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BSS-145 “StarViper II” Advanced Starfighter
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: This ship is a commission from the organizations within Black Sun
- Image Source: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/dc7e82ac791ce1be3a0407ebaf7dd3a5/StarViper-class-attack-platform - Modified by Mithias
- Canon Link: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/StarViper-class_attack_platform
- Primary Source: IST 100 "Spur" Escort Fighter
- Manufacturer: Interstellar Shipping Technologies
- Affiliation: Black Sun (Faction)
- Model: BSS-145 "StarViper II" Advanced Starfighter
- Production: Minor
- Material: Durasteel hull
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Fighter
- Role: Multirole Starfighter
- Length: 9 meters
- Width: 15 meters
- Height: 21 meters
- Armament: Average
Dual Heavy Laser Cannons x 2 (front arc) - Proton Torpedo Launchers x 2 (3 torpedoes for each launcher)
[*]Defenses: Moderate
[*]Squadron Count: None
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Moderate
[*]Speed Rating: High
[*]Hyperdrive Class: Average (1.0)
STANDARD FEATURES
- Standard Communications Array
- Standard Deflector Shield Generator
- Adanced Hyperdrive
- Superior Ion Engines
- Standard Life Support Systems
- Standard Navigational Systems
- Standard Repulsorlift Engines
- Standard Sensor Suite
- Can Enter Atmosphere and Land
- Navigation Computer
- Distress Beacon
- Reactor Core
- Repulsors
- Maneuvering Jets
- Pilot: 1
- Supports astrogation droid
Strengths:
- Transformer, More Than Meets The Eye - this iteration of the StarViper is designed to take advantage of all the aspects of the StarViper of old: speed, resilience, power, and deftness. Like its predecessor, the StarViper is able to fold its wings down to collapse on itself, making the starfighter very small indeed--and perfect for a carrier-based fighter. It can quickly launch from all varieties of capital ships and rapidly extend its wings, ready for combat. This means multiple StarViper IIs can be launched simultaneously at a lightning fast rate.
- Is That Thing Loose Again?- with the advanced technology that went into retracting and extending the wing assemblies, each starfighter requires a great deal of maintenance. While most all the systems on the StarViper II are quite dependable, the wing assemblies are definitely the parts that require the most repair and preventive maintenance.
StarViper II in folded wing configuration
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION
Black Sun can be a bit nostalgic at times. The Black Sun of centuries past had great success with the MandalMotors StarViper. But as time as passed, those ships are no longer made for Black Sun. The criminal underworld underlords requested an updated version of the highly successful StarViper and commissioned Interstellar Shipping Technologies with the task. Capitalizing on the versatility of the IST-100 Muti-role Escort Fighter, the ship engineers went to work on the new and improved StarViper II. In order to not step on the toes of MandalMotors, Black Sun was able to acquire the property rights of their own version of the StarViper, which Black Sun has now used the blueprints to manufacture the StarViper II. This is the main starfighter of the Black Sun's fighter squadrons. This ship is available to all members of Black Sun.
