Via Dolorosa
Amans In Tenebris
Image Source: Google: Science Fiction Starfighters
Model: BR-Devastator
Modularity: Yes, Bombs
Production: Limited
Material: Durasteel, Tinted Transparisteel
Classification: Atmospheric Bomber
Length: 12.5 meters
Height: 4.9 meters
Width: 5.9 meters
Armament:
* Ion Bomb x2
Squadron Count: 12
Special Features:
* Auto Pilot
* Standard Targeting System
* Communication Array
* Standard Life Support System
* Standard Ejection System
* Standard Navigational System
* Standard Sensory Array
* Two Pilots (One To Fly / Use Defense Weapons and One To Drop Bombs / Lock-On Targets)
Maneuverability Rating: 3
Speed Rating: 2
Hyperdrive Class: 1
Strengths:
* Very Fast
* Highly Durable/Reliable
* Complement Payload
Weaknesses:
* Poorly Armed (Defense Weapons)
* Two Pilots To Operate
Description:
The bomber was designed and created on Anaxes at the Taobh Dorcha Industries shipyards. The basis for the bomber was to allow the COTBR to incorporate an atmospheric bomber into their navy, providing covering fire for it's ground troops by releasing it's bombs on both ground targets and military installations.
The bomber can also be used to simply destroy targets of opportunity.
The Devastator is a fast, durable, and reliable ship. The payload it carries is above the average number a normal bomber can carry. The call for such a high payload of bombs is to allow for it to remain on it's schedule without returning back to it's mothership to be refitted.
The bomber, unfortunately, is poorly designed to defend itself against other starfighters. It's twin cannons are powerful enough to keep it in a dogfight, but it is highly recommended that it avoids such entanglements. Because of the poor defense system, the bomber is usually accompanied by two or three Black Talon starfighters.
Another drawback to the bomber is the required use of two pilots. The main pilot, whose responsibility is to fly the ship and engage hostiles with the bomber's defense cannons. The second pilot, nicknamed the Hammer, is responsible for plotting in the target's coordinates and releasing the bombs by pressing the activation buttons; one to arm the bombs and one to release the bombs. Once released, the targeting system kicks in.
However, if the Hammer is wounded or killed, the main pilot has no way of arming, plotting the coordinates, and releasing the bombs. If this occurs, the bomber is now designated as a weak starfighter and must return back to the mothership.
Development Thread: If Necessary
Intent: The intent is two-fold. The fist aspect of the submission is to give Taobh Dorcha Industries another vessel into their company's manifest. The second is to provide the COTBR with a bomber-class starship.
Who Can Use This: Any Member of the Covenant of the Black Rose
Primary Source: N/A
