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!