your own Pins on Pinterest Hard to believe it was 30 years ago. In the fictional Macross Japanese anime series and its English adaptation Robotech, the first mass-produced transforming aerospace fighter mecha is called the VF-1 Valkyrie. However, the idea met with resistance from the initial sponsor, which wanted a more conventional robot for the hero to pilot. (From the Stars: 6: Commitment), One of the earliest Alphas (Robotech II: The Sentinels). [citation needed] The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and Grumman F-14 Tomcat with its variable-sweep wing design, served as the main design inspiration of the VF-1. [20], Kaiyodo released a series of VF-1 Valkyrie Battroid figures on their Revoltech line in 2006. The Veritech VF-1 is Earth's first transformable trans-atmospheric fighter. In this mode, the Valkyrie can also be equipped with a reactive armor package called the GBP-1S Ground Battle Protector weapon system. The Gamma Fighter is a concept for next-generation model which exists only in concept art. [16] Despite being non-transformable, these figures boast exceptional articulation and poseability. In the late '90s, an official backronym was invented by Harmony Gold USA for the term "Veritech:" Variable Engineering and Robotic Integration TECHnology. Robotech: The New Generation 1: The Invid Invasion, Robotech Genesis: Legend of Zor 1: The Thirsting, Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles 1: The Enemy Within, Robotech: The New Generation: The Invid Invasion, Robotech: The Masters Saga: The Southern Cross, https://robotech.fandom.com/wiki/Veritech?oldid=52946. 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In GERWALK mode, the gun pod is held by the fighter's manipulator "hands" and acts in all respects as a very large automatic rifle. In 1984, Bandai acquired the molds of the Valkyrie toy from Matsushiro Toys (which had obtained them from a bankrupt Takatoku Toys months prior) and used them as the basis for a new range. However, as the Logan was primarily designed as an aerial dogfighter, when the war moved into space it was supplanted by the Armored Gyro Assault Chopper. Although the VF-1 technically has an unlimited service ceiling and atmospheric range (since it can operate in space), the VF-1's internal tanks cannot carry enough propellant to achieve a stable orbit and needs the help of a booster pack to reach Low Earth Orbit. The project was first introduced in 2002. [1] The VF-1 Valkyrie is referred to as a variable fighter in the series Macross, but this is changed to the term veritech fighter in the Robotech series. Despite not being transformable, these figures boast extreme points of articulation and poseability. Two years later, they unveiled their 1/48 scale Valkyrie, which went into production until 2007 with limited reissues in 2010. VF-1 Veritech (Fighter) Length: 14.2m: YF-4 Advanced Veritech Prototype Length: 13.4m: VF/A-6 Veritech Alpha (Fighter-Interceptor) Length: 10.25m: VF-8 Veritech Logan (Light Fighter) Length: 6.29m: CVR-3 Personal Body Armor Height: 2m The word, "VERITech" is an acronym which stands for Variable Engineering and Robotics Integration TECHnology. Trainer model with upgraded avionics, an EX-Gear system, and an A.I. The original prototype, upgraded to include the battloid mode. It is armed with 1, 2, or 4 (depending on model) Mauler RÖV-20 laser cannons mounted on a ventral turret, a GU-11 55mm three-barrelled gun pod holding 200 rounds, four underwing hardpoints holding up to twelve medium-range AMM-1 missiles, twelve Mk-82 LDGP bombs, six RMS-1 large anti-ship reaction missiles or four UUM-7 micro-missile pods containing up to 15 Bifors HMM-01 "micro-missiles". In this mode, it features a basic fuselage similar to the real-world F-14 Tomcat jet fighter, including underslung intakes and variable-sweep wing, but with outward-canted vertical stabilizers similar to the F/A-18 Hornet's, swiveling under-wing hardpoints (last seen on the F-111 Aardvark, Su-24 Fencer, and Panavia Tornado), and a total lack of tailplanes. Basic model. Robotech: Veritech Fighter VF-1S is a project on LEGO CUUSOO created by daikoncat on April 23rd, 2013. In Battroid mode, the VF-1 has a maximum airspeed of 220 km/h (140 mph). (used as a trainer in. Much like its "Macross" counterpart, the VF-1 would remain in service for the remainder of the conflict. Mar 12, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by DANIEL WILLIAMS. Page 160. Project leader Colonel T. R. Edwards introducing Project Valkyrie. Manufactured by Shinnakasu Heavy Industries this pack is armed with fifty-six 28 cm (11 in) diameter Erlikon GH-32 Grenade Crusher high maneuverability micro-missiles (twenty-two mounted in two shoulder launchers, ten mounted in two chest launchers, sixteen mounted in side leg launchers, and eight mounted in rear leg launchers), eighteen Erlikon GA-100 Crusher high-speed armor-penetrating projectiles mounted in two lower arm launchers, and six Remington H-22T large hand grenades mounted on torso. Powered by fusion engines, the VF-1 is fully space-capable and is carried in great numbers on the SDF-1 as well as the Armor series of carriers. For the VF-1 fighter squadron, see. Veritech is a type of combat mecha used by Humans and built using robotechnology. Has two lasers. Models referenced here are only from the Robotech continuity. ROBOTECH 1/100 SCALE SUPER VERITECH FIGHTER WEAPON SETS These 1/100 scale Veritechs are packing extra firepower with the Fast Pack Booster armor upgrade! The Super Dimension Fortress "Macross": Studio Nue Staff. Introducing Robotech Veritech fighter pins by Udon Entertainment! It was first constructed to be used on the Expedition to Tirol, and was used by the REF as it headed back to Earth. This weapon is still fairly common, as the EU-13is still expensive to manufacture. Logan Veritech. In 2999, a group of them went rogue and began attacking people. A variant for the standard fighters. Has two lasers. The VFA-6 Alpha (also known as an Alpha Fighter) was the main Veritech fighter in service with the Robotech Expeditionary Force. Information listed here is only canon for the Macross continuity. ... Picture of a battle damaged VF-1J during the First Robotech War. (Robotech: From the Stars: "Call to Duty", "The Program"). This list is incomplete. Toynami is proud to offer the first volume in the Robotech VF-1J Transformable Veritech Fighter Collection. [19] Following the end of the Macross Saga of the Masterpiece Collection, Toynami released 1/100 scale VF-1 toys in 2006 that were marketed as Macross toys rather than Robotech toys. Blisters are still attached. While in fighter mode, the VF-1 can also be equipped with a FAST (Fuel And Sensor Tactical) Pack space booster and weaponry system. 5 out of 5 stars (34) 34 reviews $ 49.95 FREE shipping Favorite Add to Robotech Toynami 30th Anniversary Roy Fokkers VF-1S Transformer Veritech Fighter TrooperbayShop. This fighter had three head lasers. [3], The VF-1 Valkyrie is a variable geometry aerospace fighter built in four main variants). Macross Saga Retro Transformable Collection VF-1S (Roy Focker) Variable Fighter 1/100 Scale Figure. However, many pilots soon realized that this mode's considerable maneuverability combined with its speed made it formidable in low level aerial combat as well as when making flanking maneuvers on the ground, and most took advantage of these characteristics for such situations. In atmospheric mode the engine air intakes are open; wings geometry is flexible. Robotech Saga Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. After learning of the existence of large aggressive humanoid aliens, a United Earth Government was formed and development began on the mecha by the Robotech Defense Force to combat the alien threat by using Robotechnology obtained from the SDF-1 alien ship. The principle feature of a Veritech is its ability to transform from a vehicle into a Battloid, which is a humanoid form. BACKGROUND. In 2013, Yamato Toys was restructured into Arcadia. During the Second Robotech War, the Logan was deployed in large numbers during early engagements against the clone forces of the Robotech Masters. ROBOTECH Technical Files. This system vastly improves the speed and survivability of the fighter as well as giving it access to extra ammunition. These transformed into all three modes, but required swapping the front fuselage for Battroid mode. Each set is transformable to three modes: Battloid, Guardian & Fighter. system that can be remotely overridden by a trainer unit. Prime 1 Studio and Harmony Gold are proud to present VF-1J Officer’s Veritech Guardian Mode from Robotech Saga. Essentially, it was a small part of a supercomputer and was actually linked to EVE. Most of these were non-transformable and required glue and paint to assemble, but variable types were also released in 1/100 and 1/72 scale. [11], In 2010, Bandai released an all-new transformable 1/100 VF-1 Valkyrie toy under their VF Hi-Metal line. Labelled VF-1J cutaway. This armor pack has to be ejected to allow the Valkyrie's transformation into GERWALK and Fighter modes. The fighter played a major role in the REFs expedition to Tirol and in the Third Robotech War. Fitted with a head unit with twin sets of optics and two anti-aircraft laser cannons. However, the superior size, physical strength, endurance and resistance to space vacuum of Commander Type Zentradi makes them much more dangerous and equal opponents for the Valkyrie. The arms are stored between the engines in fighter mode and fold out to the sides, reaching around from behind the legs. After the VF-X's testing was finished, an advanced concept atmospheric-only prototype, the VF-0 Phoenix, was flight-tested from 2005 to 2007 and briefly served as an active-duty fighter from 2007 to the VF-1's rollout in late 2008, while the bugs were being worked out of the full-up VF-1 prototype (VF-X-1). The first such project was centered around the need to create a booster rocket that could propel the Alpha into space, and to give it greater thrust and power in extra-atmospheric operations. This brought the Robotech Expeditionary Force in direct confrontation with those of the alien Invid. The Beta had the unique ability to join up with the VFA-6 Alpha, giving the smaller craft much greater thrust and firepower. Rick Hunter Volume 1 comes fully equipped with 2 … VF-1R: a variation of the VF-1A as a mid-life upgrade to improve survivability. This variant has 2 head lasers, one situated on each side of the head while in Battloid mode. The Robotech 30th Anniversary Max Sterling's GBP-1J Heavy Armor Veritech Transformable Action Figure (Blue) stands approximately 6-inches tall, fully articulated, can be converted into Fighter, Battloid, or Gerwalk modes.|The Armored Veritech GBP-1 system allows a single VF-1 fighter to wield the artillery firepower of an entire squadron. However, a problem with the Space Fold engines meant that their journey took longer than expected and the planet was abandoned with its populace conquered by the forces of the Regent. A must read for anyone wanting to know what flying a Veritech Fighter in combat is really like." In Robotech, development of the Valkyrie began at the end of the Global Civil War, when an alien spaceship crashed into Macross Island in the South Pacific. To rescue the two passengers on the pod, Jonathan Wolfe and his wingman were assigned with the recovery mission which succeeded before the Invid attacked the defenseless shuttle. [12] Takatoku released the smaller 1/100 VF-1S Battroid Valkyrie later in the same year. [17] The company is in the process of reissuing their 1/60 VF-1 Valkyrie replicas. Fitted with twin anti-aircraft laser cannons. Veritech Vindicator Fighter VF-2 (A,B,V) (Version 1.03 - Last updated: 08/14/01)Concept and Background by Kenneth Olson Background Information derived from Robotech Technical Files. In addition, the transformation to Battroid mode utilizes retractable actuators that are accurate to the original line art. 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