Approved Starship LNK Scythe Fighter

[Nyx N1X3]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Personal fighter modified to take advantage of a droid pilots' unique qualities (such as higher g-force tolerances).
• Image Source: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/41DB2
• Canon Link: N/A
• Primary Source: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Lancer-class_pursuit_craft

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Locke & Key Mechanics
• Affiliation: Nyx N1X3
• Model: Scythe
• 
  Production: Unique - See Nyx for technical blueprints.
  
• Material: Duraplast Armor, and Transparisteel Viewport

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Starfighter
• Length: 22.4 meters
• Width: 22.6 meters
• Height: 7.2 meters
• Armament: Moderate
  Dorsal-mounted: Lb-14 dual heavy laser turret
• Wing-mounted: Twin L-s9.6 laser cannon
• Forward-mount: MG9 proton torpedo launcher

[*]Defenses: Average

• Deflector Shield
• Duraplast Armor

[*]Squadron Count: None: 1
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Extreme
[*]Speed Rating: High
[*]Hyperdrive Class: Average: 1.2
STANDARD FEATURES
All Standard Plus or Including:

• Radiation Shielding/Protection
• Subspace and Holonet Transceiver
• Tactical Sensor Jamming Device

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Military-Grade Hull-mounted 360 Degree Sensor/Camera Array
• Direct Cybernetic Input & Control

Strengths:

• Top of the line maneuverability not inhibited by extreme physical forces or pressures that would normally interfere with or incapacitate an organic pilot.
• Machine-to-Machine Interface allows for faster control response of the craft to take advantage of the ship's maneuverability.
• The internal framework of the ship has been designed to withstand the dynamic, physical stresses resulting from sudden and sometimes violent maneuvers.
• An advanced suite of sensors have been installed to provide a tri-axial image of the surrounding space for heightened combat awareness.

Weaknesses:

• Sustained extreme maneuvers and weapons fire can tax the energy output of the ship, forcing the operator to sacrifice shields, engines, or weapons until reserves can recharge.
• Power loss may also result in severing the machine-to-machine connection requiring manual operations of navigational and weapon controls.
• The high energy output of the engines makes it difficult to evade detection, and can even exceed the capabilities on on-board jamming systems.
• Organic operations of the vessel are possible, but will be unlikely to utilize the full potential of the ship's maneuverability or combat awareness. A co-pilot will also be necessary to properly balance energy distribution during a fight.

Description:
When Nyx (N1X3) began socializing with various sentients engaged in space-faring activities -- pirates, mercenaries, and so on -- she quickly discovered the need for a ship. Utilizing her accumulated financial resources, Nyx reached out to Locke and Key for assistance in developing a ship suited for her. As a droid she felt uniquely suited for handling a ship that might only be otherwise usable by someone strong in the Force -- a craft that would experience extreme physical forces from acceleration or high-speed turns. It was an expensive venture, but credits were not important. The act of discovery was worth it.

The ship was designed around its engines and the core needed to power them. From there it incorporated a machine-to-machine interface to better utilize the precise and sensitive controls.

Only enough space to accommodate four passengers and crew remain. Likewise, there was only enough space for a limited amount of cargo -- roughly four large crates in size.

 

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Approved.