Approved Starship Aether SD-M05

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AETHER SD-M05​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Updated variant of the GADF Megos-class produced by Aether Systems for the Public Market

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Not Applicable
Primary Link(s)	GADF Megos-class Star Destroyer

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Aether Systems
Model	SD-M05
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Limited

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
Length	1,600 meters
Width	645 meters
Height	315 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	Very High
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Very Low
Hangar Capacity	Very High - (12) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(10) Squadrons	(2) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(8) Octuple Barbette Heavy Turbolasers	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(40) Heavy Agrocite Cannon Batteries	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
(40) Heavy Turbolaser Cannons	995 Stormcloud ECM Suite
(20) Triple Ion Cannons	(28) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(48) NK-7 Ion Cannons	(24) CL-3 Cluster Bombs
(24) Proton Torpedo Launchers	(24) Antimissile Octets
(16) Pulse Mass Generator Tubes	(18) K5 Ion Storm Batteries
(64) Pulse Mass Mines	(64) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	4,392 Officers
	365 Gunners
	25,985 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	9,216 Passengers
Cargo Capacity	36,000 Metric Tons
Consumables	3 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 (20) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam 3K40 Targeting Systems LR-375a Sureshot Advanced Targeting Array

STRENGTHS

Heavy Armaments - These large, powerful Capital Ships were designed with a vast array of armaments that can bring devastation to targets in space and planetside in equal measure.

Carrier Destroyer - The SD-M05 is capable of deploying two full Starfighter Wings - each comprised of three squadrons - whilst also maintaining an additional two fighter squadrons in reserve to reinforce any losses. The extensive hangars of these Capital Ships also allow for the supporting and deploying of up to two additional squadrons of Support Craft, such as unarmed shuttles or troop transports.

Pulse Mass Mines - A rare and exotic weapon that emits an effect similar to that of a Gravity Well Projector, these munitions are 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

Lumbering Brute - The SD-M05 is known to be a slow and lumbering craft when deployed, even taking an extended period of time just to alter the trajectory of its flight path due to its size and difficulty in maneuvering. These are also incapable of rapid acceleration or reaching incredible speeds at Sublight, making them ineffective against smaller, nimble vessels that can easily outrun these Capital Ships if not already caught in their tractor beams or under fire from the ship's arsenal.

Intensify Forward Fire - Designed with a focus and intention on bringing to bear as many weapons unto a singular point as possible, the majority of the arsenal that these craft are outfitted with is focused on the Forward Firing-Arc. This configuration resulted in fewer weapons pointing towards the aft, leaving a blind spot in that arc with limited coverage to protect against attacks from the rear.

Sublight Drive Systems - Retaining the design aesthetics of its predecessor has resulted in a glaring flaw being retained in its primary drive systems. Its large size, coupled with limited weapon coverage, means that the Drive Systems can be easily damaged, potentially crippling these Star Destroyers.

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DESCRIPTION

When Aether Systems designed and produced the Megos-class Star Destroyer for the Galactic Alliance, it was a representation of two cultures blending together and served as a beacon of unity to strengthen a new alliance between the Hapan Consortium and the Galactic Alliance. Unfortunately, recent events in the Galaxy have seen that unity shattered, as the Black Sun criminal empire absorbed the Hapes Cluster and the Galactic Alliance collapsed after a prolonged and devastating conflict with a resurgent Galactic Empire. However, the aesthetic and design inspired by the Hapan People's deep love of beauty and the might of the arms and advanced technologies of the Galactic Alliance that first birthed the Megos-class remained locked away in the archives of Aether Systems. The design teams at Aether Systems resurrected the old Megos-class from original production files that had been copied and saved before the collapse of the Deep Core to the Galactic Empire, noting that the original design remained sound and required little in the means of updating - resulting in the Aether SD-M05 being sent into immediate production, however, on a limited scale just as its predecessor had been. This limited production run - originally a result of the engineers attempting to work out the intricacies of combining Hapan design with Alliance engineering and technology - is to keep the SD-M05 closer to home, as the company is hesitant to part ways with these craft and utilizes them to protect vital and sensitive Corporate locations deemed of great importance. In keeping with the original design aesthetics, these Capital Ships have also inherited the same drawbacks, most notably, the large Sublight Drive System located at the extreme aft of the vessel, which remains just as susceptible to attack and can result in the vessel becoming crippled if sufficiently damaged. Nevertheless, the primary role of this vessel is that of a Warship, a role that is made clear given the heavy armaments and defensive capabilities built into the SD-M05, which also incorporates a tried-and-true Hapan weapon system in the form of the Pulse Mass Generator Tubes and the accompanying Pulse Mass Mines. Just as its predecessor, this focus on creating a Warship came at the cost of maneuverability and speed, with these craft being incapable of achieving rapid acceleration or high rates of speed at Sublight, whilst also requiring an ample amount of time and distance to execute a maneuver. The Hapan love of beauty permeates the design despite the years between the introduction of the SD-M05 and its predecessor, and this can still be seen in how the majority of its weapon systems are laid out to cover the forward firing arc, with few weapons facing aft. This design has resulted in a nearly uncontested approach vector that forces these vessels to rely upon escort ships to cover their flank and prevent attacks from the rear. The original design attempted to mitigate this and some of the vessel's other weaknesses by ensuring that the craft had an extensive hangar capacity and was able to support and deploy multiple squadrons into an engagement. These crafts also retain the capability to support and deploy up to two additional squadrons of Support Craft, such as unarmed shuttles or troop transports. While it is unlikely that the Aether SD-M05 will be open to the market at large, with only a few select buyers being able to purchase these vessels directly from the Company, what is more likely is that an individual would run into these vessels protecting one of the many Corporate Worlds of Aether Systems located deep in the Unknown Regions and Wild Space.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Amelia von Sorenn

Cool ship! I have no issues with this it look good to me. I figured I would mention to you I did notice under your Pulse Mass Generator Tubes I believe you got some letters mixed up, it says "Pluse Mass Generator Tubes" I figured I would offer the chance to fix it before I submitted it for approval.

 

[Amelia von Sorenn]

Fixed

Darth Prazutis

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Amelia von Sorenn

Looks good. Approved.