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|image = vf-171-battroid.gif;Battroid
|type = Heavy Mass Production Variable Fighter
 
|image=vf-171-battroid.gif;Battroid
 
 
vf-171-gerwalk.gif;GERWALK
 
vf-171-gerwalk.gif;GERWALK
 
vf-171-fighter.gif;Fighter
 
vf-171-fighter.gif;Fighter
 
|type = Heavy Mass Production Variable Fighter
 
|anime = Macross Frontier~1 [[Cross Encounter]], Macross Δ~
 
|game = Macross Ace Frontier, Macross Ultimate Frontier, Macross Triangle Frontier, Macross Δ Scramble
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|mechdesigner = Shōji Kawamori
 
|archetype = VF-17 Nightmare
 
|archetype = VF-17 Nightmare
|variants = V-171EX Nightmare Plus
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|variants = VF-171EX Nightmare Plus
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|first = Cross Encounter
|manufacturer= General Galaxy
 
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|era = 2059
|operator= New United Nations Spacy
 
 
|manufacturer = General Galaxy
|anime = Macross Frontier, Macross Δ
 
 
|operator = New United Nations Spacy
|game= Macross Ace Frontier, Macross Ultimate Frontier, Macross Triangle Frontier, Macross Δ Scramble
 
|pilot= Alto Saotome, Luca Angelloni, Guinness Mordler, Hayate Immelman, Hans Schwalm, Fan Vernalotte}}
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|pilot = Alto Saotome, Luca Angelloni, Guinness Mordler, Hayate Immelman, Hans Schwalm, Fan Vernalotte
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|length = 15.65
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|weight = 12.15
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|powerplant = Shinnakasu/P&W/Royce FF-2110A thermonuclear turbine engine
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|SpecEquip = ASS/PS 155 3rd-generation active stealth system
 
}}The '''VF-171 Nightmare Plus''' is a [[Variable Fighter]] that first appeared in ''[[Macross Frontier]]''. It is mass produced fleet defense unit of the [[New United Nations Spacy]] that is originally based on the special operations [[VF-17S Nightmare]].
   
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==Development==
The '''VF-171 Nightmare Plus''' is a [[variable Fighter|Variable Fighter]] that first appeared in ''[[Macross Frontier]]''. It is the main variable fighter of the [[New United Nations Spacy]] as of 2059, based on the special operations use [[VF-17 Nightmare]].
 
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The VF-171 Nightmare Plus is the current [[New United Nations Spacy]] main [[variable fighter]] that evolved from the [[VF-17S Nightmare]] built in the late 2030s. The VF-17 Nightmare was designed by [[General Galaxy]] originally as a heavy variable fighter for special operations, but the New U.N. Spacy wished to pursue a mass production model of the Nightmare that would be built in far greater numbers.
   
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
 
==Technology & Combat Characteristics==
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Since the VF-17 Nightmare proved difficult to mass-manufacture, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus was redesigned in 2050 as a comparatively downgraded version that was a more cost effective option to procure. While effectively a lesser version of the VF-17 Nightmare, the VF-171 Nightmare has also been improved and modified to enhance maneuverability and extend the craft's service life. In building the VF-171 Nightmare Plus, the most outwardly noticeable changes General Galaxy made were to extend the nose and enlarge the cockpit canopy for a superior field-of-view. The engine/leg units were also redesigned and the main wing, fuselage and arm units were changed for improved aerodynamic characteristics. Lastly, the defensive capabilities of the VF-171 were also strengthened and the Nightmare Plus features a pin-point barrier system.
;TBA
 
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Designed so that even average pilots can operate the craft effectively in multiple roles, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus is deployed aboard the Macross Frontier fleet as a manned variable fighter/bomber. With a variety of optional hardware available, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus is a low cost and versatile variable fighter.
   
 
==Armaments==
 
==Armaments==
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===Standard===
;*Gun Pod
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*Gun Pod
:'''Howard GU-14B''' or '''General Galaxy MC-17C'''.
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**Howard GU-14B or General Galaxy MC-17C
;*Mauler REB-22 Beam Cannon
 
;*Erikon AAB-7B Beam Cannon
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*Mauler REB-22 Beam Cannon
 
*Erikon AAB-7B Beam Cannon
;* Bifors BML-02S Micro-Missile Launchers
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*Bifors BML-02S Micro-Missile Launchers
   
 
===Optional===
 
===Optional===
;*SSL-9B Dragunov Sniper Rifle
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*SSL-9B Dragunov Sniper Rifle
;*AVPAGC/MEDC30-EX-A 30mm Quantum Beam Gun
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*AVPAGC/MEDC30-EX-A 30mm Quantum Beam Gun
   
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
 
==Special Equipment & Features==
;*Underwing Hardpoints
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*Underwing Hardpoints
;*Pin-Point Barrier System
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*Pin-Point Barrier System
;*AAS-171 EX Armored Pack
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*AAS-171 Armored Pack
 
==History==
 
;TBA
 
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
;*VF-171EX Nightmare Plus
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*VF-171EX Nightmare Plus
:An Anti-Vajra upgrade created by the [[Macross Frontier (Spacecraft)|Macross Frontier]] Fleet, new components originate from the [[VF-19 Excalibur]] and [[VF-25 Messiah]]. A Commander unit equipped with the AAS-171 Armored Pack is called a '''Super Nightmare Plus'''.
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**An Anti-Vajra upgrade created by the [[Macross Frontier (Spacecraft)|Macross Frontier]] Fleet, new components originate from the [[VF-19 Excalibur]] and [[VF-25 Messiah]]. A Commander unit equipped with the AAS-171 Armored Pack is called a '''Super Nightmare Plus'''.
   
==Notes & Trivia==
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==Production Remarks==
*According to Shoji Kawamori, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus was chosen as the main variable fighter for the 2059 setting because the previously designated U.N. Spacy main variable fighter, the [[VF-19 Excalibur]], appeared too much like a "hero" unit. Kawamori also desired a fighter that was clearly distinguishable from the hero unit of the ''Macross Frontier'' series, the [[VF-25 Messiah]].
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According to [[Shōji Kawamori]], the VF-171 Nightmare Plus was chosen as the main variable fighter for the 2059 setting because the previously designated [[U.N. Spacy]] main variable fighter, the [[VF-19F Excalibur]], appeared too much like a "hero" unit. Kawamori also desired a fighter that was clearly distinguishable from the hero unit of the ''[[Macross Frontier]]'' series, the [[VF-25 Messiah]]
*In [[Macross Δ Scramble]], there is a playable VF-171EX variant used by [[Chaos]], though it still has NUNS markings.
 
   
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/macrossf/vf-171.htm VF-171 Nightmare Plus on MAHQ]
 
*[http://www.mahq.net/mecha/macross/macrossf/vf-171.htm VF-171 Nightmare Plus on MAHQ]
*[http://www.macross2.net/m3/macrossf/vf-171.htm VF-171 Nightmare Plus on Macross Mecha Manual]
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*[http://www.macross2.net/m3/macrossf/vf-171.htm VF-171 Nightmare Plus on the Macross Mecha Manual]
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{{Frontier Mecha}}
 
[[Category:Variable Fighters]]
 
[[Category:Variable Fighters]]
 
[[Category:Macross F]]
 
[[Category:Macross F]]

Latest revision as of 12:59, 25 June 2019

The VF-171 Nightmare Plus is a Variable Fighter that first appeared in Macross Frontier. It is mass produced fleet defense unit of the New United Nations Spacy that is originally based on the special operations VF-17S Nightmare.

Development

The VF-171 Nightmare Plus is the current New United Nations Spacy main variable fighter that evolved from the VF-17S Nightmare built in the late 2030s. The VF-17 Nightmare was designed by General Galaxy originally as a heavy variable fighter for special operations, but the New U.N. Spacy wished to pursue a mass production model of the Nightmare that would be built in far greater numbers.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

Since the VF-17 Nightmare proved difficult to mass-manufacture, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus was redesigned in 2050 as a comparatively downgraded version that was a more cost effective option to procure. While effectively a lesser version of the VF-17 Nightmare, the VF-171 Nightmare has also been improved and modified to enhance maneuverability and extend the craft's service life. In building the VF-171 Nightmare Plus, the most outwardly noticeable changes General Galaxy made were to extend the nose and enlarge the cockpit canopy for a superior field-of-view. The engine/leg units were also redesigned and the main wing, fuselage and arm units were changed for improved aerodynamic characteristics. Lastly, the defensive capabilities of the VF-171 were also strengthened and the Nightmare Plus features a pin-point barrier system.

Designed so that even average pilots can operate the craft effectively in multiple roles, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus is deployed aboard the Macross Frontier fleet as a manned variable fighter/bomber. With a variety of optional hardware available, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus is a low cost and versatile variable fighter.

Armaments

Standard

  • Gun Pod
    • Howard GU-14B or General Galaxy MC-17C
  • Mauler REB-22 Beam Cannon
  • Erikon AAB-7B Beam Cannon
  • Bifors BML-02S Micro-Missile Launchers

Optional

  • SSL-9B Dragunov Sniper Rifle
  • AVPAGC/MEDC30-EX-A 30mm Quantum Beam Gun

Special Equipment & Features

  • Underwing Hardpoints
  • Pin-Point Barrier System
  • AAS-171 Armored Pack

Variants

  • VF-171EX Nightmare Plus

Production Remarks

According to Shōji Kawamori, the VF-171 Nightmare Plus was chosen as the main variable fighter for the 2059 setting because the previously designated U.N. Spacy main variable fighter, the VF-19F Excalibur, appeared too much like a "hero" unit. Kawamori also desired a fighter that was clearly distinguishable from the hero unit of the Macross Frontier series, the VF-25 Messiah

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