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Rockwell Textron SDP-1A Stampede Space Defense Package Veritech.

Rockwell Bell SDP-X-1 Anti-Spaceship Veritech, Experimental. (First Stampede prototype.)

The VF-1/SDP-X-1 Veritech, was an experimental anti-spaceship Veritech produced during the First Robotech War. Only one aircraft was produced. The publishers of Mecha Journal apologize for the poor quality of these photos.  

Rockwell Bell SDP-X-2 Anti-Spaceship Veritech, Experimental. (Second Stampede prototype.)

The second Stampede prototype was built as a technology demonstrator after the end of the war. It was pursued by Rockwell Bell when it became apparent that their VF-4 Lightning was not going to meet UN Spacy’s fleet defense requirements. 

Rockwell Textron SDP-X-3 Anti-Spaceship Veritech, Experimental. (Third Stampede prototype.)

Rockwell Textron SDP-1 Stampede color schemes.

Carrier Air Group Commander’s SDP-1A Stampede, assigned SVF-65 aerospace fighter squadron on-board the UES Themistocles (a Tokugawa-class Super Dimensional Carrier).

Though colorful, this livery was not representative a typical SDP-1 paint scheme. Most Stampedes were finished overall in gull gray with flat black leg and booster units. 

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VFT-1 Orguss Valkyrie variable fighter, tank and tactical combat orgroid

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GBP-1S Ground Battle Package, Space variant, installed on the VF-1J Block 4 Valkyrie flown by Admiral Richard Hunter during the first Robotech War.

Multiple missile launch systems of the GBP-1S Ground Battle Package, Space variant.

Frontal (above) and rear (below) view of the GBP-1S with all missile pods open. 

Detail views of the GBP-1S’s missile load out. Full payload, on early variants, included sixty-two GH-32 280mm short-range missiles (16 in chest, 11 in each shoulder, and 12 on each leg), three GH-100 armor-piercing short-range missiles in each forearm armor, with six additional missiles in each arm for a total of eighteen arm missiles, and six H-22T incendiary short-range missiles, three in each hip (86 missiles total).

Detail view of the GBP/PWS-01C Podded Weapons System (chest) with 10 GH-32 280mm short-range missiles (right) and 16 GH-35 short-range missiles (left). 

Detail view of the GBP/PWS-01L Podded Weapons System (leg) with with GH-32 280mm short-range missiles (top and bottom left) and GH-100 armor-piercing short-range missiles (right).

Detail view of the GBP/PWS-01S Podded Weapons System (shoulder) with with 11 GH-32 280mm short-range missiles (left) and 32 GH-33 short-range missiles (right).

Detail view of the GBP/PWS-01T Podded Weapons System (torso) with three H-22T incendiary short-range missiles. Also shown is the hip armor in the open position, allowing the Valkyries fusion turbines to take in air for reaction mass when operating in an atmosphere.

From left to right: GH-33 short-range missile, GH-32 280mm short-range missile, GH-35 short-range missile, H-22T incendiary short-range missile and GH-100 armor-piercing short-range missile.

GBP-1S Armor Package installed on a Block 12 VF-1J Valkyrie.

This is a late production version of the GBP-1S Armor Package. The most obvious difference was the heavier (and blockier appearing) armor. 

Exploded view of the GBP-1S (late variant) armor package.

Baseline GBP-1 Ground Battle Package, installed on a VF-1J Block 2 Valkyrie.

The GBP-1 is recognizable by it’s lack of main and Vernier thrusters. 

Technical view of the GBP-1S Ground Battle Package, Space variant, as installed on the VF-1J Block 4 Valkyrie.

Experimental GBP-X Ground Battle Package, as installed on a VF-1J Block 2 Valkyrie.

VF-1J Block 4 Valkyrie jettisoning its battle damaged GBP-1S armor package.

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Shinnakasu FAST Pack Version T mounted to a VT-1 Ostrich trainer in fighter mode.

Shinnakasu FAST Pack Version T mounted to a VT-1 Ostrich trainer in GERWALK mode.

Details of the Configuration T FAST Pack.

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Technical views of the Configuration 4 FAST Pack as fitted to a Block 20 VF-1P Freya Valkyrie Fighter.

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FAST Pack configuration version 3.0 mounted on VF-1S Block 11 Fighter.

Technical views of the Configuration 3 FAST Pack as fitted to a Block 13 VF-1N Valkyrie Fighter.

FAST Pack Configuration 3 cutaway views.

Artist illustration of what appears to be a Strike Valkyrie configured late model VF-1S playing some sort of game against two Zentraedi Queadluun-Raus. This illustration was actually a wall mural from the post gym at Kirtland Air Base, New Mexico.

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FAST Pack configuration version 2.0 mounted on VF-1S Block 1 Fighter.

VF-1S Block 1 Valkyrie (Bu.No. 2107906/1) equipped with FAST Pack configuration version 2.0 from SVF-1 “Skull Squadron”, piloted by First Robotech War aces Commander Roy Fokker and 1st Lieutenant Richard Hunter. 

FAST Pack Configuration version 2 mounted to a VF-1J Block 4 Valkyrie Fighter.

VF-1J Block Valkyrie assigned to SVF-1 “Skull Squadron” during the First Robotech War.

FAST Pack Configuration 2, miscellaneous views.

VF-1A Valkyrie Fighter, mounting a FAST Pack Configuration 2, from SVF-20 “Outlaws” on board the SDF-1 UES Macross during the First Robotech War. The reason behind the irregular main landing gear is unknown. 

VF-1S Valkyrie Fighter with FAST Pack Configuration 2 conducting some violent evasive maneuvers in space while engaging Zentraedi forces. 

Detail of the NP-AR-01B arm unit of the Configuration 2 FAST Pack set.

VF-1N Valkyrie Fighter with Configuration 2 FAST Pack “posing” for the camera.

VF-1A Block 13 Valkyrie Fighter from SVF-1 “Skull Squadron” in the hanger bay of the UES Forestall. 

Technical views of the Configuration 2 FAST Pack as fitted to a Block 4 VF-1A Valkyrie Fighter.

FAST Pack Configuration version 2 as mounted a VF-1A Block 10 Valkyrie Fighter.

VF-1A Block 13 Valkyrie with Configuration 2 FAST Pack from SVF-1 “Skull Squadron”.

Detail view of the cockpit area of a VF-1A Block 13 Valkyrie Fighter from SVF-1 “Skull Squadron”.

VF-1A Block 13 Valkyrie Fighter from SVF-1 “Skull Squadron” suspended from an external launch arm on the UES Forestall. 

Prototype FAST Pack (Configuration 2.X) attached to one of the early Block 0 VF-1J FDEs at Shinnakasu Heavy Industries’ facility outside of Tokyo Japan.

Several notable difference can be seen on this early prototype. Most obvious is the four main thrusters and the fitment of what appear to be twin GU-11 rotary cannons in the forward part of the NP-BP-01s. The GU-11 gun pod held in the Valkyrie’s hand appears to have an expanded magazine as well.

FAST Pack Configuration 2 cutaway views.

NP-BP-01A booster section showing the P&W+EF-2001 booster thruster. 

Detailed cutaway of FAST Pack components and typical weapons payload.

FAST Pack Configuration version 2 as mounted a VF-1A Block 11 Valkyrie Fighter in Battloid mode.

Configuration Version 2.0 FAST Pack standardized markings.

Typically, the squadron logo will be painted on the side of the NP-BP-01A booster unit. Shown is SVF-1 “Skull Squadron” (top) and SVF-5 (bottom). 

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Configuration Version 1.0 FAST Pack fitted to a VF-1A Block 4 Valkyrie Veritech Fighter.

Configuration Version 1.0 FAST Pack standardized markings.

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VF-1J Block 4 Valkyrie Veritech in Fighter mode.

VF-1J Block 4 Valkyrie Veritech in GERWALK mode.

VF-1J Block 4 Valkyrie Veritech in Battloid mode.

VF-1J Block 1 Valkyrie Veritech.

The Block 1 VF-1J Valkyrie is most recognizable by its lack of a ventral Vernier thruster and the addition of third canopy frame rail. Only six Block 1 VF-1Js were built before Shinnakasu moved to the standardized configuration Block 1.

VF-1J Block 1 Valkyrie shown with Rheinmetall GU-12 single smoothbore barrel gun pod.

VF-1J+ Valkyrie Veritech.

Detail of the VF-1J++ head unit. This head unit was unique to Shinnakasu’s final production Block 20 VF-1J++. 

VF-1J Valkyrie standardized markings.

Note: As the VF-1J left the factory, it had both English and Japanese markings. The Japanese markings were rarely retained when the VF-1J received a repaint.

VF-1J Valkyrie Veritech Fighters.

VF-1J Block 4 Valkyrie Veritech Fighter in VTOL mode.

VF-1J Block 8 Valkyrie Veritech Fighter in Battloid mode, somewhere near Fort Victoria  in the East African Community, circa 2017.

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Original artwork by: Shoji Kawamori, Miyatake Kazutaka, Haruhiko Mikimoto and Hidetaka Tenjin

Images Courtesy of Chad Wilson (Marchly) and the Macross Mecha Manual. Chad Wilson is given all credit for all images from the Macross Mecha Manual that have been utilized in this publication. 

Images From – Macross Perfect Memory and other macross books, Variable Fighter Master File VF-1 Valkyrie, Macross Mecha Manual

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