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- Intent: Make a unique version of the TIE Pixie for Bella.
- Image Source: SFS TIE Compact
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions:
- HPI - BACS-X89i | Breytast Adaptive Camouflage System (OM)
- HPI - Skuggalegt P-pattern Stealth Polymer (X) - See: Full Permissions Tab
- FAE/SW-08 Light Beam Cannon Mk. II (N/A)
- FAE/SW-19 Light Linear Motor Autocannon (N/A)
- FAE/SW-09 Hybrid Scattercannon - Light (N/A)
- FAE/SW-15 Light Transcendent Disruptor Cannon (N/A)
- Solar Ray Shielding (OM)
- FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module (N/A)
- SLAM MK. II (OM)
- HPI - ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence (OM)
- HPI - HAPU | Hybrid Antimatter Power Unit (OM)
- IE-10 "Event Horizon" Class Ion Engine (OM)
- Huabing Engine (X)
- FAE/C-01 Multiphase Tensor Field Element (N/A)
- FAE/S-01 "Pentozali" Agility Array (N/A)
- Mk. II Kashiro "Melody" Engine Sound Baffles Package (OM)
- Jumpmaster 1.01 Microdrive (OM)
- Sleipnir-class 0.5 Path Engine (OM)
- Jumpmaster Subdrive Module (OM)
- Microjump Capacitor (OM)
- FAE/S-04 Small Craft Support and Survival Suite (N/A)
- FAE/S-16 Aerospace Combat Sensor System Mk. II (N/A)
- O.S.I.V.P. (OM)
- NZ MTS "Bloodhound" [Magnetic Targeting Sensor] (X) - See: Permissions Tab
- FAE/S-11 Universal Communication Matrix (N/A)
- FAE/S-07 Symbiotic Ghost Link (N/A)
- FAE/S-09 Active Harmonizing System (N/A)
- FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix (N/A)
- FAE/C-02 Tractor Guidance Network (N/A)
- FAE/S-13 Unified Engagement Network (N/A)
- TunnelNet VPN (OM)
- Aegis SH13LD (OM)
- GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite (OM)
- FAE/S-02 Energized Stealth System Mk. II (N/A)
- FAE/S-03 “Phase Masque” Distortion Matrix (N/A)
- Ósýnilegt-class Personal Cloaking Device (X) - See: Full Permissions Tab
- FAE/S-05 ECM Array (N/A)
- FAE/S-15 EPM Array (N/A)
- Primary Source: FAE/TIE Series “Pixie” Ultralight Interceptor
- Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
- Affiliation: Bella
- Market Status: N/A - Closed-Market
- Model:
- FAE/TIE Series “Pixie” Ultralight Interceptor
- TIE/ULIN Ultralight Interceptor
- Production: Unique
- Material:
- Titanium-Laminanium Alloy - Ablative Hull Armor Plating
- Terentatek Hide - Hull Liner
- Alusteel - Skeletal Frame
- Reinforced Duraplast Electronic Hardening - Ion and EMP Mitigation
- Condensed Matter Composite - Distributed
- Agrinium - Solar Collectors
- Quadanium Steel-Laminanium Alloy - Solar Collector Foil Braces
- Phototropic Transparisteel - Viewports
- Programmable Matter - Various Applications
- Skuggalegt P-pattern Stealth Polymer - Hull Coating
- Engineered Taozin Nodule
- Internal Circuitry and Electronics
- Various TIE Series Starfighter Components and Materials
- Classification: Interceptor
- Length: 3.81 meters
- Width: 5.65 meters
- Height: 3.39 meters
- Armament: Average–Very High
- Light Cannon Hardpoint (4) - Wingtip
- Missile Pod (2) - Underwing Strut
- Total Ordnance Capacity: 4 Missiles
- Missile pods may be jettisoned.
- Total Ordnance Capacity: 4 Missiles
- NB: [Very High] armament rating denotes a full loadout of four light transcendent disruptor cannons equipped in the light cannon hardpoints. A [High] armament rating corresponds to two light transcendent disruptor cannons and two non-disruptor cannons, while an [Average] armament rating is for four non-disruptor cannons.
- Light Cannon Hardpoint (4) - Wingtip
- Defenses: Low
- Polarized Solar Ray-Particle Energy Shield Array - 25 SBD
- Titanium-Laminanium Ablative Hull Plating - 6 RU
- FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module
- Squadron Count: None: 1
- Maneuverability Rating: Extreme │ Low - SLAM MK. II
- Speed Rating: Extreme │ Extreme - SLAM MK. II
- Minimum Crew: ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
- Optimal Crew:
- Hyperdrive: Yes
- Hyperdrive Class:
- Hyperdrive: 1.01
- Path Engine: 0.5
- Power and Propulsion Systems
- HAPU | Hybrid Antimatter Power Unit - Primary Power System
- Solar Collection Arrays - Secondary Power System
- Energy Capacitor
- Thermal Conversion System
- Recycles spare heat into energy which is then shunted into the energy capacitor.
- Twin IE-10 “Event Horizon” Class Ion-Huabing Hybrid Engine Array - Uprated Performance
- FAE/C-01 Multiphase Tensor Field Element
- FAE/S-01 "Pentozali" Agility Array - Uprated Performance
- Atmospheric Engine Mode
- Subaquatic Operation Functionality
- Antimatter Sublimation Thruster Capability - Ion Engines
- HAPU generates near-infinite electrical power and antimatter particles simultaneously. These antimatter particles are injected into a micro-annihilation chamber with equal amounts of normal matter. The controlled annihilation releases pure energy (mostly gamma rays), which is captured by a plasma containment field and converted into ultra-ionized plasma for thrust. The thruster expels this plasma at incredible exhaust velocity, far beyond what a normal ion drive can achieve. Excess energy is recycled back into the HAPU to sustain the antimatter production cycle. Along the same vein, the ionized plasma is magnetically recaptured and reused, drastically reducing (if not outright eliminating) the need for consumable propellant.
- As a result of this process, when operating under antimatter sublimation, the ion engines do not consume traditional fuel and have nigh-unlimited operational range.
- HAPU generates near-infinite electrical power and antimatter particles simultaneously. These antimatter particles are injected into a micro-annihilation chamber with equal amounts of normal matter. The controlled annihilation releases pure energy (mostly gamma rays), which is captured by a plasma containment field and converted into ultra-ionized plasma for thrust. The thruster expels this plasma at incredible exhaust velocity, far beyond what a normal ion drive can achieve. Excess energy is recycled back into the HAPU to sustain the antimatter production cycle. Along the same vein, the ionized plasma is magnetically recaptured and reused, drastically reducing (if not outright eliminating) the need for consumable propellant.
- Mk. II Kashiro "Melody" Engine Sound Baffles Package
- SLAM MK. II
- Braking Engines
- Power Conversion System
- Hyperdrive Systems
- FAE/S-04 Small Craft Support and Survival Suite
- Dedicated diagnostic computers for the antimatter sublimation system can detect fault conditions hours in advance and preemptively shut down or rebalance the drive.
- FAE/S-16 Aerospace Combat Sensor System Mk. II
- FAE/S-11 Universal Communication Matrix
- Piloting and Control Systems
- Programmable Matter Controls and Ergonomics
- FAE/S-07 Symbiotic Ghost Link
- Offensive Support Systems
- FAE/S-09 Active Harmonizing System
- Fire Linked Weapon Systems
- Automatic Reloading Systems
- All-Aspect Missile Launch and Tracking Capability
- FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix
- FAE/C-02 Tractor Guidance Network
- Computer Systems
- Computer System - ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
- Slave Circuit System
- FAE/S-13 Unified Engagement Network
- Cybersecurity Suite
- Navigation Systems
- Astrogation Computer - MicroJump and Hyperspace Skip Calculation System
- Nav Computer Route Astrogation Bypass
- Flight Avionics System
- Misc. Systems
- Ion-Flux Cooling System
- Polarity Sink - Passive Degaussing System
- Automatic Polarizing and Anti-Flash Canopy
- Double Layer Containment Fields - Antimatter Sublimation System
- Primary Containment
- Magnetic bottle keeps antimatter particles completely isolated from normal matter.
- Secondary Containment
- If the primary field weakens or fails, an emergency gravitic field collapses around the antimatter, holding it in stasis until the primary system is restored.
- Primary Containment
- Plasma Venting System - Antimatter Sublimation System
- If the annihilation chamber overheats or pressure exceeds thresholds, the thrusters can automatically vent plasma out rather than letting it cascade internally.
- Gamma Shunt Node Array - Antimatter Sublimation System
- Converts captured radiation into secondary plasma that can be redirected into thrust for the ion engines.
- Emergency Core Ejection - Antimatter Sublimation System
- In the event of an overload or a breach, the antimatter reaction core can be jettisoned as a contained pod before containment fails, set to self-neutralize or detonate once the craft is at a safe distance away from it.
- Superconducting Coils - Antimatter Sublimation System
- The annihilation chamber is wrapped in superconducting toroidal coils made from exotic high-temperature superconductors. These coils generate precisely tuned magnetic fields that suspend antimatter particles in a perfect vacuum, preventing any matter contact. These same coils play a secondary role in directing the plasma exhaust.
- Cryogenic Cooling Coils
- Cryofluids (CryoBan, freelol, liquid nitrogen, etc.) circulate around the superconducting coils, cooling them continuously. This cryogenic loop absorbs ambient reactor heat from the annihilation chamber walls as a secondary cooling mechanism. If the coils’ sensors detect rising chamber heat or gamma flux, they increase cryofluid flow. This helps to maintain both superconductivity and chamber temperature stability simultaneously.
- Stealth Systems
- FAE/S-05 ECM Array
- FAE/S-15 EPM Array
- Pixie: The TIE Pixie is much, much smaller than a TIE/ln or TIE/IN. Thus, it has a tighter profile and is generally harder to hit. It is also easier to handle in confined spaces, such as dense asteroid fields, debris fields, hangar bays, or cavernous ship interiors.
- Electromagnetic Warrior: With its ECM and EPM arrays, the TIE Pixie is capable of exerting significant influence on the electromagnetic environment in almost any given battlespace. It can disrupt enemy targeting solutions while enhancing its own, pierce through concerted jamming, and execute yet more feats.
- Amphibian: The life support systems, electromotive field motors, and hydrostatic fields allow the TIE Pixie to traverse underwater and remain submerged for an indefinite period of time. In a pinch, this function could be used to hide from pursuing enemy forces or even to initiate a surprise attack!
- Prima Ballerina: The Starburst Fairy hyperoptimizes the base maneuverability of the TIE Pixie, turning the craft from a dancer to a prima ballerina. It is capable of dazzling, showstopping maneuvers that in practical terms allow for the swift evasion of target locks, the nigh-instantaneous ability to line up targeting solutions, the easy, almost casual ability to dodge incoming fire, and yet more potential boons.
- Metaphysical Shield: A Terentatek hide hull liner makes the Aether Fairy resistant to direct applications of the Force.
- Stealth and Distortion: The Aether Fairy has a full suite of stealth systems, allowing it to maintain an invisible sensor profile during most operating conditions. It is also capable of remaining concealed against most common anti-stealth sensors, including, but not limited to, gravity sensors, crystal gravfield traps, and mass sensors due to its gravitic modulators, magnetic sensors due to its magnetic field generators, thermal sensors, and Force Sense (and its derivative powers) due to the Taozin undercoat and the Terentatek hide hull liner integrated into the craft’s construction. In addition, the Aether Fairy benefits from the addition of the Phase Masque, which works to effectively distort the craft's visual and sensory profile.
- Automation: The TIE Pixie is supported by a suite of automated processes which govern its targeting systems, power systems, flight control systems, and yet more. In the event that these systems are somehow disabled, whether via EMP/Ion discharge, concentrated slicing, or in rare cases, jamming, the operating efficiency of the craft will be negatively affected.
- Sensitive Passive Sensors: The passive sensor array on the hull of the TIE Pixie is an extreme boon to the pilot’s battlespace awareness, especially in conditions where the use of active sensors may reveal the craft’s location. However, they are also very vulnerable, as even glancing blows can destroy or disable the sensors on or around the affected areas. In essence, as the hull takes more hits, the Spyglass’ passive reception array will become increasingly ineffective.
- Straight and Narrow: The SLAM Mk. II provides a significant boost to speed and acceleration, but it compromises maneuverability while active.
- Thin Skin: The TIE Pixie has ultralight, low-grade shields and a weak, thinly armored hull. Thus, the craft is unable to withstand direct fire for long.
- Catching Flak: Although the TIE Pixie is a tiny, fast starfighter that is hard to hit, it is susceptible to high-damage area of effect munitions, typically from cluster explosives or flak. The craft’s lack of heavy armor renders it quite vulnerable to attacks from these weapon types and others of similar profiles.
- One at a Time: Out of the Phase Masque, the Ósýnilegt cloaking device, and the polarized solar ray-particle energy shields, the Aether Fairy can only have one of these systems active at a time.
With the loss of the Jägerin in a crash on Maldra IV during the Imperial offensive into then-Tingel Arm Coalition space, Bella was deprived of her personal, “ace custom” starfighter. It was only after testing the TIE Pixie that a new “ace custom” was made for her, with the stock version of the TIE Pixie as a base. Christened as the Aether Fairy, the modifications and upgrades to the craft were nothing short of extensive. The four light cannon hardpoints can accommodate light disruptor cannons, dramatically increasing the craft’s firepower. Uprated engines, inertial dampeners, thrusters, and control modules give a significant increase to the craft’s speed and maneuverability, allowing for maneuvers which even the stock TIE Pixie is wholly incapable of. Additionally, the upgrades take full advantage of the craft’s small size to optimize its stealthy characteristics. The addition of the Phase Masque allows for full-spectrum distortion capabilities, making the Aether Fairy a dazzling, distorted target when active. Finally, the addition of a Terentatek hide hull liner allows for resistance to metaphysical effects, shielding both craft and pilot from tampering through the Force.
All in all, the Aether Fairy is a true-to-form ace custom—an elite craft with elite capabilities, designed for an unquestionably elite pilot.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
Make a unique version of the TIE Pixie for Bella.
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Bella
Model:
FAE/TIE Series “Pixie” Ultralight Interceptor, TIE/ULIN Ultralight Interceptor
Starship Class:
Small Craft (1-50m)
Starship Role:
Fighter
Modular:
Yes
Material:
See Body
Armaments:
See Body
Defense Rating:
Low
Speed Rating:
Extreme
Maneuverability Rating::
Extreme
Energy Resist:
Low
Kinetic Resist:
Low
Radiation Resist:
Low
Minimum Crew:
0
Optimal Crew:
1
Passenger Capacity:
0
Cargo Capacity:
Small
