Approved Starship Aether MSS-21

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AETHER MSS-21​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Kolto-class Medical Shuttle for the Public Market

Image Source	Image credited to Ioan Dumitrescu circa 2013 via watermark
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Sprint-class Rescue Craft
	E-2T Medical Shuttle
Primary Link(s)	Kolto-class Medical Shuttle

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Aether Systems
Model	MSS-21
Market-Status	Open-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

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

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Medical Rescue Craft
	Medical Evacuation Shuttle
Length	49.5 meters
Width	20 meters
Height	15.4 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	None
Defenses	Very High
Squadron Count	Average - (12) per Squadron
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1.75

Armaments and Defenses

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component

Carbon Durasteel Armor

Redundant Deflector Shield Generator

(12) Missile Deactivation Transmitter

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Pilot
	(1) Co-Pilot
	(1) 2-1B Surgical Droid
	(1) FX-10 Medical Assistant Droid
	(8) Medics
Passenger Capacity	(80) Passengers
Cargo Capacity	4.5 Metric Tons
Consumables	1.5 Galactic Standard Months

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 Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder 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 Incom 6X4 Fusial Thrust Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator (4) Bacta Tanks (4) Kolto Tanks

STRENGTHS

Medical Droids - Each MSS-21 comes equipped with a 2-1B Surgical Droid and FX-10 Medical Assistant Droid to assist in stabilizing critical patients and providing assistance to the onboard medics when caring for patients on the shuttle, as well as handling triage duties as patients are loaded into the shuttle.

Bacta Tanks - Remaining true to its classification, these craft are equipped with up to four Bacta Tanks that are utilized in providing care for intensive cases that require immediate medical attention. Furthermore, each craft also comes equipped with up to four Kolto Tanks for less intensive cases that require immediate or moderate medical attention, or to aid those individuals who may have a rare Bacta Allergy.

Increased Agility - The MSS-21 is noted as being capable of reaching rapid acceleration and attaining higher speeds at Sublight, with Pilots also noting that the craft is nimble and easily maneuverable compared to similarly sized shuttles.

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WEAKNESSES

Unarmed - The MSS-21 is first and foremost a Medical Shuttle and as such, it lacks any kind of offensive armaments.

Sublight Drive Systems - Mounted toward the aft of the craft, housed in two nacelle-like structures that jut out from the vessel, are the primary drive systems of the shuttle. Relatively exposed and easily accessible, damage to these systems has the potential of crippling the vessel, rendering it dead in the water and incapable of further propulsion.

Exposed Canopy - The flight controls and main cockpit of the craft are located at the extreme front of the vessel and are more easily targeted. Both the pilot and co-pilot are also separated in their own individual cockpits, with neither having access to or being capable of controlling the other's primary systems.

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DESCRIPTION

The Aether MSS-21 is an updated variant of the Kolto-class Medical Shuttle, which was first designed and manufactured for use by the Galactic Alliance. With the need for medical care being paramount, and life and death often decided in mere seconds, the MSS-21 was produced to be disseminated to the public market to ensure that no matter where an individual was, they could be reached and medical care provided, whilst also rapidly transporting them to a waiting Medical Frigate. The MSS-21 retains many of the design elements and aesthetics of its predecessor, and is, in fact, essentially just a larger version of the Kolto-class. Where the MSS-21 stands out from its predecessor is the inclusion of additional support and equipment that was lacking from the Kolto-class, which can be seen in the addition of an FX-10 Medical Assistant Droid that has been paired with the 2-1B Surgical Droid that was the standard for the Kolto-class. These two droids often assist the onboard Medics in patient triage and care as they are transported to an appropriate medical facility. Likewise, the MSS-21 retains the Bacta Tanks and has been upgraded to carry two additional tanks - each of which is utilized to care for those critical patients that require immediate medical attention. Additionally, the MSS-21 has been equipped with two further Kolto Tanks, bringing the total to four, which are available for less intensive cases that still require immediate or moderate medical attention, or for those individuals who may have an allergy to Bacta. Like its predecessors, the MSS-21 was designed to provide medical response - be it after a natural disaster, or being deployed into a warzone - and as such, they lack any form of offensive weaponry. This requires that the flight crew rely more on its heavier defensive capabilities and agility to overcome those that would fire upon a Medical Shuttle or to outrun a hazardous situation. As it retains many of the design features of its predecessor, it has also inherited a particular design flaw that can be seen in the location of the craft's primary sublight drive systems. Housed in two nacelle-like structures just aft of the vessel, these systems can be easily targeted, and damage to them has the potential of crippling the vessel, thus rendering it inoperable. Additionally, the flight canopy of the craft is also highly exposed at the extreme forward of the vessel, with both the Pilot and Co-Pilot being sequestered in their own cockpits and incapable of controlling the other's primary systems. However, the true strength of the MSS-21 is in its capability to carry a high number of patients, which has otherwise outweighed these design flaws. The Aether MSS-21 provides the galaxy with a sturdy and reliable medical transport that both military personnel and civilians can rely on to receive the help they need by providing moderate medical care while they are transported to waiting Medical Frigates or more sophisticated Medical Facilities.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

As usual, very cool. The image source link is not working to me, please edit this.

 

[Amelia von Sorenn]

MANIAC

The website for the image source link appears to no longer be accessible. I was unable to locate a website for the image; however, I was able to locate an artist profile for the watermark in the lower right corner of the image.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Thank you!

Approved.