by Shane Tiltins

The ship is inspired by Robotech and the ship designs particularly in the third instalment “The New Generation” (Mospeada). This ship is built around a Sulaco model hull, flipped upside down and I have added some custom parts form other kits to form the bridge and comms dome. The model itself measures about 40cm in length. I tried to make the bridge resemble the SDF-1 but on a much smaller ship scale.

This ship is a Destroyer called “Intervention” of 700 – 800 meters long with a crew compliment of 3500 (Full Compliment) and an air group of 60 Veritech & Beta fighters, the ship is also fitted with a full barrier defence system.

The cannon on the top of the ship is a modified Synchro Cannon capable of fast spin to target close hostile targets for ship to ship combat, with multiple missile bays and an anti-fighter defence system similar to the Phalanx that sits just in front of the Synchro Cannon. The ship has two primary Reflex Cannons on either side similar in design to the SDF-3’s main gun. The Intervention is capable of atmospheric landing with troop and mecha ground deployment capability.

The Intervention has been refitted at Mars Base (as depicted by the insignia) and was assigned to the fleet to retake the Earth (the Second time) from the Invid. Prior to the attack on Reflex Point, when fleets from across the system were regrouping behind the moon, the Intervention was sent to the outer Solar system on reconnaissance. Investigating anomalous electro-magnetic signatures suspected to be remnants of the Regent’s forces which may be attempting to Flank the Terran attack fleet.

When the battle commenced the Intervention made for Earth at best speed, only to arrive moments after the Invid defeat and departure from Earth. During the Invid departure the resulting energy wave annihilated 98% of the human fleets. The Intervention took on surviving Veritech Squadrons (many of which had their base ships destroyed) and expanded its fighter compliment to 200+.

When the Ark Angel left in search of the SDF-3, which failed to arrive at the rendezvous, the Intervention was the most powerful battleship in the sector and remained in close watch of Earth and its defences, leaving only twice to provide assistance to the Ark Angel.

Image: Above/left view

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Image: Left/front

Image: Starboard side