Approved Vehicle FAE/R-01 "Nike" Racing Repulsor Bike Mk. II

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: I SHALL BE THE FIRST.
• Image Source: 6 - Samuel-Riviere
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions:
  
  • FAE/S-06 Vehicle Utility and Support Suite (N/A)
  • HAPU | Hybrid Antimatter Power Unit (Open-Market)
  • Aegis SH13LD (Open-Market)
  • Sleg Ultracapacitor (Open-Market)
  • ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence (Open-Market)
• Primary Source: Phase II “Nike” Racing Swoop Craft

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
• Affiliation:
  
  • First United Astral Engineering
  • Exclusive Writers and/or Buyers - Purchase or Direct Permission
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: FAE/R-01 “Nike” Racing Repulsor Bike Mk. II
• Modularity: Yes
  
  • Motion Interface System May be Substituted for a Similar Neural Interfacing Technology.
  • Various Aesthetic Modifications and Permutations.
  • Seat Height, Petal Position, and Other Relevant Ergonomic Factors May be Adjusted to Accommodate Riders of Virtually All Sizes and Builds
  • Various Settings and Programming Alterations
  • Variable Setup Adjustments
    • Capable of Being Tuned and/or Adjusted for Different Types of Tracks, Weather Conditions, Pilot Preference, Etc.
    • Systems May be Stripped as Needed or Desired
• Production: Semi-Unique
• Material:
  
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Myoflex
  • Aluminum
  • Polycarbonate
  • Titanium
  • Speeder Bike Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Racing Speeder Bike
• Size: Average
• Weight: Heavy
• Acceleration: Extreme
• Launch: High
• Braking Power: Low
• Cornering Speed Rating: Very Low
• Top Speed Rating: Extreme
• Propulsion: Repulsorlift
• Minimum Crew: 1 Pilot
• Optimal Crew: 1 Pilot and ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
• Passenger Capacity: None

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Power and Propulsion Systems
  
  • HAPU | Hybrid Antimatter Power Unit
  • Turbo Repulsorlift Engine - Ion Turbine
  • Sleg Ultracapacitors
  • Air Brakes / Scoops
  • Braking Engines
  • Micro-Maneuvering Controls and Steering Vanes
  • Stabilization System
  • Power Conversion System
• Computer Systems
  
  • Computer System - ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
  • Slave Circuit System
  • Genetic Code, Retinal, and Dermatoglyphic Verification
    
    • Persistent Security System - Automatic Power Shutdown Upon Hijacking by Unauthorized Agents
  • Aegis SH13LD
• Piloting Control Systems
  
  • Motion Interface Compatibility
• Misc. Systems and Components
  
  • Repulsor Fin
  • V9 Turbothrust Conversion Coiling
  • Repulsorgrip Module
  • Harmonic Dampening System
  • Overpressure Alarm
    
    • Pressure Management Mode Indicator
  • Various Speeder Bike Features
    
    • All Standard Speeder Bike Features, Systems, and Components
• FAE/S-06 Vehicle Utility and Support Suite
• Additional Information
  
  • Systems Removed from FAE/S-06 Vehicle Utility and Support Suite
    
    • Targeting Systems
    • Advanced Support Systems
    • Self-Destruct Mechanism

STRENGTHS

• Drag Bike - There is very little that can touch the Nike on a long straight. The bike has an insane top speed, which makes the machine very difficult to keep tabs with on a track where it can stretch its long legs.
• Point and Shoot - Matching its top end, the Nike also has an extremely powerful acceleration. While it may be slow in a corner, as soon as the pilot gets the front lined up, it is only a matter of slamming the accelerator to make up time.

WEAKNESSES

• Turn, Damn You! - Unfortunately, relative to other racing repulsor bikes, the Nike handles like a pregnant whale. Maneuvering it through a corner is a process that demands immense skill, strength, and focus from the rider, and even that might not be enough!
• Don’t Miss the Marks - In addition to a slow cornering speed, the Nike has mediocre brakes, meaning that the pilot must get on the brakes that much earlier on the approach to a corner. These two factors, combined with the Nike’s powerful acceleration, make the machine a very difficult bike to handle.

DESCRIPTION
A new rendition of the old model, the FAE/R-01 “Nike” Racing Repulsor Bike Mk. II is a pure racing machine, optimized for violent acceleration and viciously fast speeds. Manufactured by First United Astral Engineering, the bike is intended to show off the company’s manufacturing prowess on the galactic racing circuit, where it is hoped to prove a successful design on fast tracks like the Boonta race course and the Malastare drags. However, the design’s speed comes at a cost. The Nike has very poor handling characteristics, which combined with its acceleration, make the bike very difficult and physically demanding to ride. Putting the power down too early out of a corner or going into a corner while carrying too much speed may lead to an accident, putting the rider at risk of suffering a severe injury or even death, while doubtlessly dashing their hopes for a strong result in a race. Furthermore, the Nike requires that the rider adopt an aggressive “sport posture” riding position, whereas many other bikes can be ridden in a more comfortable feet-forward position.

In spite of these flaws and design quirks, First United Astral Engineering’s racing engineers have high hopes for the success of their machine on the galactic circuit.

 

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