- For the musical theme see Cyclone (theme)
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The cyclone. (New Generation: The Invid Invasion)
The Cyclone was a type of Veritech mecha armor system that was developed by the Robotech Expeditionary Force and used extensively during the Third Robotech War against the forces of the Invid.
Unlike normal mecha, this armor system functioned to enhance the survivability, strengths and abilities of individual soldiers. Its standard vehicle mode made it resemble a motorcycle that was used as the primary means of transport. By sliding a switch, the rider was able to initiate the transformation into Battloid mode where it attached to its operator's CVR-3 armor and became an extension of it. Cyclones were equipped with a modular weapon system that was mounted in vehicle mode and served as hand-held weapons in Battloid mode.
The Cyclone could switch to a final mode called storage mode, in which it folded up into a cube that could be stored on larger vehicles like the Alpha Fighter. This feature made the Cyclone part of standard survival equipment for downed Alpha pilots.
List of Cyclones[]
- VR-038 Light Armor Veritech Motorcycle
- VR-041 Heavy Armor Veritech Motorcycle
- VR-046 Dancer Cyclone
- VR-052 Battler Veritech Cyclone
- YVR-055 Devastator Cyclone
- VR-057 Veritech Super Cyclone
Behind the scenes[]
The Robotech: Invasion video game introduced the VR-098 Devastator and VR-101P "Shadow Dancer" Cyclone models.
The Rifleman Cyclone, Crusader Cyclone, Nova Cyclone, Comet Cyclone, and Spider Cyclone models were created in Robotech: Expeditionary Force Marines Sourcebook One.
Following the Expanded Universe reboot, technology and weapons that were supposedly created by the REF during the Pioneer Expedition were stated to have been in use on Earth shortly after the Second Robotech War as seen in Robotech: Love Live Alive.
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