Approved Starship GADF Hetrinar Assault Bomber

[Amelia von Sorenn]

GADF HETRINAR ASSAULT BOMBER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

A variant of the Hapan Hetrinar Assault Bomber for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Hetrinar Assault Bomber
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Hetrinar Assault Bomber
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Minor

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Neuranium
Duralium	Laminasteel	Agrocite
Trimantium	Duraplast	Starship Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Assault Bomber
Length	30 meters
Width	14.6 meters
Height	4.9 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Extreme
Defenses	Very High
Squadron Count	Low - (8) per Squadron
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Low
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1.5

Armaments and Defenses

(2) Mk 3e/W Heavy Laser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(2) Ts-5 Proton Torpedo Launchers	Carbon-Durasteel Armor
(2) M-s3 Concussion Missile Launchers	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
Assault Proton Torpedoes	(3) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
Assault Concussion Missiles	(2) SW-4 Ion Cannon Turrets
VL-61/79 Proton Bombs
Ion Bombs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Pilot
	(1) Co-Pilot
	(3) Gunners
Passenger Capacity	None
Cargo Capacity	45 kilograms
Consumables	1.5 Galactic Standard Weeks

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems Incom 6X4 Fusial Thrust Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator R-PB6 Repair System

STRENGTHS

Increased Armaments - The GADF Hetrinar was designed and equipped with a heavier armament in line with its primary role. These heavier armaments are intended to cause maximum damage to a Capital Ship, potentially crippling those vessels.

Increased Defenses - Due to its role as an Assault Bomber, the GADF Hetrinar was designed to be capable of taking sustained or heavy fire from enemy starfighters or light capital ships such as corvettes.

Repair System - Each GADF Hetrinar is equipped with a specialized repair system. The R-PB6 system deploys short-ranged probe droids that are capable of repairing the damaged hulls of nearby starships.

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WEAKNESSES

Ungainly - As a means to make room for an expanded armament and heavier defenses, the speed and maneuverability of the GADF Hetrinar were sacrificed. This has resulted in a bomber that is often slow moving and difficult to maneuver or handle in all but the most skilled pilot's hands.

Reduced Numbers - The GADF Hetrinar pushes the upper limit for size when it comes to Starfighters and Bombers. This larger size has resulted in a diminished capacity when it comes to being deployed in squadrons.

SW-4 Ion Cannons - An unfortunate aspect of these weapons is the known design flaw that often sees the firing maxtrix be shaken loose during routine flights often resulting in these weapons becoming inoperable.

Limited Firing Arcs - The GADF Hetrinar is flanked on either side by large ordnance pods which prevenst its SW-4 Ion Cannons from being able to fire into the Port or Starboard firing arcs. Additionally, its primary armaments are focused in the forward firing arc, further reducing its firing capabilities.

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DESCRIPTION

Like many of the Hapan Ships that serve in the Hapan Royal Navy there was little to nothing known about the elusive Hetrinar Assault Bomber beyond flying alongside Miy'til Starfighters and being deployed by Nova Battlecruisers for defensive purposes. It was only more recently when the alliance between the Galactic Alliance and the Hapes Consortium was forged that the design of the Hetrinar Assault Bomber and its capabilities became known outside of the Hapes Cluster. These Assault Bombers were designed to be a heavier counterpart to the smaller Miy'til Assault Bomber and were often only deployed to make a statement or to gain early control of an engagement and prevent it from becoming a slog. This is accomplished in thanks to its heavier design which prioritized armaments and defenses over speed and maneuverability, with the GADF variant being noted as difficult to maneuver in all but the most skilled pilot's hands. The GADF Hetrinar Assault Bomber is flanked on either side by large ordnance pods similar to those of the older Imperial TIE Bombers. However, due to their size and their location, these ordnance pods are known to limit the firing arcs of the vessels and prevent their SW-4 Ion Cannons from firing into either the Port or Starboard firing arcs. Though equipped with SW-4 Ion Cannons as an added defense, these weapons have an unfortunate design flaw which often sees the firing maxtrixes being shaken loose from the vibrations of normal flight and require additional repair time and maintenance to get the weapons operational again. Additionally, the sheer size of the Hetrinar also limits the numbers in which these craft are deployed, meaning that there are few of these bombers in a given squadron or among a fleet formation. With a heavier armament and a focus on defensive capabilities, the GADF Hetrinar was designed to withstand some of the thickest fighting and heaviest of blows as it slowly approaches its target. Though more than capable of handling these punishment, they are often only deployed upon unsuspecting individuals or when a clear avenue of attack has opened up that can be capitalized upon by an observant flight commander. It remains to be seen if the GADF Hetrinar will become a core element in the fleets of the Galactic Alliance Defense Force.

 

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