Darkwire Matron
Character
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To design a powerful AV for CorpSec Units
- Image Source: Artstation; Ben Andrews (Edits by
Dedata | Celty Ree
) - Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: Manufacturer Permission
- Primary Source: CorpSec (Lore); Darkwire (Faction Link)
- Manufacturer: Starlight Industries
- Affiliation: Corporate Authorities of Denon; CorpSec
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: AT-CS0125 Aerial Assault Vehicle
- Modularity: Colors & Decals may be changed. Interior Compartments may be re-arranged or renovated for convenience/aesthetic improvements. Weapons & Equipment may be replaced/retrofitted.
- Production: Limited
- Material: Common Electronic Components; Durasteel; Plasteel; Glass; Common Starship/Speeder Components; Rubber
- Classification: Armored AV
- Role: Armored Personnel Carrier/Gunship
- Length: 9 Meters
- Width: 5 Meters
- Height: 4 Meters
- Size: Large
- Weight: Very Heavy
- Armaments: High
2x “Prophet” Sonic Pacifier Cannons (Directional-type, mounted)
2x Dymek DW-3 Grenade Launchers (w/ Smoke & Concussion loadouts)
1x Foamcast Cannon (Directional-type, Mounted; Limited Uses) - Squadron Count: None - 1
- Defenses: Very High
- Maneuverability Rating: Average
- Speed Rating: Average
- Propulsion: Repulsorlift
- Hyperdrive: None
- Minimum Crew: 3; Pilot, Co-Pilot/Comms/Navigator, Weapons Operator
- Optimal Crew: 9
- Passenger Capacity: One Squad (not including detainees/prisoners)
- Cargo Capacity: Small
- Fire Suppression Systems
- Electronic Intrusion Countermeasures suite
- Full-spectrum Sensor Suite
- Proprietary Tactical Ordinance Jammer
- Internal weapons & equipment storage
- Heads-up Display
- Communications Array w/ proprietary Encryption
- On-board Boarding Spike launcher & Cable Spool (40-meter length)
- Air Superiority: CorpSec utilizes these flying tanks to shock & intimidate the population of Denon. They are fast, reasonably agile, capable of high-orbit flight, and well-armored against most common threats.
- Mobile Command: Under most circumstances, a single AV can provide support for multiple squads. They are also used by higher-ranking authorities within CorpSec as a standard mode of transportation.
- Interceptor: Capable of tethering directly to fleeing vehicles under high-speed pursuit
- Less-Lethal Armaments
- Confined Spaces
- Repulsorlift Shielding is notoriously weak to direct, targeted attack
- Deployment of the Foamcast Cannon requires close proximity to one’s target. CorpSec often utilizes this unusual armament to create barriers & barricades - blocking off exit-routes or providing a form of deployable cover in the event of large-scale engagements. Deploying this weapon directly against a hostile force is highly discouraged due to a high chance of lethality.
Designed, manufactured, and produced by Starlight Industries, these agile gunships patrol the Denon skies in-support of CorpSec Operations. A single unit can support ground troops in a number of ways: providing close-fire support with its array of less-lethal weapon-systems, as a quick-response force to deliver heavily armed officers into hard-to-reach areas, or in a reconnaissance-role. Called "Egg Baskets" by much of the discreet population, the arrival of an AV almost always signifies an imminent raid; as-such, the tell-tale sound of their repulsorlifts can strike terror into all but the most hardened criminal or Darkwire-affiliated Shadowrunner.
They possess very few weaknesses, and pilots are well-trained; they will almost never enter confined spaces, relying on their speed & agility in open air to avoid most attacks from the ground. They can be engaged directly from the air, but all possess the finest electronic countermeasures - allowing them to defeat most common forms of heavy armament (such as missiles or grenades). Even when they are not transporting troops or detainees, the operators within are well-armed but lightly-armored.
Starlight Industries proudly supports the efforts of CorpSec in maintaining a strong & independent Denon!
Valor, Heart, Strength, Judgement!
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