7th Fleet Initiative
SAB / Scimitar Assault Bomber Mk II
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Assault Bomber
- Image Source: Scimitar by FractalSponge
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: 7 A&C
- Model: I/SAB
- Affiliation: Galactic Empire
- Production: Mass
- Material: Starship Components
- Classification: Bomber
- Length: 13.8 meters
- Width: 7.5 meters
- Height: 5 meters
- Armament: Average
2 Chin-Mounted Laser Cannons - 16 Ventral Chutes (16 Sonic Charges, or 16 Flame Carpet Warheads, or 32 Concussion Missiles, or 64 Thermal Detonators)
[*]Defenses: Average
[*]Squadron Count: 12
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Low
[*]Speed Rating: Moderate (SLAM: Very High)
[*]Hyperdrive Class: Average: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES
- SubLight Acceleration Motor (SLAM)
- Escape Pod
Strengths:
- Assault Bomber: While not as hard-hitting as its TIE bomber counterparts, the Scimitar carries a respectable payload and can outpace any TIE bomber.
- SLAM: When the SLAM system is activated, energy is diverted from the Scimitar's laser cannons to its single ion drive for maximum thrust.
- SLAM: When the SLAM system is activated, the Scimitar cannot fire its laser cannons. The SLAM boost only lasts for thirty seconds. Afterward, the boost system requires a five minute cool down period. Some pilots have reported feeling a sluggish response from the controls during this period.
- Payload: While it is fast, the Scimitar's smaller payload does not afford it the capacity to carry heavier ordnance such as proton torpedoes and proton bombs.
Description: The Scimitar Assault Bomber Mk II is a swift bomber capable of lightning runs on enemy positions. It is commonly said that the easiest way to make a stormtrooper lose his lunch is to put him in the backseat during a Scimitar's dive bomb.
The SAB has a pilot and a bombardier. Extra precautions went into ensuring crew survival. The cockpit can actually detach from the main body of the bomber in an emergency and is a fully functional escape pod.
This starship is part of the 7th Fleet Initiative, which aims to furnish the Galactic Empire with a series of modern, combat ready starships to better protect Imperial interests.
Crew: 2
Consumables: 1 week.
