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Flight Suits & Other Anti-G Systems

There are various anti-G systems that have been created in the Macross universe. Each one is generally an improvement on its predecessors. However, with the newer fighter craft, the G load that the pilot can safely handle is the main limiter on manueverability. With the creation of ISC and related systems (EX-Gear, Cyborgization, etc.), it has become possible to create manned craft capable of manuevering at unmanned craft levels.

When determining the G-load that your pilot can take, there are two or three components to consider. The main component is the pilot suit. In general, latter pilot suits offer more G protection than earlier ones. The next component is the seat. In general, a fighter craft can be equipped with only one type of seat; wether that is an Anti-G Mechanism seat, a Mobile seat, or an EX-Gear seat. The last component, which is only applicable to the Macross Frontier era, is ISC. Of course, if you're playing a cyborg character, then that's another factor to take into consideration.

In general, earlier variable craft tend to handle less G loads than the pilot can, thereby becoming the main limiter on manueverability. Middle generation variable craft can sustain equal G loads as the pilot. Latter generation variable craft, such as the VF-19 and VF-25, can handle much more than the pilot can.

Another way to look at it is, its nearly impossible to damage the airframe with middle and latter variable craft due to G loads, but it is easy to do so with earlier craft. What damage would that be? Apart from making it impossible for the vehicle to transform to a different mode, it is possible that the flight characteristics are messed up, thereby causing a reduction of 1/4 to 1/3 of the vehicle's top speed. Excessive G loads can even cause the vehicle to break up!

Seat With Anti-G Mechanism

It is not an OTM device; though the optimization of the angle of the seat is the subject of the body current stimulant system (the so-called vital point stimulation), in case of high g, it is also possible to handle an increase of about 20 to 30% more.

  • Up to 11 G.

    Mobile Seat

    Reduction of horizontal G when rolling by the mobile seat, Marty & Beck VX-Mk-12a. (From descriptions, this reduction is most applicable to instantaneous G loads, as it has a reduced functionality with sustained G loads.)

    In use from 2040.

  • Up to 15 G.

    EX Gear

    An "Interface that's worn", which enables highly accurate flight control due to the pilot's muscles' electrical current. In addition, there are such things as a medical kit and simple cold sleep functions. The EX-Gear is also provided with a life preservation function for the pilot, whom should be regarded more than the manned craft itself.

    Developed in the Macross Frontier Fleet. In use from 2059.

  • G resistance: +8

    ISC

    Inertia Store Converter (ISC), a transformation and inertia storing system adopted into the YF-24 Evolution and it's derivative fighters (the VF-25, VF-27 and so on). Its common names are inertial buffer, inertia buffer and so on.

    In use from 2057.

  • G resistance: +10 G
  • G resistance with Ex-Gear: 27 G (Macross Frontier Fleet)

    Note: other fleets are most likely lower. If they are similar, it is because they have developed some kind of G resistance technology (ie Macross Galaxy's cyborgs). The Unified Forces of Earth have kept the best technology for themselves, and they have an ISC that grants +13 G.

    Cyborgization

    The anti-G effects are about the same as an EX-Gear equipped craft. Combined with the VF-27 Flight Suit, they greatly exceed an EX-Gear equipped craft. Combined with the VF-27 Flight Suit and ISC, the G resistance is equivalent to the VF-25 (27+ G resistance).

    Flight Suits in general

    Flight suits are not suits of armour! They're first job is to provide life-support in low or no heat, reduced or no oxygen environments. They're second job is as a G-suit. Only those flight suits expressly designed for use in space are hardened and offer a small amount of protection; as they are designed to protect against micro-meteor strikes. All flight suits reduce blunt/impact damage (falls, punchs, crashes, etc) by half, up to the allowed SDC of the Suit.

    In general, the helmet will be the suit's AR +2, and the suit's SDC x1.5.

    Depending on which era the game is taking place in, player characters could have wildly different flight suits. The following are the most common specifications:

    Macross Zero Era

    Unified Forces Pilot Suit

    The Fighter Pilot suit consists of a helmet, jumpsuit, G-Suit, gloves, boots, and harness. The jumpsuit is worn over the G-Suit, which cuts down on the amount of pilot blackout during high-G maneuvers.
    • AR: N/A (9 for helmet)
    • SDC: N/A (50 for blunt/impact damage only; 50 for helmet)
    • G resistance: 9
    • Self or manually inflating life vest
    • 3 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • 3 signal flares
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, compass, etc.)
    • high fatigue rate

    Unified Forces Bio-Hazard Suit

    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 60
    • G resistance: 5
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • high fatigue rate

    Super Dimensional Fortress Macross Era

    Unified Forces Regulation VF Pilot Suit (early period)

    Used from SDF-1's launch until the end of Space War 1. In use from 2009.
    • AR: 8
    • SDC: 20
    • G resistance: 7
    • 3 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife; universal direction finder for space units, otherwise a compass; etc.)
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Unified Forces Destroid Pilot Suit

    In use from 2009.
    • AR: 8
    • SDC: 20
    • G resistance: 7
    • 3 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Unified Forces Low Atmosphere Use Suit

    In use from 2009.
    • AR: 8
    • SDC: 20
    • G resistance: 7
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Unified Forces Carrier Deck Worker Suit

    In use from 2009.
    • AR: 14 (Fire resistant. Fire damage does 1/2)
    • SDC: 120
    • G resistance: 5
    • 6 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife; universal direction finder for space units, otherwise a compass; etc.)
    • high fatigue rate

    Unified Forces Regulation VF Pilot Suit (latter period)

    Used in conjunction with the introduction of the improved Block 6 VF-1 Valkyrie. It has improved functionality and survivability over the early period flight suit. Has a simple power-assist function to improve vehicle control during periods of high G. In use from 2010.
    • AR: 10
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 8
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Unified Forces Simple Space Suit

    In use from 2010.
    • AR: 10
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 7
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Flashback 2012 & Macross M3 Era

    Unified Forces VF Pilot Suit New Regulation Type

    Developed for the Humankind Seedin Project and in time for the launch of the Megaroad-01. Suit has various strengthened functions for life preservation in deep space. Visor acts as a HUD. In use from 2012.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 80 (80 for helmet)
    • G resistance: 8
    • 8 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • high fatigue rate

    Unified Forces VF Pilot Suit TSV-20

    In use from 2014.
    • AR: 11
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 9
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Macross Plus Era

    Unified Forces VF Pilot Suit TSV-30 Mk.I

    Developed for the introduction of the VF-11. It is the Unified Forces Regulation type. In use from 2030.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 50
    • G resistance: 9
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate
      The TSV-30 Mk.III, in use from 2037, is mainly used by squadrons arrayed in Earth orbit.

    Civilian Space Suit

    Has a simple sleep function. In use from 2030.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 80 (80 helmet)
    • G resistance: 7
    • 8 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    YF-21 Anti-G Pilot Suit

    In use from 2040.
    • See Macross 7's VF-22 pilot suit for details.

    Macross 7 Era

    Emigration Fleet Pilot Suit

    In use from 2040.
    • AR: 11
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 8
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Zentraadi Emigration Fleet Pilot Suit

    In use from 2040.
    • AR: 11
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 8
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Emigration Fleet Special Forces Pilot Suit

    In use from 2037.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 60
    • G resistance: 10
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • moderate fatigue rate
    • suit designed to maintain stealthy profile of the VF-17.

    Emigration Fleet Special Forces VF-22 Pilot Suit

    In use from 2045.
    • AR: 10
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 11
    • 6 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • light fatigue rate

    Emigration Fleet Police Pilot Suit

    In use from 2040.
    • AR: 11
    • SDC: 50
    • G resistance: 7
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • low fatigue rate

    Sound Force Pilot Suit

    In use from 2045. Multiple designs available.
    • AR: 11
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 8
    • 5 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • low fatigue rate

    Civilian Space Suit

    Multiple designs available. In use from 2040.
    • AR: 10
    • SDC: 30
    • G resistance: 7
    • 4 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 5 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 5 Km range
    • Small EVA thrusters on shoulders and knees
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Retro Designed Space Suit

    In use from 2040.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 80 (80 helmet)
    • G resistance: 5
    • 8 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Macross 7 Dynamite & VF-X Era

    Unified Forces VF Pilot Suit TSV-40 Mk.I

    A new type developed for pilots of the VF-19 that have to have a high-G resistance. In use from 2042.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 60
    • G resistance: 10
    • 6 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet or holographic display above small arm extending out of chest unit.
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Pheyos Valkyrie Pilot Suit

    Developed exclusively for use with the Pheyos Valkyrie. In use from 2047.
    • AR: 10
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 10
    • 6 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • low fatigue rate

    Unified Forces VF Pilot Suit TSS-50 Special Duty Force Specification

    A pilot suit whose functions have been greatly strengthened. Developed by a manufacturer of new Zentraadi equipment for space. The suit isn't used by a lot of non-Special Duty Force pilots. In use from 2050.
    • AR: 11
    • SDC: 50
    • G resistance: 11
    • 7 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack w/ larger fuel reserves
    • Display in helmet
    • Extremely low fatigue rate - supple allowing better movement in the cockpit.

    Macross Frontier Era

    New Unified Forces Spacy VF Pilot Suit

    In use from 2050.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 60
    • G resistance: 10
    • 8 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack w/ large fuel reserves
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate - supple allowing better movement in the cockpit.
      NUNS-pilot (79K)

    Deck Worker Space Suit

    In use from 2050.
    • AR: 10
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 5
    • 8 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack w/ large fuel reserves
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate - supple allowing better movement in the cockpit.
      NUNS-crew (68K)

    Civilian Space Suit

    Worn by Ranka, et al. In use from 2055.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 60
    • G resistance: 7
    • 8 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    Kwadoran Rea Pilot Suit

    Optional: VF-25 Super Parts can be attached to it. In use from 20##.
    • AR: N/A
    • MDC: 25
    • G resistance: 10
    • 8 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 20 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 20 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate

    SMS Pilot Suit

    In use from 2059.
    • AR: 10
    • SDC: 40
    • G resistance: 9
    • 6 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • moderate fatigue rate - supple allowing better movement in the cockpit.
      Pilot-Suit-VF25 (59K)

    VF-27 pilot suit

    In use from 2059.
    • AR: 12
    • SDC: 60
    • G resistance: 10. 20 for a cyborg pilot.
    • 8 hour oxygen supply
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • EVA thrusters in backpack
    • Display in helmet
    • extremely low fatigue rate - supple allowing better movement in the cockpit.
      Pilot-Suit-VF27 (60K)

    New Unified Forces Soldier

    In use from 20##.
    • AR: 13
    • SDC: 120 (100 Helmet)
    • G resistance: N/A
    • Radio - directional broadcast range of 10 Km.
    • Homing Beacon - 10 Km range
    • basic survival supplies (small knife, universal direction finder, etc.)
    • moderate fatigue rate
      NUNS-Soldier (57K)

    REFERENCES USED
    • Macross M3
    • TiA The Select: Macross Plus The Movie
    • TiA: Macross 7 Animation Materials
    • Macross Digital Mission VF-X Flight Manual
    • VF-X2 Visual Guide
    • Charaberry's Vol. 5
    • Macross Frontier Collection of Setting Data Blue
    • Variable Fighter Master File: VF-1 & VF-19

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