Unreviewed Eta-2 Shadow Interceptor

[Ronhar Tane]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create an advanced "sniper" starfighter.
• Image Source: ebay, created by Starwars_art_design.
• Canon Link: Eta-2 Actis-class Light Interceptor.
• Permissions:
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
  • Bido Roz'lyn , permission given here
  • First United Astral Engineering, permission given here
• Primary Source: Wookieepedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer:
  • Kuat Systems Engineering
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
• Affiliation:
  • Tyrant 1
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Eta-2 Shadow Interceptor.
• Production: Semi-Unique.
• Material:
  • Durasteel
  • Ersteel SLCA
  • Ersteel 12231
  • Reflec Coating
  • Quadanium Steel
  • Electronic Components
  • Reinforced Quinta-Polycarbonite Lamellar Compound

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Starfighter.
• Length: 5.7 meters.
• Width: 4.3 meters.
• Height: 2.5 meters (Wings Deployed)
• Armament: Very High.
  • Two NZ IPC-1 Ion Pulse Cannons
  • Two FAE/SW-12 Sniper Laser Cannons v1.1
  • Two Twin FAE/SW-02 "Blush" Laser Cannons
• Defenses: Average.
  • Reflec Coating
  • NZ CoreCom Scammer
  • NZ CoreCom Disruptor
  • Anti-Ion Emission Tracers
  • Light Exterior Armor Plating
  • Missile Deactivation Transmitter
  • NZ SAP-2A SSA [Sensor Systems Array]
  • AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component
  • NZ SSP-SIXTUS/B [Shield System Package]
• Squadron Count: Low, 8.
• Maneuverability Rating:
  • High (Baseline)
  • Very High (With AIMS engaged)
  • Average (With SLAB engaged)
• Speed Rating:
  • High (Baseline)
  • Very High (With SLAB engaged)
  • Average (With AIMS engaged)
• Hyperdrive: Yes, Class 1.0

STANDARD FEATURES

• N-s6 Navcon
• Ejection Seat
• Reactor Systems
  • NZ Arcus-7 Fusion Cell
  • OA 'White Dwarf' Miniaturised Sun Reactor
• S/min-12a Hyperdrive
• CRX-9 Targeting Computer
• AE-35 Subspace Transceiver
• NZ Hermes 980HIF/SE Engines
• F-s4 Flight Avionics System
• Compact Life-Support System
• NZ SLAB-01 SubLight AfterBurner
• NZ AIMS-01 Active Internal Maneuverability System
• All other standard features

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• S-foils
• B.A.M.T.O.P
  • Software Upgrades
    • TumblrOS
    • O.S.I.V.P
    • R.A.C.E.R.
    • GPO-13 TPS
    • T.E.C.M.I.S.
    • P.A.F.I.E.S.
    • O.T.A.R.O.C.S.
    • S.W.O.R.D.-F.I.H.S.
  • Hardware Upgrades
    • LK O.N.N.
    • Dornean Plasma
    • Integrated Combat Deionizers
    • Triple "T" Muscle Motor Module
• Astromech Socket
• ATLAS Mk I High Efficiency Droid Brain | AI
• ATHENA DCOS-1L [DIrect Central Operating System]

STRENGTHS

• Sniper: The FAE/SW-12 Sniper Laser Cannons and NZ IPC-1 Ion Pulse Cannons installed aboard the Shadow Interceptor have a rather large effective firing range, allowing them to engage targets at great distances
• Close combat: In the event that the Shadow Interceptor is engaged in close quarters combat, it can respond with its twin FAE/SW-02 "Blush" Laser Cannons
• Stealthy: With each Shadow Interceptor being coated in Reflect, it can be rather difficult for enemy sensors to detect the ship, allowing it to ambush targets from long range
• Small: The Shadow Interceptor is a rather small ship, making it harder for enemy starfighters and ground based defenses to hit
• Automated: Each Shadow Interceptor is equipped with a droid brain and astromech socket, making the ship much easier to pilot

WEAKNESSES

• Specialized: Though it can engage targets at close to mid range, the Shadow Interceptor is more specialized toward long distance sniper duels
• Fragile: Shadow Interceptors possess relatively light armor, and are easily destroyed once their energy shields fail
• No ordinance: Though powerful, the Shadow Interceptor does not possess any ordinance launchers or way to fire missiles
• Expensive: Shadow Interceptors are incredibly expensive to modify and produce, greatly limiting their overall availability for anyone wanting to fly one
• Demanding: Though equipped with an astromech socket and droid brain, the Shadow Interceptor can still be difficult to pilot and operate, especially when trying to "snipe" enemy targets

DESCRIPTION

During the Second Battle of Brosi, the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant experienced firsthand the power of "sniper" style starfighters, having lost several valuable Hyper-Jammers to Sith laser cannon fire. This caused the Imperial Remnant to contract First United Astral Engineering into allowing them to produce FAE/TIE Series "Aetherstrike" Starfighters under license while also developing indigenous designs of their own, with the first such examples being the Shadow Interceptor.

Much like the Aetherstrike, the Shadow Interceptor is configured as a long range sniper platform, sporting a pair of Dornean Plasma enhanced FAE/SW-12 Sniper Laser Cannons v1.1, along with a complimentary pair of NZ IPC-1 Ion Pulse Cannons, allowing the starfighter to engage targets at great distances. Should the Shadow Interceptor's primary weapons require recharging or reloading, or should the starfighter find itself ambushed at close range, it can respond to any threats with its four FAE/SW-02 "Blush" Laser Cannons, though the craft performs best from a distance.

Unlike the Aetherstrike, the Shadow Interceptor is covered in Reflec Coating, which makes it difficult for the starcraft to be detected by enemy scanners and sensors. This allows the Shadow Interceptor to "ambush" targets before moving to a different position, making it difficult for enemy ships to respond to its attacks. Of course, piloting and operating such a ship is difficult even with its Droid Brain and Astromech Socket, ensuring that the Shadow Interceptor can only really be flown by the most elite of pilots.

One such pilot is Tyrant 1, who was given a Shadow Interceptor by the Imperial Remnant in exchange for him agreeing to train the next generation of "sniper" pilots. Between his skills, combat experience and ability leading a starfighter squadron, it is hoped that Tyrant 1 will be able to create a dangerous starfighter squadron of long ranged marksmen who can get the most out of their starfighter and the weapons that it comes equipped with.

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