Well-Known Member
- Intent: Create a signature swoop bike for
Saraiya Darkstar
on commission! - Image Source: Hover Bike - LSDhillon
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions:
- Phase II “Winter Rose” CryoBan Suspension Rifle (N/A)
- FAE/C-02 Tractor Guidance Network (N/A)
- FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix (N/A)
- Pink Vapor (N/A)
- Phase III “Dream Sight” Combat Electronics System (N/A)
- FAE/S-06 Vehicle Utility and Support Suite (N/A)
- FAE/S-05 ECM Array (N/A)
- FAE/S-03 "Phase Masque" Distortion Matrix (N/A)
- FAE/S-02 Semi-Active Stealth System (N/A)
- FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module (N/A)
- HAPU | Hybrid Antimatter Power Unit (Open-Market)
- SV-5 “Phanes” Class Survival Kit (Open-Market)
- ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence (Open-Market)
- Fyrirdögun (Open-Market)
- Sleg Ultracapacitor (Open-Market)
- Solar Ray Shielding (Open-Market)
- Aegis SH13LD (Open-Market)
- Saraiya Darkstar Manufacturer (X)
- Lucerne Personal Defense - LPD-63 Hellfire Rocket Carbine / LPD-64 Steelstrike Assault Rifle / LPD-66 Flashfire Blaster Rifle (X)
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer:
- Saraiya Darkstar
- First United Astral Engineering - Modifications
- Affiliation: Saraiya Darkstar
- Market Status: N/A - Closed-Market
- Model: N/A
- Modularity: Yes
- Variable Primary Weapon and Gas Loadouts
- Two Primary Weapon Hardpoints - One Primary Weapon per Hardpoint
- Hardpoints / Weapons May be Removed
- Two Universal Chemical Projectile Launchers - One Gas Type per Launcher
- Launchers May be Removed
- Two Primary Weapon Hardpoints - One Primary Weapon per Hardpoint
- Various Settings and Programming Alterations
- Various Aesthetic Modifications and Permutations.
- Seat Height, Petal Position, and Other Relevant Ergonomic Factors Automatically Adjust to Accommodate Riders of Virtually All Sizes, Species, and Builds.
- Motion Interface System May be Substituted for a Similar Neural Interfacing Technology, Droid Interfacing, or Secure Technopathy.
- Variable Primary Weapon and Gas Loadouts
- Production: Unique
- Material:
- Fyrirdögun
- Dallorian Alloy
- Durasteel
- Myoflex
- Gammaplast
- Duraplast
- Swoop Craft Components and Materials
- Classification: Swoop Craft
- Role: Personal Transport, Fast Attack, Racing, Smuggling
- Size: Small
- Weight: Average
- Armaments: Low │ Very Low - Active Afterburner System Disables Primary Weapons
- Primary Weapon Hardpoint (2) - Forward Gimbals
- Universal Chemical Projectile Launcher (2) - Port and Starboard - See Modularity Section
- Primary Weapon Hardpoint (2) - Forward Gimbals
- Defenses: Very High
- Fairing System - Fyrirdögun Armor Plating
- Polarized Energy Shield - Triple Composite (15 SBD)
- FAE/S-05 ECM Array
- FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module
- Cap Drains
- Maneuverability Rating: High
- Speed Rating: Extreme │ Extreme - Active Afterburner System
- 975 Miles per Hour (1569.11 Kilometers per Hour) │ 1205 Miles per Hour (1939.26 Kilometers per Hour)
- Propulsion: Repulsorlift
- Operational Ceiling: ~1000 Meters
- Minimum Crew: ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
- Optimal Crew: 1 Pilot and ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
- Passenger Capacity: None
- Cargo Capacity: Average
- Small Smuggler Compartments
- SV-5 “Phanes” Class Survival Kit
- Power and Propulsion Systems
- HAPU | Hybrid Antimatter Power Unit
- Sleg Ultracapacitor Network
- Twin Turbo Repulsorlift Engines - Twin Ion Turbines
- Afterburner System
- Air Brakes
- Steering Vanes - Micro-Maneuvering Controls
- Electrogravitic Gyro Flywheel - Air Scoops
- Stabilization System
- Power Conversion System
- Pilot Safety Systems
- Safety Harness and Webbing
- Integrated into Seat - Pilot Restraint
- Para-Foil System
- Overpressure Alarm - Pressure Management Mode Indicator
- Safety Harness and Webbing
- Piloting and Control Systems
- Motion Interface Compatibility - Also Compatible with Equivalent Aftermarket NI or MMI Systems, Secure Technopathy, and Droid Interface Systems
- Offensive Support Systems
- Automatic Governed Pattern Harmonization
- Automatic Emitter/Barrel Adjustment Based on Targeting Data, Sensor Information, and Pilot Input - Optimizes Concentration of Fire at All Ranges
- FAE/C-02 Tractor Guidance Network
- FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix
- Fire Linked Weapon Systems
- Automatic Governed Pattern Harmonization
- Computer Systems
- Computer System - ECSAI-class "Sérhannaðar" Artificial Intelligence
- Slave Circuit System
- Genetic Code, Retinal, and Dermatoglyphic Verification
- Persistent Security System - Automatic Power Shutdown Upon Hijacking by Unauthorized Agents
- Aegis SH13LD / Network Security Computer Brain System / Rapid Repetition Defense Measures
- Misc. Systems and Components
- Repulsor Fin
- V8 Turbothrust Conversion Coiling
- Repulsorgrip Module
- Harmonic Dampening System
- Vehicle Grade Evasive-226-R Field Disruptor - Derived from Evasive-13
- Self Cleaning Windscreen
- Various Swoop Craft Features
- All Standard Swoop Craft Features, Systems, and Components
- FAE/S-06 Vehicle Utility and Support Suite
- Stealth Systems
- Field Disruption - The Midnight Storm possesses a vehicle-grade field disruption system which allows it to traverse through conventional shields.
- Fire Concentration - Correcting the disadvantages of linked weaponry pertaining to concentration of fire at certain ranges, the Midnight Storm utilizes an AI-governed fire concentration system that executes minute on-the-fly adjustments to the angle of the craft's fixed-forward weaponry, based on constant feedback from pilot input and targeting data. In effect, this system dynamically optimizes pattern harmonisation at all viable ranges, affording the Midnight Storm's weapons greater accuracy and damage potential.
- Stealth and Distortion - The Midnight Storm is equipped with a full suite of stealth systems, allowing the craft to maintain a virtually invisible sensor profile during most operating conditions, with more limited stealth capabilities during weapon discharges. In addition, the Midnight Storm benefits from the addition of a Phase Masque, which works to effectively distort the craft's visual profile. These systems are designed to cover both bike and rider, so Saraiya's lifeform, heat, or any other identifying signatures will not give away the location of the craft.
- Tank Swoop - The Midnight Storm is a tank among repulsor bikes. It is equipped with strong shields and an armored fairing which gives it a good resistance to direct fire. Not to mention, the Midnight Storm is equipped with electronic and physical countermeasures that gives it a number of options to deploy against incoming enemy missiles ordnance, in addition to sensor jamming capabilities.
- Midnight Storm Out of Nowhere - The Midnight Storm is quite fast and with the additional option of its afterburners, the craft can achieve blistering, high-supersonic speeds for a limited amount of time before the engine must undergo a heat discharge protocol.
- Mechu-deru - An unspoken weakness of virtually all modern technology, the Midnight Storm is vulnerable to the esoteric sorceries of Mechu-deru and other technology-corrupting powers. As such, a skilled practitioner of such arts can quickly disable the machine, provided that they have a direct line of sight to the craft.
- Power Burn - The Midnight Storm’s afterburners can only be sustained for a limited amount of time due to their intense power demands and potential to overheat the engine. At maximum, the system can only be active for ten consecutive seconds before it is automatically shut off, at which point the engine must undergo a mandatory heat discharge protocol. In addition, the Midnight Storm can not use its primary weapons while the afterburners are engaged.
- Bloodthirsty Automation - As with any technology that is supported by a suite of automated processes, the disabling of these systems’ supporting computer brains, whether via EMP discharge, concentrated slicing efforts, or in rare cases, jamming, will negatively affect the operating efficiency of the craft. This is especially true for the Midnight Storm, which utilizes an aggressive, bloodthirsty Myrmidon AI in its targeting system. Should the safeguards keeping the Myrmidon in check be compromised, the weapons could fire indiscriminately, targeting both friend and foe.
- Charge Out - The field disruption system disables the Midnight Storm's shields for the duration of its activation.
- Speed Jammed - Repulsorlift jammers are perhaps the most effective counter to the Midnight Storm's extreme speed. They can negate the repulsor fields generated by the Midnight Storm's engines and subsequently slow down or even ground the craft to varying degrees of effectiveness depending on a number of factors, including power quotient, distance, intensity, and yet more. Without its speed, the Midnight Storm is significantly less deadly.
Initially put together by Saraiya Darkstar over a number of years, the Midnight Storm has its roots as a custom street bike design. However, seeking to upgrade her bike even further, Saraiya commissioned a series of custom refits from First United Astral Engineering. These refits gave it stealth capabilities, defensive countermeasures, shields, advanced power systems, and yet more, improving the Midnight Storm across the board. Of particular note are the bike’s blistering top speed and its robust defensive capabilities, which give it a very high level of survivability.
All in all, the Midnight Storm is a fast, tough, and capable swoop craft. It is very much Saraiya’s baby, with years of labor and thousands of credits invested into it. With it, the technicians hope that the new Midnight Storm will enable Saraiya to dominate the skylanes and criminal smuggling scene!
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