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|desc=The Velocitech Harrier Fighter (commonly known as the Veritas fighter) is a futuristic technological marvel--today! The only down side is that it continually emits an irritating high-pitched tone when in operation--something about a very high frequency leakage. Otherwise, this miniaturized, single-seater fighter plane is snazzy enough to send even the most jaded of maverick top guns into a dreamy tailspin over the chance to fly it.
 
|desc=The Velocitech Harrier Fighter (commonly known as the Veritas fighter) is a futuristic technological marvel--today! The only down side is that it continually emits an irritating high-pitched tone when in operation--something about a very high frequency leakage. Otherwise, this miniaturized, single-seater fighter plane is snazzy enough to send even the most jaded of maverick top guns into a dreamy tailspin over the chance to fly it.
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{{donation|May 2008 Item of the Month}}
 
|type=Transportation
 
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|obtain=[[The Wok of Stars]]
 
|obtain=[[The Wok of Stars]]
:* Was available for 10 [[silver star]]s during May 2008.
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:*Available for 10 [[silver star]]s during May of 2008.
  
 
Using a [[VHF-1 Exosuit]]
 
Using a [[VHF-1 Exosuit]]
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|uses=*Grants the ability '''Call in an airstrike''' in combat.
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|ench={{modifier|fly}}
* +2-4 PP per turn
 
|ench=Grants wearer the ability to fly<br>
 
 
Can perform up to 5 airstrike attacks per day.<br>
 
Can perform up to 5 airstrike attacks per day.<br>
Refreshingly climate-controlled cabin.}}
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Refreshingly climate-controlled cabin.
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|uses=* When equipped, adds a "Use an item" option in combat, "Call in an airstike"
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:* ''First five times a day:''
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:You press a secret combination of buttons on your watch, summoning your VHF-1 Fighter. A few seconds later it zips overhead on remote control and drops a load of armament on your opponent. Your opponent takes {{col|fire|X}} + {{col|sonic|X}} damage.
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:* ''After five uses:''
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:You've already called in five air strikes today, and that's all the armaments your plane has. It's not going to work again until you can get more tomorrow.
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* {{modifier|ppregen|+2-4}}
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* When you activate "Call in an airstrike" you get:
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* '''X''' equals 30% of the opponent's remaining hit points with a minimum of 12.  
 
 
You press a secret combination of buttons on your watch, summoning your VHF-1 Fighter. A few seconds later it zip overhead on remote control, and drops a load of armament on your opponent. Your opponent takes '''X''' (fire) + '''X''' (sonic) damage.
 
 
 
* X equals 30% of the opponent's remaining hit points with a minimum of 12.
 
* After five airstrikes you get:
 
 
 
You've already called in five air strikes today, and that's all the armaments your plane has. It's not going to work again until you can get more tomorrow.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
*VHF is a common acronym for very high frequency.
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* Refers to the "VF" series of {{wikipedia|Variable fighter}} from the ''{{wikipedia|Macross}}'' franchise.
*The image and description refer to the {{wikipedia|Harrier Jump Jet}}.
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* {{wikipedia|VHF}} is a common acronym for very high frequency. This is also referred to in the description.
*The description refers to 1986 Film: {{wikipedia|Top Gun}} which has {{wikipedia|Tom Cruise}} play 'jaded top-gun' Maverick.
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* The image and description refer to the {{wikipedia|Harrier Jump Jet}}.
 
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* The description refers to the movie {{wikipedia|Top Gun}}, in which Tom Cruise plays the "jaded top-gun" pilot whose callsign is Maverick.
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{{IotM|date=May 2008|cur=VHF-1 Fighter|pre=Amazing Technicolor Dreampants|suc=Fighting Club}}
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[[Category:Limited Daily Usage]]

Latest revision as of 18:26, 4 November 2016

Item Number: 442
Description ID: 5288059
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Vhf-1-fighter.gif

VHF-1 Fighter
Plural: VHF-1 Fighters
The Velocitech Harrier Fighter (commonly known as the Veritas fighter) is a futuristic technological marvel--today! The only down side is that it continually emits an irritating high-pitched tone when in operation--something about a very high frequency leakage. Otherwise, this miniaturized, single-seater fighter plane is snazzy enough to send even the most jaded of maverick top guns into a dreamy tailspin over the chance to fly it.

May 2008 Item of the Month

Transportation
Range: 5
Skill Required: Passable Pilot
Item cannot be auto-sold
Usable
Item cannot be worn in runs with a 'no pulls' restriction

Grants wearer the ability to fly
Can perform up to 5 airstrike attacks per day.
Refreshingly climate-controlled cabin.



How Obtained

The Wok of Stars

Using a VHF-1 Exosuit

When Used

You punch a big red button on the fighter's dashboard. In a matter of moments the plane has twisted and turned upon itself and remakes itself into the form of a mechanical exosuit.

You got an item: VHF-1 Exosuit Vhf-1-exosuit.gif

Other Uses

  • When equipped, adds a "Use an item" option in combat, "Call in an airstike"
  • First five times a day:
You press a secret combination of buttons on your watch, summoning your VHF-1 Fighter. A few seconds later it zips overhead on remote control and drops a load of armament on your opponent. Your opponent takes X + X damage.
  • After five uses:
You've already called in five air strikes today, and that's all the armaments your plane has. It's not going to work again until you can get more tomorrow.
  • +2-4 PP per turn

Notes

  • X equals 30% of the opponent's remaining hit points with a minimum of 12.

References

  • Refers to the "VF" series of Variable fighter from the Macross franchise.
  • VHF is a common acronym for very high frequency. This is also referred to in the description.
  • The image and description refer to the Harrier Jump Jet.
  • The description refers to the movie Top Gun, in which Tom Cruise plays the "jaded top-gun" pilot whose callsign is Maverick.


Item of the Month
Preceded by
Amazing Technicolor Dreampants
May 2008
VHF-1 Fighter
Succeeded by
Fighting Club