Approved Starship Aether GS-02

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AETHER GS-02​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Aether GS-01 for the Public Market

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Not Applicable
Primary Link(s)	Aether TC-M7
	Aether GS-01

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Aether Systems
Model	GS-02
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	Heavy Gunship
	Reconnaissance Ship
Length	75 meters
Width	22.6 meters
Height	12.5 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hangar Capacity	Base - (0) Squadrons
Single Craft Hangar	No
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

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

Armaments and Defenses

(2) AG-2G Quad Laser Cannon Ball Turrets	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(4) Fire-linked Ht-12 Heavy Laser Cannons	Carbon Durasteel Armor
(2) Fire-linked SW-9 Ion Cannons	Redundant Deflector Shield Generator
(3) Assault Concussion Missile Launchers	SE-JA-4 Sensor Jammer
(3) Assault Proton Torpedo Launchers	(6) Missile Deactivation Transmitters

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Pilot
	(1) Co-Pilot
	(2) Gunners
	(1) Sensor Systems Officer
	(1) Astromech Droid
Passenger Capacity	(4) Individuals
Cargo Capacity	500 Kilograms
Consumables	6 Galactic Standard Weeks

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 P-w702 Ion Maneuvering Jets ANx-y Long-Range Sensor Array ANx-y/2 Sensor Cluster

STRENGTHS

Heavy Armaments - The Aether GS-02 continues to carry the classification that put its predecessor on the stellar charts and has been outfitted with multiple heavier armaments than what is commonly seen on a similarly sized vessel.

Increased Agility - Ensuring that these craft were capable of overcoming an enemy ship was just as important as weapons and defensive capabilities. Boasting powerful engines and maneuvering jets, the GS-02 is capable of achieving higher speeds and more rapid acceleration at SubLight.

Advanced Communications - The Aether GS-02 is also more than capable of serving as a Long-Range Reconnaissance craft, as it comes equipped with multiple Scanner Arrays and Sensor Suites beyond the standard equipment installed on other craft.

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WEAKNESSES

Limited Firing Arcs - Many of the weapons on the vessel are focused in specific arcs - such as the ball turrets located on the dorsal and ventral sections of the craft - or the laser cannons fixed in a forward-firing arc. This renders the craft more open to attacks from other vectors and requires that the vessel be aimed directly at a target to bring its full complement of weapons to bear.

Exposed Canopy - The Aether GS-02 retains the original design of its predecessor despite the addition of a larger crew cabin that houses the additional crew members. The flight controls and main cockpit of the craft remain located at the extreme front of the vessel and are more easily targeted. Both the pilot and co-pilot are also separated into their own individual cockpits, and neither is capable of controlling the other's primary systems.

Negative Hangar Capacity - Despite the Aether GS-02 being larger than its predecessor and more likely to be mistaken for a small Corvette, the GS-02 lacks the means of supporting or deploying a squadron of either Starfighters or Support Craft. Additionally, it even lacks the means to support and deploy a singular smaller craft - a capability seen in some other similarly sized craft.

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DESCRIPTION

The Aether GS-02, also known as the Aether Gunstar Model 2, is the continued progression of a production line that began with the Aether Training Craft Military Model 7 (Aether TC-M7) and was designed and produced out of a continued and still growing need that has grown even more dire due to the loss of the Galactic Alliance. With the Coreworlds now in the grip of the Galactic Empire, and Imperialism on the rise, conflict remains the currency of the Galaxy, and Aether Systems once more steps forward to ensure that those fighting for their own future have the means to do just that. The Aether GS-02 continues the legacy that was carried and started by its predecessor, the Aether GS-01. Sharing and retaining many of the design aesthetics and features of its predecessor, the Aether GS-02 remains a heavy platform for skilled pilots and gunners and comes equipped with heavier armaments and increased defensive capabilities. Unfortunately, the GS-02 falls into the same drawbacks, and many of these weapons are not easily aimed or are fixed in specific firing arcs that often require the craft to be aimed directly at a target to bring its full complement of weapons to bear. Further, despite it being larger than its predecessor, the focus and emphasis became providing a sturdy and reliable reconnaissance vessel, with much of the internal capacity being utilized to house advanced Sensor Suites and Scanner Arrays. This means that the GS-02 is incapable of supporting or deploying a singular smaller craft, let alone a squadron of starfighters or support craft. However, much like its predecessor, the Aether GS-02 is noted for being able to achieve increased acceleration at both Sublight and Light speeds and retains much of the agility and maneuverability that made the GS-01 a formidable foe. Further differences between the GS-02 and the GS-01 can be seen in size, as the GS-02 is markedly larger than its predecessor and requires a larger crew that is housed in an internal crew cabin located between the engine nacelles. However, the Pilot and Co-Pilot remain in an enclosed canopy located at the extreme forward of the craft and are easily targeted, as the design was the same for the Aether GS-01. Those who have experience piloting or utilizing the Aether GS-01 will find that the GS-02 is just as easily accessible due to its similar design layout for its cockpit, as well as the simplistic and ergonomic design layout of its crew cabin. The overall design of the Aether GS-02, even with its inherited flaws and drawbacks, still provides a heavy weapons platform that can be easily utilized by any skilled pilot or those who have the proper training. Its inclusion of specialized sensor suits and scanner arrays also makes it reliable at rapidly gathering information that is often just as vital in turning the tides of war as the ample application of firepower. The Aether GS-02 is being introduced to the Galaxy at a time of continued strife, made worse by the recent Planeshift and collapse of the Galactic Alliance.

 

[MANIAC]

Ronhar Tane

As usual, very cool.

Approved.