Character
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To submit Acaadi's customised Twintail
- Image Source: https://www.deviantart.com/adamkop/gallery
- Canon Link: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/X-83_TwinTail_starfighter
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: X-Wing
- Manufacturer: Incom Corporation
- Affiliation: Acaadi Tam
- Market Status: closed market
- Model: Customised X-94 Twintail
- Production: Unique
- Material: Durasteel Hull, Laminamium plating
- Classification: Starfighter
- Length: 12.5 meters
- Width: 4 meters
- Height: 3 meters
- Armament: Very High
- 4 Repeating Laser Cannons
- 2 Advanced Concussion Missile Launchers (4 each)
- 1 rear facing, automated light ion turret
- Defenses: High
- Squadron Count: None
- Maneuverability Rating: Extreme
- Speed Rating: High
- Hyperdrive Class: Average | 2.0
- Standard Communications Array
- Standard Deflector Shield Generator
- Standard Hyperdrive
- Standard Life Support Systems
- Standard Navigational Systems
- Standard Sensor Array
- Standard Targeting Systems
- Can Enter Atmosphere and Land
- "Screamer" Active Jammer
- Chaff-launcher
- Overtuned Ion Engines
- Self-repairing Hull
- Rear-facing light turret
- Enhanced range
- Tractor beam shroud
- This Twintail has been tuned within an inch of its life. Aftermarket components have replaced a number of key systems. In particular it is exceptionally agile.
- It carries a range of weapons to deal with other starfighters and lighter targets.
- The starfighter's cannons are designed to be fired in short bursts and can overheat. Along with tracking missiles that only provide a light punch this starfighter is not made to engage capital ships. The best it could do is get within the shields and pick off some turrets.
- Requires heavy and frequent maintenance. Engines need regular retuning or else become unbalanced between uses.
- No astromech for repairs whilst in-flight.
Acaadi has been flying a Twintail with the silver jedi for several years now. Over time he has worked with the engineers to tune the ship both to accommodate his jedi senses for more direct handling (and less computer control) and to improve performance. The rear astromech slot has been replaced with an automated pop-up ion turret. It is not particularly powerful, but can threaten starfighters behind the Twintail and fire upon people threats whilst on the ground.
The laser cannons have been tuned for more rapid-firing. However, this cannot be sustained. It makes the vessel effective in destroying other starfighters in short bursts, but less effective in providing sustained damage to capital ships. The ordnance exclusively uses lighter homing concussion missiles. These are difficult to jam and exceedingly difficult to shake off. However one is not normally enough to destroy a shielded starfighter.
The hyperdrive is no faster than a typical starfighter, but the vessel has an extended range being most starfighters of its class. Acaadi uses the ship as a personal transport when on Jedi business. Without an astromech, Acaadi cannot have the vessel repaired in the air. It also forces him to get his hands dirty if he has to land with any maintenance issues.
The vessel has an exceptionally durable frame and two thin layers of armour to keep weight down. It is what lies between them that is interesting. A honeycomb of cells runs between the two layers. Within each cell is a rare material known as laminanium. Should a cell be pierced, generally in the instance of the vessel receiving a glancing blow from a laser cannon, the metal inside will be melted. The inner hull is thermally conductive and as the laminanium bled out it was rapidly cooled and would seal minor breaches.
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