Approved Starship CAI-7 "Vector" Chiss Interceptor

[Cubanwriter]

CAI-7 "Vector" Chiss Interceptor​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a high-performance Chiss Interceptor
• Image Source: https://starcitizen.tools/Category:P-52_Merlin_images
• Canon Link: NA
• Permissions: NA
• Primary Source: NA

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Chiss Ascendancy and subsequent Chiss factions
• Affiliation: Chiss
• Market Status: Closed Market except to Chiss Characters or Chiss Factions
• Model: CAI-7 "Vector" Chiss Interceptor
• Production: Limited (-2)
• Material:
• Duranium
• Transparisteel
• Duralloy
• Starship Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Interceptor
• Length: 12 meters
• Width: 5 meters
• Height: 3 meters
• Armament: Average
  • Rotary Blaster Cannon
  • Two Laser Cannons
• Defenses: High (+1)
  • Dura-Armor
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Flare Dispenser
  • Chaff Dispenser
  • Particle Shields
  • Ray Shields
  • Ion Shield
• Squadron Count:Average [12 units]
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: High (+1)
• Hyperdrive: Class 10 Hyperdrive

STANDARD FEATURES

• Standard starfighter features, including targeting systems, life support, etc.
• Can land on a planet's surface
• Can hover using repulsorlifts
• Two day consumables supply for the pilot

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Two linked Nav Computers for calculating precision microjumps
• Electronic Countermeasures
• Military Targeting Computers
• Sensor Array
• Hyperwave Scanner
• Autopilot Droid Brain (to take over piloting when pilot is sleeping during lengthy trips)

STRENGTHS

• High speed interceptor
• Capable of performing accurate microjumps, as pioneered by Chiss Force Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo, by using linked navcomputers
• Good defense systems and durable armored hullframe

WEAKNESSES

• Maneuverability is mediocre, a detriment in dogfighting combat
• Slow Hyperdrive can only reach nearby systems before consumables are expended
• For safety reasons, navcomputers will not calculate microjumps while within an atmosphere

DESCRIPTION
The 'Vector' Chiss Interceptor is a starfighter designed and built by the Chiss Ascendancy, specifically designed to quickly close with and engage hostile forces as soon as they are detected. The interceptor is armed sufficiently to deal with vehicles and ground troops via strafing attacks, or enemy starfighters and light freighters using its laser cannons. However, it has no armament capable of seriously harming a shielded capital ship. Its high speed design comes at the cost of maneuverability. The intention of the designers was that the fighter would quickly close with and eliminate an enemy force on the first pass.

However, the ship has an innovative capability designed to compensate for its mediocre maneuverability. By utilizing micro-jumps in combat, it is able to jump away after a failed pass, giving it time to turn around before closing with the target again. In fact, the use of microjumps, as pioneered by Chiss Force Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo, allows a variety of intriguing combat maneuvers.

In case the maneuverability should prove a detriment, the ship is also lightly armored and equipped with a variety of defense systems including ECM, Flares, and Chaff.

Notably, the Constellation class Medium transport was specifically designed to dock efficiently with this interceptor. While other starfighters can dock in a similar fashion, none so perfectly merge with the Constellation's hullform.

Few of these interceptors still operate in the galaxy, due to the destruction of the Chiss homeworld. However, Chiss faction leaders possess the blueprints and have the necessary authorizations to manufacture additional models, strictly for sale to Chiss operators.

 

[MANIAC]

Cubanwriter

Nice ship again!

Approved.