Post by Reven Vrake on Aug 17, 2010 18:18:55 GMT -5
[NOTE: All fighters shown below are painted in the original SMS color schemes. The fighters of the 57th Colonization fleet however are painted in the usual white and red that the VF-25F has, except for the SMS logo and wording is of course replaced by New United Nations Spacey)
Ship Class Name: VF-25F
Ship Name: Messiah
Classification: Variable Air/Space-Superiority Fighter
Appearance: The VF-25 series of fighters look chiefly atmospheric but that is a deadly underestimation if taken at face value.
Height: Battroid Mode: 15.59 meters (includes beam guns); 14.53 meters (without beam guns). Fighter Mode: 4.03 meters;
Length: Fighter Mode: length 18.72 meters.
Width: Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended);
Power Source: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines.
Faster-than-Light Method: Optional Fold Booster
Sublight Speed: 7 (8 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Faster-than-Light Speed: 0 / 10* (When equipped with optional fold booster. See Fold Drive for details)
Maneuverability: 8 (9 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Crew Necessity: 1
Minimum Crew Necessity: 1
Hull Strength: 6.5 (8.5 with Super FAST Pack system)
Shield Strength: 5
Weapon Strength: 8
Weaponry Type(s): Primarily gun based with heavy missile and light beam gun support
Number of Weapons:
2 x fixed Mauler RÖV-127C coaxial 12.7mm beam guns (mounted center dorsal section in Fighter/GERWALK mode, becomes head turret in Battroid mode)
1 x Howard GU-17A new model 5-barrel 58mm gatling gun pod with retractable cover to provide air cooling for the barrels (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode, in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes)
1 x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes)
2 x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns OR 2 x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1 x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
6 x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment.
Optional Weaponry/Equipment:
SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes some additional armor).
2 x Bifors CIMM-3A micro-missile launchers pods (3 exit ports per launcher, mounted in forward main boosters, unknown missile count);
2 x Remmington HMM-5A close-in micro-missile CIWS launcher pod (mounted forward dorsal fuselage in Fighter, over shoulders in Battroid mode, 42 x micro-missiles in two launcher pods)
Shinsei Industries SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes 2 x armored intake units, 2 x armor units for main manipulator, 2 x engine block armored units, groin/hip armor);
Hangar Capacity: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 1
Cargo Capacity: Unknown
Other Notes/Description:
Nearly as much throwback as it is next generation, the VF-25 Messiah is the new variable fighter developed independently by Shinsei Industry/ Macross Frontier Arsenal Original Development/ Macross Frontier fleet's L.A.I. Designed from the YF-24 prototype, the Messiah was built as the potential successor to the VF-171 Nightmare Plus, the main variable fighter of the New UN Spacy still in active service as of 2059. The offensive weapons of the VF-25 are many, being armed with a new model gun pod, multiple sets of beam cannons and an assault knife housed inside the shield block. The VF-25 utilizes a shield and pin-point barrier system for defense, but is also equipped with a new Inertia Capacitor (ISC) and EX-Gear system which supports the pilot by reducing the effects of acceleration. With this new ISC/EX-Gear system operational, the VF-25 is capable of more mobility and combat capability beyond the limits of manned maneuvering.
By far the most impressive capability of the VF-25 is the valkyrie's amazing operational versatility, owing much to a design philosophy similar to that of the original VF-1 Valkyrie. The Messiah is designed for multipurpose deployment as fighter craft, attack craft, fighter/bomber, reconnaissance and command/control craft for unmanned combat aerial vehicles (Ghost fighters). The VF-25 achieves success in these varied operational roles by exchanging modules, which allow different pilots to utilize the mission specific characteristics of the customized Messiah unavailable in the standard model. The VF-25 customized configurations include the VF-25G designed for sniper operations and the RVF-25 with enhanced electronic warfare capabilities. The Messiah is also able to deploy with a high-maneuverability Super FAST pack system or a Full Armor system, though unlike the VF-1 Valkyrie's Armored system, the VF-25 Armored parts permit full transformation without ejection.
VF-25F Messiah with Super FAST Pack System – Battroid mode
VF-25F Messiah with Super FAST Pack System – Fighter mode
Ship Class Name: VF-25G
Ship Name: Messiah
Classification: Variable Sniper/Anti-armor Fighter
Height: Battroid Mode: 15.59 meters (includes beam gun); 14.53 meters (without beam gun). Fighter Mode: 4.03 meters;
Length: Fighter Mode: length 18.72 meters.
Width: Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended);
Power Source: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines.
Faster-than-Light Method: Optional Fold Booster
Sublight Speed: 7 (8 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Faster-than-Light Speed: 0 / 10* (When equipped with optional fold booster. See Fold Drive for details)
Maneuverability: 8 (9 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Crew Necessity: 1
Minimum Crew Necessity: 1
Hull Strength: 6.5 (8.5 with Super FAST Pack system)
Shield Strength: 5
Weapon Strength: 8
Weaponry Type(s): Primary heavy railgun with missile and beam gun support
Number of Weapons:
1 x fixed Mauler RÖV-127C coaxial 12.7mm beam gun (mounted center dorsal section in Fighter/GERWALK mode, becomes head turret in Battroid mode)
1 x SSL-9B Dragunov Semi/Fully-Automatic Anti-Armor Sniper Rifle for long-range precision shooting with electromagnetic rails in the barrel to boost projectile to maximum acceleration, 8 x target assisting balancers that open during firing, built-in optical scope and SP-55X 55mm ultra-high-speed armor-piercing ammunition; accurate to within 10 cm at a firing distance of 20 km (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode, in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes); includes standard 12+1 round magazine (optional 35 round drum magazine) located on the underside near cooling fins; muzzle velocity of SP-55X cartridge is 6,200 m/s (SSL-9B's linear driver, in addition to the chemical reaction, can increase muzzle velocity to 7,490 m/s for ultra-long-range firing in space); ultra-hard-metal jacketed ultra-dense alloy bullets can penetrate 300mm-thick GFS-a2 composite armor used by Destroids.
1 x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes)
2 x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns OR 2 x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1 x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
6 x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment.
Optional Weaponry/Equipment:
SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes some additional armor).
2 x Bifors CIMM-3A micro-missile launchers pods (3 exit ports per launcher, mounted in forward main boosters, unknown missile count);
2 x Remmington HMM-5A close-in micro-missile CIWS launcher pod (mounted forward dorsal fuselage in Fighter, over shoulders in Battroid mode, 42 x micro-missiles in two launcher pods)
Shinsei Industries SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes 2 x armored intake units, 2 x armor units for main manipulator, 2 x engine block armored units, groin/hip armor);
Hangar Capacity: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 1
Cargo Capacity: Unknown
Other Notes/Description:
Variant of the standard VF-25 Messiah equipped with an electromagnetic rail sniper gun pod and an enhanced optical package in the specially designed head unit.
The most valuable capabilty of the "G" variant Messiah was by far its ability to field heavy weapons in support of friendly units. The heavy firepower of the VF-25G was gained via the SSL-9B Dragunov Anti-Armor Sniper Rifle, a powerful rail gun that was already in service with the VF-171 Nightmare Plus. The SSL-9B fired a super polymerized gold cartridge covered in super-hard metal not at the low end rail gun velocity of 3,500 meters per second, but at an impressive 6,200 meters per second (the linear driver increased initial velocity to 7,490 m/s in space). During the Vajra War, heavy fire support units like the VF-25G Messiah became the backbone of the SMS front line forces. While some victories against the large Vajra units were achieved by more experienced commanders using daring close-combat attacks, the VF-25G's SSL-9B sniper rifle remained one of the few reliable weapons capable of routinely penetrating the Vajra's incredibly powerful energy converting armor in spite of their adaptive defenses. To improve the accuracy of the SSL-9B rifle, the VF-25G Messiah included a specially designed head unit adjusted for sniping and an FCF-21b FCS precision fire-control booster located in front avionics bay.
VF-25G with Super FAST Pack System – Battroid Mode
VF=25G with Super FAST Pack System – Fighter Mode
VF=25G with Super FAST Pack System – GERWALK Mode
Ship Class Name: VF-25S
Ship Name: Messiah
Classification: Commander’s Variable Fighter
Height: Battroid Mode: 15.59 meters (includes beam guns); 14.53 meters (without beam guns). Fighter Mode: 4.03 meters;
Length: Fighter Mode: length 18.72 meters.
Width: Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended);
Power Source: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines.
Faster-than-Light Method: Optional Fold Booster
Sublight Speed: 7 (8 if equipped with APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
Faster-than-Light Speed: 0 / 10* (When equipped with optional fold booster. See Fold Drive for details)
Maneuverability: 8 (9 if equipped with APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
Crew Necessity: 1
Minimum Crew Necessity: 1
Hull Strength: 7 (9 with APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
Shield Strength: 5
Weapon Strength: 8 (9 with APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
Weaponry Type(s): Extremely heavily missile armament with regular slugthrower support and beam gun support
Number of Weapons:
4 x fixed Mauler RÖV-127C coaxial 12.7mm beam guns (mounted center dorsal section in Fighter/GERWALK mode, becomes head turret in Battroid mode)
1 x Howard GU-17A new model 5-barrel 58mm gatling gun pod with retractable cover to provide air cooling for the barrels (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode, in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes)
1 x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes)
2 x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns OR 2 x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1 x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
6 x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment.
Optional Weaponry/Equipment:
APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack (deployable in all modes)
4 x armored heat sinks (mounted two each on the right and left engines pods; includes built-in Phased array radar)
2 x Hachishuu Heavy Industries C-207 high-capacity capacitors to power beam guns, energy conversion armor and pin-point barrier system (mounted one inside frontal section of each booster pod)
4 x RÖV-22 22mm beam machineguns (Mounted over regular hip guns)
2 x Otto/Sentinel 57mm anti-warship anti-air rapid-fire swiveling beam turrets with option of autonomous fire (capacitors mounted inside APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
116 micro-missiles in 2 x HMM-5A Mobile Remington micro-missile CIWS launcher pods featuring 2 x micro-missile launcher pods each (40 mounted in two CIWS torso launcher pods; 76 mounted in two CIWS shoulder launcher pods)
128 micro-missiles in 4 x Remington Close-Range Micro-Missile Launcher Pods, Double-Loaded Type (64 mounted in four leg launchers; each launcher holds 2 loads of missiles for a total of 128 micro-missiles)
30 x 200mm anti-armor high-initial velocity rockets in 2 x Howard 15-tube launcher pods (mounted outboard in coverless launchers)
4 x outboard hardpoints for 4-8 large-size anti-ship reaction missiles
Hangar Capacity: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 1
Cargo Capacity: N/A
Other Notes/Description:
Version used by team leaders with enhancements to every system.
Like many variable fighters before it, the VF-25 is also designed to utilize an armor system. However, unlike the VF-1 Armored, the VF-25 APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack is fully variable, allowing the Valkyrie to remain armored in all modes and permits flight. The Armored pack allows the VF-25S Messiah to function as a heavy-combat attack fighter and is restricted to team leaders due to high costs.
Normally, a VF-series' energy converting armor is not active in fighter mode while surplus energy from the engines is used in Battroid mode, however, due to the APS-25A/M25 high-capacity capacitor for the beam guns, energy converting armor is available in all modes. High capacity capacitor built into frontal section of the booster pod. Due to increased waste heat, 4 armored heat sinks (2 on the right and left with built-in Phased array radar) added to the engine pods.
VF-25S with Armored System – Battroid Mode
VF=25S with Armored System – Fighter Mode
VF=25S with Armored System – GERWALK Mode
Ship Class Name: RVF-25
Ship Name: Messiah
Classification: Variable Reconnaissance Fighter
Height: Battroid Mode: 15.59 meters (includes beam guns); 14.53 meters (without beam guns).
Length: Fighter Mode: 18.72 meters.
Width: Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended);
Power Source: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines.
Faster-than-Light Method: Optional Fold Booster
Sublight Speed: 6.5 (7.5 if equipped with super parts)
Faster-than-Light Speed: 0 / 10* (When equipped with optional fold booster)
Maneuverability: 7 (8 if equipped with Super Parts)
Crew Necessity: 1
Minimum Crew Necessity: 1
Hull Strength: 7 (8 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Shield Strength: 5* (Pinpoint barrier is focused on shield only for defense during Battroid and GERWALK modes.)
Weapon Strength: 8 (9 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Weaponry Type(s): Primarily Slugthrower and missile based with beam gun support
Number of Weapons:
1 x Howard GU-17A new model 5-barrel 58mm gatling gun pod with retractable cover to provide air cooling for the barrels (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode, in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes)
1 x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes)
2 x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns OR 2 x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1 x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
6 x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment.
1 x AP-SF-01+ Aegis Pack Custom with 1 x dorsal radome and 1 x ventral ELINT fin (detects targets via fold waves with a maximum detection range of one light-day in space)
Optional Weaponry/Equipment:
2 x Bifors CIMM-3A micro-missile launchers pods (3 exit ports per launcher, mounted in forward main boosters, unknown missile count);
2 x Remmington HMM-5A close-in micro-missile CIWS launcher pod (mounted forward dorsal fuselage in Fighter, over shoulders in Battroid mode, 42 x micro-missiles in two launcher pods)
Hangar Capacity: N/A
Passenger Capacity: N/A
Cargo Capacity: Very Small
Other Notes/Description:
Version with enhanced electronic warfare capabilities and equipped with large-sized radome. Can control (via fold wave communication) up to 6 AIF-7S/QF-4000 Ghost fighters. It detects targets using fold waves instead of electromagnetic waves. It can identify up to 2048 targets simultaneously and can guide long to medium-range missiles at 128 targets at the same time. Because fold waves are applied to the control scheme, control of QF-4000 Ghost-series is possible at long distances without lag time.
RVF-25 with Super FAST Pack System – Battroid Mode
RVF=25 with Super FAST Pack System – Fighter Mode
RVF=25 with Super FAST Pack System – GERWALK Mode
Ship Class Name: VF-25F
Ship Name: Messiah
Classification: Variable Air/Space-Superiority Fighter
Appearance: The VF-25 series of fighters look chiefly atmospheric but that is a deadly underestimation if taken at face value.
Height: Battroid Mode: 15.59 meters (includes beam guns); 14.53 meters (without beam guns). Fighter Mode: 4.03 meters;
Length: Fighter Mode: length 18.72 meters.
Width: Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended);
Power Source: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines.
Faster-than-Light Method: Optional Fold Booster
Sublight Speed: 7 (8 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Faster-than-Light Speed: 0 / 10* (When equipped with optional fold booster. See Fold Drive for details)
Maneuverability: 8 (9 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Crew Necessity: 1
Minimum Crew Necessity: 1
Hull Strength: 6.5 (8.5 with Super FAST Pack system)
Shield Strength: 5
Weapon Strength: 8
Weaponry Type(s): Primarily gun based with heavy missile and light beam gun support
Number of Weapons:
2 x fixed Mauler RÖV-127C coaxial 12.7mm beam guns (mounted center dorsal section in Fighter/GERWALK mode, becomes head turret in Battroid mode)
1 x Howard GU-17A new model 5-barrel 58mm gatling gun pod with retractable cover to provide air cooling for the barrels (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode, in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes)
1 x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes)
2 x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns OR 2 x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1 x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
6 x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment.
Optional Weaponry/Equipment:
SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes some additional armor).
2 x Bifors CIMM-3A micro-missile launchers pods (3 exit ports per launcher, mounted in forward main boosters, unknown missile count);
2 x Remmington HMM-5A close-in micro-missile CIWS launcher pod (mounted forward dorsal fuselage in Fighter, over shoulders in Battroid mode, 42 x micro-missiles in two launcher pods)
Shinsei Industries SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes 2 x armored intake units, 2 x armor units for main manipulator, 2 x engine block armored units, groin/hip armor);
Hangar Capacity: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 1
Cargo Capacity: Unknown
Other Notes/Description:
Nearly as much throwback as it is next generation, the VF-25 Messiah is the new variable fighter developed independently by Shinsei Industry/ Macross Frontier Arsenal Original Development/ Macross Frontier fleet's L.A.I. Designed from the YF-24 prototype, the Messiah was built as the potential successor to the VF-171 Nightmare Plus, the main variable fighter of the New UN Spacy still in active service as of 2059. The offensive weapons of the VF-25 are many, being armed with a new model gun pod, multiple sets of beam cannons and an assault knife housed inside the shield block. The VF-25 utilizes a shield and pin-point barrier system for defense, but is also equipped with a new Inertia Capacitor (ISC) and EX-Gear system which supports the pilot by reducing the effects of acceleration. With this new ISC/EX-Gear system operational, the VF-25 is capable of more mobility and combat capability beyond the limits of manned maneuvering.
By far the most impressive capability of the VF-25 is the valkyrie's amazing operational versatility, owing much to a design philosophy similar to that of the original VF-1 Valkyrie. The Messiah is designed for multipurpose deployment as fighter craft, attack craft, fighter/bomber, reconnaissance and command/control craft for unmanned combat aerial vehicles (Ghost fighters). The VF-25 achieves success in these varied operational roles by exchanging modules, which allow different pilots to utilize the mission specific characteristics of the customized Messiah unavailable in the standard model. The VF-25 customized configurations include the VF-25G designed for sniper operations and the RVF-25 with enhanced electronic warfare capabilities. The Messiah is also able to deploy with a high-maneuverability Super FAST pack system or a Full Armor system, though unlike the VF-1 Valkyrie's Armored system, the VF-25 Armored parts permit full transformation without ejection.
VF-25F Messiah with Super FAST Pack System – Battroid mode
VF-25F Messiah with Super FAST Pack System – Fighter mode
Ship Class Name: VF-25G
Ship Name: Messiah
Classification: Variable Sniper/Anti-armor Fighter
Height: Battroid Mode: 15.59 meters (includes beam gun); 14.53 meters (without beam gun). Fighter Mode: 4.03 meters;
Length: Fighter Mode: length 18.72 meters.
Width: Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended);
Power Source: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines.
Faster-than-Light Method: Optional Fold Booster
Sublight Speed: 7 (8 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Faster-than-Light Speed: 0 / 10* (When equipped with optional fold booster. See Fold Drive for details)
Maneuverability: 8 (9 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Crew Necessity: 1
Minimum Crew Necessity: 1
Hull Strength: 6.5 (8.5 with Super FAST Pack system)
Shield Strength: 5
Weapon Strength: 8
Weaponry Type(s): Primary heavy railgun with missile and beam gun support
Number of Weapons:
1 x fixed Mauler RÖV-127C coaxial 12.7mm beam gun (mounted center dorsal section in Fighter/GERWALK mode, becomes head turret in Battroid mode)
1 x SSL-9B Dragunov Semi/Fully-Automatic Anti-Armor Sniper Rifle for long-range precision shooting with electromagnetic rails in the barrel to boost projectile to maximum acceleration, 8 x target assisting balancers that open during firing, built-in optical scope and SP-55X 55mm ultra-high-speed armor-piercing ammunition; accurate to within 10 cm at a firing distance of 20 km (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode, in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes); includes standard 12+1 round magazine (optional 35 round drum magazine) located on the underside near cooling fins; muzzle velocity of SP-55X cartridge is 6,200 m/s (SSL-9B's linear driver, in addition to the chemical reaction, can increase muzzle velocity to 7,490 m/s for ultra-long-range firing in space); ultra-hard-metal jacketed ultra-dense alloy bullets can penetrate 300mm-thick GFS-a2 composite armor used by Destroids.
1 x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes)
2 x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns OR 2 x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1 x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
6 x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment.
Optional Weaponry/Equipment:
SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes some additional armor).
2 x Bifors CIMM-3A micro-missile launchers pods (3 exit ports per launcher, mounted in forward main boosters, unknown missile count);
2 x Remmington HMM-5A close-in micro-missile CIWS launcher pod (mounted forward dorsal fuselage in Fighter, over shoulders in Battroid mode, 42 x micro-missiles in two launcher pods)
Shinsei Industries SPS-25S/MF25 High-maneuverability Super FAST pack system (includes 2 x armored intake units, 2 x armor units for main manipulator, 2 x engine block armored units, groin/hip armor);
Hangar Capacity: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 1
Cargo Capacity: Unknown
Other Notes/Description:
Variant of the standard VF-25 Messiah equipped with an electromagnetic rail sniper gun pod and an enhanced optical package in the specially designed head unit.
The most valuable capabilty of the "G" variant Messiah was by far its ability to field heavy weapons in support of friendly units. The heavy firepower of the VF-25G was gained via the SSL-9B Dragunov Anti-Armor Sniper Rifle, a powerful rail gun that was already in service with the VF-171 Nightmare Plus. The SSL-9B fired a super polymerized gold cartridge covered in super-hard metal not at the low end rail gun velocity of 3,500 meters per second, but at an impressive 6,200 meters per second (the linear driver increased initial velocity to 7,490 m/s in space). During the Vajra War, heavy fire support units like the VF-25G Messiah became the backbone of the SMS front line forces. While some victories against the large Vajra units were achieved by more experienced commanders using daring close-combat attacks, the VF-25G's SSL-9B sniper rifle remained one of the few reliable weapons capable of routinely penetrating the Vajra's incredibly powerful energy converting armor in spite of their adaptive defenses. To improve the accuracy of the SSL-9B rifle, the VF-25G Messiah included a specially designed head unit adjusted for sniping and an FCF-21b FCS precision fire-control booster located in front avionics bay.
VF-25G with Super FAST Pack System – Battroid Mode
VF=25G with Super FAST Pack System – Fighter Mode
VF=25G with Super FAST Pack System – GERWALK Mode
Ship Class Name: VF-25S
Ship Name: Messiah
Classification: Commander’s Variable Fighter
Height: Battroid Mode: 15.59 meters (includes beam guns); 14.53 meters (without beam guns). Fighter Mode: 4.03 meters;
Length: Fighter Mode: length 18.72 meters.
Width: Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended);
Power Source: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines.
Faster-than-Light Method: Optional Fold Booster
Sublight Speed: 7 (8 if equipped with APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
Faster-than-Light Speed: 0 / 10* (When equipped with optional fold booster. See Fold Drive for details)
Maneuverability: 8 (9 if equipped with APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
Crew Necessity: 1
Minimum Crew Necessity: 1
Hull Strength: 7 (9 with APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
Shield Strength: 5
Weapon Strength: 8 (9 with APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
Weaponry Type(s): Extremely heavily missile armament with regular slugthrower support and beam gun support
Number of Weapons:
4 x fixed Mauler RÖV-127C coaxial 12.7mm beam guns (mounted center dorsal section in Fighter/GERWALK mode, becomes head turret in Battroid mode)
1 x Howard GU-17A new model 5-barrel 58mm gatling gun pod with retractable cover to provide air cooling for the barrels (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode, in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes)
1 x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes)
2 x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns OR 2 x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1 x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
6 x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment.
Optional Weaponry/Equipment:
APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack (deployable in all modes)
4 x armored heat sinks (mounted two each on the right and left engines pods; includes built-in Phased array radar)
2 x Hachishuu Heavy Industries C-207 high-capacity capacitors to power beam guns, energy conversion armor and pin-point barrier system (mounted one inside frontal section of each booster pod)
4 x RÖV-22 22mm beam machineguns (Mounted over regular hip guns)
2 x Otto/Sentinel 57mm anti-warship anti-air rapid-fire swiveling beam turrets with option of autonomous fire (capacitors mounted inside APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack)
116 micro-missiles in 2 x HMM-5A Mobile Remington micro-missile CIWS launcher pods featuring 2 x micro-missile launcher pods each (40 mounted in two CIWS torso launcher pods; 76 mounted in two CIWS shoulder launcher pods)
128 micro-missiles in 4 x Remington Close-Range Micro-Missile Launcher Pods, Double-Loaded Type (64 mounted in four leg launchers; each launcher holds 2 loads of missiles for a total of 128 micro-missiles)
30 x 200mm anti-armor high-initial velocity rockets in 2 x Howard 15-tube launcher pods (mounted outboard in coverless launchers)
4 x outboard hardpoints for 4-8 large-size anti-ship reaction missiles
Hangar Capacity: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 1
Cargo Capacity: N/A
Other Notes/Description:
Version used by team leaders with enhancements to every system.
Like many variable fighters before it, the VF-25 is also designed to utilize an armor system. However, unlike the VF-1 Armored, the VF-25 APS-25A/MF25 Armored pack is fully variable, allowing the Valkyrie to remain armored in all modes and permits flight. The Armored pack allows the VF-25S Messiah to function as a heavy-combat attack fighter and is restricted to team leaders due to high costs.
Normally, a VF-series' energy converting armor is not active in fighter mode while surplus energy from the engines is used in Battroid mode, however, due to the APS-25A/M25 high-capacity capacitor for the beam guns, energy converting armor is available in all modes. High capacity capacitor built into frontal section of the booster pod. Due to increased waste heat, 4 armored heat sinks (2 on the right and left with built-in Phased array radar) added to the engine pods.
VF-25S with Armored System – Battroid Mode
VF=25S with Armored System – Fighter Mode
VF=25S with Armored System – GERWALK Mode
Ship Class Name: RVF-25
Ship Name: Messiah
Classification: Variable Reconnaissance Fighter
Height: Battroid Mode: 15.59 meters (includes beam guns); 14.53 meters (without beam guns).
Length: Fighter Mode: 18.72 meters.
Width: Fighter Mode: wingspan 15.5 meters (fully extended);
Power Source: two Shinsei Industry/ P&W/ RR FF-3001A Stage II thermonuclear reaction turbine engines.
Faster-than-Light Method: Optional Fold Booster
Sublight Speed: 6.5 (7.5 if equipped with super parts)
Faster-than-Light Speed: 0 / 10* (When equipped with optional fold booster)
Maneuverability: 7 (8 if equipped with Super Parts)
Crew Necessity: 1
Minimum Crew Necessity: 1
Hull Strength: 7 (8 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Shield Strength: 5* (Pinpoint barrier is focused on shield only for defense during Battroid and GERWALK modes.)
Weapon Strength: 8 (9 if equipped with Super FAST Pack System)
Weaponry Type(s): Primarily Slugthrower and missile based with beam gun support
Number of Weapons:
1 x Howard GU-17A new model 5-barrel 58mm gatling gun pod with retractable cover to provide air cooling for the barrels (mounted ventral fuselage in Fighter mode, in arm manipulator for GERWALK/Battroid modes)
1 x standard bulletproof (anti-projectile) shield (mounted center rear dorsal fuselage in Fighter mode, mounted on arm in GERWALK/Battroid modes)
2 x Remington ES-25A 25mm high-speed machine guns OR 2 x Mauler RÖV-25 25mm beam machine guns (mounted left/right of intakes in Fighter/GERWALK mode, on rotating hip mounts in Battroid mode)
1 x Ka-Bar OTEC AK/VF-M9 Assault Knife, 1.65m, super strong material reinforced by pin-point barrier system (mounted under left arm shield block)
6 x underwing hardpoints for anti-ship reaction missiles, fold speakers or other equipment.
1 x AP-SF-01+ Aegis Pack Custom with 1 x dorsal radome and 1 x ventral ELINT fin (detects targets via fold waves with a maximum detection range of one light-day in space)
Optional Weaponry/Equipment:
2 x Bifors CIMM-3A micro-missile launchers pods (3 exit ports per launcher, mounted in forward main boosters, unknown missile count);
2 x Remmington HMM-5A close-in micro-missile CIWS launcher pod (mounted forward dorsal fuselage in Fighter, over shoulders in Battroid mode, 42 x micro-missiles in two launcher pods)
Hangar Capacity: N/A
Passenger Capacity: N/A
Cargo Capacity: Very Small
Other Notes/Description:
Version with enhanced electronic warfare capabilities and equipped with large-sized radome. Can control (via fold wave communication) up to 6 AIF-7S/QF-4000 Ghost fighters. It detects targets using fold waves instead of electromagnetic waves. It can identify up to 2048 targets simultaneously and can guide long to medium-range missiles at 128 targets at the same time. Because fold waves are applied to the control scheme, control of QF-4000 Ghost-series is possible at long distances without lag time.
RVF-25 with Super FAST Pack System – Battroid Mode
RVF=25 with Super FAST Pack System – Fighter Mode
RVF=25 with Super FAST Pack System – GERWALK Mode