Unreviewed Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create an entry for the High Republic's Ship Design Contest.
• Image Source:
  • Reddit Link, image created by u/Special_Karl
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• Canon Link:
  • TIE Lander
  • TIE/sa Tactical Bomber
  • Lambda-class T-4a Shuttle
  • A/SF-01 B-wing Starfighter
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• Primary Source:
  • Wookieepedia
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer:
  • Slayn & Korpil
  • Sienar Fleet Systems
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
• Affiliation:
  • The High Republic
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport.
• Production: Minor.
• Material:
  • Titanium
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Quadanium Steel
  • Reinforced Durasteel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification:
  • Gunship
  • Transport
• Length: 23 meters.
• Width: 30 meters.
• Height: 14 meters.
• Armament: Very High.
  • Front Facing
    • 2 Taim & Bak-KX5 Laser Cannons
    • 2 ArMek-SW-7a Light Ion Cannons
    • 2 Gyrhil-R-9X Heavy Laser Cannons
    • 2 Krupx-MG9 Proton Torpedo Launchers
    • 2 Taim & Bak GA-60s Twin Rotating Blaster Cannons
  • Rearward Facing
    • 1 L-s1 Laser Cannon
    • 1 ArMek R-Z0 Retractable Double Blaster Cannon
• Defenses: High.
  • LE-8 Sensor Dampener
  • Deflector Shield Generators
    • Sirplex-Zr-41 Shield Generators
  • Heavy Exterior Armor Plating
  • Fabritech-ANv-9q Sensor Array
    • PH-5s Phased Tachyon Detection Array
    • PK-8f Primary Threat Analysis Grid
  • Missile Deactivation Transmitter
  • AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component
• Squadron Count: Very Low, 4.
• Maneuverability Rating: Average.
• Speed Rating: Low.
• Hyperdrive: Yes.
  • Class 1.0
  • Class 10.0 (Backup)

STANDARD FEATURES

• Power Plant Systems
  • Quadey Power Core
  • High-Power Energy Cells
  • S&K JZ-5g7 Power Convertors
  • Vinop O2 K Cryogenic Power Cells and Ionization Reactor
• Quadex Kyromaster Engines
• SFS-204 Sublight Ion Engines
• Fabritech ANq 3.6 Tracking Computer
  • IN-344-B "Sightline" Holographic Imaging System
• Narmox HG.6w Flight Control Avionics
• Microaxial LpM-549 Navigation Computer
• One of the following hyperdrive systems:
  • SFS S/ig-37 Hyperdrive
  • Slayn & Korpil HYd-997 Hyperdrive Motivator

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Dornean Software Systems
  • T.E.C.M.I.S
  • P.A.F.I.E.S
  • O.S.I.V.P
• Detachable cockpit serves as escape pod
• TIE Lander components can carry large numbers of infantry or cargo
• Lambda-class Shuttle component can carry either infantry, vehicles or cargo
• All laser cannons and blaster cannons have been upgraded with Dornean Plasma
• The primary and secondary wings can fold upwards to facilitate landing in tight or crowded spaces

STRENGTHS

• Firepower: The Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport is heavily armed for a ship of its class, perhaps even more so than its cousin, the Lambda-class YT-1760 Annihilator
• Armored, The Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport is similarly heavily armored, capable of withstanding a heavy amount of punishment without being destroyed
• Troop transport: Unlike the Lambda-class YT-1760 Annihilator, the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport is capable of carrying significant amounts of soldiers and cargo, and can even transport small vehicles within its Lambda-class Shuttle component
• Reliable: The Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport is highly reliable and unlikely to malfunction, even under prolonged use
• Origami: When landing, the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport can fold its wings upwards to more easily fit into tight spaces
• Inexpensive: The use of pre existing parts in the construction of the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport helps to keep its overall cost low

WEAKNESSES

• Slow: The Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport is rather slow moving and relatively unmaneuverable, forcing it to rely on its firepower and armor to survive
• Large: Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport ships are rather large targets, being especially wide when considering their overall dimensions
• Vulnerable: Though they perform well against capital ships and ground targets, Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport ships are quite vulnerable to being destroyed by enemy starfighters
• Front facing: Most of the weapons installed aboard the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport ships are locked facing forward, forcing the ship to engage targets from the front
• Uncomfortable: When carrying large amounts of troops, the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport is rather uncomfortable to sit or stand in for extended periods of time

DESCRIPTION

With the unexpected collapse of the Imperial Confederation, the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant has been forced to look elsewhere throughout the galaxy in order to ensure its own survival, even going so far as to potentially collaborate with former rivals and enemies. When the High Republic put out a call for its Ship Design Contest, the Imperial Remnant decided to put an entry forward, the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport.

Somewhat similar to the Lambda-class YT-1760 Annihilator, the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport places a far greater emphasis on transport capabilities while still retaining an excellent amount of firepower. Thanks to its TIE Lander and Lambda-class Shuttle components, the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport can carry large amounts of troops, supplies and even small vehicles, making it well suited to most military operations.

Of course, the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport does suffer from many of the flaws that its predecessor did, namely, a low top speed, mediocre maneuverability, and a large target profile. The weapons installed aboard the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport are also, unlike those found on the Lambda-class YT-1760 Annihilator, mainly fixed facing forward, making it more difficult for the ship to engage ground targets.

That being said, the Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport remains a serious contender for winning the Ship Design Contest, as is evident by its high amount of weapons, impressive defensive features and ability to transport large groups of military assets at any one time. The Lambda B-TIE Gunship/Transport even sources a large amount of its parts from the A/SF-01 B-wing Starfighter, a ship that is likely to be familiar to the High Republic, though the Imperial Remnant does plan on releasing a version with N&Z Umbrella Corporation components should it win the contract.