Approved Tech AI-PD "Sylphi" Point Defense System

[Taeli Raaf]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a next-generation point defense system for Aurora Industries to use and sell
• Image Source: https://www.deviantart.com/pinarci/art/WIP-Energy-gun-345041520
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• Primary Source:
  • Librae Point Defense Laser

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Aurora Industries
• Affiliation: Aurora Industries
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: AI-PD "Sylphi" Point Defense System
• Modularity: Can be configured in various forms (turrets, single cannons)
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material:
  • Sianteria (Gas State)
  • Dallorian Alloy (Interior of cannon barrels)
  • Alusteel (Exterior of barrels and plating)
  • Ramuh Power Core
  • Reinforced Point Defense Laser Internal Components
  • Modified and Enhanced Ion Regulators
  • Modified and Enhanced Ion Accu-accelerator

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Point Defense
• Size: Average
• Weight: Average
• Ammunition Type:
  • Power Cell/Gas Canisters
  • Charged Ion Particles
• Ammunition Capacity:
  • Average
• Effective Range:
  • Personal
• Rate of Fire:
  • High
• Damage Output:
  • Average
• Recoil:
  • Average

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Taking a slightly different approach in how the weapon continues the theme of versatility in the Entite series, the Sylphi Point Defense System uses a dual laser and ion weapon system. The top barrel of each cannon fires a laser shot augmented by Sianteria gas while the bottom barrel fires a light ion blast, with the weapon being able to fire them alternating or at the same time for a combined effect.
• Sylphi Point Defense Systems can be configured as a single cannon or into various turret configurations depending on the ship design.

STRENGTHS

• Unlike traditional point defense systems, the Sylphi makes use of both laser and ion blasts to either destroy or disable incoming enemy torpedoes, missiles, warheads, and fighter craft with the gunnery crews being able to fire alternating blasts of the two or firing them at the same time for a combined damage effect at a high rate of fire.

WEAKNESSES

• While the Sylphi has a dual weapon system, its firing range is reduced to compensate for the power needed to create both lasers and ion blasts and the sustained rate of fire.

DESCRIPTION

The sixth weapon designed for Project Entite by Aurora Industries, the Sylphi Point Defense System takes an unusual approach to the overall project's theme of versatility. The rest of the weapons had multiple fire settings, but the team that designed the Sylphi decided to pursue a dual weapon system that incorporated both laser weaponry and ion weaponry for their point defense system. Utilizing Sianteria in its gaseous state to power the laser part of the system, the team was able to create a powerful laser bolt while the second system incorporated the same modified ion cannon components from the Undin Ion Cannon. The team then focused on combining the weapons into a two barrel cannon, with the laser firing from the top and the ion blast from the bottom.

As an additional decision from the team, they included the ability for the gunnery crews to alternate the fire coming from their station or to fire both at the same time for a combined shot of both laser and ion. The weapon is able to sustain a high rate of fire to keep pressure on enemy projectiles and fighters that might threaten the ship the weapon is installed on.