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Super Ghost
Super Ghost (equipped with Super Packs)
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Super Ghost
Equipment Type: general purpose unmanned spaceplane
Government: Chaos (χάος)
Manufacturer: unknown
Operational Deployment: 2060s
Accommodation: none (AI controlled)
Dimensions: approx. length 12.67 meters (without Super Packs)
Mass: unknown
Power Plant: two thermonuclear reaction engines
Propulsion: unknown; 2 x clusters of triple high-maneuverability vernier thrusters to either side of the forward fuselage
Maximum Airframe Design Load: unknown
Design Features: artificial intelligence and fire control system; active stealth system; 4 x large sensors (two mounted left/right dorsal nose and two mounted left/right ventral nose); 1 x dorsal mounted forward-looking small sensor; 1 x dorsal mounted forward-looking small sensor (integrated into forward large beam gun); 4 x canards on forward fuselage; ventral fin; option of super packs
- Armament -
Guns:
1 x large beam cannon (mounted upon forward dorsal nose section)
2 x semi-recessed beam guns (mounted left/right under nose section)
Optional Equipment:
1 x super pack system with 2 x large primary boosters (mounted left/right upon the rear dorsal fuselage) and 2 x secondary boosters (mounted upon the outer end of each main wing)
16 x micro-missile launchers (mounted in pairs on the dorsal and ventral front of each Super Pack booster)
1 x auxiliary beam cannon (mounted upon the dorsal nose super parts)
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The Super Ghost is a class of advanced unmanned spaceplanes owned and operated by interstellar conglomerate Chaos (χάος). Larger than the preceeding generation drones like the QF-4000 / AIF-7S Ghost Fighter of the late 2050's, the Super Ghost is nonetheless higher performing allowing it to threaten modern variable fighter craft. The Super Ghost also adopts a feature of much older generation Ghost craft, specifically mounting Super Packs like the 2040's era X-9. The Super Ghost is also notable for the capability to dock upon the main wings of the VF-31X variable fighter.
In the final battle of 2068 that ended the conflict against the organization named Heimdall, Δ (Delta) Squadron leader Mirage Jenius remote commanded two Super Ghosts to dock with the VF-31AX Karios Plus piloted by Hayate Immelmann. Immelmann - with the aid of Tactical Sound Unit 'Walküre' - was able to use the powerful combined thrust of his VF-31AX and twin Super Ghosts to penetrate the dimensional barrier protecting the Battle Astraea and disable the command bridge of the enemy vessel.
Size Analysis: The Super Ghost has no official length. However, the VF-31AX Kairos Plus Bandai DX toy is approximately 32 cm long and the Super Ghost accessory figures are 21 cm long. Official trivia states the VF-31AX fighter is 19.31 meters long, so at a 0.656 ratio of fighter-to-ghost, the Super Ghost would be approximately 12.67 meters in length (not including Super Packs).
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Debut: Macross Delta the Movie: Absolute Live!!!!!! (Zettai Live)
Pilot(s): (unmanned craft)
Other appearances: none
Original mechanical designer: Shoji Kawamori |
Information Courtesy of the Macross Compendium: www.macross.anime.net/wiki/Main_Page
Additional Information Courtesy of the Wikipedia Japan: https://ja.wikipedia.org/
Images From - Macross Variable Fighter Designers Note, Macross Modelers Vol. 1 pamphlet, and Macross Delta: Gekijyou No Walkure pamphlet
C. Wilson - Writer, Editor and Colorist
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