UF-14 Interceptor

Tactical designation: Light Fighter
Type - Atmospheric Fighter   Armament - (1)Autocannon

The UF-14 is a more conventional fighter, mainly used in atmosphere. In space, it is slower and not as tough, and thus is used mainly for scouting activities. The UF-14's armament is a single accelerated autocannon, fairly strong, but no match for Zentraedi weapons or the GU-11.




VF-1A Valkyrie

Tactical designation: Standard Fighter
Type - Transformable Fighter   Armament - (1)55mm GU-11

The first variable configuration fighter, or Veritech, the VF-1A was developed from 2000-2009. Coupling Robotechnology with traditional styling, the Valkyrie bears a close resemblance to the ancient F-14 Tomcat. Armed with a tri-barrelled 55mm GU-11 autocannon, the VF-1A is a formidable foe.




VF-1AS Super Valkyrie

Tactical designation: Assault Fighter
Type - Modified Veritech Fighter   Armament - (1)55mm GU-11, (2)Missile launcher

An advanced version of the standard Valkyrie, the VF-1AS boasts extra speed, maneuverability, and armor. Large boosters on the top of the fighter not only add speed, but also contain missile launchers. The added firepower on the Super make it a great fighter for use in almost any attack.




AVF-1J Armored Veritech

Tactical designation: Missile Fighter
Type - Modified Veritech Fighter   Armament - (2)Missile launcher

The AVF-1J is really just a standard VF-1J in Battloid mode with an added equipment package. The armored system includes additional armor plating, dozens of ready-to-launch missiles, and a set of boosters to compensate for the weight of the armor. Even with the boosters, though, the Armored's speed is drastically lower than that of the standard Valkyrie, as well as it maneuverability.




VFX-6

Tactical designation: Enhanced Fighter
Type - Experimental Veritech Fighter   Armament - (1)35mm GU-XX

The VFX-6 is the new experimental Veritech fighter currently undergoing trials by the RDF. The VFX-6 was turned down by the new Armies of the Southern Cross (ASC), with the ASC instead going with the new laser-armed Logan fighter. However, the VFX-6 is much more maneuverable, powerful, and stronger; its main drawback is its increased cost and build time. The current experimental VFX-6 is armed only with a single new-generation GU-XX autocannon, firing 35mm transuranic slugs at even higher velocities than the GU-11.

Historical note: The VFX-6 eventually became the VAF-6 series Alpha fighter, after several advancements in Robotech materials were made.




Aggressor VTOL

Tactical designation: Combat Fighter
Type - Experimental Assault Fighter   Armament - (1)Accelerated Autocannon

The Aggressor is heavily based on the Guardian-mode Veritech, and the similarities are easy to spot. The Aggressor has two Guardian-style legs which give it manueverability equal to that of a Veritech, and two rear engines give moderate forward thrust. However, the Aggressor is non-transformable, and thus loses many of the higher qualities of the Veritechs. The Aggressor is currently still in experimental stages and is available for both city support and deep-space testing.




IAF-6 Wraith

Tactical designation: Advanced Fighter
Type - Transatmospheric Interceptor   Armament - (1)40mm GU-3, (2)Small missile launcher

The IAF-6 is an experimental interceptor developed to produce a cheaper alternative to the Veritechs for simple patrols and small dogfights. It includes a new type of propulsion system, similar to the VF-1A's, but with more directional controls. The IAF-6 is also trans-atmospheric, meaning it can survive both with and without atmosphere. Also, booster pods can be attached which give the Wraith enough speed to escape Earth's gravity and enter space. The new, more expensive booster-fitted version is currently being tested extensively in space with the Epsilon cruisers.




SPC-2 Lancer II

Tactical designation: Attack Fighter
Type - Unmanned Space Fighter   Armament - (2)Heavy autocannon

The Lancer II space cannon is an unmanned fighter used exclusively in space by the A.R.M.D. platforms. The Lancer II's armament consists of two heavy autocannons which fire large plasma shells. Although the rate of fire is slow, the shells are tremendously powerful. However, it is hard for the guns to track and hit small, fast-moving targets. Therefore, the space cannons are better suited to attack larger craft, such as Zentraedi shuttles and cruisers.




QF-3000E Ghost

Tactical designation: Support Fighter
Type - Unmanned Fighter   Armament - (6)Autocannon

The Ghost is another unmanned fighter, like the Lancer II. However, the Ghost is more suited to fighter combat than large-scale assaults. Armed with six autocannons, the QF-3000E is truly devestating against lightly armored Zentraedi pods. Like the Zentraedi fighters, the QF-3000 relies on its speed and small size to survive. The latter, though, means that the Ghost can sustain little damage.




Cat's-Eye Recon

Tactical designation: Recon Craft
Type - AWACS Reconaissance Craft   Armament - None

The Cat's-Eye is the standard RDF reconnassiance craft. Loaded with high-tech radar systems, imaging systems, and other complex sensors, the Cat's-Eye is a greatly valued asset, since it allows the dectection of incoming enemy craft well before they arrive. However, the Cat's-Eye is completely defenseless and relatively weak. A standard escort is composed of either two VF-1A or four QF-3000E fighters.




SSFV-1 Series (Searcher)

Tactical designations: Resource Craft, Repair Craft, Salvage Craft
Type - Space Utility Craft   Armament - None

The Searcher series of space vehicles includes the SSFV-1H, SSFV-1RC, and the SSFV-1S. All share many characteristics, including the same basic chassis and drive system. What differentiates between the models is their onboard equipment components. The SSFV-1H contains equipment which breaks down space debris into usable materials. The SSFV-1RC is used for more delicate tasks, being able to repair practically everything. This is due to finer control interfaces and higher-quality servomotors. The SSFV-1S can be used to salvage and capture enemy ships, due to a more powerful set of grappling arms.




Fighter Support Craft

Tactical designation: ReSupply Ship
Type - Light Space Cruiser   Armament - None

The new fighter support craft is one of the most valued ships, being able to refuel, rearm, and repair figters in the field. The support craft houses several Robotech fabrication units and repair facilities as well as a large stock of protoculture energy. It has eight landing pads, which allow for rapid refueling of entire squardrons. However, the support craft is fairly slow and completely unarmed, leaving it open to small raiding-type attacks. Because of this, fighter support craft are normally escorted by anywhere from 5 to 25 QF-3000E Ghost unmanned fighters.




Resource Support Craft

Tactical designation: Resource Processor
Type - Light Space Cruiser   Armament - None

The RSC is simply a Fighter Support Craft modified to accept and process various resources.




Thunderer-class Missile Cruiser

Tactical designation: Missile Cruiser
Type - Space Cruiser   Armament - (2)Superheavy missile launcher

The Thunderer-class missile cruiser is the main heavy assault craft of the RDF. Firing Thor missiles, the Thunderer easily destroys almost all Zentraedi cruisers. It has a special, minature Robotech Prefab facility built-in to produce Thor missiles. The Thunderer carries enough material to provide a virtually unlimited payload. However, the launchers have a very long reload time, leaving the platform completely unarmed for a short time. Also, the Thunderer has no AA weapons, and so is always escorted by a flight of Valkyries.




Delta Attack Cruiser

Tactical designation: Light Assault Cruiser
Type - Space Cruiser   Armament - (1)Med PBC Emplacement, (2)Heavy Plasma Cannon

The Delta is the predecessor to the REF's DTTS-12 Horizont shuttle, and the resemblance is unmistakable. Armed with a large, stationary PBC emplacement, the Delta can prove to be quite powerful against most Zentraedi vessels. Two heavy plasma cannons are mounted alongside the Delta, giving it a better volume of fire and a defense against smaller vessels. The Delta-class cruisers are used exclusively in space, overseen by Epsilon-class command cruisers. The Delta is also small enough to be easily fabricated by Epsilon cruisers, and thus is becoming one of the most common RDF cruisers.




A.R.M.D. Platform

Tactical designation: Support Cruiser
Type - Space Cruiser   Armament - (2)Med laser, (2)Hvy missile launcher, (2)AA turret

The A.R.M.D. is the RDF's 'aircraft carrier' for space. It provides housing, equipment, and prefab facilities for fighter craft. Because of its weaker armaments, it is usually protected by a large flight of Veritechs and Lancer IIs or an Oberth Destroyer.




Oberth-class Destroyer

Tactical designation: Attack Cruiser
Type - Space Cruiser   Armament - (4)Med laser, (3)Med missile launcher

The Oberth is the standard RDF space cruiser, armed with 4 fairly large laser cannons and three aft-mounted vertical launch missile systems. The Oberth is a well-rounded ship, with moderate speed, armor, and weapons capabilities. However, large numbers of small fighters still pose a threat to the Oberth, since it has no AA systems other than its three heavy, slow-firing missile launchers. Therefore, the destroyer is usually escorted by 3 flights of VF-1A or QF-3000E fighters. The Oberth is also small enough to be produced by deep-space Epsilon cruisers, adding to the modularity of the RDF fleets.




Epsilon-class Cruiser

Tactical designation: Command Ship
Type - Space Command Cruiser   Armament - (2)Hvy laser, (2)Med laser, (4)Hvy missile launcher

The Epsilon-class cruiser is a cross between a Daedelus-class Supercarrier and an A.R.M.D. platform. Although much larger than a Daedelus, it still closely resembles the supercarrier. In fact, the Epsilon is so large that it can build and house a single A.R.M.D. platform. The Epsilon is also heavily armed, having two heavy lasers (which are quite comparable to Zentraedi guns), two A.R.M.D.-size medium lasers, and four heavy missile launchers. However, the Epsilon has no space for AA guns (all deck space is devoted to fighter launch catapults), so it always is accompianed by a squadron of Veritech fighters.




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