rick dieck Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Graham, seraph means fire in hebrew because they are the angels of fire, and i think goes perfectly with the vf 25............ Quote
Gubaba Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 I'll admit, most of the official Valkyrie names in Macross have been really uninspired. I think "Nightmare" is about the only name in Macross that hasn't been used that much in other media but naming a black fighter nightmare isn't particularly creative either. Naming conventions are definitely not one of the things I like about the franchise. The naming scheme pretty much just follows real world conventional fighter designations, a naming convention which has itself long since run out of names (See re-use of "Lightning" for the F-35). Plus, nearly every fictional franchise has already used all these names over and over again (Gundam, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Star Wars, Battletech, et cetera). And I mean, there's only so many bird names one can use and all have them have been used and beaten to death. I kinda like Chimera as someone suggested or Gorgon, but they sound almost too fantasy-like in a way. Also, perhaps names like Zealot, Eclipse, Reaver might work. Something that also implies transformation while sounding like sci-fi such as Parallax (a change in angular position) Maybe even have a little fun, like Xenophobe (okay, maybe not, but you have to admit it's kinda appropriate) I'd welcome a move away from the naming schemes of typical military convention. However, to really work for me they'd likely have to go beyond one word names or at least choose something other than conventional titles, mythology or nostalgic words. Perhaps VF-25 Star Wind or something like that would work. Good point about the fighter names...if we're going with US fighter names, then I would submit "Tigershark," since it's my favorite neglected warplane. (And yes, I'm a BIG Area 88 fan, which is why it's my favorite.) Quote
Steve Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Sticking with classic fighter designations... VF-25 Guardsman VF-25 Hellcat VF-25 Norseman VF-25 Sentinel VF-25 Tomahawk VF-25 Chain Lightning VF-25 Havoc Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 I like that the vf19 was after a legendary sword. Got any other legendary sword names? Quote
Sumdumgai Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Famous Japanese swords: VF-25 Masamune VF-25 Murasame VF-25 Osafune VF-25 Kikuichimonji VF-25 Norimune Mythical swords VF-25 Kusanagi (the sword of Susanoo in Japanese mythology) VF-25 Durendal (the unbreakable sword of Roland from one of the oldest pieces of French Literature "La Chanson de Roland") VF-25 Gram/Balmung/Normung (the sword of Siegfried in Norse mythology) Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Yeah good choices. I was thinking of kusanagi just then. mythological weapons list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Mythological_weapons Any legendary shields? Edited March 8, 2008 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote
Morpheus Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Since the shows involving fighting bugs: -> VF-25 Bugbuster But I like this one: VF-25 Falcon Quote
Greyryder Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 I like the idea of sticking with Norse mythology, just because the 25 seems like a proper update of the Venerable VF-1. VF-25 Woden If I'm remembering correctly, Woden was one of the alternate (older) names for Odin. It always sounded more intimidating to me, than plane old Odin. I think Woden was also reffered to as The Hangman, so VF-25 Hangman. In some takes on Norse mythology, the Vanir are represented as being the newer younger gods, as opposed to the older Aesir. VF-25 Vanir Or, move into the more monsterous side of Norse mythology, call it the VF-25 Fenris or VF-25 Fenry. VF-25 Fenrirkind could also be used, wich I believe would make the plane an offspring of Fenris/Fenrir. (which ever name you preffer to use for the big ol' wolf) Quote
taksraven Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Mythical weapons VF-25 Magic Wishing Staff VF-25 Wave Motion Gun VF-25 Rambo VF-25 Lightsaber VF-25 Death Star Taksraven Edited March 9, 2008 by taksraven Quote
Mr March Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 call it the VF-25 Fenris That is totally working for me. Nice one. Quote
kensei Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 A lot of these names I see seem to be inspired from Battletech. Although I do like the Seraphim one, reminds me of the alien race in the game Supreme Commander. Quote
The_WOZ Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 VF-25 Condor VF-25 Javelin VF-25 Meteor VF-25 Fury VF-25 Gauntlet VF-25 Scimitar Quote
Graham Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 VF-25 Broadsword. VF-25 Katana. VF-25 Raid (as in the bug spray) Graham Quote
David Hingtgen Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 I like Scimitar---since we've had the Cutlass and Excalibur for valks, I was thinking of another sword, so suggested Rapier, but couldn't think of any more "already used" real-life "swords for planes"----until Scimitar was mentioned. (F-86 Sabre, F7U Cutlass, XF-108 Rapier, F.1 Scimitar) Quote
Macross007 Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 VF-25 Maximus VF-25 Star Macross VF-25 Enterprise VF-25 Galaxy VF-25 Taki (Soul Calibur, you know ) Quote
Wicked Ace Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Doesn't Alto state he wishes he could fly "Valkyries" in the first episode? I realize many use the term to mean variable fighters (not just the VF-1), but maybe the VF-25 has "Valkyrie" in its name. Quote
Graham Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 VF-25 Exterminator VF-25 Paladin VF-25 Warlock Graham Quote
striderhiryu Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 VF-25 viper VF-25 strider VF-25 valkyrie II VF-25 rafale VF-25 Donnerfalke VF-25 cypher VF-25 alcione VF-25 berkut VF-25 lancer VF-25 thunderchief VF-25 aurora VF-25 bandai VF-25 yamato VF-25 phoenix VF-25 gundam killer VF-25 fokker VF-25 messer VF-25 stuka VF-25 svezda Quote
Phil K Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 I was under the impression that the VF-25 was already named the Icarus. Quote
Sorata Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 I was under the impression that the VF-25 was already named the Icarus. That is the name of a Macross II Valkyrie the VF-2JA Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Doesn\'t Alto state he wishes he could fly \"Valkyries\" in the first episode? I realize many use the term to mean variable fighters (not just the VF-1), but maybe the VF-25 has \"Valkyrie\" in its name. They should call it the VF-25 Valkyrie Girl or just Valkyrie Lady. (see below) Because the pilots have to dress up as valkyrie girls (in the form of those EX Gear things) to pilot them. And because Alto is one it would suit the theme of the first episode, since people keep making fun of him. The New UNS is desperate to get young girls to dress up as valks to fullfill its fantasies. Alto is chosen to pilot the new VF-25 after being mistaken for a chic. Edited March 9, 2008 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote
Zinjo Posted March 9, 2008 Author Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Doesn't Alto state he wishes he could fly "Valkyries" in the first episode? I realize many use the term to mean variable fighters (not just the VF-1), but maybe the VF-25 has "Valkyrie" in its name. The Valkyrie is synonymous with the Macross universe both in and out. The fighter was so iconic to humanity in the show that all variable fighters are referred to as "Valkyries". I am liking the "Fenris" as well as the "Scimitar". If we are going with legendary weaponry what about the "Mjolnir" the thunder hammer of Thor? The "Katana" is pretty cool too, so it the "Clarent" (King Arthur's sword of peace), "Kusanagi" a legendary Japanese sword. The VF-2JA is called the "Icarus". Edited March 9, 2008 by Zinjo Quote
charger69 Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Due to the fact that VF-25 has a very long nose VF-25 Halcyon Edited March 9, 2008 by charger69 Quote
Renato Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Fine, VF-0 "Zero" The Macross F website uses "Phoenix" as an example so I went with that. That website also says that Tomcat is the name of the real-world fighter, the V-14, so... yeah. Quote
Renato Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 VF-25 Veritech? I'm going for the "Silverhawk". o/` "Partly metal, partly real....." o/` Quote
T.V. Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) VF-25 Kawamori. VF-25 "Hory Froating Head"?.. Keeping within the in-joke/nod/tribute theme: VF-25 Nue VF-25 Ace VF-25 Shonen/Shoujo Ace... Depending on the alleged gender of the pilot of course. Due to the fact that VF-25 has a very long nose VF-25 Halcyon Very original and great suggestion. However.. my beer impeded mind immediately distorts it into VF-25 "(Wood)-pecker"... Edited March 10, 2008 by T.V. Quote
Macross007 Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 VF-25 Kawamori. Kawamori deserves a tribute after all. Quote
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