Shinsei Industry VF-11MAXL THUNDERBOLT Custom

(SOUND FORCE Variant)

I. Dimensions:
Fighter
Guardian
Battloid
Total Length: 49.63 ft (15.51 m) 28.54 ft (8.92 m)
Total Depth:
11.17 ft (3.49 m)
Total Height:
15.39 ft (4.81 m) 22.05 ft (6.89 m) 41.34 ft (12.92 m)
Total Breadth:
17.46 ft (5.45 m) 17.46 ft (5.45 m)
Total Wingspan: 35.84 ft (11.20 m) 35.84 ft (11.20 m)
Dry Weight
9000 kg.
II. Type:
Custom Tactical Variable Fighter
VF-11MAXL-Kai: Custom version produced on board the Macross 7 for Sound Force.
Contains sound energy technology.
III. Service History

Introduction: 2045
Operational Deployment: 2045
IV. Accommodation: pilot only in Marty & Beck Mk11 ejection seat (entire canopy ejectable as an
emergency escape pod)
V. Propulsion:
Two Shinsei Industries/Pratt & Whitney/Rolls Royce FF-2025G thermonuclear
turbine engines.
Several additional Pratt & Whitney HMM- 5B high-maneuverability vernier
thrusters for additional mobility are mounted at key positions along the mecha's
hull.
Additional thruster options include paired super booster units and added propellant
storage or dual solid-fuel rocket boosters.
COMPATIBLE FAST PACKS:
Dorsal: NP-BP-01, NP-BP-02, NR-BP-T1, NR-BP-E2, NP-BP-10, NP-BP-11, NP-BP-12, NR-BPE7, NR-BP-19, NR-BP-19-SES
Arm: NP-AR-01, NP-AU-T1
Leg: NP-FB-11, NP-FB-19
VI. Performance:
A. Fighter Mode:
Max level speed at sea level: Mach 3.5+ (2345 mph/3752 kmph)
Max level speed at 10 km: Mach 8.2+ (5494 mph/8790 kmph)
Max level speed at 30+ km: Mach 8.2+ (5494 mph/8790 kmph)
Max altitude of 42,000 meters without rocket booster assistance.
Maximum rate of ascent is 28,500 meters/minute. G limits are +22 to -14.5 standard Earth
gravities.
B. Guardian Mode:
Max level speed at all altitudes: Mach One (670 mph/1072 kmph) maximum speed limit in
an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover in place indefinitely.
C. Battloid Mode:
Max running speed: 90 mph (144 kmph)
Max flying speed at all altitudes: 300 mph (480 kmph) maximum speed limit in an Earthlike atmosphere. Can also hover in place indefinitely.
D. General:
Range (space): Total delta-v 4.7 kps on internal reaction mass. An additional 5.6 kps deltav can be added by four conformal FAWT packs (see armament section).
Protoculture supply: 250 hours operational use.
G limits: -5.0/+11.5.
VII. Electronics:

HOWARD PBS-03F PIN-POINT BARRIER SYSTEM: The VF11-MAXL is equipped with a

new mecha-scale pinpoint barrier system for defense. The system can generate a single
pinpoint barrier that can be moved anywhere on the mecha and used as a shield against
incoming attacks. The barrier provides 100 MDC of protection, and regenerates at a rate of
50 MDC per round when damaged. Even if destroyed by combined attacks, the shield will

regenerate itself within 2 rounds. In order to use the shield, the pilot must make a
successful parry roll to intercept an incoming attack.
ANTI-PROJECTILE SHIELD: Like the VF-11 Thunderbolt, the VF-11MAXL 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. The pilot can also generate a pin-point barrier shield
(see above) over the anti-projectile shield for extra protection.
AUTO-PILOT: The Fire Vakyrie 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: The VF-11MAXL is equipped with an advanced AI combat
computer that can store and analyze data during combat with hostile forces. Data collected
by the combat computer can be displayed on the cockpit canopy of the mecha or on
multiple monitor displays inside the cockpit. 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 250 targets simultaneously.
ESCAPE POD: The entire reinforced cockpit of the VF-11MAXL 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.
GUITAR-STICK CONTROL SYSTEM: Like the Fire Valkyrie, the strangest and most
unique features of the VF-11MAXL custom is its control system. The mecha completely
eliminates the standard pilot controls in favor of a specially constructed "guitar" that
provides all the controls necessary to fly the plane. This allows skilled pilots of the VF11MAXL to fly the plane in combat WHILE PLAYING MUSIC! The new controls do take a
little getting used to, however, and anyone flying the VF-11MAXL will suffer a -2 penalty to
hit and to dodge until he or she accustoms himself/herself to the new arrangement. The
VF-11MAXL's controls are modelled after a typical base guitar.
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.
HOLOGRAPHIC PROJECTORS: Each shoulder of the VF-11MAXL has a built-in
holographic projector. Primarily designed for impressive stage pyrotechnics, the projectors
aren't powerful enough to project coherent images or "cloak" the mecha to hide it from
view. However, they can be used to "dazzle" an enemy pilot temporarily. When used, any

enemies looking directly at the Thunderbolt suffer a -3 to initiative and to hit rolls for one
round; after that, they will accustom themselves to the display and no longer be affected.
HOMING SIGNAL: The escape pod of the VF-11MAXL 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 homing signals, and the onboard computers will automatically notify their pilots if
such a signal is detected.
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.
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: NIGHTVISION: 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: Long range, 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 VF-11'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. The escape pod will be automatically
ejected prior to the explosion unless the pilot overrides the ejection sequence.
SOUND ENERGY SYSTEM: The VF-11MAXL is equipped with the revolutionary Sound
Energy System (SES) developed by Dr. Chiba of the Macross 7 science team. The SES
allows the pilot to of the VF to focus her spiritia powers and use it for attack and defense.
The SES allows the pilot of the Thunderbolt to conduct spiritia attacks and defenses as
outlined in the Spiritia RPG rules (coming soon), provided the character has Spiritia skills.
Consult the Spiritia rules for a full explanation of these powers and their effects.
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.)
STEREO LOUDSPEAKERS: Two special loudspeakers are built into the breasts of the
mecha, which can be used to amplify the pilot's voice up to 300 decibels. The
loudspeakers are normally used to project music during combat.
TACTICAL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM: The VF-11MAXL's cockpit is pressurized, and also
provides additional air feeds to the pilot's flight suit that provides him with pressurized
breathing. The UN Spacy 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's blacking
out in combat.

VIII. Armament:
Fixed
Beam:
MAIN BODY LASER GUNS: Two semi-fixed laser guns are mounted in the nose of the VF11MAXL, facing forward. These lasers can only be fired in fighter and gerwalk modes, and can only
be directly in front of the nose of the mecha. The pilot must redirect the nose of the fighter in order
to aim the lasers.
Handheld
SPEAKER GUN POD:

The VF-11MAXL Custom is armed with a very unusual gun pod as a main weapon. Instead of firing
munitions, the gun pod instead fires large- caliber autocannon shells that each contains a highdefinition speaker and radio receiver. (!) The shells are armor-piercing and can usually penetrate
even the toughest armor, but once embedded in armor plate the speaker pods transmit sound
waves into the mecha's body, filling the pilot's cockpit with loud rock music.

In addition to their use as a distraction, the speaker pods have been known to cause spiritia

reactions in the minds of brainwashed Varuta pilots, occasionally permitting them to defect to the
UN Spacy.
Due to the large size of the speaker pods only a limited amount can be carried in the VF-11MAXL's
gun pod. One spare clip of speaker pods is mounted on the inside of the mecha's shield, and can
be used to replace a spent clip in two melee actions. Switching clips can only be done in Gerwalk
or Soldier mode.
Disposable
LITTLE ROCK ALL-ENVIRONMENT MEDIUM-RANGE MISSILE LAUNCHERS:

The VF-11MAXL custom has two missile launchers mounted in the engine nacelles of the mecha.
In fighter and gerwalk modes the missiles exit the top central area of the fuselage and in soldier
mode fire out of the shoulders of the VF. Each launcher holds two medium-range missiles, which
can be fired one at a time. Any type of medium range missile EXCEPT the new highmaneuverability missiles may be used.
LITTLE ROCK ALL-ENVIRONMENT HIGH-MANEUVERABILITY MICRO-MISSILE CLUSTERS:

The legs of the VF-11MAXL are equipped with two concealed missile launcher
bays that can hold up to 6 of the new high-maneuverability micro-missiles each. (NOTE: These are
NOT the medium-range versions of the high-maneuverability missiles seen in Macross Plus #1).

When armed, the missile launcher assembly rises out of the leg units, allowing all 6 missiles to be
fired at once if necessary. The missiles can be fired in any mode; fighter, gerwalk, or soldier. Any
type of SRM can be used in the launchers, but usually only high-maneuverability short-range
missiles are used.
Hard points:
WING HARD POINTS: Two fixed hard points are mounted on each wing of the VF-11 for a total of
4 hard points on the fighter. These hard points can be used to hold a variety of different ordinance
types, including long, medium, or short range missiles, or even the new medium-range highmaneuverability (MRHM) missiles (after 2040). One long range, one MRHM, 3 medium range, or
5 short-range missiles can be mounted per hard point.
NOTE: Due to the location of the hard points, ALL missiles must be fired or ejected before the VF11 can convert into soldier mode. For this reason the hard point missiles are usually fired within the
first few passes of an attack.
IX. Armor:
The armor of the VF-11 MAXL is composed of an advanced titanium-steel alloy. The armor stops
all small arms and heavy infantry weapons fire, provides good resistance to light mecha-mounted
weaponry, such as the Zentraedi 22.3mm HE autocannon round, and poor resistance to medium
mecha-mounted weaponry, such as the Valkyrie's 55mm APFSDS round.
The VF-11 MAXL provides full protection from nuclear, biological, and chemical hazards, using an
overpressure cockpit environment activated by radiation and hazardous chemical sensors, or
manually when biological warfare conditions are anticipated. The internal consumables supplies
can provide atmosphere for one day maximum.
X. Development:
The VF-11MAXL Custom is actually a hybrid design. Although the fuselage is based on the VF-11
Thunderbolt the wings and engines are actually taken from the VF-16 high-performance VF, a
strike craft that was never produced in large quantities due to budgetary concerns. The larger wing
area and lengthened canard wings of the VF-11MAXL provided it with superb handling
characteristics inside a planetary atmosphere, and the FF-2099A fusion engines could provide
power comparable to that of the VF-17 and VF-19 VFs. The VF-11 Custom was also equipped with
the newer HMM-7Y vernier thrusters to provide excellent maneuverability in space.
Like the Fire Valkyrie, the VF-11MAXL has several unique systems in it. The traditional flight
controls of the Thunderbolt have been eliminated in favor of a "guitar-stick" control system that
allows skilled pilots to actually play music while flying. While somewhat radical, this control system
still allows the pilot to fully control the mecha once she accustoms herself to the design. The VF-11
also has a more human-like appearance to it, including a female-style body and facial
characteristics in soldier mode.
The VF-11MAXL Custom is lightly armed, like most of the variable fighters modified for use in the
Sound Force unit. The head cannon and gun pod were removed, leaving only four missile
launchers in the dorsal/shoulder sections, two internal engine/leg launchers and two laser cannons.
The primary weapon is a speaker-pod-firing launcher pod mounted on the ventral fuselage in
fighter mode or in the manipulator in GERWALK and Battroid modes. Mylene uses this weapon to
fire speaker pods into enemy mecha and transmit sound energy directly to the enemy pilots.
Like the VF-19Kai, the VF-11 is equipped with speakers and a holograph system that allow it to
create spectacular stage displays and pyrotechnics during a performance. The most unique system
of the VF-11MAXL is the Sound Energy System, which allows the pilot to focus and enhance her
spiritia powers to the point where they can be used in attack and defense against Protodeviln and

Varuta forces. Later the SES was enhanced by the introduction of the Sound Boosters to Sound
Force.
XI. History:
In September of 2045 as the Macross 7/Varuta war continued to escalate in intensity Dr. Chiba of
the Macross 7 colony mission proposed his Sound Energy Hypothesis and the concept of Spiritia
as a weapon for combating the Protodeviln and their Varuta servants. Shortly after this discovery
Dr. Chiba developed the Sound Energy System and proposed the creation of Sound Force, a trio
of specially designed VFs piloted by the members of the rock band Fire Bomber. Dr. Chiba and
engineers from Three Star Industries designed two custom high performance variable fighters to
complement Basara Nekki's VF-19Kai Fire Valkyrie, one based on the standard VF-11 Thunderbolt
and one based on the VF-17 Nightmare. Together these three mecha and their pilots made up
Sound Force, and proved to be the critical factor that enabled the Macross 7 forces to achieve
victory over the Protodeviln during the war.
The VF-11MAXL Custom was the third variable fighter modified by the Macross 7 Special
Technologies Group for deployment in Sound Force. The paramilitary unit consists of civilian
singers/pilots from the rock band Fire Bomber utilizing modified valkyries to use Sound Energy
against the Varauta Army of the Protodeviln. Mylene Flare Jenius is assigned the VF-11MAXL
Custom modified with a unique guitar sound stick control mounted on gimbal-and-joint system with
throttle and options control on slider for HOTAS control. Piloting this variable fighter Mylene
participated in numerous sorties against Varauta forces along with Nekki Basara in the VF-19
Custom and Ray Lovelock and Veffidas Feaze in the VF-17T Custom.
Mylene Jenius, daughter of Max and Miliya Jenius, who proved to be a very capable pilot of the
unique fighter, piloted the VF-11MAXL. Although initially ridiculed by the Macross 7 military, Sound
Force proved its worth in subsequent battles against the newly awakened protodeviln Gavil, Glavil,
and Valgo. Sound Force became a symbol of the emotional and spiritual strength of the Macross 7
colonists, and helped to inspire both civilians and military personnel throughout the war. The VF11MAXL was severely damaged during the final battle above the Protodeviln's ice prison world, but
was repaired after the war ended and still serves as Mylene's personal mecha and a key
component of Sound Force.
Mylene Flare Jenius piloted the VF-11MAXL Custom with a similar colored sound booster
designated Unit 2. Like Unit 1, the sound booster unit 2 is capable of independent flight and
docking with the VF-11MAXL Custom in combat. A set of three ports allow docking with the rear
torso of the VF-11MAXL battroid mode and two dorsal sound projector sections can open when
activated. While Mylene can produce a considerable amount of sound energy herself, her abilities
are best put to use when she sings in concert with Nekki Basara and fellow band mates Ray
Lovelock and Veffidas Feaze. Unit 2 is then linked with Unit 1 and Unit 3 to maximize the sound
energy and project it upon Protodeviln Units.

ORTHOGRAPHIC VIEWS

DETAIL VIEWS

BATTROID VIEWS

BOOSTER UNIT

COCKPIT AND CONTROLS

SPEAKER GUNPOD and MUNITIONS