FIRE VALKYRIE

(Custom VF-19 Excalibur Variant)

I. Dimensions:
Fighter
Guardian
59.55 ft (18.62 m) 41.69 ft (13.03 m)

Battloid

Total Length:
Total Depth:
14.29 ft (4.47 m)
Total Height:
12.60 ft (3.94 m) 25.59 ft (8.00 m) 46.52 ft (14.54 m)
Total Breadth:
20.80 ft (6.50 m) 20.80 ft (6.50 m)
Total Wingspan: 47.65 ft (14.89 m) 47.65 ft (14.89 m)
Dry Weight
8750 kg
II. Type:
Custom Advanced Variable Fighter
The VF-19 Kai "Fire Valkyrie" is a one-of-a-kind custom aircraft designed and built aboard
the Macross 7 colony fleet.
III. Service History

IV. Propulsion:
Two 67,500 kg Shinnakasu Industry/Pratt & Whitney/Rolls Royce FF-2500E thermonuclear
turbine engines, designed for dual atmosphere/space use with optional concealed air
intakes for use in an Earth-type atmosphere.

Two 2-dimensional independent convergent/divergent exhausts are equipped on the FF2500E for greater maneuverability and V/STOL performance.
In addition, several Pratt & Whitney HMM-6J high-maneuverability vernier thrusters are
mounted on the wingtips, vertical stabilizers, nose, and other key locations for added
performance.
Additional thruster options include an external fold generator developed for use with
Project Super Nova.
V. Performance:
A. Fighter Mode:
Max level speed at sea level: Mach 3.5+ (2345 mph/3572 kmph)
Max level speed at 10 km: Mach 5.1+ (3417 mph/5205 kmph)
Max level speed at 30+ km: Mach 24+ (16,080 mph/24,494 kmph)
Cruising speed is usually Mach 1.8 (1206 mph/1837 kmph).
The YF-19 is capable of achieving orbital velocity over an Earth-class planet without
additional rocket assistance. Maximum rate of ascent is 65,000 meters/minute. Structural
G limits are +31.0 to -18.5 Earth gravities.
B. Guardian Mode:
Mach One (670 mph/1072 kmph) maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere.
Can also hover in place indefinitely.
B. Battloid Mode:
Max running speed: 120 mph (192 kmph)
Max flying speed at all altitudes: Mach One (670 mph/1072 kmph) maximum speed limit in
an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover in place indefinitely.
D. General:
Range (space): Total delta-v 4.7 kps on internal reaction mass. An additional 5.6 kps deltav can be added by four conformal FAWT packs (see armament section).
Protoculture supply: 250 hours operational use.
G limits: -5.0/+11.5.
VI. Electronics:
ACTIVE STEALTH SYSTEM: The VF-19 Excalibur includes an active stealth system
identical to the one used on the YF-21 and VF-22 Advanced Variable Fighters produced by
General Galaxy. Unlike passive stealth systems like those used by the VF-17 Nightmare or
the old USAF F-117, the VF-19's stealth system is actually bends radar waves around the
mecha rather than reflecting them. The original YF-19's stealth system is not quite as good
as the YF-21's, but following the conclusion of the Project Super Nova contest the mecha
was redesigned to include an upgraded stealth system that is identical to the VF-22's.
When activated, this system gives the Excalibur a +3 on initiative and a +1 to strike at all
times.
NOTE: Since the Excalibur's stealth capability is a system and not a feature of the design;
it can be damaged or destroyed. Once the mecha has lost half of its main body MDC,
there is a 50% chance that the stealth system will fail every time the main body of the craft
is hit. Once the stealth system has failed, it will not work again until repaired at a UN Spacy
base.
ANTI-PROJECTILE SHIELD: The Fire Valkyrie is equipped with an external shield that is
mounted on the central rear dorsal section of the mecha in fighter mode, and on the left
arm in soldier and gerwalk modes. On a successful parry in soldier or gerwalk mode, the

shield can be used to block missiles or projectiles, thus protecting the main body from
harm. The pilot can also generate a pin-point barrier shield (see above) over the antiprojectile shield for extra protection.
HOWARD PBS-03F PIN-POINT BARRIER SYSTEM: The VF-19 is equipped with a new
mecha-scale pinpoint barrier system for defense. The system can generate a single
pinpoint barrier that can be moved anywhere on the mecha and used as a shield against
incoming attacks. The barrier provides 100 MDC of protection, and regenerates at a rate of
50 MDC per round when damaged. Even if destroyed by combined attacks, the shield will
regenerate itself within 2 rounds. In order to use the shield, the pilot must make a
successful parry roll to intercept an incoming attack.
AUTOPILOT: The VF-19 is equipped with a computerized auto-pilot intended to allow the
pilot to relax or even sleep during long voyages. The autopilot can be programmed with a
single destination or a complex flight plan involving multiple speeds, directions, and
destinations. The onboard computer will alert the pilot when the fighter is near its
destination, and can also be set to automatically signal when sensors detect objects near
the mecha. The autopilot was designed with long intra-system space journeys in mind.
COMBAT COMPUTER: The VF-19 is equipped with an advanced AI combat computer
that can store and analyze data during combat with hostile forces. Data collected by the
combat computer can be displayed on the virtual environment cockpit of the mecha (see
below), which allows the system to display large amounts of data to the pilot and even
highlight enemies and missile attacks with overlaid graphics. The combat computer tracks
and identifies specific enemy targets, and has a database of over 15,000 images stored in
memory. The computer can identify and track up to 400 targets simultaneously.
COPILOT SEAT: The VF-19 can be equipped with a second pilot's seat behind the main
pilot's seat for an optional copilot, if necessary. The copilot will usually act as the navigator
for the VF-19 and will be responsible for operating the mecha's fold booster (if equipped).
The copilot can assume command of the VF-19 if the pilot becomes incapacitated.
ESCAPE POD: The entire reinforced cockpit of the VF-19 is a detachable escape pod that
can be jettisoned when the mecha is destroyed. The ejected cockpit does not contain
thrusters, but does contain a powerful locator beacon and an integrated life support system
that can support the pilot for up to 24 hours after ejection. The pod is also equipped with
parachutes in case of ejection in an atmosphere. The combat computer is programmed to
automatically eject the escape pod if the mecha is destroyed (main body MDC reduced to
0), but this can be overridden if the pilot is feeling suicidal for some reason.
EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP: Range: 300 ft (91.5 m). A sound amplification system that
can pick up normal conversation up to 300 feet away.
HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: Special shielding prevents the penetration of life
threatening head and radiation. A radiation detection and alarm system are linked with the
shields and will sound an alarm if there is a rupture in the shields and what the levels of
radiation are.
HOMING SIGNAL: The escape pod of the VF-19 is equipped with a homing device that
enables rescue teams to locate a disabled craft or ejected life pod. The range of the signal
is 400 miles (640 km). Most UN Spacy ships and variable fighters can locate and track
homing signals, and the onboard computers will automatically notify their pilots if such a
signal is detected.

LASER TARGETING SYSTEM: Range: 100 miles (160 km). Used for increased accuracy
in the striking of enemy targets and is partly responsible for the mecha's strike bonus.
LOUDSPEAKER: A loudspeaker system is built into the craft, which can be used to
amplify the pilot's voice up to 90 decibels.
OPTICS: INFRARED: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). This optical system projects a beam of
infrared light that is invisible to the normal eye, but detectable by the mecha's sensors. The
system allows the pilot to detect hidden/concealed objects by their IR reflectiveness. The
beam will be visible to anyone with IR sensitive optics, however.
OPTICS: NIGHTVISION: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). A passive light image intensifier that
emits no light of its own but relies on ambient light that is electronically amplified to
produce a visible picture.
OPTICS: THERMAL IMAGER: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). A passive optical heat sensor
that detects infrared radiation projected by warm objects and converts that data into a
false-color visible image. The system enables the pilot to see in the dark, in shadows, and
through smoke, and also adds a +10% bonus to pilots using a tracking skill.
RADAR: 200-mile (321 km) range.
RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: Long range, directional communications system with
satellite relay capabilities. Range: 600 miles (960 km) or can be boosted indefinitely via
satellite relay.
SELF-DESTRUCT: To prevent capture of a variable fighter by the enemy, the pilot can
activate the VF-19's self-destruct system, which will cause the fighter to explode after a
delay of up to 60 minutes (time is set by the pilot). The explosive damage is contained
within a 20-foot (6 m) area and inflicts 1D6x10 M.D. to everything within the radius of the
explosion. All internal systems are obliterated. The escape pod will be automatically
ejected prior to the explosion unless the pilot overrides the ejection sequence.
STANDARD SURVIVAL KIT: All UN Spacy VFs come equipped with a portable survival
kit. Inside the small reinforced box is a medium-sized flashlight, two hand flares, one
rocket flare, a compass, infrared distancing binoculars, a small mirror, a pocket knife,
dehydrated and concentrated food (can be stretched into a five day supply for one person)
and basic first aid items (aspirin, bandages, disinfectants, etc.)
TACTICAL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM: The VF-19's cockpit is pressurized, and also
provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides him with pressurized
breathing. The UN Spacy flight suit also contains an upper and lower g-suit that promotes
blood circulation even during high-g turns, thus decreasing the possibility of pilot's blacking
out in combat.
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT COCKPIT: The VF-19 is equipped with an innovative new
cockpit layout that provides monitors below and around the pilot in addition to the HUD
cockpit dome. In flight, these monitors display what is below and behind the aircraft, giving
the pilot a tremendous field of view that is unparalleled by any other aircraft (with the
possible exception of the YF-21's brain-direct imaging system). This wide view in addition
to the combat computer's cockpit overlays give the VF-19 a +1 to dodge and initiative rolls
in addition to any other bonuses.
VII. Armament:
Fixed
Beam:
ANTI-AIRCRAFT HEAD LASERS: The Fire Valkyrie mounts two anti-aircraft lasers on its head,
very similar to those originally found on the older VF-1S Valkyrie design. These lasers are

designed for use in air combat skirmishes but are mostly used for defensive purposes. Due to the
placement of the head in fighter and gerwalk modes the lasers cannot be used when the mecha is
in these configurations. The lasers can ONLY be used when the VF-19 is in soldier mode. In
addition to their use as weapons, the lasers can also generate a continuous beam useful for
cutting.
MAULER REB-23 LASER GUNS: Two semi-fixed laser guns are mounted in the wings of the YF19, near the base of the wing where it connects to the main body. These lasers can be fired in any
mode (the beams exit the hip-mounted wing units in soldier mode) but can only be aimed along the
front arc of the mecha (max angle is about 45 degrees in any direction from the nose).
HANDHELD
SPEAKER GUN POD:

The Fire Valkyrie is armed with a very unusual gun pod as a main weapon. Instead of firing
munitions, the VF-19 Kai's gun pod instead fires large- caliber autocannon shells that each contain
a high-definition speaker and radio receiver.

The shells are armor-piercing and can usually penetrate even the toughest armor, but once
embedded in armor plate the speaker pods transmit sound waves into the mecha's body, filling the
pilot's cockpit with loud rock music. In addition to their use as a distraction, the speaker pods have
been known to cause spiritia reactions in the minds of brainwashed Varuta pilots, occasionally
permitting them to defect to the UN Spacy.
Due to the large size of the speaker pods only a limited amount can be carried in the Fire Valkyrie's
gun pod. One spare clip of speaker pods is mounted on the inside of the mecha's shield, and can
be used to replace a spent clip in two melee actions. Switching clips can only be done in Gerwalk
or Soldier mode.
DISPOSABLE
Missile bays:
BIFORS ALL-ENVIRONMENT HIGH-MANEUVERABILITY MINI-MISSILE CLUSTERS: The legs
of the VF-19 are equipped with two concealed missile launcher bays, that can each hold up to 24
new high-maneuverability mini-missiles from Bifors in each bay. (NOTE: These are NOT the
medium-range versions of the high-maneuverability missiles seen in Macross Plus #1). When
armed, the missile launcher assembly rises out of the leg units, allowing all 24 missiles to be fired

at once if necessary. The missiles can be fired in any mode; fighter, gerwalk, or soldier. Any type of
mini-missile can be used in the launchers, but usually only the Bifors high-maneuverability minimissiles are used.
BODY/WING HARD POINTS: Two fixed hard points are mounted on the fuselage of the VF-19,
and an additional two hard points are mounted on each wing for a total of 6 hard points on the
fighter. These hard points can be used to hold a variety of different ordinance types, including long,
medium, or short range missiles, or even the new medium-range high-maneuverability (MRHM)
missiles. One long range, one MRHM, 3 medium range, or 5 short-range missiles can be mounted
per hard point. Usually long range or MRHM missiles are issued.
NOTE: Due to the location of the hard points, ALL missiles must be fired or ejected before the YF19 may convert into soldier mode. For this reason the hard point missiles are usually fired within
the first few passes of an attack.
COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS:
Dorsal: NP-BP-01, NP-BP-10, NP-BP-12, NR-BP-19, NR-BP-19-SES
Leg: NP-FB-19
Special: NR-ARFB-Y1, Sound Booster

VIII. DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS

Active:
HOWARD PBS-03F PIN-POINT BARRIER SYSTEM: The VF-19 is equipped with a new mechascale pinpoint barrier system for defense. The system can generate a single pinpoint barrier that
can be moved anywhere on the mecha and used as a shield against incoming attacks.
Passive:

The armor of the VF-19 is composed of an advanced titanium-steel alloy. The armor stops all small
arms and heavy infantry weapons fire, provides good resistance to light mecha-mounted
weaponry, such as the Zentraedi 22.3mm HE autocannon round, and poor resistance to medium
mecha-mounted weaponry, such as the Valkyrie's 55mm APFSDS round.
The Lightning provides full protection from nuclear, biological, and chemical hazards, using an
overpressure cockpit environment activated by radiation and hazardous chemical sensors, or
manually when biological warfare conditions are anticipated. The internal consumables supplies
can provide atmosphere for one day maximum.

IX. Development/History:

The VF-19-Kai "Fire Valkyrie" is perhaps the most unique mecha in the entire history of the UN
Spacy. It was designed and built by the advanced design teams of the Macross 7 colony mission
and was intended primarily to serve as a psychological weapon in case of war against unknown
alien races. At the time the Macross 7 was exploring worlds near the center of the galaxy, in an
area where two previous colony missions (the Megaroad-01 and the Megaroad-13) had
disappeared without a trace. The designers of the Fire Valkyrie had two purposes in mind; first, the
fighter would serve as a rallying point for the civilian populace of the Macross 7, and could help to
boost morale in trying times. But second and more importantly, the Fire Valkyrie could be used for
"culture" warfare in case the ship encountered an enemy similar to the Zentraedi who had little
prior experience with Earth customs and sensations.

The Fire Valkyrie was given to Basara Nekki, a civilian and talented singer aboard the ship who
was a devout follower of Lynn Minmei. However, the designers of the craft underestimated
Basara's brashness and impulsive tendencies. When the Macross 7 first encountered the Varauta,
he began using the Fire Valkyrie to distract combatants on BOTH sides in an attempt to disrupt the
growing war. An extreme pacifist, Basara believed that he could stop the Varauta/Macross 7
conflict by singing and exposing both sides to "culture". Although his original plans did not work,
Basara did stumble upon one of the most important discoveries of the war; the Varauta respected
music and culture because they generated Spiritia, and spiritia energy was the prime substance
that they sought when attacking the Macross 7.
Through many confrontations with the Varauta forces Basara eventually learned and then
demonstrated how music and singing could generate spiritia, and how that spiritia could be used to
cause dissention and even defections among the enemy's brainwashed troops. Eventually Dr.
Chiba of the Macross 7 research staff discovered the physical link between singing and spiritia,
and was able to develop the Sound Energy System, a system that could focus spiritia generated by
singing and use it for both attacks and defense. Once the Fire Valkyrie was equipped with the SES
it became one of the most powerful mecha of the war, and was soon imitated/expanded on by the
Sound Force and Jamming Birds special operations units. When the masters of the Varuta, the
Protodeviln, took a more active part in the conflict and began attacking the colony fleet, Basara and
Sound Force became the principle defensive group to counter their immense power.
The Fire Valkyrie served as Basara's main mecha throughout the Macross 7/Varauta war, during
which he continually tried to stop the war and reduce suffering on both sides through singing and
his new spiritia powers. The red mecha became a symbol of unity, strength, and peace aboard the
Macross 7, and was inspirational to both soldiers and civilians alike.
The original Fire Valkyrie was eventually destroyed above the Protodeviln's ice prison world, but
not before Basara was able to defeat the prime Protodeviln responsible for the Macross 7/Varauta
war.

After the conclusion of the war a second Fire Valkyrie was constructed for Basara, who still leads
Sound Force as the protectors of the Macross 7.

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