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Those VF-171 at the beginning of MF have been described as not being at the same ability level as the Vajra. The reason why the suck so much is because pilots have grown sedate and usually deployed only in support roles (I'm almost tempted to say the same thing happened with the VF-11 pilots in the M7 series...) There are a couple of different variants of ISC. "Ultimate" ISC (quotations unofficial) was developed at Earth and used in the VF-24, and has G resistance either above 27.5 G, longer than 120 sec, or both. "Normal" ISC (quotations unofficial), the type seen in the VF-25/27 and YF-29, has reduced performance compared to "ultimate" ISC. EX-Gear and cyber-grunts were created locally by fleets to attempt to attain "ultimate" ISC levels. Some (cyber-grunts) were more effective than others (EX Gear).
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Why would MtR need to use a VF-1, when they've already got the VF-1XX?
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I'll echo Gubaba with: I was also "reading" untranslated manga by the beginning of Junior High School or Senior High School. Also rented a few anime raw, which were rented from the local Japanese import food store (the anime was taped off of Japanese TV, and sent in the mail to the store). ... and am also wondering why people are less inclined to go outside the box of conventionalism and challenge themselves.
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It appears that pilot specialization is one option (example: S.M.S., MG's Antares Squadron). The other side is that pilots become less well trained (I don't want to say incompetent, but that's pretty much how they're presented): the MF's VF-171 squadrons at the beginning of MF. Implants are only one option. The MF fleet developed another: EX Gear.
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It's been stated that the Unified Forces have focused on development of VFs, and that Zentraadi were retrained to pilot VFs in numerous publications. In addition to the Variable Gluag, they're known to have piloted the VF-14 and VA-14 in the Macross 5 Fleet. By appearances, the YF-21 was designed so that pretty much only Zentraadi could pilot it. The appearance of the Queadluun-Rhae in MF came as a surprise, as it was inconsistent with previous information on Zentraadi mobile weapons in Macross. But ultimately, as MF went and revised Macross considerably, it's possible that other Zentraadi power suits or derivatives were developed.
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Not just more survivable. Apparently it has manoeuvrability greater than the main VF at the time (VF-171), and the VF-25 just barely exceeds it in that category. In addition to improvements in the weapons and some new additions, there's also a fold booster designed just for it. Lastly, the Queadluun-Rau's inertia vectoring system was reused in the YF-21/VF-22 AND is the basis for ISC. So... the old rule of thumb comes into play: if we haven't directly seen/read it, or heard otherwise, anything is possible in Macross.
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You WON'T learn to read from that piece of doo-doo software (let alone talk... but that's ultimately debatable as it depends on one's brain type). Best way to learn? Take a look in a bookstore and purchase the one that you think will work the best for your study habits. Option 2 is to use Google and find some free resources to do the same. Mileage will vary.
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One of the Macross Chronicle pages about the VA-3M. Can't remember specifically which one off the top of my head. Either the M7D VA-3M sheet, or the Tech - VF sheet dedicated to VA, VB and so on.
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The best example of that is the Macross Galaxy Fleet: Main Air-force: Ghost Special Forces: VF-27 Marine Forces: VA-3M
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LOL True. So true. -
Initially it appeared to be like that, but then they went and developed ISC, which gave manned craft a new lease on life - instead of just the best and physically tough pilots pushing VFs to the extent of their ability to just barely overcome a Ghost's ability, we have layman pilots in EX-Gear and ISC equipped VFs able to do that. But yeah, by appearance in MF, and supported in a lot of publications on Macross, unmanned Ghost fighters tend to compose the majority of the Unified Forces arsenal in the late 2050s. (Relatively) cheap procurement and maintenance costs appears to be the main, common reason.
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Hmmm... do I telegraph it that much? I have the impression that the members in Tokyo, especially those who go to Macross themed events and venues and post here do it more. Especially Tochiro (specifically his reports). Anyhow, going to change my location to romaji... ... and maybe I should put some effort into the idea of creating a blog-like thing entitled "life in Japan." I've already got a good theme for a first post: guerrilla rain.
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Same article: finished the section on the YF-21/VF-22. Interesting stuff that the VF-22 relegates the BDI System to little more than the pilot-support role that the VF-19's support AI does, and the use of the ISC precursor is interesting (even if it's not much more than the recycling of tech already present in the Queadelun-Rau). Probably most interesting is the thoughts about the Unified Forces strategic outlook and tactics that the magazine staff glean from the development of the AVF and the ensuing in-universe application. Even if it's just a general impression, it's still thought provoking.
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Like that.
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Could just be a backronym created by English speakers. Japanese sources refer to it as either "Armoured Valkyrie" or "Protector Weapon System". I can't site a specific source (and it might be my opinion playing tricks on me), but I believe the G stands for Ground. The P is Protector. B is less clear, but it could be Ballistic (must stress that this is probably a backronym).
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Try a better source: http://macross.anime.net/wiki/VF-1#Armament
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LOL Just like me and the first MF movie! Though, I still haven't gotten around to it (still feel the used PS3's are too expensive.) Am looking for one of those initial PS3... the ones that are able to play the PS1 and PS2 Macross games.
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I understand the point you're trying to make, but Smurfs is simply incomparable and belongs in a totally different category of import character/comic/animation. In short, it first saw publication in 1958, and is still being published. The only character/comic/animation that's comparable that comes to mind is Sazae-San; and even though the manga has been imported into the North American market, the anime has not. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smurfs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sazaesan
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That probably started when they fired all the projectionists and replaced them with minimum wage workers who also have to run the ticket office and concession stand.
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Looks like that's the only legal way to go. See: http://www.cric.or.jp/cric_e/beginner/begin.html#q8_4 and: http://www.cric.or.jp/cric_e/clj/clj.html
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Thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated and glad to hear that fruits of my labours are doing something more than just improving my Japanese and RPG stats creating side-hobby. Anyhow, finished the VF-19 section. It provides some insight into why the VF-19 was never mass produced - which, IMHO, hasn't adequately been addressed in any of the translations I've come across to date (self and others).
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September 2011 issue is out (and for once, it's on my day off!) Features the new variants: VF-22HG Schwalbe Zwei VF-11B Thunder Bell III (no, that's not an English typo.) Two new characters: Anri Mahlberg (ears imply he's Zolan) Yuein Lau (cute design)
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Uhm, you do realize that in the picture you've posted, it states that the Phalanx is "planned for an autumn, 2009 release", right?
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Aww... someone bent the VF-11's left micro-missile launcher pod.
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Re: Great Mechanics.DX 9 Completed the following sections: VF-11 VF-17 Started: Y/VF-19 I find the VF-17's comparison to the B-52 intriguing. Not to mention the consistent (as in found in other articles about Macross) view on the VF-11 as being not much more than the ultimate VF-1; and not a new design. Heh.