A P E X
M A N D R A G O R A
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: A reward for participants of the Confederacy's Codex Contest
- Image: Click
- Image Source: Alistair Macintyre
- Canon Link: White Current
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: The Confederacy | In Collaboration with AEI
- Model: Mandragora-type Fighter/Transport
- Affiliation: [member="Scherezade deWinter"], [member="Katrine Van-Derveld"], [member="Rapax"]
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Matrix Armor, Glasteel
- Classification: Fighter/Transport
- Length: 54 meters
- Width: 13 meters
- Height: 10 meters
- Armament: Average
- Defenses: High
- Squadron Count: None (1)
- Maneuverability Rating: Average
- Speed Rating: Average
- Hyperdrive Class: Average
- Standard Communications Array
- Standard Navigational Systems
- Standard Life Support Systems
- Standard Targeting Systems
- Standard Sensory Array
- HoloNet Transceiver
- Encryption Network
- Detention Cell
- Living Quarters (2)
- White Current Runes
- White Current Runes: Etched into the underside of each plate are a variety of runes. When in flight, the pilot may utter one of two incantations at any time, producing one of two affects. The first affect is stealth: a standard trait of the White Current. When "cloaked" the vessel is effectively removed from sensors, visual perception, and Force-based perception for a very brief span of time. The second affect is duplication, where the vessel effectively "splits" into two. The doppelganger is significant enough to fool sensors, visual perception, and Force-based perception throughout its duration. It is to be noted that both affects are activated and maintained by the pilot's own Sensitivity and Force Energies.
- Force Neutral Fields: Combat within a field produced by Ysalamir or Void Stone will effectively render the runes inert.
- Beacon: Whilst inactive, the Force-based nature of the runes cause this vessel to be very easily perceived by Force-based senses.
- Cooldown: It is to be noted that only one affect can be active at a time. And, the cooldown time before the runes can be utilized again is several hours. In short - One affect per thread.
- Limitation (Stealth): White Current practitioners will be able to easily discern this vessel while "cloaked." Secondly, the duration of the cloak is not extensive (unlike a true cloaking device.) It is just enough time to evade a salvo or dive into Hyperspace - it is not enough time to fully carry out a covert insertion.
- Limitation (Doppelganger): White current practitioners will be able to easily see through this illusion. Secondly, the doppelganger is incredibly short range and will disappear if the vessel ventures too far. Thirdly, the duration on this illusion is also brief - lasting less than two minutes total.
- Limitation (Sensitivity): A Force Dead or Non Force User pilot will not be able to activate or maintain the Runes.
- Limitation (Recharge): Although the affect largely relies upon the skill of the pilot, the runes themselves require a "recharge" time before being utilized again. Typically, no less than five posts.
The Mandragora-type Fighter/Transport is a special project undertaken by the Confederacy's religious sect. A team composed of faithful worked hand in hand with Confederate engineers in order to produce a trio of starships that were unique in their capabilities. While, technically speaking, the Mandragora-type is an average Fighter/Transport, what sets it apart are the runes eteched underneath its hull plating. These runes, when activated via incantation, produce a duo of effects which can give even a novice pilot an extreme edge over his/her adversaries.
Of course, while the exact limitations of these effects are difficult to measure - as the Force is infinite - the design teams saw fit to classify this vessel as a permanent prototype. There are, and will only ever be, three Mandragora-type Fighter/Transports in existence; and currently they are in the possession of three of the Mandragora's brightest members.
