Approved Starship Aether SD-30a

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AETHER SD-30A​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Star Destroyer produced by Aether Systems for the Public Market

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Star Destroyer
Primary Link(s)	Chandrila-class Star Defender
	Thyferra-class Star Defender
	Republic-class Star Destroyer

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Aether Systems
Model	SD-30a
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

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	Star Destroyer
	Dedicated Carrier
Length	1600 meters
Width	795 meters
Height	535 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Very Low
Hangar Capacity	Very High - (12) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 2

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(9) Squadrons	(3) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(4) Prow Magnetic Railguns	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(8) DBY-827 Heavy Turbolaser Turrets	Carbon-Durasteel Armor
(12) Agrocite Cannons	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
(20) Quad Turbolaser Cannons	(20) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(20) Heavy NK-7 Ion Cannons	(20) Antimissile Octets
(40) Quad Laser Cannons	(30) Heavy Point Defense Ion Cannons
(4) Assault Concussion Missile Launchers	(30) Dual Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons
(4) Assault Proton Torpedo Tubes	(64) Flak Gun

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	145 Officers
	329 Gunners
	268 Technicians & Engineers
	5,691 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	1,500 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	21,500 Metric Tons
Consumables	1.5 Galactic Standard Years

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 (32) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam

STRENGTHS

Automation - A common place feature installed aboard many of the vessels designed and produced by Aether Systems is that the secondary and tertiary systems are handled by automated systems linked to a centralized computer core. This permits these craft to be crewed by a smaller complement while also ensuring that the critical systems like navigation and life support remain in the hands of the organic crew.

Dedicated Carrier - The design of the SD-30a focused on an increased hangar capacity, thus these craft are known to be capable of supporting and deploying three full wings of Starfighters or Bombers - organized into three squadrons per wing. Furthermore, these craft are capable of supporting an additional wing of Support Craft or Unarmed Shuttles.

Prow Magnetic Railguns - These craft are known to have been outfitted with a rare and exotic piece of artillery that is not commonly utilized in the galaxy. Each SD-30a boasts up to four railguns that utilize electromagnetic force to hurl a solid slug projectile at a target.

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WEAKNESSES

Lesser Mobility - The SD-30a was not designed with speed or maneuverability in mind, resulting in a vessel that has lower acceleration and overall speed at Sublight. This also means that it often takes additional time and distance for these craft to properly execute a maneuver compared to a vessel that was designed with a focus on these aspects.

Automation - While automated systems allow for larger vessels to be crewed by smaller complements, they are not without their drawbacks. The primary issue is that these craft are known to be more susceptible to Ion-based weaponry or EMP-based strikes that have the potential of reducing the overall effectiveness and capabilities of the vessel, as the limited organic crew would have difficulty in maintaining the strain of handling these additional systems.

Railgun Capacitors - Though these weapons are known to be devastating, they are also energy hungry and heavily dependent on a series of capacitors to power their components. While modern capacitors have outpaced those previously used, those that are utilized in the systems of these weapons still require additional time to charge before they can be utilized, resulting in a slower firing rate and preventing heavy reliance on the use of these weapons.

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DESCRIPTION

The design of the Aether SD-30a was an attempt at striking a balance between the destructive firepower of a Star Destroyer and the capabilities of a Dedicated Carrier to unleash a swarm of starfighter and bomber squadrons upon an enemy. The primary weapon of these craft is a somewhat rare and exotic piece of artillery that is not often utilized in more modern-era naval forces - the Magnetic Railgun, with four such weapons installed at the prow of these vessels. These weapons utilized electromagnetic force to hurl a solid slug projectile at a target to batter down shields and tear through the hulls of enemy vessels. However, the main drawback of these weapons comes from their capacitors - that, while more advanced than previous eras, still require additional time to fully charge. This results in a slower firing rate and prevents the vessel from heavily relying upon the use of these weapons. Where the SD-30a shines is in its secondary role as a Dedicated Carrier, with each of these craft being capable of supporting and deploying three full wings - organized into three squadrons per wing - of Starfighters and Bombers; alongside the additional wing of Support Craft that can also be deployed. This means that the SD-30a does not need to rely on additional support from other Carriers to provide further Starfighter or Bomber squadrons as often, as these craft at utilized to provide these support elements to small formations of Frigates and Cruisers. Like many of the more recent designs that have been drawn up and produced by Aether Systems, the SD-30a is highly automated, with many of its secondary and tertiary systems being linked to a centralized computer core - though vital systems like Navigation and Life Support remain in the hands of the organic crew, which allows for a smaller crew complement to control these vessels. However, this renders these vessels more susceptible to Ion-based weaponry or EMP-based strikes that have the potential of disabling or destroying these automated systems, overwhelming the organic crew as they attempt to handle the added strain and stress of operating these additional systems. While the SD-30a was being designed, it was always the intention to focus on a robust armament, heavier defenses, and expanded hangar capacity - which came at the cost of limited maneuverability and reduced acceleration and speed at Sublight. Despite this limitation, the Aether SD-30a is, arguably, on par with many of the Star Destroyers currently fielded throughout the Galaxy. Though it would struggle against multiple foes, it is more than capable of standing on its own and holding the line in a one-on-one fight, utilizing its heavy armaments to batter down an enemy, and following up with a finishing blow by unleashing its complement of Starfighters and Bombers to mop up the fight.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Amelia von Sorenn

Looks good. Approved!