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Alpha 11 wrote:Any way to contact Cavscout?

I don't think I know of a way to contact him.

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In the series, the VF-1 clearly flies up to an impressively high altitude, yes. But it meets a hovering (without antigravity pods I note) SDF-1 to land. Not an actual orbit there. [...] Not according to the series, which mere minutes later indicates explicitly that they ARE in a stable orbit The SD...

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but what we do have is performance-related evidence that can be evaluated objectively, such as having the VF-1 able to get orbital under its own power in "Space Fold", while the Logan and Alpha have to be ferried into orbit by a shuttle ("Volunteers") or are unable to make it at...

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Yeah, it appears to either be a server error or the host moved a folder(s). I think it has been like that for about two or three weeks now. Cavscout apparently checks in on it a few times each year, hopefully he will drop by before too long. The last incarnation, rdf-hq communications center on yuku...

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Jetfire should be embarrassed to have such a tiny fast pack that can fly off

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IINM the HG SDF Macross stuff came out in about early to mid 1984 with the Robotech series airing in some major cities in late 84. Both SDF Macross & Robotech are mentioned in the Macross (RT #1) comic forward published in 84. The first issues of Transformers are also dated 1984 From Transformer...

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Well there have been a number of different Jetfire/Skyfire designs over the years. IINM the VF-1 version was included in an art book release about a decade ago, there were rumors at the time that HG didn't try to stop its publication as an incentive for the RT-TF xover.

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Actually, IINM they said at SD Comic Con work would start back on SR once RT LLA was released. IIRC they made a similar claim earlier this year, although how do they start working on a project they have claimed to have never stopped working on? More smoke and mirrors probably.

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Alpha 11 wrote:The way this is sounding, they should have gone with Transformers instead. At least those 2 are way more closer together.

Supposedly, HG's attempt, about a decade ago, at a RT-TF xover comic series didn't get past the initial discussion stage.

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SuperVF Lion, Lotor, & Space Pirate Roy

I wonder if the VF-1s will have swords? I want to see Breetai riding a Robeast, if there are Zentraedi in this universe

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Has there been any talk of Palladium, HG, & WEP doing a RPG for the Robotech-Voltron comic crossover that's supposed to come out in November?

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=46671

http://geek-news.mtv.com/2013/07/17/sdc ... interview/

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I used a group of Alpha/Beta combo's. I had the Beta's equipped with cargo pods that are inserted into the bomb bay. I had an initial group of 8 players, each PC had one of the A/B combo and those that couldn't fly either were stuck in a single drop pod that could fit 3 people and their Cyclones. T...

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rtsurfer wrote:http://images.yuku.com.s3.amazonaws.com/image/jpeg/aea1544fd94a88c3ea195b24afe783fd59fb512.jpg

Spoiler:

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I don't think they are actually spinning rotors. More like advanced versions of the structures on Cyclops Recon & the unused Hovertank backpack. They can probably sweep an arc of about 270 degree, with each able to spin/tilt 360 degrees, and each may be on something like a 145 degree hinge. The ...

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Glad ND clarified that all 3 modes are included. The mystery Valk probably is a VF-1R, but could it be the trainer? I wouldn't mind them doing the Orguss Battloid.

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They confirmed it is the Super VF... $35 for two, only four game pieces as they didn't include its guardian/gerwalk mode.

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Beautiful piece, look forward to more mecha profiles. One of the licensees should hire you to make a Robotech mecha & ship art book.

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I don't know whether they intend to introduce the Ghost &/or Lancer. In Robotech, Zentraedi mecha don't transform into fighters, well the Glaug with booster attached might be considered one, so in a way the Gnerl is their air support like the VF in fighter mode.

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From the kickstarter FAQ:

Will there be units from Invid, Southern Cross, New Generation, etc?

The focus of this Kickstarter is on the Macross Saga. Based on its success we will look towards doing other eras of Robotech after launch.

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It does make sense to coordinate & group units together that complement each other, and to a certain degree make them more equivalent to the much larger Macross mecha. Personally, I think ASC & REF mecha should be more advanced - more efficient power plants, lighter but more resilient armor,...

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As far as conventional ASC combat vehicles in Masters, aren't there like 4, 5 if the Syphlid isn't a VF. Of these the aircraft seem to have a more prominent role and IIRC most get taken out rather easily by the Masters forces. Well, if how easily they’re taken out is a factor, any non-hero design g...

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As far as conventional ASC combat vehicles in Masters, aren't there like 4, 5 if the Syphlid isn't a VF. Of these the aircraft seem to have a more prominent role and IIRC most get taken out rather easily by the Masters forces. There's the Syphlid - which is called a Veritech although it never transf...

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Huh, I'll keep this short, since its Tac related instead of purely on point here. But...when (if?) we do get minis for New Gen, I bet we get three mode minis for Alphas and Betas, and maybe even ones for the various variants. But I wonder if we get such stuff for the Legios? Alpha in Battloid conne...

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SRoss wrote:I wonder if Palladium is going to do a painting guide for the miniatures?

That's a good idea. I think there is a Japanese color guide made for Macross models, anyone have it or know where it is online?

Kevin Siembieda's interview with MTV Geek part 2
http://geek-news.mtv.com/2013/04/29/rob ... starter-2/

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Maybe Palladium/Ninja Division, or someone else for that matter, could come up with a chessboard like coordinate system. Decent sized numbered grid with each square divided into 4 smaller lettered squares or triangles. Two players could agree to a common layout of obstacles and initial mecha placem...

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is there gonna be a Zentraedi male (like the Nousjadeul -ger )and female power suits (like the Queaduluun -Rau )???i or are there gonna be gunships (like the AH-68 comanchero) or jet fighter(like the F-203 Dragon II or MiM the Karyoin or the QF- 3000 ghost ) we seen in macross saga the MBR spartan ...

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Seto Kaiba wrote:
MilkManX wrote:USA Release in July.

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2 ... uy-release

And only two years late this time! Not bad for a minimum-effort, low-budget mess.

Well, the cover is nice at least. Hopefully, that won't be the only think nice about it.

Plus you get another copy of RSC

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Apparently they renamed it the Liberator for that mission as the hull is painted "Izumo"

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I'm sure people are getting it for a variety of reasons, some multiple motivations. Robotech/Macross collectors (especially completest), model builders who don't have a good variety of small scale RT/Mac but like the designs, rt rpg'ers looking to make their current games more tactile, RT fans who h...

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If the naming conventions are the same as the most navies then the 1st of the class was named "Ikazuchi". It's certainly possible, though Robotech isn't known for its strict adherence to realistic military practice or convention. The only time we see the ship named as such is in the line ...

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Kevin & Alex have both said they plan and have approval from HG to make Masters pieces at the same scale. The problem so far is they will not give out details of that plan and along with Ninja Division have kept linking those plans to the success of the Macross KS & market roll out of its ga...

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With the $80 starter set, there's not a lot but enough to try it out with some friends or fellow gamers, one on one in a two player game. Quite a few people seem to be getting the larger set and double set plus extras but I'm guessing they are confident in finding some players to regularly game with...

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I chose "did not pledge" but probably should have chosen "will wait" as I'm actually waiting on better assurances than "planned" for Masters & New Gen games & minis. Hopefully, now that the Macross ks has got off to such a great start Palladium will reveal more ...

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Personally, I would like to see some of the Sentinels mecha, whether it is considered part of the new continuity or not. I don't think I have mentioned Sentinels in my questions to Ninja Division & Palladium, not because I don't want that mecha but to focus on the three sagas/eras that made up t...

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Trooper Jim, I would also like to know your reasons. Personally, I'm not thrilled with Masters & New Gen being put on the back burner once again. "Plans" for them is a good thing except that realistically their future actually depends on the initial financial support of the Kickstarter...

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Are they painted? For some reason the multi-part plastic kits comment and seeing the display made me think they would be unfinished in static poses. We may just have to wait until the kickstarter provides the details of what they will actually be producing and marketing, hope it doesn't get delayed ...

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any mention when it coming out and the cost for this ????? The kickstarter was supposed to begin the first of March, then it was pushed back to the first of April so who knows? They have suggested how fast it reaches the market depends on how much support the ks receives, details were promised with...

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How exactly is Macross better than nothing when those mecha already exist in approximately n-scale? They aren't exactly easy to find and aren't inexpensive, but they have been and are still available online. The only thing this game does is make them more readily available and less expensive. As for...

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Well it looks like Masters & New Gen might end up getting the shaft once again: "Those other chapters such as the Masters Saga, Shadow Chronicles, those are areas, other areas we will look into exploring depending on how successful this launch is. And how much *inaudible* [more funding] we ...

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Robotech Master John Cadice talks Robotech at the GAMA Trade Show. Kickstarting in April, Ninja Division (Soda Pop Miniatures/Cypher Studios) has the license from Palladium Books and Harmony Gold to produce one hell of a miniatures game. And if the protoculture gods are with us, we could be looking...

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IIRC he called them old relics, said they used an obsolete navigational system called autopilot, and were his father's prized possessions. They're probably either damaged Alphas or a non-transformable equivalent brought to Earth by the REF and used in the final battle with the Robotech Masters. Some...

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I don't understand why they changed protoculture. What is the story? Well, in theory the move to make the first two generations worth of mecha run on fusion instead of protoculture was a decision that Robotech 's creative director Tommy Yune made to address some of the issues with Robotech 's badly...

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http://www.facebook.com/NinjaDivision

First Image (supposedly a first pass)

They have just posted a new image of the Spartan

Continuing our updates, the Spartan has just come out of the shop and will be awaiting orders from worthy UEDF commanders. Who will take up the mantle to defend mankind?

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http://robotech.com/news/viewarticle.php?id=22 While I don't mean to disrespect you for your well-intentioned contribution, nothing Carl says in that interview (or any other from ~2000 on) can be taken seriously. He told quite a few whoppers in that particular interview, my friend. I blame HG, who ...

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http://robotech.com/news/viewarticle.php?id=22 renegadeleader asks: What is your opinion of the Robotech books, and what do you think of the book, "End of The Circle" and the liberties he took with some of the characters? Carl Macek says: The concepts dealt with in the comics and novels a...

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Its highly unlikely that RTLAM will adhere to the current canon/continuity. In fact WBs might be responsible for establishing multiple continuities once again. They have rights to at least one movie, possibly options for more, with related merchandising. Not to mention they currently hold video game...

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" ROBOTECH BATTLES: START SPREADING THE NEWS _ KICKSTARTER INBOUND!! " "Our partner in this venture is Ninja Division which brings together the design talents of Soda Pop Miniatures and Cipher Studios, makers of the popular and fun Super Dungeon™ Explore, Relic Knights™, Helldorado™ a...

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^IIRC the post-escape establishing shot just shows a bunch of craters, roughly the same size, with unspecified debris scattered around and in them.

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^I don't recall animation or dialogue cues in the Robotech tv series placing the SDF-1 in Alaska. Someone want to point them out?

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