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Robotech: Clone

The following material is from Robotech:Clone, a fan supplement by Lorcan Nagle. Please feel free to use, copy, and distribute it as you see fit. All we ask is that you give proper credit to me. Suggestions are welcome.

SRF-5000 Iconoclast Veritech

BACKGROUND : The IHE saw no real need for Mecha until after the SDF-3 left for Tirol. After the experimentation in current mecha trends with the Shock Divers and Crash Hounds, Dr. Gilles Vaudell decided that one of two new mecha would be the definitive mecha for the Mordecai's legions. The mecha in question were the SRF-71 Iconoclast veritech and the Vautomer Jackal. After extensive tests, the Iconoclast won out.The SRF-5000 is a quantum leap above the Veritechs that came before it. The base of the changes is in the fighter's central computer. While the original Iconoclasts had advanced AI systems that could anticipate target movement and tactics, the new SRF-5000 series can think for themselves.

This revolutionary system was atempted by the Masters with their combat robots that they deployed towards the end of the Second Robotech War, but the SRF-5000 was far superior. The SRF-5000 could converse, and has a full personality. Many pilots formed close bonds with their Veritechs. By 2056, most older Iconoclasts had been replaced with SRF-5000s. However, some pilots prefer to fly 'dumb' ships and there is a need for Meson accelerators, so the SRF-71 iconoclasts still survive.The Iconoclast was to be Mordecai's first line of defence, and thousands were produced in their ten year service. The mecha were the spearhead of every battle the IHE took part in in that time. They were phased out in the early 2050s as the Artificially intelligent SRF-5000 Iconoclasts became available, but some are still in service with private individuals, and as backup mecha.The Iconoclast was to be the ultimate in veritech technology.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type:	Transformable Battloid, SRF series Veritech Fighter
Models:	SRF-5000
Crew:	One, however, a trainer vairant can seat two.

M.D.C. BY LOCATION

NOTE: The SRF-71 Series Veritech incorporates the Southern Cross' laser resistant ceramic armor, so laser weapons do only HALF damage. This does NOT include any other energy attacks such as particle beams or ion blasts, nor does it help against explosives.

SPECIFICATIONS

Jet Mode with Jet Thrusters:
Jet Mode with Rocket Thrusters:
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WEAPON SYSTEMS

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Reflex Shield. Concentrated on the hands of the MAP, the shield provides an additional 300 MDC which must be depleted before any damage may be applied to the mecha. The shield recharges at the rate of 30MDC per turn. The shield may not operate in any turn that the Meson accelerator is fired.
LASER-RESISTANT CERAMIC COATING: Invented during the construction of Southern Cross mecha, this coating scrambles laser tracking and reduces laser damage by half (lasers ONLY).
RADAR: 500 Kilometre range. Can identify and track up to 20 targets simultaneously, and track a further 50.
BACKUP RADAR: 10 mile (16 km) range. Can identify and track up to 20 targets simultaneously.
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS: Wide band and directional radio and video telecast capabilities. Range is 600 miles (945 km) or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay.
LASER COMMUNICATIONS: Long-range, directional communication system. Effective range: 100,000 miles (157,500 km).
Meson communications. Real time communications within five light years, with communications available out to 15 light years, with a one second time lag per light year beyond five.
COMBAT COMPUTER: Calculates, stores, and transmits data onto the cockpit computer screen, heads-up display (H.U.D.), or the pilot's helmet display. Also, an AI system provides information on tactics and advice, giving +2 to initiave.
TARGETING COMPUTER: AI system which rates offensive capability of enemy units and provides likely evasive patterns based on speed, bearing, and displayed tactics of target. Gives +2 to hit.
LASER TARGETING SYSTEM: Can track any single target within 100 km.(10,000 km in space)
MOTION DETECTOR AND COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM: 80m range. Sounds an alarm and red light warns pilot of impending collision and/or immediate target.
TELESCOPIC OPTICAL ENHANCEMENT: Range to Horizon with 150X Zoom, plus Infra-Red, Starlight, and Electromagnetic emmissions.
EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP: 100m range. A sound amplification listening system that can pick up a whisper 100 metres away.
HEAD SPOTLIGHTS: 150m range with Terran daylight intensity.
EJECTOR SEAT: Removes pilot from vechicle in case of emergency. The chair has no survival equipment, as the pilot will be weraing a shock diver.
SELF-DESTRUCT: A last ditch effort to prevent the capture of a Veritech unit (usually preceded by the pilot's ejection from the Veritech) is self-destruction. Explosive damage at 2D10*10 to everything within 25m. A dodge roll of 8+(with no bonuses) is allowed.
HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: Special shielding prevents the penetration of life-threatening heat and radiation.
INDEPENDANT OXYGEN AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEM: Built-in tanks provide one month of continuous oxygen. With the special recycling systems, this may be extended to four months. Use of a Shock Diver suit extends these figures by 100%. A stasis system can bring a pilot to a state 90% cellular halt. This can be sustained for three years.
Fold System. MC-144MT fold drive allows travel of 66,666 light years over three days. The drive must recharge for a day before subsequent use.