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- Intent: To update the TIE Whisper during the factory shutdown.
- Image Source: Wookieepedia - TIE Whisper Starfighter
- Canon Link: TIE Whisper Starfighter
- Permissions:
- Aegis SH13LD (Open-Market)
- Sleg Ultracapacitor (Open-Market)
- MC1005 Dolfin-class Communications Array (Open-Market)
- Overseer-pattern Neurocrown (Open-Market)
- PDS-63 “Soteria” Class Active Protection System (Open-Market)
- Solar Ray Shielding (Open-Market)
- FAE/SW-02 “Sparkle Beam” Laser Cannon (N/A)
- Phase I “Spyglass” Sensor and Countermeasure Module (N/A)
- Primary Source:
- Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
- Affiliation: First United Astral Engineering, Agents of Chaos
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: FAE/TIE Series “Whisper” Starfighter
- TIE/wi SF.03a (Single-Seat Variant)
- TIE/wi SF.03b (Two-Seat Variant)
- Production: Minor
- Material: Durasteel, Titanum, Alusteel, Dallorian Alloy, Transparisteel, Agrinium, Quadanium Steel Solar Collection Arrays, Internal Circuitry and Electronics, Various Starfighter Components, Various TIE Line Fighter Components, Anti-Ion/EMP Agrinium and Duraplast Faraday Cage Mesh Construction Surrounding Electronics
- Classification: Starfighter
- Length: 6.3 Meters
- Width: 6.4 Meters
- Height: 7.5 Meters
- Crew Complement: 1 Pilot, 1 Gunner/Co-Pilot (Two-Seat Variant), Multiple Data-Brain Modules, 1 Astromech Droid (Optional)
- Armament: Average
- FAE/SW-02 “Sparkle Beam” Laser Cannon (2)
- Heavy Weapons Turret
- Heavy Lasers (2)
- Universal Hypervelocity Mass Driver Missile / Warhead Launcher
- Ordnance Capacity: 5 Warheads/Torpedoes
- Magnetic Pulse Missiles
- Concussion Missiles
- Etc.
- PDS-63 “Soteria” Class Active Protection System (2)
- Defenses: Low
- Polarized Energy Shield System (Solar Ray, Ion, and Particle)
- 20 SBD
- Anti-Tractor Beam Countermeasure System (Shearing Plane)
- Anti-Missile Countermeasure System (Nagnol Gas Dispenser, Warhead Countermeasures, and Anti-Ordnance EM Probe)
- Composite Reinforced Hull System (Animated Metal Sealant and AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component)
- 15 RU
- Anti-Energy Weapon System (Anti-Laser/Dampener Aerosol Dispenser)
- Polarized Energy Shield System (Solar Ray, Ion, and Particle)
- Squadron Count: Average: 12
- Maneuverability Rating: Very High │ Low (Active SLAM Overdrive)
- 120 DPF │ 60 DPF
- Speed Rating: Average │ Extreme (Active SLAM Overdrive)
- 95 MGLT │ 135 MGLT
- Hyperdrive (Primary): 1.0
- Hyperdrive (Secondary): 3.0
- Power and Propulsion Systems
- Twin Ion Sublight Engines
- Twin Electromotive Field Motors
- Solar Ionization Reaction System and Solar Collection Arrays (Anti-EMP/Ion/Electronic Disruption Automatic Restart System)
- Fusion Reaction System (Secondary Powerplant)
- Sleg Ultracapacitor System
- Braking Engines
- SubLight Acceleration Motor
- Attitude Thrusters / Etheric Rudders / Pressor Projection System
- Power Coupling System (Power Conversion and Variable Power Routing Features)
- Hyperdrive Systems
- Utility Shield Systems
- Atmospheric-Friction Shield
- Radiation Shield
- Polarized Navigation Shield (Rated for Space Debris, Non-Combat Grade)
- Ion Shield (Internal Electronic Systems)
- Hydrostatic Force-Field (Underwater Capable)
- Life Support and Pilot Safety Systems
- Life Support System (Temperature Regulation, Artificial Gravity, Atmospheric Conversion, Oxygen Scrubbing Filter, Antisepsis Field, Etc.)
- Acceleration Compensation System / Antishock Field
- Shock Couch
- Automatic Blast-Tinting Viewports
- Emergency Crash Protection System (Restraint Harness and Crash Foam)
- Collision Avoidance System
- Automatic Radiation Dampening Foam Deployment System / Automatic InstaMist Fire Suppression System
- Ejection Seat (96 hours of Air, 1 Week of Consumables, Crash Webbing, Survival Kit, Temperature Regulation, Perfunctory Thrusters and Repulsorlift Engines, Emergency Para-Foil, Encrypted Homing Beacon, Subspace/Holonet Transceiver, Space Capability, Etc.)
- Power Surge Vent (5k c3 Carbon/Halon Extinguisher System)
- Communication Systems
- MC1005 Dolfin-class Communications Array
- IFF Transponder
- Battle Net Networking (Capable of Sharing Sensor Data With Friendly Units)
- Electronic Translation System
- Electronic Warfare Systems
- Full Spectrum Distortion Projector
- “Screamer” Sensor Jamming Module
- Scanner-Blocking Field (Variable Settings, Coverage, Etc. Blocks Scanner/Sensor Penetration to Conceal Nature of Pilot(s), Armament, Cargo, and Internal Systems; Does Not Hide Craft Itself From Scanner/Sensor Detection)
- Offensive Support Systems
- Data-Brain Governed Pattern Harmonisation (Automatic Emitter/Barrel Adjustment Based on Targeting Data, Sensor Information, and Pilot Input; Optimizes Concentration of Fire at All Ranges)
- Fire-Linked Weapon Systems
- All-Aspect Missile Launch/Tracking Systems
- Computer Systems
- Computer System
- Slave Circuit System
- Aegis SH13LD / Network Security Data-Brains
- Echo Pulse / Pyrowall / Socketguard
- Sensor Systems
- Phase I “Spyglass” Sensor and Countermeasure Module
- Sensor Fusion Network
- Low-Feedback Mode (Disables all Active Sensors During Stealth Operations)
- Navigation Systems
- Astrogation Computer / MicroJump and Hyperspace Skip Calculation System
- Nav Computer Route Astrogation Bypass
- Flight Avionics System
- Navigation Sensors
- Misc. Systems
- Floodlight Projection System (250,000 Lumens, Variable Power Settings, and Strobe Light Module)
- Internal Astromech Socket
- Combat De-Ionization System and Cap Drain
- External Speaker System
- Landing Claws / Support Leg / Docking Collar
- Hull and Wing De-Icing System
- Ion-Flux Cooling System
- Various Starfighter Features (All Standard Starfighter Features, Systems, and Components)
- Advanced Piloting Systems
- Overseer Neurocrown Compatibility (Optional)
- Advanced Misc. Systems
- Field Disruption System
- Versatility: A veritable jack of all trades, the FAE/TIE Series “Whisper” is a general-purpose, multirole starfighter that is capable of fulfilling a number of roles in a fleet. While the design prioritizes pilot safety, it does so with little expense spared in performance, mobility, and defense, due to the integration of a number of modern power generation systems and miniaturized technology developed over the 800 years since the original variant of the TIE Whisper was conceived by the original First Order.
- Electronic Warfare: Featuring a comprehensive suite of electronic warfare systems, the pilot can utilize these systems to dazzling effect in virtually any given battlespace, confusing missile tracking systems, jamming enemy sensors, disrupting targeting systems, and more. In effect, judicious application of these systems can make the Whisper an extreme, hyper-lethal annoyance to enemy gunners, pilots, bridge officers, and other naval crewmen.
- Field Disruption: The Whisper's field disruption system allows the craft to slip under a large warship's shielding so that it may fire directly on the hull. While this feature is limited in practical application to large vessels with non-conformal shielding, it is nonetheless a powerful technique that a skilled pilot could take advantage of to potentially lethal effect.
- Disruption Backfire: Absorptive types of shielding, such as Molecular or similar types of absorptive shielding, are capable of resisting the field disruption module by directly absorbing the “disruptive energy shields” projected by the field disruption module, preventing the craft from filtering through in the process. More aggressive types of reactive shields, such as Xythan Force shields, are able to absorb these “disruptive energy shields”, before violently discharging them back at the Whisper with potentially deadly results, while also preventing penetration.
- Large Port and Starboard Profile: Like most TIE variants, the TIE Whisper presents a large port and starboard profile due to its distinct solar collection arrays, allowing enemy pilots to quickly acquire a guns-based firing solution when approaching the craft from an angle.
- SLAM Overdrive: Although the SLAM Overdrive system affords the TIE Whisper a significant and immediate boost in speed, it does so at the cost of maneuverability. In addition, it can only be active for ten consecutive seconds before it is automatically shut off, largely in order to avoid damage to the engines.
- Automation: As with any technology that is supported by a suite of automated processes, the disabling of these systems’ supporting data-brains, whether via EMP/Ion discharge, concentrated slicing, or in rare cases, jamming, will negatively affect the operating efficiency of the craft. This is especially true for the single-seat variant, where the paralyzation of data-brain controlled targeting systems can result in markedly less efficiency in utilizing the weapons on the Whisper’s variable ordnance turret.
The FAE/TIE Series “Whisper” Starfighter is a modern overhaul of the venerable TIE Whisper Starfighter which was conceived over 800 years ago by the original First Order. Unlike its predecessor, the TIE Whisper only requires a single organic pilot. However, there is also a two-seat variant which is typically utilized for training purposes, but also in a limited capacity for combat operations. In the primary, single-seat variant, rear gunnery, sensor oversight, electronic warfare, life support management, and other secondary systems are managed by a number of data-brain modules which allow the pilot to focus on the demanding task of flying the craft. In addition, the Whisper retains the famous mobility of its ancestor. To that effect, it is fully capable of executing lightspeed skips and micro jumps in quick succession, which a skilled pilot could take advantage of to lethal effect in the modern battlespace. The craft also features an efficient power conversion and coupling system, which allows the pilot to shift power from one or multiple systems to another, based on the needs of the engagement.
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