Heir of Clan Kyron
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- Etched onto the side of a particularly old dropship
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To an updated assault dropship for the Iron Covenant
- Image Source: Ansel Hsiao
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions:
- Primary Source: MNV-56 Keldab-class Assault Dropship
- Manufacturer: Kestri Hypernautics
- Affiliation: The Iron Covenant
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: MNV-60 Keldab-class Assault Dropship
- Production: Minor
- Material:
- Multi-layer armor plating
- Anti-Sensor Bandorium hull coating
- Impervium carbide thermal spray coating
- Quadanium steel base
- Dallorian alloy reinforcement plating
- Liquid-Aenite subdermal coating
- Chromium-titanium internal protective casing
- Durasteel structure
- Laminasteel structural reinforcement
- Myoflex heat sinks
- Multi-layer viewport plating
- Plexalloy viewports
- Liquid-Aenite coating
- Glasteel viewport
- Agrinium-based radiation insulation
- Multi-layer armor plating
- Classification: Assault Dropship
- Length: 24.8 meters
- Width: 16.4 meters
- Height: 7.5 meters
- Armament: Very Low
- x4 RMC-M7 Dual-Mounted Medium Laser Cannons [Swivel Mount, Bow]
- x1 RMTB-30 Ban'ban Heavy Laser Cannons [Dorsal-Mount]
- Autotargeting and Manual Control Modes
- Defenses: High
- MRS-02 Jotun Defensive System
- RMV-APS14 Saladin Anti-Projectile Countermeasure System
- RSD-13 Acanthos Armor Flex Hardener
- MXC-T21 Alviss Electronic Countermeasures Package
- MXC-T24 Selvig Communications Suppression Module
- MXC-T19 Ark Sensor Scrambler
- RAAM-M3 Tactical Ordnance Jammer
- MRS-04D Omvendt Ablative Inertial Damper
- Stormcatcher Array (Ionic Energy Reclamation System)
- AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
- Flare and Chaff Launchers
- Cap Drains
- Squadron Count: Low | 8
- Maneuverability Rating: Very High
- Speed Rating: High
- Hyperdrive: Equipped
- Hyperdrive Class:
- Primary: 1.0
- Backup: 3.0
- 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
- RVX-14 Cloudform Repulsorlift Generator
- Navigational Assistance
- Tra'ca'nara-type Astrogation Computer
- NAV-DA5 Arras Artificial Navigational Intelligence
- RMT-TR8 Hamada Tractor Beams
- Power & Support Systems
- Fleet Management
- MXC-T18 Tyr Tactical Command Network
- 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-T25 Vahla Sensor Suite Module
- Ship Management
- Sim'olan droid brain core
- Maneuverability: The Keldab features top-of-the-line thruster systems that are fitted on unique, multidirectional, and adjustable mounts 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.
The MNV-60 Keldab-class Assault Dropship is the upgraded version of its predecessor of the same name. During the rearmament of the Iron Covenant, Kestri Hypernautics elected to continue the popular and effective design, only upgrading necessary subsystems but maintaining the overall design of the assault dropship. Refitting the countless dropships held over from the Enclave proved to be far more economical than designing a completely new starship.
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. Perhaps the biggest improvement made to the model was the inclusion of the Ban'ban Heavy Laser Cannon, which can be manually controlled by an additional crew member or put on autotargeting mode from the ship's cockpit.
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 20 Mandalorian soldiers into combat, or around twice as many Cernr-type droids (or any droid of similar design). It is an extremely durable ship with high maneuverability. Proven in combat, the Keldab is a vital component of the Iron Covenant's war machine.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To create an updated assault dropship for the Iron Covenant
Image Source(s):
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/LBEaK
Technical Information
Affiliation:
The Iron Covenant
Model:
MNV-60 Keldab-class Assault Dropship
Starship Class:
Small Craft (1-50m)
Starship Role:
Transport
Modular:
No
Material:
Multi-layer armor plating Anti-Sensor Bandorium hull coating Impervium carbide thermal spray coating Quadanium steel base Dallorian alloy reinforcement plating Liquid-Aenite subdermal coating Chromium-titanium internal protective casing Durasteel structure Laminasteel structural reinforcement Myoflex heat sinks Multi-layer viewport plating Plexalloy viewports Liquid-Aenite coating Glasteel viewport Agrinium-based radiation insulation
Armaments:
x4 RMC-M7 Dual-Mounted Medium Laser Cannons [Swivel Mount, Bow]
x1 RMTB-30 Ban'ban Heavy Laser Cannons [Dorsal-Mount]
Autotargeting and Manual Control Modes
x1 RMTB-30 Ban'ban Heavy Laser Cannons [Dorsal-Mount]
Autotargeting and Manual Control Modes
Defense Rating:
High
Speed Rating:
High
Maneuverability Rating::
Very High
Energy Resist:
High
Kinetic Resist:
High
Radiation Resist:
High
Minimum Crew:
1
Optimal Crew:
3
Passenger Capacity:
20
Cargo Capacity:
Large