Various Alpha Fighters in Battleoid mode. (New Generation: "The Invid Invasion")
The VFA-6 Alpha (also known as an Alpha Fighter) was the main Veritech fighter in service with the Robotech Expeditionary Force. The fighter played a major role in the REFs expedition to Tirol and in the Third Robotech War. It was developed from the VF-X-6 Genia.
Characteristics
The Alpha Fighter was a piloted three-mode transformable Veritech. Its main form was a stubby fighter. The primary armament was a GU-13 Gun Pod, EP-13 gun pod, and in later models the Disruptor Cannon. 60 single-shot missile launchers were spread around the fuselage. The Alpha was capable of VTOL operations, though it could not break orbit without the help of a booster, usually an attached VFB-9 Beta.
History
After the First Robotech War ended, the Robotech Defense Force started prototype testing of the next generation Veritech. Among the competition was the VF-X-6 Genia, which was flying in 2015. It was accepted for the mainline fighter of the upcoming Pioneer Expedition. (From the Stars)
As the SDF-3 was preparing to launch in December 2022, the VFA-6H Alpha was built, and were undergoing flight tests with Max Sterling and Karen Penn to join with a Beta Fighter. (Robotech II) The -6I and -6Z models were produced by the Robotech Expeditionary Force up to the beginning of the Fourth Robotech War, though the -6X Shadow Fighters and Drones were in mass production by then to fight in The Battle of Reflex Point. (New Gen)
Variants
VFA-6H Alpha
VFA-6H Alpha was a variant of the Alpha Fighter designed for use by officers and was usually painted blue.
VFA-6I Alpha
VFA-6I Alpha was the standard variant of the Alpha Fighter and was usually painted green.
VFA-6Z Alpha
VFA-6Z Alpha was a variant of the Alpha Fighter designed for optimal performance in atmospheric conditions and was usually painted red.
VQ-6
VQ-6 Alpha Drone was an automated Alpha Fighter.
VFA-6X Shadow Fighter
VFA-6X Shadow Fighter was a stealth variant of the Alpha Fighter.
VF/A-6ZX
VF/A-6ZX was an elite variant of the Shadow Fighter.
VQ-6X Shadow Drone
The VQ-6X Shadow Drone was similar to the Shadow Fighter, although it was unmanned.
Super Shadow Fighter
The prototype Super Shadow Fighters were an up-armored Alpha-Beta combo with additional weapons. The ones used during the attack on Space Station Liberty did not have their Shadow systems installed.
Training Alpha
There was a pared-down version, the Training Alpha.
Vandals
Vandal Drones were automated Alpha Fighters.
Equipment suites
Behind the scenes
- It is known as the Legioss in the original MOSPEADA series.
- The Prototype Super Alpha was created for the original roleplaying game.
- The VF Vindicator also comes from the RPG and is based on an erroneous assumption from the series.
- Early reference books gave it the VAF-6 designation.
- The Alpha Fighter (Zero Variant) is an upcoming merchandise model.
 For the Mospedia equivalent, visit AFC-01 Legioss |