Something I’m trying to wrap my head around - it seems throughout most of the Macross Saga, things are powered by “Reflex” technology. I’m thinking of things like Breetai saying “THEY HAVE REFLEX WEAPONRY!” or references to Reflex furnaces…but it seems like until Protoculture is first mentioned during “The Big Escape” or “First Contact” that it just didn’t matter. Anyone got it?

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There used to be an explanation on the old site. Sure would be handy in answering that in particular.

I’ve been trying to figure this out myself.  With the new RPG out by SMG me and my game group are stepping back into Robotech after a 10 year hiatus from the Palladium rules.  Starting with the Macross saga I’m trying to make sense of this.  If they had Reflex tech and Reflex Furnaces (SDF-1, capital ships, and Mars Base Sara), but they have NO KNOWLEDGE of Protoculture.  So…I don’t see how Reflex Furnaces and Reflex Weapons can be powered by Protoculture.  At this point, I’m open to the idea that Reflex Furnaces are powered by some sort of cold fusion.

By the way…first post.  Hey, everyone!