Approved Starship Eta-66 "TIE Harbinger" Light Fighter

[Onrai]

modified version of http://s27.photobucket.com/user/Dronetto/media/-5_07.jpg.html
[SIZE=10pt]Intent:[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] To develop a light fighter for the Sith Empire, capable of being utilized in both the interceptor and space superiority roles.
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: Subach-Innes/Seinar Fleet Systems
Model: Light Fighter
Affiliation: Sith Empire
Modularity: Yes
Production: Mass-Produced
Material: Quadanium alloy
Description: Another vessel retrieved from [/SIZE]the scrapyards of Raxus Prime was an Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor, of the type used by Jedi centuries ago. This too was dissected, in order to create a light fighter the Sith Empire could utilize themselves. The result was the TIE-looking "Eta-66" light fighter, direct descendent of the Eta-2, masterful meshing of TIE technology with that of the Jedi starfighter, and a direct opponent to the Eta-6 starfighter used by the Jedi.

When compared to the Eta-6 variations used by the Jedi, the "TIE Harbinger," as Imperial military stocks call it, is competitive. Better armed overall than the standard variation, the Harbinger has no ion cannons(but does have missiles), and is a tad weaker than the Eta-6 due to its more archaic structural design, though it can last longer on the battlefield(thanks to its superior longevity) and has an integrated hyperdrive. Despite its near-equal performance, the TIE Harbinger suffers from(typically) inferior pilots who don't utilize the Force, meaning that realistically, it'll likely be destroyed.
[SIZE=10pt]Classification:[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Starfighter
Role: Light Fighter
Height: 2.5m (with solar panels open)
Width: 4.5m
Length: 5.5m
Power Core Generator/Reactor: Solar Ionization Reactor
Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1
Minimum Crew: 1
Optimal Crew: 1 + astromech droid
Armaments: 2 laser cannons, 2 ordinance racks(underwing-mounted, 4 concussion missiles, 2 proton torpedoes/cluster missiles, or 1 proton bomb each)
Hangar: N/A
Non-Combative Attachments: Sensors, shields
Passenger Capacity: N/A
Cargo Capacity: 50kg
Consumables: 5 days
Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: Class 1[/SIZE]

 

[Darth Vulcanus]

This looks pretty balanced, however, this section right here

[SIZE=10pt]Another vessel retrieved from [/SIZE]the scrapyards of Raxus Prime was an Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor, of the type used by Jedi centuries ago. This too was dissected, the Jedi having already developed a derivative of the design based off of original KDY technology, in order to create a light fighter the Empire could utilize themselves.

I'd suggest rewording this a bit as a quick glance will make it confusing. Perhaps relocate the bit about the ETA-6 to the first sentence.


Secondly

is a tad structurally weaker than the Eta-6, though it can last longer on the battlefield

I would like some more description here. How is it weaker in structure than the Eta-6? Does it fall apart easier, weaker to laser hits etc. Also, how can it last longer on the battlefield? Is this a reference to consumables? Some clarification here would do you well.


@[member="Circe Savan"]

 

[Darth Vulcanus]

Based on the balance and simple nature of this fighter I give this my stamp, awaiting approval from a judge.

 

[Jaxton Ravos]

I'd like Heavy Laser Cannons to be edited to Laser Cannons, and some sort of artist's Accredit @[member="Circe Savan"], and then this should be done.

 

[Onrai]

Edited that... Image is a modified version of this image: http://s27.photobucket.com/user/Dronetto/media/-5_07.jpg.html

 

[Jaxton Ravos]

Could you put that in the original post please @[member="Circe Savan"]?

 

[Onrai]

Edited.

 

[Jaxton Ravos]

With that we're done here.