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SEIRAN-99 KOU BOOST FIGHTER

RPG Stats by NATHAN GRIER (nathan_grier@hotmail.com)

Name Translation by MIKE SZEKELY

Background info provided by NATHAN GRIER (nathan_grier@hotmail.com)

Edited by DANNY BUI (MaxVF22S@hotmail.com)

BACKGROUND:

To increase the versatility of the Seiran-99, a booster unit was developed to make the Seiran-99 trans-atmospheric. Unlike the VF-1's booster, the Seiran-99's booster is actually a separate fighter. It attaches to the top of the Seiran-99 in fighter mode and be used in atmosphere and in space. The Booster Fighter is used to launch a Seiran-99 into space and then act as a reserve fighter while the Seiran continues towards the approaching enemy. In addition to providing trans-atmospheric capabilities to the Seiran-99 the Booster Fighter also could be used to extend it's range to allow for long range reconnaissance and patrols. As the combined fighter could be piloted by either pilot, one pilot could rest during long patrols ensuring an alert pilot was always in control. Booster Fighters have also been used to surprise enemy forces by suddenly doubling the amount of fighters as the Boost Fighter can separate from the Seiran-99 at any time. Separation in an atmosphere is trickier however and poses a -10% skill penalty to both pilots.

Besides giving the Seiran-99 trans-atmospheric capabilities and extended range, the Booster Fighter also provided additional protection to the Seiran-99 as it nearly covered the top of the fighter as well as the engines. The Booster Fighter also provided additional hard point for more missiles.

The Booster Fighter would prove to be a popular option for the Seiran-99 and many would be produced until production of the Seiran-99 and all it's options would be stopped by a UN order.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type:

Seiran-99A Kou: First mass-produced version, included canard forward wing and optimized for atmospheric use

Seiran-99S Kou: Second mass-produced version, modified wings and removed canard wings in favor of more vernier jets. Optimized for space use and first version to include head lasers

Seiran-99X Kou Plus: Upgraded version of Seiran-99A/S. Includes Conformal FAST Packs

Seiran-99G Gliding Armor: Covert Assault Variable Armor Pack

Seiran-99N Naval Armor: Optional armor suit for Seiran-99 for naval operations

Seiran-99 Boost Fighter: Optional pack that allows for trans-atmospheric capability

Class: Boost Fighter
Manufacturer: Sukhoi/Israel Aircraft Industries/Dornier
Crew: One pilot wearing Tactical Life Support System

MDC BY LOCATION: (Boost Fighter Only)

    Engine Thrusters (2)                        250 each
(1) Main Body                                   250
    Wings (2)                                   150 each
    Reinforced Pilot Compartment/Escape Pod     150 
    Tail (2)                                    100 each

NOTES:

If the MDC of the Armor is depleted, whatever remaining damage is left is applied to the fighter itself.

1. Depleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the mecha. The pilot and cockpit section/escape pod will be automatically ejected from the doomed mecha before it explodes by the mecha's main computer.

SPEEDS:

FLYING, FIGHTER CONFIGURATION:

Mach 7.5+ max speed at 10,000 meters or less above sea level. Mach 8+ max speed at 10,000-30,000 meters above sea level. Is trans-atmospheric.

MAX ENGINE THRUST:

44,625 kg x2

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:

22.4 ft (7 m) in fighter configuration.

WIDTH:

47.4 ft (18 m) wing span in fighter and gerwalk modes. 

LENGTH:

57.6 ft (14.7 m) in fighter configuration.

WEIGHT:

18,182 kg (20 tons)

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Equal to a P.S. of 60

CARGO:

Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.

POWER PLANT:

Two Shinnakasu Heavy Industry/P&W/Roice FF-2001D thermonuclear turbine engine, equipped with three-dimensional convergent/divergent vectored exhaust nozzles for enhanced V/STOL performance and maneuverability, as well as hexagonal under fuselage air intakes for use in an atmosphere. Several additional Pratt & Whitney HMM-5C high-maneuverability vernier thrusters for additional mobility are mounted at key positions along the mecha's hull.

COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS:

None

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

1. BODY/WING HARD POINTS : The Boost Fighter has 3 hardpoints on each wing and one on each engine that can be used to carry up to 10 long range or 20 medium range missiles or other ordinance.
   • LONG RANGE MISSILES
     • Primary Purpose: Heavy Assault
     • Secondary Purpose: Anti-Spacecraft
     • Missile Types: Any type of UN Spacy Long Range Missile can be used.
     • Range: Varies with missile type.
     • Damage: Varies with missile type.
     • Rate of Fire: One to ten (all) missiles.
     • Payload: One per hardpoint plus one on each engine hardpoint; 10 maximum.
   • MEDIUM RANGE MISSILES
     • Primary Purpose: Assault
     • Secondary Purpose: Anti-Mecha
     • Missile Types: Any type of UN Spacy Medium Range Missile can be used.
     • Range: Varies with missile type.
     • Damage: Varies with missile type.
     • Rate of Fire: 1-3 missiles per hardpoint.
     • Payload: Three per hardpoint plus one on each engine hardpoint; up to 20 maximum.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE SEIRAN-99 BOOST FIGHTER:

• ANTI-PROJECTILE SHIELD: A new addition to modern VFs, the Seiran-99 is equipped with an external shield that is mounted on the central rear dorsal section of the mecha in fighter mode, and on the left arm in soldier and gerwalk modes. On a successful parry in soldier or gerwalk mode, the shield can be used to block missiles or projectiles, thus protecting the main body from harm. Although constructed of super-strong materials, the shield is NOT regenerable and must be ejected once its MDC is depleted.
• AUTO-PILOT: The Seiran-99 is equipped with a computerized auto-pilot, allowing the pilot to relax or even sleep during long voyages. The auto- pilot can be programmed with a single destination or a complex flight plan involving multiple speeds, directions, and destinations. The onboard computer will alert the pilot when the fighter is near its destination, and can also be set to automatically signal when sensors detect objects near the mecha. The auto-pilot was designed with long intra-system space journeys in mind.
• COMBAT COMPUTER W/HUD DISPLAYS: The Seiran-99 is equipped with a combat computer that can store and analyze data during combat with hostile forces. The entire cockpit canopy of the Seiran-99 is a large HUD display, which allows the computer to display large amounts of data to the pilot and even highlight enemies and missile attacks with overlaid graphics. The combat computer tracks and identifies specific enemy targets, and has a database of over 10,000 images stored in memory. The computer can identify and track up to 200 targets simultaneously.
• ESCAPE POD: The entire reinforced cockpit of the Seiran-99 is a detachable escape pod that can be jettisoned when the mecha is destroyed. The ejected cockpit does not contain thrusters, but does contain a powerful locator beacon and an integrated life support system that can support the pilot for up to 24 hours after ejection. The pod is also equipped with parachutes in case of ejection in an atmosphere. The combat computer is programmed to automatically eject the escape pod if the mecha is destroyed (main body MDC reduced to 0), but this can be overridden if the pilot is feeling suicidal for some reason.
• EXTERNAL AUDIO PICKUP: Range: 300 ft (91.5 m). A sound amplification system that can pick up normal conversation up to 300 feet away.
• HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: Special shielding prevents the penetration of life threatening heat and radiation. A radiation detection and alarm system are linked with the shields and will sound an alarm if there is a rupture in the shields and what the levels of radiation are.
• HOMING SIGNAL: The escape pod of the Seiran-99 is equipped with a homing device that enables rescue teams to locate a disabled craft or ejected life pod. The range of the signal is 400 miles (640 km). Most UN Spacy ships and variable fighters can locate and track the signal generated by this beacon.
• LANDING GEAR/CATAPULT HOOK: Included as part of the design specifications requested by the Seiran-99 features a catapult hook on the front retractable tricycle undercarriage for Naval Carrier launches. For Naval Carrier landings the Seiran-99 has twin arresting hooks mounted on the rear undercarriage.
• LASER TARGETING SYSTEM: Range: 100 miles (160 km). Used for increased accuracy in the striking of enemy targets and is partly responsible for the mecha's strike bonus.
• LOUDSPEAKER: A loudspeaker system is built into the craft, which can be used to amplify the pilot's voice up to 90 decibels.
• MOTION DETECTOR & COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM: Sounds an alarm and warns the pilot of an impending collision and/or immediate target. Range: 500 ft (152.5 m).
• OPTICS: INFRARED: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). This optical system projects a beam of infrared light that is invisible to the normal eye, but detectable by the mecha's sensors. The system allows the pilot to detect hidden/concealed objects by their IR reflectiveness. The beam will be visible to anyone with IR sensitive optics, however.
• OPTICS: NIGHT VISION: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). A passive light image intensifier that emits no light of its own, but relies on ambient light which is electronically amplified to produce a visible picture.
• OPTICS: THERMAL IMAGER: Range: 2000 feet (610 m). A passive optical heat sensor that detects infrared radiation projected by warm objects and converts that data into a false-color visible image. The system enables the pilot to see in the dark, in shadows, and through smoke, and also adds a +10% bonus to pilots using a tracking skill.
• RADAR:  200 mile (321 km) range.
• RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: The Seiran-99 features an IFF antenna, UHF antenna; head-turret-mounted hybrid sensor/TV camera eye system and radar sensor dome with rear periscope; VHF antenna in vertical stabilizer, and EC and retractable VHF antenna in vernier tail pack (extended in GERWALK mode); IFF/UHF data link antenna and TACAN/UHF antenna on dorsal section; ACS; two forward-looking infra-red (FLIR) sensors in recessed emplacements in leg-joint nacelles below and to the fore of the canopy. Long ranges, directional communications system with satellite relay capabilities. Range: 600 miles (960 km) or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay.
• SELF-DESTRUCT: To prevent capture of a variable fighter by the enemy, the pilot can activate the Seiran-99's self-destruct system, which will cause the fighter to explode after a delay of up to 60 minutes (time is set by the pilot). The explosive damage is contained within a 20 foot (6 m) area and inflicts 1D6x10 M.D. to everything within the radius of the explosion. All internal systems are obliterated.
• SHOULDER SPOTLIGHTS: Can project regular white light or infrared light. Range: 300 ft (91.5 m)
• STANDARD SURVIVAL KIT: All UN Spacy VFs come equipped with a portable survival kit. Inside the small reinforced box is a medium-sized flashlight, two hand flares, one rocket flare, a compass, infrared distancing binoculars, a small mirror, a pocket knife, dehydrated and concentrated food (can be stretched into a five day supply for one person) and basic first aid items (aspirin, bandages, disinfectants, etc.)
• TACTICAL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM: The Seiran-99's cockpit is pressurized, and also provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides him with pressurized breathing. The flight suit also contains an upper and lower g-suit that promotes blood circulation even during high-g turns, thus decreasing the possibility of pilot blacking out in combat.
• UTILITY ARMS: The right arm contains three retractable utility arms that can be used to perform delicate work and repairs. Each arm is 6 feet (2 m) long and has 5 MDC.
• VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM: A set of video cameras in the head of the Seiran-99 record the surroundings and relay information back to the pilot in battloid mode. The information is automatically recorded for future review. The cameras have 360-degree rotation, 1,600 ft (488 m) max range, telescopic zoom x10 and a 30 ft field of vision.

COMBAT BONUSES FOR SEIRAN-99 BOOST FIGHTER TRAINING:

BASIC FIGHTER COMBAT TRAINING

• Basic training for non-pilot military personnel.
• 1 attack per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action/attack at levels three, nine, and fifteen.
• +1 to strike.
• +1 to dodge
• +1 to roll with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand.

ADVANCED SEIRAN-99 KOU BOOST FIGHTER COMBAT TRAINING

• Advanced training for pilots specializing in the Seiran-99 Kou Boost Fighter.
• 2 attacks per melee (plus those of the pilot).
• Add one additional action/attack at levels three, six, eleven, and fifteen.
• +1 on initiative.
• +2 to strike 
• +5 to dodge
• +2 to roll with an impact, reducing damage by half.
• Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand.

REFERENCES USED IN THIS DESIGN

• UN Spacy Database
• Macross Role Playing Community
• Palladium Books
• Macross Fanfic Mecha Database's Seiran-99 Kou