Roderik von Brinkerhoff
First Order Ace
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Manufacturer: Sienar-Jaemus Fleet Systems
Model: TIE/sf mark 2
Modular: No
Production: Mass production
Material: Durasteel
Classification: Space Superiority Fighter
Length: 9 meters
Height: 7 meters
Width: 6 meters
Armament (10)
(Forward Armament - 6)
- Two fixed laser cannons
- Dual purpose warhead launcher (3 concussion missiles, 3 mag-pulse warheads)
- Gimbal-mounted heavy repeater blaster (limited firing arc, linked to fire control computer)
- Basic deflector shields
- High maneuverability
Special Features
- Basic life support systems, including air recycling and filtration system.
- Targeting and fire control computer, capable of independent operation of rear defensive blaster
- Navigational computer, with optional housing station for a small-sized (BB unit) astromech droid.
- Subspace transceiver antennae for long-range communication with the fighter's home station.
- Pilot ejection seat.
Speed Rating (2.5)
Hyperdrive Class (4)
Strengths
- Highly maneuverable, having undergone a streamlining process to remove excess weight while making small sacrifices to enhance the craft's overall agility.
- Rear-facing defensive weapon systems allow the TIE/sf to dissuade opponents from tracking too casually behind it.
- Streamlining the TIE/sf and enhancing hangar bay docking efficiency have allowed for a larger squadron capacity.
- Fragility issues have not been fixed with this iteration of the TIE Fighter, and as such without the deflector shields the TIE/sf is highly vulnerable to disabling and destruction with a well aimed blast to a wing strut.
- To free up additional weight from the finished TIE/sf mk2, the original high quality hyperdrive system has been replaced with a compact x4 hyperdrive, substantially prolonging hyperspace journey duration and decreasing pursuit potential.
With the First Order rapidly expanding it has become apparent to the Starfighter Corps High Command that a modernization program was necessary. The TIE/sf was chosen as the backbone for future fighter squadrons, and work was set into motion immediately to streamline the design. Optimized engines were selected, which provided no additional power but instead operated at cooler temperatures, resulting in prolonged life-span of the primary engine components and a less rigorous maintenance requirement due to reduced wear and tear, and component fatigue. The largest change however has come from the removal of gunner position and replacement of the under-slung turret with a gimbaled heavy repeating blaster cannon. The blaster cannon offered slightly less destructive firepower with a reduced firing arc than the previous dual laser turret, but weighed less and afforded a larger rate of fire -- more useful in forcing an enemy into maneuvering away from a firing position of their own, than in out-right destroying the opponent. The interior space opened up by the removal of the dedicated gunner seat and equipment was filled with a targeting computer capable of automating the usage of rear defensive weaponry, as well as performing the functions of friend or foe identification, and other traditional firing computer functions.
The navigational computer was changed to incorporate the optional housing of a small personal astromech droid, but otherwise operated similarly to the previous basic flight navigational system.
Dev Thread: If necessary!
Intent: To provide a new standard issue TIE Fighter for the First Order Starfighter Corps
Who Can Use: All First Order Starfighter Corps pilots who successfully graduate the flight academy.
