Mandalorian Legend
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K E L D A B
"Those Tihaar-sloppers act like they have the hard job. We're the ones that have to fly them in and out."
- Anonymous Keldab-class Assault Dropship pilot
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create an assault dropship for the Mandalorian Enclave.
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- Manufacturer: Kestri Hypernautics
- Affiliation: The Mandalorian Enclave
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: MNV-56 Keldab-class Assault Dropship
- Production: Minor
- Material:
- Impervium Hull Coating
- Multiple-Layer Hull Plating
- Duranium [Tier 1]
- Durasteel-421A Alloy [Tier 2]
- Durasteel-421S Alloy [Tier 3]
- Dallorian Alloy Heat Resistant Reinforcement Plating
- Duranium Inner Hull Reinforcement Plating
- Plexalloy Cockpit Viewport
- Turadium Viewport Reinforcement
- Agrinium-based Radiation Insulation
- Classification: Assault Dropship
- Length: 24.8 meters
- Width: 16.4 meters
- Height: 7.5 meters
- Armament: Very Low
- Defenses: High
- x1 RMAF-M2 Point Defense Cannon
- MRS-02 Jotun Defensive System
- RMV-APS14 Saladin Anti-Projectile Countermeasure System
- RAAM-M4 Sensor Inverter
- Countermeasure Chaff and Flare launchers
- RAAM-M3 Tactical Ordnance Jammer
- NAV-RH1 Interdiction Countermeasures Package
- RSD-13 Acanthos Armor Flex Hardener
- MXC-T19 Ark Sensor Scrambler
- MXC-T21 Alviss Electronic Countermeasures Package
- AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
- MRS-04D Omvendt Ablative Inertial Damper
- Cap Drains
- Squadron Count: Low | 8
- Maneuverability Rating: Very High
- Speed Rating: High
- Hyperdrive: Equipped | 1.1
- Power Generation
- Power Management
- Internal Management
- Navigational Systems
- Hyperspace Technology
- Propulsion Systems
- Gravitational Systems
- Communications & Sensor Systems
- Emergency Systems
- Life Support
- Hyperspace Systems
- RMR-H11 Meili Hyperdrive
- RMR-H22 Eos Gravdrive
- Propulsion Systems
- RX-D13 Sublight Ion Drives
- RX-D13X Precision Drives
- Variable Direction, Swivel-Mounted
- RVX-14 Cloudform Repulsorlift Generator
- Navigational Assistance
- NAV-DA5 Arras Artificial Navigational Intelligence
- Power & Support Systems
- SAMS Automation Management System
- GERS-01 Ammunition Reloading System
- FES-HRE18 Fire Suppression System
- RMR-S45 Overcapacitator
- MRV-7 Ta’niyr Orbital Infantry Resupply System
- Sensors and Communications
- RMT-01 Emergency Position-Indicating Holobeacon
- RM-TAR8 Astraea Integrated Targeting Package
- RTS-11 Draugr Integrated Targeting System
- MXC-R13 Saja-class Sensor Array
- MXC-T18 Tyr Tactical Command Network
- Maneuverability: The Keldab features top-of-the-line thruster systems that are fitted on unique, multidirectional and adjustable mount that allow the four individual thrusters to immediately fire in whatever necessary direction. This allows the Keldab to perform maneuverability feats that would otherwise be impossible with a conventional thruster system.
- Iron Shield: The Keldab is extremely well-armored and well defended, built to withstand the toughest of point-defense systems to safely ferry Mandalorians in and out of combat.
- Hyperdrive: The Keldab has an extremely fast hyperdrive grade, increasing its operational range and independence by decreasing its reliability on a capital ship for long-range travel.
- Squadron Count: Squadrons of the Keldab have lower ships-per-squadron than the average starfighter squadron, meaning that each ship is more valuable and losing a ship in battle is more consequential.
- Dogfighting: With a large profile and poor offensive weapon systems, the Keldab is inadequate when it comes to offensive starfighter-to-starfighter combat.
To wage war as a Mandalorian is perhaps one of the most dangerous occupations in the galaxy. But something even riskier is the feat of ferrying in and out blood-soaked, war-crazed fighters while point defenses pound at you, starfighters strafe at you, and you can do nothing but hope that your ship holds through until the next combat mission.
That is why the Enclave designed the MNV-56 Keldab Assault Dropship, a traditional Mandalorian design with a conventional twist to make it a true citadel of a transport. With extremely tough armor, shields, and point-defenses, casualty rates of transports mid-battle are estimated to be extremely low, an impressive feat given the high focus that dropships and their crews experience in combat from enemy weapon systems. This can also be owed to the non-conventional thruster systems of the Keldab, designed to be able to move directionally to provide better maneuverability and directional control for the Keldab while in combat.
The Keldab is designed to ferry Mandalorians in and out of battle, and thus most of the ship's interior is allocated towards that purpose. Four entrances into the main hold give flexibility for deployment, and all blast doors are double-reinforced to provide extra durability. At its maximum, the Keldab can ferry eighteen Mandalorian soldiers into combat, or around twice as many Cernr-type droids. It is a extremely durable ship with high maneuverability, and will no doubt save many lives and prove vital in combat functions as the Mandalorian Enclave expands into the galaxy and brings its influence to bear.
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