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Affiliation: Firemane Industries & Technology
Manufacturer: Firemane Industries & Technology
Model: KX1
Modularity: Armament load-out can be modified.
Production: Minor
Material: Durasteel et al
Classification: Bomber
Length: 10 metres
Height: 8 metres
Width: 14 metres
Armament:
- 4 laser cannons and either
- 2 warhead launchers with 4 warheads each or
- 1 Skybreaker Torpedo
Squadron Count: 12
Special Features: Can be equipped with the Skybreaker Torpedo and harness at the cost of all other munitions.
Maneuverability Rating: 5 normally, increased to 7 if the Skybreaker is equipped.
Speed Rating: 4 normally, increased to 6 if the Skybreaker is equipped.
Hyperdrive Class: 1
Strengths:
- Heavy Hitter. Whether with conventional warheads or the Skybreaker Torpedo, the Kerrigan can deliver a powerful punch in battle.
- Well Armoured. Like most bombers, the Kerrigan has shields and armour stronger than most fighters. This allows it to survive a bit of punishment.
- Double Trouble. The inclusion of a co-pilot allows one to fly and the other to use the munitions. It also means that either of them can take control of the craft if the other pilot was incapacitated.
- Pinpricks. Alone, even with a Skybreaker, the Kerrigan will not trouble a large capital ship. Only a concerted attack with co-ordinated fire will let it reach its full potential.
- Needs Support. Bombers are extremely vulnerable to faster, more agile Starfighters. Armour or no, without backup the bomber is likely as good as dead, especially if carrying a Skybreaker.
- Forward Firing. The Kerrigan’s laser cannons only face forwards, meaning its defence against interceptors is not very proactive.
Description:
With the design and release of Firemane’s innovative Skybreaker Torpedo armament, the next step was to create a bomber to help defend Kaeshana and to carry the weapon. Named after the formidably dangerous [member="Siobhan Kerrigan"], this bomber is designed to be able to deliver its payload and live to tell the tale.
The bomber carries two crew, one designated pilot, the other bombardier. However, the controls are designed so that either can switch to the other job quickly. The bomber carries a store of rations, medical equipment and parts able to last for a week or two.
In battle the Kerrigan is designed to operate once the enemy fighters have been cleared, and once the main fleets have begun to fire. Able to move in and unleash its payloads, the Kerrigan operates in pairs or triples, each group firing then pulling away where possible. Doing this allos them to react to new circumstances and provide some covering fire with the forward facing laser cannons.
Development Thread:
Intent: To create a new bomber for use with Firemane, Kaeshana and the open market. Specifically, to create a bomber to take advantage of my new Skybreaker Torpedoes. Aside from that, this is a typical bomber with nothing much added or different aside from this.
Who Can Use This:
- Firemane/Kaeshana Confederation characters (any)
- Omega Protectorate characters (on request)
- Open market (on purchase through storefront)
Mod request 17.4.2018
OG Sections:
Affiliation: Firemane Industries & Technology , Open Market.
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Affiliation: Firemane Industries & TechnologyOpen Market. | Closed Market to approved buyers only.
Affiliation: Firemane Industries & Technology , Open Market.
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Affiliation: Firemane Industries & Technology
