D O M I N U S
- Intent: The purpose of this submission is to provide the Galactic market with a quality, lightly-armed speederbike that can operate effectively on a variety of terrains.
- Development Thread: N/A
- Image Source: SmashingPicture
- Manufacturer: Browncoat Arms & Industrial | ATC | Arakyd Industries
- Model: CZ-V1 Stratus Speeder Bike
- Affiliation: Private Market
- Modularity: Yes (Armament)
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material: Durasteel, Rubber Compound
- Role: Personal Transportation
- Height: .6 meters
- Length: 2.5 meters
- Weight: 215 kilograms
- Minimum Crew: 1
- Optimal Crew: 1
- Propulsion: Repulsorlift & Wheels
- Top Speed: 450 km/h (Repulsorlift), 145 km/h (Wheels)
- Maximum Altitude: 15 meters
- Passenger Capacity: 1
- Cargo Capacity: 4 kilograms
- Miscellaneous Equipment: Light Blaster Cannon (1; Optional), Side Saddlebags
- Pricing: 9,500 credits
With the successful creation of Czerka Arms' first, modern-day subsidiary: Czerka Mining and Industrial, came the desire to start off the new company on a strong note. As such, the design teams of the new corporation put their heads together in order to devise an opening product that would grasp the attention of the Galactic Market. Thus came to be the CZ-V1 Stratus Speeder Bike: a revolutionary vehicle that epitomizes the versatility that is to be expected of aCzerka product. At a glance, the Stratus Speeder Bike may appear to be a blast from the past, for its design incorporates actual wheels. In particular, there are two wheels affixed to both the front and rear of the speeder; with each wheel having a rather innovative composition. While the entirety of each wheel is composed of a tough, rubber compound that is laced with durasteel fibers, the "interior" and "exterior" halves are designed differently. The exterior portion of the wheel is softer than its interior counterpart and features tread blocks that are arranged closely together. This was specifically done as to allow the Speeder to ride over hard terrain with as much smoothness and stability as possible. Similarly, the interior half of the wheel is noticeably harder and its tread blocks are taller than the exterior portion of the wheel. Furthermore, the arrangement of the tread blocks is that of a scooping pattern, thereby addressing soft, muddy, or even sandy terrains.
As a whole, the "default" configuration of the Stratus Speeder Bike allows it to travel across a multitude of terrains seamlessly, at a top speed of 145 kilometers per hour. What's more, the durasteel plating is specifically arranged as to allow maximum protection of the internal components; thereby acting as a preventative measure against damage from moisture or dirt. However, while the casing is quite adept at this task, the Speeder requires regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure a lifespan operating at optimal capacity.
Upon purchasing the Stratus Speeder Bike, buyers may be surprised to find a blue switch to toggle upon the handlebars. The owner's manual contains clear instructions regarding its purpose and usage: for it prompts a drastic change in the vehicle as a whole. Powered by its high capacity fuel cell, a single flip of the aforementioned switch causes the wheels to part and activates the repulsorlifts fitted within each rim. This causes the Stratus Speeder Bike to lift off of the ground and to operate much akin to any speeder bike on the galactic market. Transferring to the "flight" setting increases the top speed that the vehicle is capable of achieving, and also allows the speeder to ascend to a ceiling of fifteen meters. However, it is to be noted that the transfer from "default" to "flight" mode must occur whilst stationary or (in the case of daring drivers) airborne. This is due to the fact that the wheels suddenly parting at a high speed would cause the vehicle to pitch forward, resulting in a crash and potential injuries to the driver. Likewise, the transition back from "flight" mode to "default" mode would require straight flight directly over solid ground. Toggling the switch whilst airborne at an altitude higher than two meters would cause damage to the Speeder's shocks and would also potentially result in an accident.
However, transition risks aside, the Stratus Speeder Bike is a rather unique vehicle poised to take the Galactic market by surprise and herald a new generation of quality products by Czerka Mining and Industrial.
