Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To recreate an Iconic starfighter for the modern era.
- Image Source: RZ-1 A-wing Interceptor | Wookeepedia Link.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Star Wars: Squadrons.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities, and Deep Space Installations.
- Affiliation: Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: REC-AI01 A-wing Interceptor.
- Production: Minor-scale Production.
- Material:
- Durasteel and Turadium Composite Armour Plating (Ablative.)
- Alusteel Skeletal Hull Frame, with Laminanium Structural Plating.
- Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Glasteel Viewports.
- Various Starfighter Components.
- Classification: Starfighter Interceptor.
- Length: 7 Metres.
- Width: 5 Metres.
- Height: 2 Metres.
- Armament: Low Rating.
- [2] Repeating Heavy Laser Cannons [Swivel Gimbal Mounting 60' Degree Horizontal & 360' Degree Vertical Firing Arc.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- Pulse-fire - Three-bolt Bursts, with a marginal Cooling Phase in between Firing Cycles.
- [1] Flexible Warhead Launcher [Underslung and Fuselage Mounted; Fixed Forward.]
- Payload Capacity: Eight Variable and Miniaturized Warheads.
- Firing Modes: Quick-lock Missile Launch, Standard Missile Launch, Multi-Missile Launch.
- [2] Repeating Heavy Laser Cannons [Swivel Gimbal Mounting 60' Degree Horizontal & 360' Degree Vertical Firing Arc.]
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Composite Construction: Overlaid Materials Reinforce the Spaceframe without Compromising Space-worthiness.
- Overhauled AR-08 Ablative Plating: Resists Thermal Abrasion during Atmospheric Re-Entry; and Marginally Reduces Hull Damage during Combat - Micro-Meteors and Astro-Navigational Hazards (Activates only when Particle Shields Fail.)
- Standard Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Auxiliary Settings: Standard / Tactical Shield, or Assault Shield [Double Front.]
- Inclusive Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Maneuvering and Thrust-Vectoring Suite
- Maneuvering and Attitude Thrusters.
- Etheric Rudders.
- Atmospheric Thrusters (Atmosphere Required.)
- Inclusive EWAR Suite - Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Sensor Jammers, Targeting Jammers, Etc.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Squadron Count: Average Rating.
- Twelve Starfighters per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 75 DPF - High Rating.
- Speed Rating: High Rating.
- MGLT: 145 MGLT
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,850 Km/H
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Primary Hyperdrive: Class 1.
- Secondary Hyperdrive: Class 8.
- Engine Unit(s): Starfighter - Class Ion Engines, with Integrated Repulsorlift Generator(s.)
- Primary Power Plant: Starfighter - Class Compact Fusion Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant: Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Passengers:
- One Astromech Droid; Bottom-loaded and Armoured Cowling.
- Crew Complement (Optimal): One Pilot, Integrated Droid Brain and/or One Astromech Droid.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): Integrated Droid Brain.
- Escape Craft: One Escape Pod / Detachable Cockpit Module.
- Cargo Capacity: 80 Kilograms - Survival and Maintenance Equipment.
- Consumables: One Week.
- Standard Sensor and Targeting Systems.
- Standard Avionics Package and Navigation System.
- Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Life Support System, with Inertial Compensation System.
- Automatic Polarizing Canopy (Integrated Resistance to Blinding Lights; Synthetic or Natural.)
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Tractor Beam Shroud; Anti-Tractor Beam - Activated System.
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Integrated VTOL System.
- Standard Landing Configuration and Retractable Struts.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Integrated Droid Brain, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Capabilities (Advanced Automaton, and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Antisepsis Field, with Hermetic Cockpit Seals; Vacuum-capable.
- Advanced Power Allocation System; Primary Modes: Engines, Weapons, or Shields.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- Fire-linked Weapon Systems.
- Gimbal-mounted Primary Armament; Near 360' Firing Arc's.
- SubLight Acceleration Motor (SLAM) System.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Advanced Counter-Slicing Protocols and Equipment, with Quadruple Bio-hexacrypted Systems.
- Advanced Biometric Equipment, Terminal Access and Military Encryption Protocols
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Fusion Reactor.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s) - Long-range Missile Interceptor.
- Missile Deactivators, and Sensor Inverters; Short-range Missile Interceptors and Jammers.
- Sensor Invertors - The Module, when activated, emits a pulse of Electromagnetic energy that Interferes with a Conventional Warhead's Seeking System. If affected, the Warhead's homing signal could be inverted, allowing the Projectile to be returned to sender.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Remote.
- Seeker Nanomissile Warheads; Rear-firing Missile Interceptors - Requires Missile Target-lock to Properly Intercept Incoming Warheads.
- Squadron Mask; Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module, Requires Additional Starfighters to Increase Potency during a Dogfight.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Droids, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Comprehensive Countermeasure, Sensor and Targeting Suite.
- Small Forward and Rear Attack Profile - Lower Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Performance Enhancements:
- Shielded and Aerodynamic - Marginal Increase(s) in Speed and Maneuverability in Atmospheric Conditions.
- Advanced Power Coupling(s) - Capable of Shunting additional Power to Shields, Weapons, or Engines for Marginal Performance Increases.
- Squadron Mask - Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module; Best Used in Dogfights due to Pilot Confusion.
- SLAM System; Temporary Speed Boost at the Cost of Disabled Armament.
- Sensor Inverter; Short-ranged Missile Redirector via Microburst EM Pulse - Works best with Conventional Warheads.
- Variable Engagement Geometric Patterns, with Independent Laser Cannon Mounts and Firing Assemblies.
- Heavy Automaton and Slaved Systems; Combat Performance is Significantly Hindered if Disabled by EMP attacks or excess Ionization.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance(s); Sustained Damage is Dependant on Attacking Device(s) Potency / Scale and Proximity.
- Fixed Forward Weapon Placements; Consistent Reorientation for Target Acquisition.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent as Jammers are Less Effective at a Distance.
- Advanced Power Couplings - Notable Dips in Operational Performance when Power's Allocated away from Major System(s.)
- Shunted to Engines: Weapons and Shielding are Weaker.
- Shunted to Weapons: Speed is Reduced and Shielding is Weaker.
- Shunted to Shields: Speed is Reduced and Weapons are Weaker.
- Large Dorsal and Ventral Attack Profile - Higher Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Squadron Mask - Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module; Ineffective at Range.
- Conventional Sensors are Not Effected and the Starfighter / Squadron can still be Targeted.
- Requires a "Cooldown" After Each Use.
- SLAM System; Reroutes Power from Weapons to Engines - Temporarily Disables Armament.
- Assault Shield - Double Front; When Utilized, Port, Starboard and Aft Shielding is Weaker than the Bow / Fore Vector.
- Sensor Inverter; Works best with Conventional Warheads; Higher Chance of Failure in more Advanced Warheads.
- Low Armament - Heavily Reliant on Speed and Mobility to "Win the Day."
Like it’s spiritual ancestor, the REC-AI01 A-wing Interceptor was designed to operate as a swift and nimble strike fighter for the reconstituted Galactic Alliance, and her Defence Force. While the exterior was visually similar to the venerable design of the RZ-2 A-wing of the New Republic, the Interior circuitry and systems found themselves overhauled and upgraded to meet the exacting standards of the modern era. The most notable difference when it came to exterior aesthetics was that the AI01 Interceptor eschewed the smaller, but chunky attack profiles of the RZ-1 A-wing and it’s predecessor - the R-22 Spearhead. The Republic Engineering design team chose to reinvigorate the RZ-2 design because of its inclusion, and standardization of the field modifications made to the vessel by the Rebel Alliance during their years of struggle against the Galactic Empire.
This meant that the AI01 Interceptor had a much slimmer profile than a majority of it’s the Strike Fighter’s spiritual predecessors, allowing for a much more narrow attack profile when engaging, or when engaged by, hostile starfighters.
Adding onto the AI01 Interceptor’s slim and narrow design, the weapon mounts of the A-wing were very similar to their predecessor’s modified composition. The Heavy Laser Cannons were fitted to a specialized gimbal mounting that was capable of vertically swiveling 360’ Degrees to engage targets from multiple angles. These specialized mounts also held the capability of a 60’ degree horizontal elevation - which altered the Starfighter’s point of convergence and allowed for the Pilot to alter their engagement patterns, without drastically altering their approach vectors. In addition, the gimbal mounts were not only capable of being fire-linked, a process that would have both cannons firing in tandem at a singular target, but they were capable of being independently directed as well.
However, such a process of independently directing the gimbal-mounted laser cannons whilst piloting the swift and nimble interceptor when embraced in the throes of combat proved to be too much for even the most skilled of pilots. To ensure that their reproduced functionality wasn’t wasted due to the limitations of an Organic’s attention span, Republic Engineering integrated a Droid Brain into the Starfighter’s chassis. Such an inclusion wasn’t meant to replace the possibility of an Astromech Droid, but rather supplement the Pilot with a heavy degree of automation. This would allow the Pilot to better focus on handling the temperamental nature of such an ultra-fast Starfighter, whilst the Droid Brain was capable of directing the Starship’s weapons towards their intended targets. It was, in many respects, like having a permanent Co-Pilot - who’d ideally complement the skills of the Solitary figure ensconced within the Cockpit.
Thus, the REC-AI01 A-wing Interceptor would - like many of the Corporation’s Starfighters - become a perfect addition to the ever-growing arsenal of the Galactic Alliance, and her burgeoning Defence Force.
This meant that the AI01 Interceptor had a much slimmer profile than a majority of it’s the Strike Fighter’s spiritual predecessors, allowing for a much more narrow attack profile when engaging, or when engaged by, hostile starfighters.
Adding onto the AI01 Interceptor’s slim and narrow design, the weapon mounts of the A-wing were very similar to their predecessor’s modified composition. The Heavy Laser Cannons were fitted to a specialized gimbal mounting that was capable of vertically swiveling 360’ Degrees to engage targets from multiple angles. These specialized mounts also held the capability of a 60’ degree horizontal elevation - which altered the Starfighter’s point of convergence and allowed for the Pilot to alter their engagement patterns, without drastically altering their approach vectors. In addition, the gimbal mounts were not only capable of being fire-linked, a process that would have both cannons firing in tandem at a singular target, but they were capable of being independently directed as well.
However, such a process of independently directing the gimbal-mounted laser cannons whilst piloting the swift and nimble interceptor when embraced in the throes of combat proved to be too much for even the most skilled of pilots. To ensure that their reproduced functionality wasn’t wasted due to the limitations of an Organic’s attention span, Republic Engineering integrated a Droid Brain into the Starfighter’s chassis. Such an inclusion wasn’t meant to replace the possibility of an Astromech Droid, but rather supplement the Pilot with a heavy degree of automation. This would allow the Pilot to better focus on handling the temperamental nature of such an ultra-fast Starfighter, whilst the Droid Brain was capable of directing the Starship’s weapons towards their intended targets. It was, in many respects, like having a permanent Co-Pilot - who’d ideally complement the skills of the Solitary figure ensconced within the Cockpit.
Thus, the REC-AI01 A-wing Interceptor would - like many of the Corporation’s Starfighters - become a perfect addition to the ever-growing arsenal of the Galactic Alliance, and her burgeoning Defence Force.
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