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.
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.
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.
For the Mospedia equivalent, visit AFC-01 Legioss |