MACROSS MECHA DESIGNS
MODIFICATION LOG
Last Updated: Friday, 18-Jan-08 02:59:01 PST
Every design in my Macross Mecha pages has a version number associated with it. These numbers are mostly for my benefit, so that I can differentiate current design versions from older archived ones. Some people have asked for a log of changes on the designs so that they know whether or not they have to download them again whenever I increment a version number. Below is a list of changes for each of the designs.
(Note: I know this file isn't terribly informative at the moment. Sorry, but before 1997 I didn't really keep a record of the changes I made with each new version. From now on I promise to list all changes here.)
UN SPACY VARIABLE FIGHTERS
- Version 1.7 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 1.8 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 12/21/97.
- Version 2.2 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 2.3 - Modified 04/20/97. Finally got a picture of the VF-4 in battroid mode from Mediax Mook 53: Macross Digital Mission VF-X. Special thanks to Iqbal Bhatti
(iqbal@seas.ucla.edu) for his help in getting me a copy of this book. Modified some of the stats and MDC values based on the battroid picture, and of course included a scan of the picture in the stats.
- Version 2.4 - Modified 06/08/97. Ross Takasugi (rosst@pacbell.net) pointed out that the term "Valkyrie" may not be synonymous with all UN Spacy Variable Fighters. Instead it probably is the design name of the VF-1, like VF-11 Thunderbolt or VF-17 Nightmare. There seems to be some debate on this point; for example, the Macross Compendium Mecha Section lists "Valkyrie" as an alias for "UN Spacy Variable Fighters" under unofficial designations (perhaps unofficial is the key word here). However, Ross has convinced me of the validity of her observation for the moment. I am therefore replacing "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" throughout MMD where appropriate (at least until I'm convinced otherwise).
- Version 2.5 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 0.9 - First released version, posted on 04/20/97.
- Version 1.0 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change. Also decided to use "Hunter" as the name for the VF-14 design, at least until I find out what the official Kawamori name for the design is (if there is one).
- Version 1.1 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 1.0 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 1.1 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.5 - Current version as of 10/13/96.
- Version 1.6 - Modified 04/20/97. No changes in stats, but made some long overdue updates to the background info, which I don't think has been touched since the middle of 1995.
- Version 1.7 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.8 - Modified 06/08/97. Added two FANTASTIC 3D computer renderings of VF-11 Battloids provided courtesy of
CHRIS SINGH
(csingh1@gl.umbc.edu). Be sure to check out his home page to see more of his work.
- Version 1.9 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 1.2 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 1.3 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.1 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 1.2 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.4 - Current version as of 10/13/96.
- Version 1.5 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.6 - Modified 06/15/97. Updated the background slightly to reflect new info; this is another background that I don't think has been touched since 1995. Also updated some stats and tried to clarify initiative bonuses in the combat bonuses section. Finally, removed references to the external radome and fold booster; these are shortly going to get their own sections in the VF Weapons file.
- Version 1.7 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 1.8 - Modified 11/23/97. Added virtual environment cockpit and corrected the number of barrels in the gun pod from 5 to 7. Thanks to Jingmon Miu Leong (leongj01@student.ucr.edu) and
Mario Rojas (basara19@hotmail.com) for pointing out these errors.
- Version 1.2 - Current version as of 10/13/96.
- Version 1.3 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.4 - Modified 06/15/97. Tried to emphasize the differences between the VF-19A, F, and S versions so that the VF-19A performs better in an atmosphere and the VF-19F/S perform better in space. Also added the VF-22's Active Stealth System; since the YF-19 clearly has a stealth system, it seems logical that the VF-19 would also be equipped with one. Removed references to the external radome and fold booster; these are shortly going to get their own sections in the VF Weapons file. Finally, also updated some stats and background info, and added a computer picture of the VF-19A donated by Chris Singh.
- Version 1.5 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 1.1 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 1.2 - Modified 03/28/97. Modified stats for Bifors BML-02S launchers based on changes made to the weapon in the YF-21 stats. Changed missile type from SRMs to MMs, and changed ammo configuration so that dorsal and ventral paired launchers feed from a single 12-missile payload (48 missiles total).
- Version 1.3 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.4 - Modified 06/15/97. Added the "detachable limbs" feature to the equipment list for the Sturmvogel. The YF-21 definitely has this ability so presumably this was preserved in the VF-22 design. Also clarified initiative and strike bonuses in the combat bonuses section.
- Version 1.5 - Modified 06/17/97. Added the virtual environment
cockpit to the design after re-examining pictures of the VF-22's cockpit. This increases the VF-22's dodge bonuses by +1 which makes it equal again with the average VF-19 dodge bonus; I got some complaints after I made the VF-19's dodge bonus greater than the VF-22's. :-/
- Version 1.6 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 1.7 - Modified 11/23/97. Removed virtual environment cockpit from systems description, based on the fact that the cockpit doesn't have enough room for such a system. Thanks to Jingmon Miu Leong (leongj01@student.ucr.edu) for pointing out this error.
- Version 1.8 - Modified 05/01/98. Clarified the REB-22 laser description to emphasize that they can fire both to the front and rear of the aircraft in fighter mode. See the YF-21 modlog entry for the reasons behind this.
- Version 1.9 - Modified 05/10/98. Whoops! Forgot to remove the bonus from the virtual environment cockpit when I removed the system from the stats. Thanks to Spencer Miller (miller@radiant.net) for pointing this out.
UN SPACY PROTOTYPE DESIGNS
- Version 1.7 - Current version as of 10/13/96.
- Version 1.8 - Modified 03/11/97. Minor changes to verbage and cleaned up HTML code.
- Version 1.9 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 2.0 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 1.5 - Current version as of 10/13/96.
- Version 1.6 - Modified 03/28/97. Based on pictures found on pages 7 and 98 of the TIA Macross Plus Movie Edition special I redid the stats for the Bifors BML-02S launchers. Changed missile type from SRMs to MMs and upped payload to 12 per launcher (48 total). Thanks to Roland Thigpen (thigpen@engr.engr.sc.edu) for pointing this out.
- Version 1.7 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.8 - Modified 06/15/97. Added the "detachable limbs" feature to the equipment list for the YF-21, as we clearly see the fighter detach its damaged arms and legs in the final combat scenes of the Macross Plus Movie. Also clarified initiative and strike bonuses in the combat bonuses section.
- Version 1.9 - Reduced dodge bonuses for the YF-21 after comparing the thrust-to-weight ratios of the YF-19 and YF-21, but also made sure to emphasize that the numbers go up by +2 when using the BDI/BCS.
- Version 2.0 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 2.1 - Modified 05/01/98. Changed the REB-22 lasers from rear-firing only to both front- and rear-firing in fighter mode. Several people have pointed this out over the years, but Graham R. Parkes (gparkes@netvigator.com) made a very good argument (complete with frame captures to back up his case) that finally convinced me.
- Version 0.7 - First released version, posted on 01/26/97.
- Version 0.8 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
CUSTOM MECHA DESIGNS
- Version 1.1 - Current version as of 10/13/96.
- Version 1.2 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change. NOTE: "Fire Valkyrie" is the correct name for the VF-19Kai, and is listed in several references including the This is Animation: Macross 7 books.
- Version 1.3 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 1.5 - Current version as of 10/13/96.
- Version 1.6 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.7 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 06/10/97.
- Version 0.9 - Modified 11/15/97. Added links to FAST pack file
for compatible systems.
- Version 1.0 - Added virtual environment cockpit, just like the regular VF-17.
- Version 0.9 - First released version, posted on 01/25/98.
UN SPACY WARSHIP DESIGNS
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted 09/01/97.
- Version 0.9 - First released version, posted on 01/01/97.
- Version 1.0 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 12/24/96.
- Version 0.9 - Modified 12/29/96. Changed number of mecha in Battle 7 section from 20 VF-11 squadrons to 25 squadrons. Also corrected spelling and HTML code.
- Version 1.0 - Modified 01/26/97. Swapped MDC values for Akusho sector and event subdomes. Increased radar range and added subspace sensors entry. Also changed Dan Henwood's email address to his new location (dhenwood@cyberscone.co.uk).
- Version 1.1 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change. Also changed Dan Henwood's email address (yet again) to his new home at dhenwood@hotmail.com.
- Version 1.2 - Modified 01/17/98. Added anti-aircraft lasers and
missile launchers. People have been bugging me for these for a long time
but I was initially resistant because there was no evidence of them in the
stats I've seen for the Macross 7. However, in episode 46 there's clear
evidence that Battle 7 is armed with anti-aircraft missile launchers, so I
decided it's reasonable that there are anti-aircraft lasers too.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 08/10/97. I know that calling it "Ark Royal" instead of "Uraga" is going to cause controversy, but I'm not convinced that "Uraga" is the class name for the carriers. It just seems awfully convenient that the first escort battle carrier we see in the Macross 7 series just happens to be the ship named for the class, and I don't accept the argument that I have to call it "Uraga" just because that's what everyone else calls it. If I ever learn what the true class name for the ship is (or am convinced that "Uraga" is in fact the true class name) I will make the appropriate changes.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 01/17/98. Like the Uraga/Ark Royal, I think it's very unlikely that the class name for the stealth frigate is "Stargazer". Sure, it's possible that the class
ship was assigned to the Macross 7 fleet, and it's possible that it just happens to be the first stealth frigate we hear mentioned by name, and
it's possible that it's the fastest ship in the fleet so that it was
selected for Operation Stargazer (which just happened to be named after the
ship in question) and so on. Sure, it's all possible, but IMO the more "possibles" you throw in there the cheesier and more unbelievable it sounds. Anyway, I'm tired of arguing on the point. If you can't handle the ship NOT being named "Stargazer" feel free to download the stats, change the name yourself, and post it on your own web site. But please but don't complain about it to me.
UN SPACY COLONY SHIP DESIGNS
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 04/11/98.
- Version 0.9 - Modified 04/29/98. Several people have pointed out
that according to Palladium a melee round is 15 seconds. I still think
this is a little long, but I did promise to be "100% compatible with the
Palladium system" so I guess I should put my money where my mouth is.
Mostly I'm just sick of arguing the issue. I'll get around to fixing this
in all my stats eventually.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 03/01/98.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 08/10/97.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 08/10/97.
VARUTA VARIABLE FIGHTERS
- Version 0.9 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 1.0 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.1 - Modified 05/16/98. Added "capture sphere" system as in the FZ-109 Elgerzorene. If the Elgerzorene has this system then chances are the FBZ-99 has it as well.
- Version 1.2 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 1.3 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.4 - Modified 05/16/98. Added information for "capture sphere" under additional equipment. We see an FZ-109A use this sphere to capture Basara in episode 27, and I thought it would be a nifty addition to the RPG stats (nothing like having a sympathetic NPC or an innocent captured by the bad guys).
- Version 0.9 - Current version as of 9/17/96.
- Version 1.0 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
- Version 1.1 - Modified 05/16/98. Added "capture sphere" system as in the FZ-109 Elgerzorene. If the Elgerzorene has this system then chances are the AZ-130 has it as well.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 06/17/97.
- Version 0.9 - Modified 03/29/98. Changed name from "Combat Zaubergeran" to "Pheyos", based on the garage kit released by Studio HalfEye of the fighter. I normally don't consider garage kits to be canonical sources of information, but Pheyos sounds better than "Enemy Valkyrie" and is easier to say than "Combat Zaubergeran". Also added a note on the real background of the fighter, although for the moment I'm leaving my fictional version in because the official one seems kinda weak (IMHO).
OTHER HOSTILE MECHA DESIGNS
- Version 0.9 - First released version, posted on 03/28/97.
- Version 1.0 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change. Also changed Dan Henwood's email address to his new home at dhenwood@hotmail.com.
PROTOCULTURE/VARUTA SPACESHIP DESIGNS
- Version 0.9 - First released version, posted on 03/28/97.
- Version 1.0 - Modified 06/08/97. Replaced "valkyrie" with "variable fighter" in background text and stats where appropriate. See the VF-4 Lightning III notes for the reasoning behind this change.
NEW RULES AND MISC STUFF
- Version 1.0 - Current version as of 10/13/96.
- Version 1.1 - Modified 04/20/97. No stats changes, but added a link to Darius Tripp's RPG
Missiles Stats section of his
Mecha Station web pages. He has some really good info and RPG options here.
- Version 0.8 - First released version, posted on 11/15/97.
- Version 0.9 - Current version as of 10/12/96.
- Version 1.0 - Modified 1/17/98. Added stats for the VF Rocket Sled, seen during Operation Stargazer in episode 44 of the Macross 7 TV series.
