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Mecha

VF-19 Excaliber (Pictures can be found at http://www.steelfalcon.com/Macross/vf19.shtml)

Price: 15 million US dollars!

SPEEDS:
RUNNING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
120 mph (192 kmph)
LEAPING, SOLDIER CONFIGURATION:
50 ft (15 m) high or 70 ft (21 m) long without thrusters.
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:
Mach 3.5+ (2345 mph/3572 kmph) max speed at 10,000 meters or less above sea level. Mach 5+ (3350 mph/5360 kmph) max speed at 10,000-30,000 meters above sea level. Mach 25+ (16,750 mph/26,800 kmph) max speed at 30,000+ meters above sea level. Cruising speed is usually Mach 2.0 (1340 mph/2144 kmph). The VF-19 is capable of achieving orbital velocity over an Earth-class planet without additional rocket assistance. Maximum rate of ascent is 68,000 meters/minute. Structural G limits are +35.5 to -19.5 Earth gravities.
MAX ENGINE THRUST:
68,500 kg x2 in an atmosphere, 78,950 kg x2 in space. The maximum thrust is automatically limited in an atmosphere due to coolant problems with the optional air intake systems for the engines.

STATISTICAL DATA:
HEIGHT:
49.53 ft (15.48 m) in soldier configuration.
27.24 ft (8.52 m) in gerwalk configuration.
13.41 ft (4.19 m) in fighter configuration.
WIDTH:
20.80 ft (6.50 m) at shoulders in soldier configuration.
43.27 ft (13.52 m) in gerwalk or fighter configuration with wings at maximum extension.
LENGTH:
14.17 ft (4.43 m) in soldier configuration.
41.35 ft (12.93 m) in gerwalk configuration.
59.07 ft (18.47 m) in fighter configuration.
WEIGHT:
8550 kg empty. Maximum takeoff weight in an atmosphere is 38,386 kg, and maximum weight in space with optional fold booster is 47,180 kg (weights beyond that exceed theoretical safe limit for fold booster).
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Equal to a P.S. of 65
CARGO:
Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.
POWER PLANT:
Two 72,500 kg Shinnakasu Industry/Pratt & Whitney/Rolls Royce FF-2550F thermonuclear turbine engines in VF-19A and VF-19F versions, designed for dual atmosphere/space use with optional concealed air intakes for use in an Earth-type atmosphere. VF-19S version equipped with two 78,950 kg FF-2550J engines. Two 2-dimensional independentent convergent/divergent exhaust vents mounted on engines for greater maneuverability and V/STOL performance. In addition, several Pratt & Whitney HMM-7 high-maneuverability vernier thrusters are mounted on the wingtips, vertical stabilizers, nose, and other key locations for added performance. Additional thruster options include FAST packs and the external fold generator developed for use.
COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS:
Dorsal: NP-BP-10, NP-BP-12, NR-BP-19, NR-BP-19-SES
Leg: NP-FB-19
Special: NR-ARFB-Y1
WEAPON SYSTEMS:
1. MAULER REB-30G ANTI-AIRCRAFT PULSE LASER: The VF-19 mounts a single pulse laser for use in air combat skirmishes and for defensive purposes. The laser is mounted on the head of the mecha in soldier mode, and is located in the central dorsal section of the main body pointed rearward in fighter and gerwalk modes. The laser can only fire to the REAR of the fighter in these modes; it cannot be turned to fire along another arc.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-aircraft
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-missile/defensive
RANGE: 4000 feet (1200 m)
PAYLOAD: Effectively Unlimited.

2. ANTI-AIRCRAFT LASERS (4, VF-19S Only): The command version of the VF-19 is equipped with head lasers similar to those used on the old VF-1 Valkyrie for use in air combat skirmishes and other defensive purposes. The four lasers are mounted on the head of the mecha in soldier mode, and is located in the central dorsal section of the main body pointed rearward in fighter and gerwalk modes. Unlike the lasers mounted on the VF-11, these lasers can be turned to point in front of, above, or behind the mecha in fighter and gerwalk modes. However, the head cannot be turned in these modes, so they can be use only to fire at targets directly IN FRONT OF, ABOVE, or BEHIND the fighter (cannot fire at targets to the left or right). The lasers can also not fire below the Excalibur in fighter or gerwalk mode.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-aircraft
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-missile/defensive
RANGE: 4000 feet (1200 m)
PAYLOAD: Effectively Unlimited.

3. MAULER REB-23 LASER GUNS: Two semi-fixed laser guns are mounted in the wings of the VF-19, 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).
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-mecha
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Air-to-ground strafing runs
RANGE: 4000 feet (1200 m)
PAYLOAD: Effectively Unlimited.

4. HOWARD GU-15 EXTERNAL GUN POD: The main weapon of the VF-19 is the GU-15 Gun Pod produced by Howard Industries. The gun pod is mounted on a special hardpoint below the Excalibur in fighter mode, and is hand-held in gerwalk and soldier modes. Unlike the gun pods used by the original VF-1 Valkyrie, the GU-15 uses clips of ammo instead of a self-contained supply in the barrel of the gun. Two spare clips for the GU-15 are mounted on the back of the VF-19's bulletproof shield; replacing a clip takes two melee actions and can only be done in Gerwalk or Soldier mode.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assault
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-mecha
RANGE: 4000 feet (1200 m)
PAYLOAD: Each clip holds 400 rounds, equal to 40 short bursts, 20 long bursts, or 10 full melee bursts.

5. 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.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 mini-missiles are used.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assault
MISSILE TYPES: Any type of standard UN Spacy Mini-Missile, or the new Bifors high-maneuverability mini-missiles.
RANGE: 1 mile (1.6 km).
PAYLOAD: 24 missiles per launcher; 48 total.

6. BODY/WING HARD POINTS: Two fixed hard points are mounted on the fuselage of the VF-19, and an additional two hardpoints are mounted on each wing for a total of 6 hardpoints on the fighter. These hardpoints can be used to hold a variety of different ordinance types, including long, medium, or short range missiles, or Bifors' medium-range high-maneuverability (MRHM) missiles. One long range, one MRHM, 3 medium range, or 5 short range missiles can be mounted per hardpoint. Usually long range or MRHM missiles are used.
NOTE: Due to the location of the hard points, ALL missiles must be fired or ejected before the VF-19 may convert into soldier mode. For this reason the hard point missiles are usually fired within the first few passes of an attack.

MEDIUM RANGE HIGH MANEUVERABILITY MISSILES
Primary Purpose: Anti-Mecha
Secondary Purpose: Surgical Strikes
Mega-Damage: 2D6x10 M.D.
Rate of Fire: One per hardpoint.
Range: 80 miles.
Payload: One per hardpoint; 6 maximum.

LONG RANGE MISSILES
Primary Purpose: Heavy Assault
Secondary Purpose: Anti-Spacecraft
Missile Types: Any type of standard UN Spacy Long Range Missile can be used.
Range: Varies with missile type.
Damage: Varies with missile type.
Rate of Fire: One or two.
Payload: One per hardpoint; 6 maximum.
MEDIUM RANGE MISSILES
Primary Purpose: Assault
Secondary Purpose: Anti-Mecha
Missile Types: Any type of standard UN Spacy Medium Range Missile can be used.
Range: Varies with missile type.
Damage: Varies with missile type.
Rate of Fire: 1-3 missiles per hardpoint.
Payload: Three per hardpoint; up to 18 maximum.

SHORT RANGE MISSILES
Primary Purpose: Assault
Secondary Purpose: Anti-Mecha
Missile Types: Any type of standard UN Spacy Short Range Missile can be used.
Range: Varies with missile type.
Damage: Varies with missile type.
Rate of Fire: 1-5 missiles per hardpoint.
Payload: Five per hardpoint; up to 30 maximum.

7. 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 excellent protection, and regenerates when damaged. Even if destroyed by combined attacks, the shield will regenerate itself within 20 minutes.
Primary Purpose: Defense
Size: The barrier can be up to 10 ft (3 m) in diameter.
Duration: Unlimited.
8. HAND TO HAND COMBAT: If necessary, the VF-19 can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon. The AVF is extremely agile and can execute most typical hand to hand combat moves, such as punches, jump kicks, leap attacks, rolling with impacts, etc.

the actual price is 1.5 million USD.

Tokugawa Class BattleCruisers

5 million USD

SPEEDS:
Speed (sublight): 0.16 speed of light (25,600 miles/41,200 km per second)
Speed (Auxiliary Drives): Mach 10
Space Fold: range unlimited (1 light year every 6 minutes).
Planet bound:
Has vertical take off and landing (VTOL) capability. Can reach speeds of up to Mach 6 in an upper planetary atmosphere, but not designed for extended flight or maneuvering. Cannot travel underwater (but will float on an ocean surface).
Maximum Range: Unlimited (powered by a nuclear reactor with an estimated life span of 30 years)
STATISTICAL DATA:
Length: 2475 ft (754 m)
Width: 950 ft (290 m)
Height: 790 ft (241 m)
Weight: 16,000,000 tons (standard)
Fold System:
Initially none
After 2023 equipped with Mk. 2R fold system cluster
Sublight Drive:
equipped with REF Naval Engineering Class XI macro nozzle cluster
Gravity Control System:
Geteulmaqulla-Zollia internal gravity control system
Auxiliary Engine:

After 2023 equipped with REF Naval Engineering Class XV mass-conservation thrust system
Radar System:
After 2023 equipped with RRG Type XIV Hyperspace Sensor Cluster
WEAPON SYSTEMS:

1. DUAL-BARREL HEAVY LASER TURRETS (6 after): The main weapons of the Tokugawa cruisers are turreted heavy laser cannons. Originally the cruisers mounted four turrets (two near the center above the main body, two on the rear engineering section) but following the 2023 refit two additional turrets were added (one on either side of the command tower). Each turret can rotate 360 degrees and has a 180 degree arc of fire.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Heavy Assault
RANGE: 100,000 miles (160,000 km) in an atmosphere, 200,000 miles (320,000 km) in space
PAYLOAD: Unlimited

2. CONCEALED LASER CANNONS (12 initially, 16 after 2023): As a backup to the main laser cannons and useful for heavy assaults, the Tokugawa cruisers are equipped with concealed lasers on the bow of the ship,These lasers have a limited range of motion; they can be adjusted 30 degrees to the left, right, above or below the centerline of the ship. Initially 12 lasers were mounted on the bow of the Tokugawa, but after the 2023 refit this number was raised to 16.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Heavy Assault
RANGE: 300 miles (483 km) in an atmosphere, 600 miles (966 km) in space
PAYLOAD: Unlimited

3. HEAVY MISSILE LAUNCHERS (4 initially, 8 after 2023): To further augment their anti-warship firepower, the Tokugawa cruisers are equipped with torpedo-like missile tubes. Initially the cruisers had two tubes pointing forward and two pointing rearward, but after the 2023 refit an additional 4 forward-pointing tubes were added. The launchers contain long-range nuclear missiles and are intended for use in heavy combat only.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Heavy Assault
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
RANGE: 2,000 miles (3,216 km)
SPEED: Mach 2+ (1,340 mph/2,140 kmph) in an atmosphere.
BLAST RADIUS: 2,000 feet (610 m)
RATE OF FIRE: Each launcher tube holds one missile and must be reloaded after firing. Reloading a launcher tube takes 30 seconds (2 melee rounds). If loaded, all 8 tubes can fire at once for a volley of 6 nuclear missiles (!).
PAYLOAD: A typical cruiser carries 48 missiles in storage that can be readied for firing in about 30 minutes. Additional missiles can be carried if deemed necessary, however.

4. RETRACTABLE LASER TURRETS (30, not added until after 2023): During the 2023 refit retractable laser turrets were added to the Tokugawa cruisers to provide better protection from mecha attacks. These lasers were placed at strategic positions along the hull and were primarily intended for anti-mecha defense, but can do moderate damage against enemy spacecraft that get too close. When not in use gun turrets are concealed within the hull underneath a sliding hatch. At most 15 lasers can be brought to bear on a single target.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Defense
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mecha
RANGE: 30 miles (48.3 km) in an atmosphere, 60 miles (96.6 km) in space
RATE OF FIRE: Each laser can fire once per melee, and can be combined in any volley combination of 3 or more lasers, up to 10 lasers. Volleys can be directed at different targets.
PAYLOAD: Unlimited.

5. RETRACTABLE MEDIUM MISSILE LAUNCHERS (6, not added until after 2023): Along with the retractable laser turrets medium-range missile turrets were added to the Tokugawa cruisers in 2023 to further augment their anti-mecha defenses. Each launcher contains 8 missile tubes allowing volleys of up to 8 missiles to be fired at a single target per launcher. Once depleted, the missile launchers are reloaded by an automated loading system that takes 15 seconds to reload all 8 missiles. Armor-piercing smart missiles are usually used to avoid chances of friendly fighters being shot down by the missiles.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft
SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
MISSILE TYPES: Any type of REF Medium Range Missile can be used. Smart missiles are commonly used to avoid hitting friendly aircraft.
RANGE: Varies, typically 60 miles (80.4 km).
SPEED: Varies, typically 1600mph (2571kmph) in an atmosphere.
BLAST RADIUS: Varies, typically 15 feet.
RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 2, 4, 6, or 8 missiles per launcher.
PAYLOAD: Each launcher holds 8 missiles. Once the missiles are expended the launcher is reloaded within 1 round via an automated system. The reload system holds 48 missiles per launcher.

6. DS-1 PINPOINT BARRIER DEFENSE SYSTEM: the Pinpoint Barrier System is a standard defense system on board most REF starships, including the Tokugawa cruisers. The system generates four small disc-shaped force fields that can be positioned anywhere along the ship to deflect missiles, energy beams or projectiles. Each pinpoint barrier is about 200 ft (61 m) in length and can absorb up to 5,000 MD in damage, which then regenerates within five seconds (3 melee attacks). The barriers can also be layered on top of each other to generate a field which can even deflect heavy particle beams (usually).
The four barriers are controlled by operators in the command tower of the carrier. These operators are instructed to defend (1) the command tower, (2) main engines, (3) flight deck, and (4) weapons systems in that order. The operators primarily concentrate on defending the ship against larger spacecraft and leave defense against mecha attacking the destroyer to the Veritechs and retractible weapon systems.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Defense (the pinpoint barrier system cannot be used as a weapon)
RANGE: Up to 100 feet (30.5 m) from the surface of the vessel.
RADIUS: 200 ft (61 m)

PAYLOAD: Nearly inexhaustible. Will work as long as system is functional (see below) and engines are intact. If main engines are destroyed, the barrier will loose power and not function.
NOTE: If all four barriers are grouped in a single spot they can deflect a heavy particle beam attack. However, the beam will completely destroy all four barriers and put incredible strain on the pinpoint barrier system to the point where it may short out.

SYSTEMS OF NOTE:
ANTIGRAVITY PROPULSION SYSTEM: The Tokugawa cruisers are equipped with an anti-gravity propulsion system used for planetary landings and liftoffs. The system is good for vertical ascent/descent only and can lift the ship at speeds of up to 1,320 feet (400 m) per minute. The system will function so long as the main engines can supply energy to it.
HYPERSPACE COMMUNICATIONS: The cruiser is equipped with a hyperspace communications relay which allows faster-than-light communication between the ships and other vessels or planetary bases. Hyperspace communications are still not instantaneous, however. Audio/video communication travels through hyperspace at a rate of about 5 seconds per light year, so messages communicated over vast distances can still take days, weeks, or months to arrive.
LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS: The Tokugawa cruisers have sufficient life support to provide breathable air and comfortable temperatures for 2,500 people for up to 15 years (air is recycled). In an emergency the life support system can support up to 5,000 people at one time, though living conditions onboard will get extremely cramped at that point. The cruiser also holds sufficient food and water to support 2,500 people for up to 6 months.
LONG-RANGE LASER/SATELLITE RELAY COMMUNICATIONS: The impressive communications array of the cruiser can communicate with up to 500 craft simultaneously at ranges of up to 900 miles (1,440 km). This range can be boosted indefinitely by using satellites or other spacecraft to relay communications.
LONG-RANGE RADAR: The radar array of the Tokugawa cruisers can track and identify up to 500 craft simultaneously. The radar system has a 2,000 mile/3,200 km range.
SPACE FOLD SYSTEM: Following 2023 the Tokugawa cruiser was equipped with a fold drive, capable of propelling the ship through hyperspace at speeds up to 3.28x10^10 mps (5.25x10^10 kmps), or 1 light year per 6 minutes. When executing a space fold the cruiser will transport any ships within a 2 mile (3.2 km) radius with it, allowing it to transport up to about 100 smaller ships with it, if necessary. The range of the fold drive is theoretically unlimited except by the life expectancy of the spacecraft.

SUBLIGHT ENGINES: As a backup to the Fold System, the cruiser is equipped with sublight engines that can propel the ship at speeds up to 0.16 speed of light (25,600 miles/41,200 km per second) in space. Note that these engines are mainly intended for rapid movement inside a planetary system and are not suited for long voyages between star systems. In a planetary atmosphere the carrier is limited to speeds of Mach 6 at low altitudes or Mach 10 at high altitudes due to hull stress.

SUBSPACE MASS SENSORS: The Tokugawa cruisers are equipped with subspace sensors which are based on the same principles as the hyperspace communications array. These sensors can essentially instantly detect mass readings and movement of objects up to 1 AU (93 million miles) distant from the carrier, and the readings are used both for early warning and for navigation when travelling at sublight speeds. Readings taken with the subspace sensors are not very detailed and cannot detect objects of less than 60,000 kg (this includes most variable fighters).
MECHA COMPLEMENT:

The landing bay can hold and support a grand total of 350 veritechs/destroids of any type, as long as the mecha are smaller than 50 ft (15.2 m) and weigh less than 40 tons each. In addition, there are 3 special berths for larger mecha up to 100 ft (30.4 m) tall and 300 tons in weight (i.e. Mac II or III). Below are some typical mecha complements, though changes may be made if required by the mission.