I'm going to assume you've already seen the VF-1D section of my website.

It may just be a stylistic choice, similar to the scene in which Hikaru transforms his VF-1A into GERWALK to rescue Minmay but the vertical stabilizers are still in fighter configuration. There has been speculation that because of the larger two-seat nose configuration (which features a higher back seat and larger canopy than other two-seat, VF-1 variants), the backpack/stabilizer section cannot fold flat properly like most of VF-1 fighters. That's about the only explanations I can recall.

Kawamori did draw the Stampede. It's his design; hence why it was included in his Macross Design Works. Also, JBO provided a link to the Stampede Valkyire on my website, which clearly labels Shoji Kawamori as the creator. Here's the link again: http://www.un-spacy-qmtdb.com/Macross%20GA/sdp-1.htm

You're welcome. Hehehe, the fan questions always appear before I can get the next update made. Never enough time You're welcome. I tried to put a lot of thought into it and I think it makes sense.

Yeah, though the VF-5000 designation was apparently adopted for publications, like Shoji Kawamori's Macross Design Works. It's hard to say. Given that there's unlikely to ever be a decision made on the issue, I don't think there is harm in accepting or rejecting the "Star Mirage" title, so long as a note is made of the questionable officiality. Very good point. Probably best to keep it off for now.

Whoa, does that mean this "Phoenix" handle is official? Like Zinjicky, I thought that was an apocryphal title for the VF-0. Any insight?

I answered a question in the newbie thread with a little picture that I think you'll like VF-7000. I'll repost it here for you: It's the VF-19A and the VF-22. They'll be in the next update later this month, but I hope you enjoy this little sneak preview

Sorry, I just had to be thorough for the worst case scenario Actually, it is the VF-19A and VF-22 that are in the VF-X games. As azrael and briscojr84 have noted, the first production model of the YF-19, designated the VF-19A, is identical to the prototype with the exception of it's color. The VF-22 is the version used in the VF-X game, not the YF-21, though again as azrael has pointed out, it is featured in dark blue colors similar to the prototype. The VF-22S is the version that appears in Macross 7. Here's some small pictures for the two variable fighters (which will appear in the next update): I hope that helps answer all your questions. Make sure to check out the profiles once I make the next update (should be sometime this month). I'm sure you'll love them.

The true answer is because the game designers wanted to provide the player a wide array of Macross Valkyries to pilot. In-game fiction tells the VF-1 and VF-4 are still in service through the development of upgraded versions to make them "current". The Lightning III used in the VF-X game is designated the VF-4G and features much more powerful engines. The original Valkyrie model used is designated the VF-1X Plus and like the VF-4G features significantly upgraded engine performance. Lastly, if you're wondering why the VF-19 and the VF-22 were used in the VF-X games it's important to note that VF-X takes place in 2047 (6 years after the VF-19 was chosen as the winner of the Super Nova AVF Competition in 2041) while VF-X2 takes place in 2050. There were certainly many VF-19s and VF-22 variable fighters in active service by that time.

It's similarity strongly suggests it's just a more advanced variant of the VF-17. It's definitely not a completely new design. Think of it like the differences between the YF-19/VF-19A and the later production models like the VF-19F and VF-19S.

Yeah, what the heck was that? It wasn't the usual "this server has exceeded it's bandwidth" crap. It was site-wide downage for the whole day

Oh so purty

This post on it's own is probably the most hilarious thing I've read on MW I love stumbling into a conversation like that

Hehehe. Will do, CII I can't wait to see it.

I remember those! Very nice work. Someone like that guy who operates the Macross Mecha Manual should offer to host these pictures on his website. Hopefully he sees this thread

Well in all fairness, azrael did warn you VF-7000. Hell, even I sometimes get flak for the small unofficial portions of my website. It's best to stick to Egan's Macross Compendium whenever debating a specific point about Macross since it's the definitive english reference on the subject. That's why it's there.

Aha! Finally putting the top schematic I gave you to good use. I like

Love for a particular show/movie definitely has a strong influence upon my decision to seek out a particular type of toy or model. However, I also have a keen eye for innovative and different mechanical styles and I'll sometimes purchase something really well made even if I'm completely unfamiliar with the show/film that spawned it. But having said that, I'm not much of a collector at all and really own very little as far as actual toy merchandise. Books, DVDs and CD constitute the vast majority of my hobbies, both anime and non-anime.

Toss up between the VF-1S Strike, YF-19 and YF-21. Today, it's YF-19

Yeah, I hadn't thought about that. The VF-171 could just be a special variant of the old VF-17, much like regional variants of purchased fighter craft. That's a good point. There's been a lot of discussion so far about the autonomy or governing of these new colonization fleets operating in the 2050s. Perhaps the UNG is selling variable fighters to these self-governing colony fleets and the fleets are modifying them (along with re-designating them) to suit their requirements.

I'd doubt that at this stage the UNG has either the know how or resources to build another megastructure like the Factory Satellite. As for the Factory Satellite building another Factory Satellite, you have to remember that the series hints each Factory Satellite is tooled to produce only one kind of war machine. Or perhaps it may be more accurate to say that retooling a Factory Satellite to produce different vehicles is a very involved process that Zentradi do not know how to do due to their lack of technical knowledge. That is why its possible to cripple production of a certain kind of vehicle by destroying the right kind of Factory Satellites (such as what happened to the Glaug). In the case of the Factory Satellite the UNG appropriated, it was designed for building Reguld Battle Pods. No doubt the UNG had to retool it for their own purposes, to build ships and other kinds of mecha. Even if the UNG could retool the Factory Satellite to build another... And even if they understood HOW to build a Factory Satellite... And assuming they had enough resources to fuel such a massive project... ...building another megastructure like the Factory Satellite would utterly consume the time and resources of their single existing Factory Satellite (remember, colonization fleets were only produced one or two per year). There would be nothing left to build colonization vessels, warships and other mecha, a situation that would possibly persist for decades while this moon-sized structure was under construction. This would have lead to a complete halting of any exploration programs and there would be no resources to colonize other worlds. Part of the reason the UNG was able to recover so quickly after the war was due to the incredible production capabilities of the Factory Satellite. The UNG was able to rebuild their fleet and even create larger fleets than they had ever had in a much shorter period of time with the Factory Satellite. The Factory Satellite was integral to the rebuilding and expansion of the early UNG sphere. And let's not forget the UNG's priority post-war was survival through expansion, colonizing other worlds to ensure they didn't die out as a species due to the destruction of a single planet. Means of production was not a big priority once they obtained the Factory Satellite and had no reason to spend decades building another. By the 2040's the UNG had colonies like Eden that had entire cities with industrial complexes of their own that could build warships and mecha independently. No, I think it's safe to assume the UNG were much better off using the resources of the Factory Satellite to build colonization fleets, warships, mecha and other ships for starting new colonies.