Approved Starship Bes'uliik-type Assault Starfighter

[Amelia von Sorenn]

BES'ULIIK-TYPE ASSAULT STARFIGHTER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Bes'uliik for use by the Mandalorian Empire

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Bes'uliik
	BTL-S8 K-wing Assault Starfighter
Primary Link(s)	BTL-S10 K-wing Assault Starfighter

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Mandalorian Empire
Model	Bes'uliik-type
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

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

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Bomber
	Heavy Starfighter
	Escort Starfighter
	Reconnaissance
Length	15 meters
Width	8 meters
Height	4 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	Very High
Squadron Count	Very Low - (4) per Squadron
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Low
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Armaments and Defenses

(2) Heavy KX14 Laser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(1) EM-1919 Paired Repeating Laser Cannon	Redundant Deflector Shield Generator
(1) Aft-mounted SQD-1NK High Intensity Blaster	(4) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(2) SW-7a Ion Cannons	(2) XM-130 Chaff Dispensers
(4) Assault Concussion Missiles	(2) MJU-9G Flare Dispensers
(4) Assault Proton Torpedoes
(4) Plasma Torpedoes
(8) Flechette Missiles
(8) Advanced Homing Missiles
(4) Ion Bombs
(4) Void-7 Seismic Charges

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	1 Pilot
	1 Co-Pilot / Bombardier
	2 Gunners
	1 Astromech
Passenger Capacity	None
Cargo Capacity	600 Kilograms
Consumables	3 Galactic Standard Days

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 Sublight Accelerator Motor ANx-y Long-Range Sensor Array ANx-y/2 Sensor Cluster Inertial Compensator

STRENGTHS

Exceptional Ordnance Payload - The Bes'uliik carries a devastating mix of proton torpedoes, plasma torpedoes, concussion missiles, flechettes, ion bombs, and seismic charges, allowing it to engage capital ships, hardened installations, and massed fighter formations with equal lethality.

Heavy Defensive Survivability - Layered deflector and ion shields, redundant generators, carbon-durasteel armor, and a damage reduction system allow the craft to absorb punishment far beyond typical starfighters, enabling it to survive prolonged bombing runs through dense anti-fighter fire.

Multi-Role Mission Flexibility - Designed as a bomber, heavy fighter, escort, and reconnaissance platform, the Bes'uliik can conduct strike missions, convoy protection, forward scouting, and electronic suppression without refitting.

Strong All-Arc Fire Coverage - Forward heavy laser cannons, ion cannons, a repeating laser, and an aft-mounted blaster provide continuous engagement capability against pursuing interceptors and flanking threats.

Advanced Sensor and Recon Suite - Long-range sensor arrays and clustered detection systems enable the craft to perform battlefield surveillance, target designation, and deep-space scouting capabilities well beyond those of standard bombers.

Squadron-Level Strategic Impact - Though deployed in small groups of four, each squadron functions as a concentrated strike package capable of crippling warships, orbital defenses, or fortified positions with coordinated salvos.

​

WEAKNESSES

Very Poor Maneuverability - The heavy armor, weapons payload, and reinforced structure make the Bes'uliik sluggish in dogfights, leaving it vulnerable to agile interceptors once shields are depleted.

Low Sublight Speed - It cannot rapidly disengage or reposition, making retreat difficult without escort support or pre-planned extraction routes.

Small Squadron Size - With only four craft per squadron, losses are difficult to replace during extended campaigns, and the unit lacks numerical redundancy.

Escort Dependence - Without dedicated fighter cover, Bes'uliiks are vulnerable to coordinated swarms of light or medium fighters.

Large Sensor and Visual Signature - Its size, power output, and ordnance mass make it easy to detect and track, reducing effectiveness in stealth or surprise operations.

Limited Atmospheric Agility - While capable of atmospheric flight, its mass and low agility make it poorly suited for close-terrain operations or urban strike environments.

​

DESCRIPTION

The Bes'uliik-type Assault Starfighter represents overwhelming force applied with surgical intent. Drawing inspiration from the legendary BTL-S8 K-wing Assault Starfighter and its successor, the BTL-S10 K-wing, platforms, the Bes'uliik is not a nimble dogfighter, but a heavily armored flying arsenal engineered to break enemy formations, shatter capital ship shields, and annihilate hardened targets. Its elongated fuselage houses vast missile racks, torpedo bays, and bomb compartments, supported by reinforced beskar-composite armor and redundant shielding systems. Where most starfighters rely on speed for survival, the Bes'uliik rely on endurance - pushing directly into defensive fire corridors to deliver catastrophic payloads before withdrawing under escort. The cockpit and mission compartment accommodate a full combat crew: pilot, bombardier, gunners, and astromech droid, enabling complex strike coordination, electronic countermeasures, and in-flight repairs. Advanced sensor arrays further allow the craft to operate as a forward reconnaissance and targeting platform, marking objectives for fleet elements or guiding follow-up strikes. Deployed in compact four-ship squadrons, Bes'uliiks function as precision siege weapons rather than disposable fighters. Each squadron is capable of crippling warships, collapsing orbital defense grids, or flattening surface installations in minutes. However, this power comes at the cost of speed and agility, requiring careful tactical planning and reliable escort support. In Mandalorian hands, the Bes'uliik is not merely a starfighter - it is a declaration of intent. Slow, relentless, and devastating, built to ensure that once a target is chosen, escape is no longer an option.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Nicely made again.

Approved.