Approved Starship Alliance StarFortress

[Rayf Vigil]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To submit a heavy bomber for the New Alliance and ORC which can also serve a dual role as a scout and logistics vessel.
• Image Source: The Last Jedi Collector's Edition
• Canon Link: MG-100 StarFortress SF-17
• Primary Source: /

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Slayn & Korpil, New Alliance
• Affiliation: Outer Rim Coalition
• Model: B/SF-27 Heavy Bomber
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  Production: Minor
  
• Material: Quadanium Hull, Alusteel Frame

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Heavy Bomber/E-War Platform
• Length: 30 meters
• Width: 15 meters
• Height: 22 meters
• Armament: Extreme
  3 EM-1919 Paired Repeating Laser Cannons
• 6 Medium Laser Cannons
• RASP Launcher
• Modular Bombing Magazine
  Proton Bombs (1048)

[*]Defenses: Very High

• Reinforced Quadanium Hull
• Redundant Deflector Shields

[*]Squadron Count: Very Low: 4
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Very Low
[*]Speed Rating: Very Low
[*]Hyperdrive Class: Average: 1

• Precision NavCom
• Route Astrogation Bypass

STANDARD FEATURES

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  Ion Engines
  
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  Advanced Sensor Array
  
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  Advanced Targeting Array
  
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  Advanced Communications Array
  
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  Standard Life Support Systems
  
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  Standard Navigational Systems
  
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  Anticoncussion Field
  
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  Tractor Beam (x1)
  
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  Survival Packs
  

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Comm Laser
• Sensor Bafflers
• SubLight Acceleration Motor
• Electronic Countermeasures
• Dedicated Energy Receptors
• Tactical Sensor Jamming Device
• QQ-543N/53R Cap Drain Module
• QQ-45H/310T Chaff/Flare Module
• Short Range Weapon Jamming Beam

STRENGTHS

• Heavy Bomber: The StarFortress is meant for assaulting fixed installations and in rare instances as a heavy capital killer. Equipped with over a thousand magnetic release proton bombs and redundant deflector shields, what the starfighter lacks in speed and maneuverability it makes up for with overwhelming firepower.
• Sensor Station: Even original StarFortress models were outfitted with ECM systems, but the SF-27 takes that a step further and combines advanced sensors, countermeasures, and a specially fitted Nabooian probe launcher for reconnaissance missions and combat support.
• SLAM Overdrive: The SubLight Acceleration Motor effectively doubles the bomber's engine speed for short bursts, ideal for approach boosts and quick escapes.

WEAKNESSES

• Easy Target: Despite its six ion thrusters working in tandem, like its predecessors the SF-27 is extraordinarily slow and turns like a brick. This ship will never be a snub fighter, and relies on defensively placed gunnery emplacements to ward off interceptors long enough to reach its target.
• Going Ballistic: When the SLAM module is active, what little maneuverability the bomber had disappears entirely. Additionally its defensive cannon systems have a more difficult time tracking hostiles due to stress on their gimbal mounting.

DESCRIPTION

Introduced to the Alliance Navy during its years in exile, the SF-27 heavy bomber began its lifespan when teams of desperate engineers refurbished a hangar of old SF-17s for lack of any other options. After long enough in service, bomber crews and flight deck teams would patch in new systems for various mission profiles until eventually the modern SF-27 simply evolved into the monstrosity of bomb bays and sensor suits that it is today.

Not content to settle for an outdated bombing platform, Alliance exiles attached a Nabooian reconnaissance launcher and spliced in additional countermeasures as well as several high powered sensor dishes. Last but not least they included a SLAM overdrive system for quick escapes. This new version of StarFortress can function not only as a bomber but a long range scout, combat logistics, and e-war fighter.

 

[Gir Quee]

Approved.