Unreviewed FAE/74-Z Advanced Interceptor Speeder Bike

[Mellifluous Magenta]

Spoiler

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Create an advanced, modernized version of the 74-Z Speeder Bike for Imperials.
• Image Source: 74-Z Speeder Bike
• Canon Link:
  
  • 74-Z Speeder Bike - Canon
  • 74-Z Speeder Bike - Legends
• Permissions:
  
  • HPI - BACS-X89i | Breytast Adaptive Camouflage System (OM)
  • HPI - Skuggalegt I-pattern Stealth Polymer (OM)
  • Ersteel SLCA - Super Light Composite Alloy (OM)
  • G-41 Imperial Heavy Rotary Blaster (X)
  • G-18 Imperial Heavy Blaster Rifle (X)
  • M.I. Model 13 Anti-Materiel Rifle (OM)
  • PGEM Heavy Machine Gun Slugthrower (OM)
  • SG-69 "Nomore" Verpine Shatter Machine Shotgun (OM)
  • Type 61 Universal Repeater (OM)
  • FAE/MDE-02 Semiautonomous Seeker Thermal Explosive (N/A)
  • FAE/MDE-01 Semiautonomous Seeker Concussion Explosive (N/A)
  • Solar Ray Shielding (OM)
  • FAE/S-19 Shield Frequency Scrambler (N/A)
  • FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module v1.0 (N/A)
  • HPI - ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence (OM)
  • FAE/G-01 Hypermatter Synthesis Engine (N/A)
  • Sleg Ultracapacitor (OM)
  • FAE/S-17 Active Airflow Management System (N/A)
  • FAE/C-02 Tractor Guidance Network (N/A)
  • FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix v1.0.1 (N/A)
  • FAE/IN-01 Prism Core (N/A)
  • FAE/S-13 Unified Engagement Network (N/A)
  • TunnelNet VPN (OM)
  • Aegis SH13LD (OM)
  • GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite (OM)
  • R.A.C.E.R. (Rectification And Cross Examination Routine) (OM)
  • FAE/S-11 Universal Communication Matrix (N/A)
  • FAE/S-07 Symbiotic Ghost Link (N/A)
  • ISI/ISD-01 Supplicant-Series Service Droid (OM)
  • IBIS Drone (OM)
  • FAE/S-06 Vehicle Utility and Support Suite (N/A)
  • FAE/S-12 "Dream Sight" Combat Sensor System Mk. II (N/A)
  • FAE/S-05 ECM Array (N/A)
  • FAE/S-20 Gravitic Lensing Array (N/A)
  • FAE/S-15 EPM Array (N/A)
  • T.E.C.M.I.S. (Targeting & ECM Integration Software) (OM)
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
• Affiliation:
  
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
  • The Final Dawn
  • Bastion Imperial Remnant
  • Imperial Remnants
  • Exclusive Writers and Buyers
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: FAE/74-Z Advanced Interceptor Speeder Bike
• Modularity: Yes
  
  • Compressed inert gas canisters are optional.
  • Seat height, petal position, and other relevant ergonomic factors may be adjusted via programmable matter to accommodate riders of virtually all sizes, species, and builds.
  • Various Settings and Programming Alterations
  • Various Aesthetic Modifications
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material:
  
  • BACS-X89i | Breytast Adaptive Camouflage System - Hull/Fairing Overcoat
  • Skuggalegt I-pattern Polymer - Hull/Fairing Undercoat
  • Ersteel SLCA - Hull/Fairing Construction
  • Durasteel - Outriggers
    
    • Titanium-Aluminum-Vanadium Reinforcement
  • Liquid-Crystal Polymer - Steering Vanes
    
    • Force-Sensing Resistor - Grip Sleeves
  • Dallorian Alloy - Engine Mounts
  • Gel-Foam - Seat Cushioning
  • Condensed-Matter Composite - Distributed
  • Programmable Matter - Various Applications
  • Internal Circuitry and Electronics

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Speeder Bike
• Role:
  
  • High-Speed Interdiction
  • Interception
  • Light Pursuit
  • Area-Denial
  • Deep-Penetration Reconnaissance
• Size: Average
  
  • Length: 3 meters
• Weight: Average
• Armaments: Average
  
  • Armament Hardpoint - Forward Underslung
    
    • G-41 Imperial Heavy Rotary Blaster
    • G-18 Imperial Heavy Blaster Rifle
    • M.I. Model 13 Anti-Materiel Rifle
    • PGEM Heavy Machine Gun Slugthrower
    • SG-69 "Nomore" Verpine Shatter Machine Shotgun
    • Type 61 Universal Repeater
    • NB: Only one weapon may be mounted on the hardpoint at a time.
    • Traversal Range
      
      • Horizontal Traverse: 40° Total
        
        • 20° L / 20° R
      • Vertical Traverse: 15° Total
        
        • 5° Up / 15° Down
  • Minelayer - Rear Underslung
    
    • Total Capacity: 20 Explosives
      
      • E-Mag Explosive Mine
      • LX-4 Proton Mine
      • FAE/MDE-02-S1 Semiautonomous Seeker Thermal Explosive
      • FAE/MDE-01-S1 Semiautonomous Seeker Concussion Explosive
    • May be jettisoned.
• Defenses: High
  
  • Polarized Solar Ray-Particle Energy Shield Array
    
    • FAE/S-19 Shield Frequency Scrambler
  • Combat De-Ionization System
  • FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module
  • Ersteel SLCA Hull/Fairing
• Maneuverability Rating: Very High
• Speed Rating: Very High
  
  • 1500 km/h
  • 2000 km/h - Active Afterburner
• Propulsion:
  
  • Twin Ion Turbines
  • Repulsorlift
• Minimum Crew: ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
• Optimal Crew: 1 Pilot and ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
• Passenger Capacity: 1
• Cargo Capacity: Small
  
  • Small Droid Charging and Docking Socket (2)
    
    • ISI/ISD-01 Supplicant-Series Service Droid
    • IBIS Drone
    • NB: The above droids are options. Only one droid may be docked in a socket at a time, allowing a total of two droids stowed in the sockets on the bike.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Power and Propulsion Systems
  
  • FAE/G-01 Hypermatter Synthesis Engine - Primary Power System
  • Sleg Ultracapacitor Banks - Secondary Power System
  • Twin Ion Turbines
    
    • Afterburner System
    • Sound-Auditory Dampening System
    • Thrust Vectoring Grids
    • Ion turbines are air-breathing. As the bike moves forward, atmospheric gases are rammed in and compressed. The compressed gas is then bombarded with energy (from the FAE/G-01 and the ultracapacitor banks), stripping electrons and turning it into a hot, electrically charged plasma. From here, magnetic fields accelerate this plasma out the rear nozzles at extremely high speed, producing thrust.
    • The FAE/S-17 Active Airflow Management System can project a pressor field directly in front of the bike's intakes when in thin, low-density atmosphere. This acts like an invisible, forced-air scoop. It pulls the sparse, thin-atmosphere molecules together, artificially compressing and densifying the air before it even reaches the physical intake.
    • Compressed Inert Gas Canisters
      
      • When operating in a thin atmosphere, emergency reserves of compressed gas are stored in small canisters, which are then fed into the intakes.
      • May be jettisoned.
  • Repulsorlift Engine
    
    • Omnidirectional Thrust Capability
    • IR Suppressor - Low Observability
    • Repulsor Boost
      
      • When activated, the repulsor boost feature briefly overcharges the repulsor field generators to execute a powerful, instantaneous burst of acceleration in a given direction.
    • Surface Repulsor Capability
      
      • Allows the repulsorlifts to operate over deep water.
    • Repulsorlift engine generates thrust at slow speeds, where the ion turbines are less efficient and have significant thrust lag.
  • Air Scoops and Mini-Flight Control Surfaces
  • Steering Vanes
    
    • Micro-Maneuvering Software
  • Electrogravitic Gyro Flywheel
    
    • Replaces conventional mechanical stabilizers. Uses variable repulsor fields to artificially adjust a gyro’s effective mass and rotational inertia in real time, enabling instantaneous heading changes, extreme banks, and vertical drops without inertial lag or rider displacement. Allows the bike to turn tighter and perform more extreme maneuvers while maintaining forward thrust. Requires advanced pilot/rider training to avoid over-committing maneuvers.
  • Secondary Stabilizers
  • Power Conversion System
  • Power Management System
• Offensive Support Systems
  
  • FAE/C-02 Tractor Guidance Network
  • FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix
  • Automatic Armament Reloading System
• Computer Systems
  
  • FAE/IN-01 Prism Core Computer System
    
    • ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
    • Flight Control Module
  • Slave Circuit System
  • FAE/S-13 Unified Engagement Network
  • Genetic Code, Retinal, and Dermatoglyphic Verification - Persistent Security System
    
    • Automatic power shutdown upon hijacking by unauthorized agents.
  • Cybersecurity Suite
    
    • TunnelNet VPN
    • Aegis SH13LD
    • GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite
    • Network Security Modules
    • Rapid Repetition Defense Measures
    • Echo Pulse
    • Pyrowall
    • Socketguard
    • R.A.C.E.R. (Rectification And Cross Examination Routine)
• FAE/S-11 Universal Communication Matrix
• FAE/S-17 Active Airflow Management System
• Piloting and Control Systems
  
  • Programmable Matter Controls and Ergonomics
    
    • Default
      
      • Steering Vanes
        
        • The force-sensing resistor sleeves provide haptic feedback by measuring micro-movements in the pilot's grip and translating them seamlessly into the FAE/S-17's predictive kinesthetic synchronization for instant throttle and pitch response.
      • Foot Pegs
        
        • Yaw and Pitch Controls
  • FAE/S-07 Symbiotic Ghost Link
• Utility Systems and Components
  
  • Evasive-226-R Field Disruptor - Derived from Evasive-13
  • Harmonic Dampening System
  • Polarity Sink - Passive Degaussing System
  • Overpressure Alarm
    
    • Pressure Management Mode Indicator
  • Magnetic Equipment Attachment Strips - Exterior
  • Ion-Flux Cooling System
• FAE/S-06 Vehicle Utility and Support Suite
  
  • FAE/S-12 "Dream Sight" Combat Sensor System Mk. II - Updated Version
    
    • Anti-Mine Sensors
      
      • Mine Detector
      • Demolition Sensor
      • Ground-Penetrating Sensor
  • Acceleration Compensation System
  • Antishock Field
  • Safety Systems
    
    • Crash Balloon Deployment System
    • Puncture-Proof Flotation Pontoons
    • Emergency Acceleration Compensator
  • Polarized Atmospheric-Friction Shield
    
    • A low-power energy field used to mitigate collisions with small particles (insects, dust, raindrops, etc.) while traveling at speed, which might otherwise be equivalent to being struck by a projectile.
• Electronic Warfare Systems
  
  • FAE/S-05 ECM Array
    
    • FAE/S-20 Gravitic Lensing Array
  • FAE/S-15 EPM Array
    
    • T.E.C.M.I.S. (Targeting & ECM Integration Software)

STRENGTHS

• Unlimited Range: Since the FAE/74-Z utilizes air-breathing ion turbines, it draws its reaction mass directly from the surrounding atmosphere, granting effectively unlimited operational range in standard planetary environments. Free from fuel logistics or supply-line constraints, allowing the bike to maintain long, high-speed patrols for hours or even days. This allows relentless patrol area coverage without ever having to return to base for refueling or resupply.
• Velocity Overmatch: With the FAE/S-17 eliminating 98% virtually all aerodynamic drag, the twin ion turbines can propel the FAE/74-Z to a sustained 1,500 km/h base speed, with a 2,000 km/h afterburner burst. This extreme velocity allows the bike to outpace and outmaneuver any standard ground-repulsorcraft, consistently dictating engagement distances and closing on enemy light vehicles before they can react.
• Perfect Stability: The FAE/S-17 ensures perfectly laminar airflow across the bike’s exposed twin-outrigger frame, even during afterburner sprints. This eliminates buffeting, vibration, and control-surface flutter. As a result, the underslung armament remains a remarkably stable, surgical platform during high-speed strafing runs, allowing the pilot to execute precise firing solutions without ever having to slow down or break cover.
• Dazzling Danger Dancer: The FAE/S-17 grants the FAE/74-Z an unprecedented tactical edge by virtually eliminating the aerodynamic penalties of aggressive maneuvering. Unlike standard repulsorcraft that sacrifice momentum during sharp turns or rapid reversals, the FAE/74-Z can execute seamless pivot turns, instantaneous lateral slides, and post-stall directional changes with minimal velocity loss. This allows the pilot to effortlessly outmaneuver hostile light craft while maintaining full combat speed and engagement pressure.
• Low Profile: The FAE/74-Z has coatings on its fairing which effectively lower the craft’s sensor profile, making it harder to register and lock onto at range owing to a small sensor profile. While this does not grant true sensor invisibility, it gives pilots a longer window to close distances or break targeting locks.
• Electromagnetic Warrior: With its ECM and EPM, the FAE/74-Z is capable of exerting significant influence on the electromagnetic environment in almost any given battlespace. It can disrupt enemy targeting solutions while enhancing its own, pierce through concerted jamming, and execute yet more feats.

WEAKNESSES

• Thin-Atmosphere Operational Radius: Even with the FAE/S-17’s pressor-field intake-boost and drag negation, the FAE/74-Z’s air-breathing ion turbines remain critically dependent on the emergency compressed gas canisters in low-density environments. With a maximum combat-safe range of only 400 to 800 kilometers before reserves are depleted, the bike has limited range in thin atmospheres. Pilots must strictly adhere to strict return-flight fuel budgets or risk thruster failure mid-mission.
• Exposed: The gravitic stabilizer and the field disruption system can not function while the FAE/74-Z’s combat-rated shields are active.
• Automation: The FAE/74-Z is supported by a suite of automated processes which govern its targeting systems, power systems, flight control systems, and yet more. In the event that these systems are somehow disabled, whether via EMP/Ion discharge, concentrated slicing, or in rare cases, jamming, the operating efficiency of the craft will be negatively affected.
• Fragile Chassis: The FAE/74-Z retains the ancient 74-Z’s notoriously lightweight, stripped-down twin-outrigger frame. While the bike’s fairing is constructed from Ersteel SLCA, the design provides minimal meaningful armor protection to the rider, who will be left exposed in the event that the shields are disabled. Its survivability relies on outrunning and outmaneuvering threats, not enduring them.

DESCRIPTION
An advanced, ultra-modernized version of the Clone Wars and Galactic Civil War-era 74-Z Speeder Bike, the FAE/74-Z Advanced Interceptor Speeder Bike was designed roughly 900 years later by First United Astral Engineering. Like its ancient predecessor, the FAE/74-Z is designed chiefly as a combat reconnaissance vehicle, with additional capabilities in area-denial, deep-penetration, pursuit, and interdiction.

The FAE/74-Z takes full advantage of many of First United Astral Engineering systems. The most notable of these is the FAE/S-17 Active Airflow Management System, which virtually negates drag and ensures a perfect laminar airflow around the bike for stable handling at speed. This system also gives the bike virtually unprecedented maneuvering capabilities, making the FAE/74-Z incredibly lethal in speeder bike or light repulsorcraft dogfights.

The FAE/74-Z enjoys excellent tactical and strategic mobility. Pertaining to both, the air-breathing ion turbines and the ultra-high-output FAE/G-01 Hypermatter Synthesis Engine allow for indefinite range in a standard atmosphere. The bike can hold long, high-speed patrols or cross-continent (and even cross-oceanic) journeys, often being more limited by the rider’s endurance.

In all, the FAE/74-Z Advanced Interceptor Speeder Bike is hoped to give Imperial remnants an ultra-lethal, ultra-fast multi-role combat reconnaissance platform, allowing Imperial speeder bike pilots to enjoy significant advantages over their opposition.