RDF LDR-04 "MAVERICK"

(Version 1.00 - Last updated: 04/05/01)
RPG Stats and Background by Kenneth Olson
Background Information derived from Robotech Technical Files
Illustration by Kazutaka Miyatake

BACKGROUND

As the SDF-1was making its 12 month to return trip to Earth, weapon designers with the Robotech Defense Forces carefully scrutinized the combat data from the continuing battles with the Zentraedi forces.  The original Destroids were designed with only preliminary information on the military capability of the Zentraedi military.  Several newer Destroid designs were created using the hard earned experience of the past 4 months.  The need for a heavily armed unit capable of point defense from 10 to 50 kilometers was obvious.  The RDF Spartan was capable to long range defense of the SDF-1 while the other destroid designs were effective out to approximately 10 kilometers. 

The LDF-04 Maverick was designed for medium range point defense on RDF capital ships. The basic frame of the RDF Spartan was kept; however the exterior torso armor and missile launchers were changed.  In place of the massive 44 long range missiles mounted on either shoulder several smaller missile launchers were added. Two MM-8 medium range missile systems are mounted on either shoulder capable of firing eight medium range missiles with three reloads per launcher.  Mounted underneath are six long range launchers each holding 2 long range missiles.  This gives the Maverick a total of 64 medium and 12 long range missiles.  For point defense and anti-missile protection a single 40mm caselesss Colt-17 autocannon was mounted on top.

A total of 72 Mavericks were built from July 2009 to May 2011.  Forty-Five units were built on earth and stationed around Alaska base for protection against any Zentraedi assault, while production facilities on the SDF-1 had difficulties in adapting their production line to the newer design.  As a result a meager total of 17 units were built on the SDF-1.  During the Zentraedi assault on Earth on May 2011 all of the Mavericks stationed around Alaska base were destroyed without firing a shot during the subsequent Zentraedi bombardment.  The remaining units were stationed on board the SDF-1 performed admirably during the battle; however, 10 of the units were destroyed defending the SDF-1 against the waves of incoming Zentraedi mecha.  The remaining seven units were placed in reserve immediately after the battle and were stripped for spare parts by the remaining RDF forces during the Second Robotech War. 

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type: One/two man, all weather heavy main battle Destroid mecha
Class: Destroid
Manufacturer: Robotech Defense Forces
Crew: One/Two pilot(s) wearing Tactical Life Support System.
 

MDC BY LOCATION:

Location

Maverick
* LHF Radar/Sensor Unit (top) 50 
** X-Band Radar unit (torso) 30 each
Searchlight (3) 15
Legs (2) 200 each
Shoulder Joints (2) 100 each
*** Main Body 300
Reinforced Pilots Compartment 200
40 mm Cannon  50
Lower Missiles Launchers (6) 75 each
Upper Missile Launchers (2) 150 each


NOTES:

  1. * Destroying top mounted surveillance radar will disable the Maverick's long range radar system.  
  2. * Destroying the X-Band radar system in the center torso will reduce the effectiveness of the fire control system and the mecha will suffer a -1 to strike.
  3. ***Depleting the MDC of the main body will destroy the mecha.

SPEEDS:

RUNNING:
96 kph
LEAPING:
20 meters without thrusters.
FLYING:
281 kph for two minutes
MAX ENGINE THRUST:
2 x AST-06 dual thruster banks on back: total thrust 15 kN

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:
13.9m 
DEPTH:
6.0m
BREADTH:
9.3m
WEIGHT:
35.7 metric tons (fully loaded)
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Equal to a P.S. of 60
CARGO:
Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings
POWER PLANT:
Primary:  1 x RRL-1A miniaturized protoculture-cell energizer.  Output of 27 MW for a maximum of 12 years of operational use.  
Secondary:  GE EM9G hydrogen/oxygen fuel cell, 450 kW for twelve hours.
DELTA-V:
Optional:  1xAST-06 quad thruster on back.  Maximum delta-V of 25 kps. 

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

  1. 1x COLT M-107 40.0 AUTOCANNON: A single 40.0 mm auto-cannon is mounted on the top of  the maverick.  The M-107 fires caseless hypervelocity rounds at a rate of 200 rounds per minute.  The M-107 is primarily used for point defense against incoming targets can ranges less than 1000m The M-107 has an internal ammunition supply of 600 rounds.  

     

  2. 6x SHULIN-2 LONG RANGE MISSILE LAUNCHERS:  The Maverick has six long range missile launchers mounted under both of the medium range missile launchers.  Each launcher holds a single missile ready to fire with a single reload.  

     

  3.  2 x BOEING MM-8 MEDIUM RANGE MISSILE LAUNCHERS: Two medium range missile launcher are mounted on either arm.  Each missile launch holds eight missiles ready to fire with 3 reloads for a total compliment of 40 medium range missiles per launcher.  

     

  4. HAND TO HAND COMBAT: If necessary, the Maverick can engage in melee combat rather than use a weapon; however, hand to hand attacks are only used as a weapon of last resort because of the unit's lack of hands..  The Maverick can execute hand to hand attacks such as rolling with the impact, and kicks. s

    DAMAGE:  

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE MAVERICK:

COMBAT BONUSES FOR MAVERICK TRAINING:

REFERENCES USED IN THIS DESIGN

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