Kyyrk
Vylmira's Wrath
- Intent: To create a Gunship for use in the Octarchy Covenant lineup
- Image Source: X
- Canon Link: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Locke and Key Mechanics
- Affiliation: Confederacy of Independent Systems, Octarchy Covenant Task Force, Voph
- Model: DX-53 Monarch
Production: Limited
- Material: Durasteel, Transparisteel, Various Components
- Classification: Gunship
- Length: 56 Meters
- Width: 51 Meters
- Height: 19 Meters
- Armament: Very High
- Defenses: Average
- Squadron Count: Low: 8
- Maneuverability Rating: Average
- Speed Rating: Average.
- Hyperdrive Class: Very Fast
All Standard Features
- Ventral Mounted Quad Turret
- Dorsal Mounted Quad Turret
- Forward Mounted Proton Torpedo Tubes x2 (Capacity x8 per tube)
- Forward Mounted Laser Cannon x2
- Durasteel Hull
- Deflector Shields
- Astromech Port
- Heavy Firepower: The Gunship is designed to a mobile weapons platform, sporting impressive weaponry for a fighter class ship.
- Lower Squadron Count: The Gunship is focused on quality over quantity
- Astromech Port: The Gunship allows the use of an astromech repair bot
- Forward Lock: In the event of a Gunner becoming incapacitated, the Pilot can lock the turrets in a forward facing position, and slave fire controls to the cockpit
- Big: It's an easy target
- Multicrew: The ship is designed to operate with at least three crew members: one Pilot, and Two Gunners. If any of them are incapacitated, the Monarch is unable to operate at peak efficiency
After the Battle of Eshan, Voph remained within CIS space, and sought to consolidate his forces under a single banner. No longer seeking to champion a wide-reaching force, Voph instead turned his focus to a single target: The marauders responsible for the devastation on Eshan. Voph surrendered control of his forces to the Confederacy, and took a temporary position as Fleet Marshal as he prepared his small navy to become a fearsome xeno-hunting task force.
The DX-53 Monarch is a new ship, introduced with what the soldiers of the Octarchy referred to as "Wave II." The gunship is designed to provide heavy fire support for fighters at close range, but can also function at reduced effectiveness in the atmosphere. Going the opposite route of Voph's usual M.O., the Monarch features a smaller than average squadron count, permitting Voph to create a better ship with fewer drawbacks.
