Approved Starship Aether BD-55

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AETHER BD-55​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Updated variant of the GADF Battle Dragon produced by Aether Systems for the Public Market

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Hapan Battle Dragon
Primary Link(s)	GADF Battle Dragon

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Aether Systems
Model	BD-55
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Minor

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Vandinite
Duralium	Laminasteel	Starship Components
Trimantium	Duraplast

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Cruiser
	Battle Dragon
Length	500 meters
Width	250 meters
Height	135 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	Low
Speed	Low
Hangar Capacity	Average - (3) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(3) Squadrons	(0) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(8) Octuple Barbette Heavy Turbolasers	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(20) Heavy Agrocite Cannon Batteries	Carbon-Durasteel Armor
(20) Heavy Turbolaser Batteries	995 Stormcloud ECM Suite
(6) Triple Ion Cannons	(16) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(40) NK-7 Ion Cannons	(12) CL-3 Cluster Bombs
(16) Proton Torpedo Launchers	(18) Antimissile Octets
(8) Pulse Mass Generator Tubes	(10) K5 Ion Storm Batteries
(32) Pulse Mass Mines	(28) Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	32 Officers
	200 Gunners
	1,168 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	500 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	6,000 Metric Tons
Consumables	1 Galactic Standard Year

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Internal Security Blast Doors Code Cylinder Readers Klaxon Alarms Walkthrough Identification Scanners Weapon Detectors Ray Shield Generators 57c Holocams Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Hyperwave Transmitter Hyperwave Transceiver Broadcast Relay Holotransmitter Holotransceiver Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems Gemon-15 Ion Drives Ter58 Ion Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor (3) Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator Hyperwave Interceptor (18) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam 3K40 Targeting Systems LR-375a Sureshot Advanced Targeting Arrays

STRENGTHS

Improved Targeting Computers - These craft were designed to incorporate upgraded Targeting Systems that were missing from the original design, providing these vessels with more accurate firepower, replacing the previous standard of "fire everything and hope it hits something".

Hangar Capacity - The Aether BD-55 was designed with an expansive hangar bay that permits these craft to carry a full Starfighter Wing organized into three squadrons.

Pulse Mass Mines - These specialized munitions emit an effect similar to that of a Gravity Well Projector, making them indispensable in protecting the major and vital infrastructure important to the ongoing efforts of Aether Systems. Due to this, each of these vessels is outfitted with multiple generator tubes to deploy these weapons during an engagement.

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WEAKNESSES

Sublight Drive Systems - Due to retaining the design aspects and aesthetics of its predecessors, these vessels have inherited the unfortunate flaws and drawbacks present in the original designs. As such, the Drive Systems of the BD-55 can be easily damaged, potentially crippling these vessels.

Low Maneuverability - These craft were not designed as a fast-attack vessel, nor was the design focused on speed, resulting in a slower vessel that lacks the nimble maneuverability of similarly sized or specialized Cruisers.

Rotation Drive - The Aether BD-55 features upgraded capacitors and power regulation systems while also retaining the original rotational support struts and weapon systems of previous iterations. One such system is the rotation drives that line the outer hull, utilized to rotate between the myriad of weapon systems present on these craft, with damage to these drives resulting in the weapon systems becoming locked in place as the drive would become inoperable.

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DESCRIPTION

The first iterations of Battle Dragons had been known to be the premier warships utilized by the Hapes Consortium and had protected the storied worlds of the Consortium for countless eons. It was this fame and the alliance between the Hapes and the Galactic Alliance that saw Aether Systems produce a new line of these Capital Ships, christened the GADF Battle Dragon, by adopting the designs and retrofitting older models. Much like the Aether SD-M05, it was the designers and engineers at Aether Systems who resurrected the old Battle Dragons from the original production files that had been recovered following the collapse of the Deep Core to the Galactic Alliance. As the design remained sound and required little in the means of updating, resulting in the Aether BD-55 being sent into immediate production alongside the Aether SD-M05. As the first iterations of these craft were designed and intended to be utilized en masse - lacking targeting systems - the production of these newer vessels is equipped with multiple advanced targeting systems to overcome that initial drawback. Aether Systems retained the original design and aesthetics of these famed warships; however, this has also meant that these craft have inherited the flaws that are more difficult to eliminate without a full redesign of the vessel by stripping it down to its base components. Such a flaw can be seen in the central core, where the upper and lower saucer-shaped hulls connect, housing the primary sublight drive systems of the craft. Due to the location and the ease of access in approaching these systems, there is the potential for the system to be damaged, thus, in turn, crippling these vessels. Aether Systems ensured that these craft were equipped with the most advanced capacitors available on the market; however, they made the decision - both with this design and its predecessor - to retain the weapon rotation drives that are utilized in cycling weapon systems forward depending on the situation and what may be required. These drive systems, however, are prone to damage that can result in the weapon systems being locked in place, preventing them from operating at full efficiency. Much like its predecessor, the BD-55 is also capable of fielding a fighter wing - consisting of three squadrons - to assist with Anti-Starfighter screens or routine patrols when these vessels are deployed in such a capacity. These vessels have had a long and impressive history of service across the Galaxy, from their first contact between the Hapes Consortium and the New Republic, to their deployment alongside the Galactic Alliance before it collapsed. With Aether Systems reintroducing these craft as the newest standard in the design of Battle Dragons, they have only recently been spotted alongside the Aether SD-M05 protecting the Corporate Worlds of Aether Systems. However, it is only a matter of time until these vessels are seen in the Galaxy at large.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Amelia von Sorenn

Looks good. Approved.