Bokurano Volume 4 Bokurano Omake (Our Extras) - Page 185 - Bokurano Omake (Our Extras) Mechanics Guide Regarding the "lasers" Zearth fires, the kids call them lasers, but they are really physical weapons. 500 meters talls. With this size, whenever it moves, various parts of the body break the sound barrier. Yikes. - Page 186 - Model 88 Stealth Fighter The canopy is designed for the best possible vision in a dogfight. You get great rear and lower view. In an air battle, both your enemies and friends are doing their best to deceive, so in the end the only thing you can trust is your own two eyes. Equipped with electronic, heat, and optical sensors for detecting enemies. Of these three, the optic sensor's visual deciphering is the hardest to trick, and thus the most useful. However, even this is affected by visual range, and is therefore not perfect. Each method has its ups and downs. Model 80 Support Fighter Still earns its support fighter title for deployment in neighboring countries. Has limited strategic value as part of a fleet, with poor avionics. Therefore, it does not have the capability to carry out operations by itself. It seems to be influenced by the Japanese national character. Aside from its assignments, the canopy is designed for fore, side and downward visibility. Aft is ignored. - Page 187 - Model 41S Assault Fighter Still gets plenty of combat time for its age. All countries are familiar with the practice of using older craft simply because of the enormous cost and time limitations of developing new models. The body is treated for longevity and has no trouble operating smoothly. With advancements in carrying pod modulation, new equipment is usable in live operations after only a short preparation period. Upgrades to the body are quick and painless, and even older models are capable of providing sufficient results. This update on the F-15 is now a standard. Canard wings. The vulcan guns are removed to accommodate the Canard wings. Model 60S Support Fighter An updated F-16 style jet with a large dorsal spine. Like the 41S, the 60S is not really used in air-to-air combat. Model 85 Support Fighter It was once thought that multi-role fighters would render craft for specific modes of attack obsolete, but the use of highly expensive fighters against both land and naval targets was considered undesirable to all branches of the military, and cheaper attack planes were developed instead. This model is used by the ADF to escort the Model 80, and features stronger avionics. As stated above, this craft is a rarity in an age of wider functionality through carrying pod diversification. Because the 80 was designed to work from an aircraft carrier, it is a bit overpowered for land use. Therefore, this model was redesigned to address that concern. - Page 188 - Automobiles In this age, all cars run on electric motors. There are a few high-priced vehicles for aficionados that feature piston or rotary engines, but that's about it. Most popular cars have motors fixed into the wheel hubs. They do have the disadvantage of reduced mobility due to more unsprung weight, but this is more than made up for by the simplified construction, four-wheel drive, vastly increased internal space, freedom of design, and other factors. The concept of the hood is a thing of the past. But there are many drivers who desire the look of the past, which is a sore point for manufacturers now. Due to color-changing panels, the "body" and "windows" are also done away with. Light refraction and direction are now locally controlled for each portion of the car. They make looker more fragile, but are actually several times tougher than steel or aluminum. Voltage-controlled sealing on the doors eliminates the worry of water seeping in. All the lights are inside the body panel. Only alight when needed, with only the required wavelength of light let through. The license plate is also inside the body panel, but cannot be altered or turned translucent at will. A motorized sports sedan. This car's motor is not in the hubs but rather within the frame. - Page 189 - A large number of older-style cars are still in use, however. With advances in restoration and chemical technology, anyone can easily keep their car in prime condition at all times. The most critical problem for older cars, discontinued parts, is addressed with new advances in numerical control tools and laser-lithography manufacturing techniques. In addition, with the capability to create various types of cured resin, as long as a part can be digitally modeled, it can in effect be created. The ability to control the strength and properties of the resin, even making it stronger than the original material, is a source of great pleasure to enthusiasts. With color-changing panels, the view from inside the car is much wider and richer than before. The minivan types are still wildly popular with families. The reason there are no slide rails in the body is because they use storage rails instead. Here is an example of this. (Looking from above) Those without door handles are touch-open doors. They open simply by touching them, pending identification of course. The touch panels do not need to be clearly identified on the door, but ergonomics says it is better to have them delineated, so many models have them shown this way. - Page 190 - Model 80 Midsize Transport This is a transporter based on the Model 76 General-Purpose Machine, used as a platform for all three militaries. It cannot load fullsize tanks, but it can carry any lighter vehicle. Model 76 General-Purpose Machine The cart-horse of the sky. Used for anything: air surveillance, anti-sub, mid-air refueling, electronic warfare, transport, etc. Also used as a platform for air-to-surface missiles and air-to-air lasers. Features of the body design include the lifting properties of the horizontal wings and tail. One type of midsize model. Media Helicopter Treasured helicopter for newspapers and TV stations in countries around the world. Equipped with the best possible systems for observation. Equipped with rotors called "bioblades." In this day and age, no helicopters have tail rotors anymore. Very popular among regular citizens for its charming look and unique one-leg construction. Even the GDF has looked into getting some, despite their utter lack of military use. - Volume 4 End -