Bookworm
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To develop a next-generation star fighter for Aurora Industries to sell
- Image Source: https://www.deviantart.com/art/Chaser-SAR-16-AROW-319042022
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Aurora Industries
- Model: IX-10 Starfighter
- Affiliation: Closed-Market
Production: Mass-Produced
- Material: Ferrocarbon-enhanced durasteel
- Classification: Starfighter
- Length: 13 meters
- Width: 4 meters
- Height: 4.5 meters
- Armament: Moderate
- Four Laser Cannons
- One Nose Mounted Ion Cannon
- Two Torpedo Launchers
- Defenses: Average
- Squadron Count: Low: 8
- Maneuverability Rating: Average
- Speed Rating: Average
- Hyperdrive Class: Class 1
- Standard Communications and Sensor Arrays
- Standard Deflector Shield Generator
- Standard Ion Engines (Two 221 Sublight Engines)
- Standard Life Support Systems
- Standard Navicomputer
- Standard Targeting Computer
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
- Astromech socket
- Slightly more well armed - The IX-10 comes equipped with much of the same weaponry one would find on an X-Wing, however a nose-mounted ion cannon was also added in addition to the four laser cannons and two torpedo launchers.
- Durable - Boasting a standard deflector shield and durasteel hull, the IX-10 is a pretty durable fighter.
- Versatile - The IX-10 was designed to fill multiple roles for any purchasers, whether that means attacking an enemy starship, defending a planet, patrol duty on the fringes of space, etc.
- Weak spot - Much like the older AI-07 Dawn Starfighter, the IX-10 has a weak spot in its armor to the rear of the ship that if hit can disable or destroy the fighter immediately.
- Master of None - While the fighter is designed for versatility, it does not excel in any one role over another. Specialized fighters can easily outstrip it different scenarios.
- Maneuverability Issue - Due to the design of the craft, if the lower ancillary wings are damaged in any way, the fighters maneuverability will become extremely limited to non-existent.
As Aurora Industries began to push its starship designs into a next-generation, it was decided that the old AI line of fighters were going to be discontinued. No new versions of those ships would be made, although production would continue for a time. This was done to begin the next series of fighters for the company, the IX series, the first of which is the IX-10 Starfighter.
The IX-10 is designed to be a versatile starfighter for any consumer, with the hope that it can be used in a wide variety of roles. The IX-10 is equipped with four standard laser cannons, two torpedo launchers, and one starfighter-class ion cannon, all with the intention of ruining someone's day from the safety of a durasteel hull enhanced with ferrocarbon and a deflector shield. The fighter is also equipped with two 221 Sublight Engines, although old they are still entirely usable ion engines for the starfighter.
