Battroid Mode
Definitely one of the most beautiful designs in the Macrossverse when it comes to Battroid mode. I had a long standing paradigm that this was an ugly mecha, but after seeing the YF-21 up close and personal I finally got to appreciate the design homage. Succinctly, it resembles the battle armor of a Japanese samurai warrior. There is also the homage given by the designers to the Zentradi battle armor, the Queadluun-Rau, by incorporating the similar curves of its arms and legs to that with the VF-22S.
Maximilian Jenius Pilot figure at the chest area of the VF-22S in Battroid mode. The seat can be pushed back in for it to be in a sit up position during battroid mode. The Battroid mode lacks a blast shield that comes down to cover and protect the cockpit canopy.
Leg part cover during Fighter mode forms the side skirt of the leg
Forehand view of the hand
Backhand, peg can be found at the palm of the hand. This is where the hole of the rifle grip gets inserted to help keep it in place.
Rifle being gripped by the hand.
Both rifles carried by the VF-22S in Battroid mode
Gun barrel protruding from the forearm, similar to the design of the Queadluun-Rau
In Battroid mode, the foot is pulled out fully and locked into place via a hook found the rear of the lower leg
Rear view shot of the leg showing the hook pulled out fully to lock the foot and prevent it from going back in into its storage area in the leg.
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