Unreviewed MX-905 Type Cloud Dreadnaught

[Amelia von Sorenn]

MX-905 TYPE CLOUD DREADNAUGHT​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Atmospheric Dreadnaught for use by the Mandalorian Empire

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Storm IV Twin-Pod Cloud Car
	Cloud Car
Primary Link(s)	MX-VI Type Twin-Pod Cloud Car

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Mandalorian Empire
Model	MX-905/CD
Modularity	No
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Trimantium
Trimantium	Duraplast	Vehicle Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Repulsorlift
	Cloud Car
Role(s)	Anti-Aircraft
	Aerial Dreadnaught
	Planetary Defense
Size	Very Large
Weight	Very Heavy

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	Very High
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Very Low
Propulsion	Repulsorlift

Armaments and Defenses

(1) XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser Cannon	Deflector Shield Generator
(5) MS-4 Twin Blaser Cannon Turrets	Reinforced Heavy Ablative Armor
(4) M-g-2 General Purpose Launchers	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(20) HE Missiles	(12) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(20) Armor-Piercing Shells	(8) MJU-9G Flare Dispensers
(20) Ion Torpedoes	(10) MPL-57
(20) C-908 Incendiary Missiles	(60) Smoke Grenades

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	7 Officers
	45 Gunners
	176 Enlisted Crew
	10 Engineers
	12 Technicians
Minimum Crew	95 Individuals
Passenger Capacity	50 Mandalorians
Cargo Capacity	2,500 Metric Tons
Consumables	1 Galactic Standard Month

SPECIAL FEATURES

Aerial Sensor CO-0012 Energy Coupler Gravmotor Alternator Turbothrust Converter Coil Thrust Louver Stabilizer Rover Surveillance Tagger KD57 3-Chamber Repulsorlift Engine FW62 Compact Fusion Drive System TX-2 Repulsor Coil Kyromaster Ion Engine

STRENGTHS

Heavy Firepower - The MX-905 Type Cloud Dreadnaught possesses an exceptionally powerful weapons suite for an atmospheric platform, allowing it to engage hostile aircraft, armored targets, and fortified positions simultaneously. Its XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser Cannon provides devastating long-range firepower capable of crippling enemy gunships and repulsorcraft with sustained bombardment.

Dedicated Anti-Aircraft Platform - Designed specifically for aerial denial and planetary defense, the vessel excels at establishing no-fly zones over Mandalorian territory. Multiple MS-4 Twin Blaster Cannon turrets provide overlapping anti-air coverage against starfighters, bombers, and low-orbit assault craft.

Versatile Missile Payloads - General Purpose Launchers ensure that the dreadnaught can adapt to a variety of battlefield conditions. Its complement of HE missiles is effective against infantry and soft targets, while armor-piercing shells threaten armored vehicles. Ion torpedoes disable electronics and shields, and incendiary missiles are ideal for area denial and siege warfare.

Extremely Durable - With reinforced heavy ablative armor, an AR-0B damage reduction system, and powerful deflector shielding, the craft can absorb substantial punishment while remaining operational. The platform is capable of enduring prolonged bombardment during defensive engagements.

Persistent Battlefield Presence - The MX-905/CD can remain deployed for extended defensive operations without requiring immediate logistical support due to an extensive cargo capacity and the means to support consumables and materials for up to a Galactic Standard Month.

Command and Coordination Capabilities - Extensive crew structure, sensor systems, and communication arrays make the MX-905/CD a highly effective mobile aerial command center for coordinating atmospheric defense operations and directing fighter patrols.

Troop Transport Capability - While not dedicated carriers or transports, these craft can transport a small contingent of Mandalorian warriors for rapid deployment, allowing them to reinforce defensive positions or secure strategic locations during planetary engagements.

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WEAKNESSES

Very Low Speed - The MX-905/CD is exceptionally slow compared to most atmospheric craft, making rapid redeployment difficult and limiting its ability to respond quickly to changing battlefield conditions.

Poor Maneuverability - Due to its immense size and weight, the platform is cumbersome and ineffective at evading incoming fire. Agile starfighters and fast attack craft can exploit blind spots and maneuver around their heavier weapon arcs.

Large Target Profile - The dreadnaught's massive silhouette makes it highly visible to both the naked eye and sensors. Enemy fleets and artillery batteries can easily detect and prioritize it as a strategic target.

Resource Intensive - Each MX-905/CD requires a large operational crew, significantly increasing logistical complexity. Its heavy armaments, shield systems, and repulsorlift engines consume enormous quantities of fuel, power, ammunition, and maintenance resources.

Limited Escape Capability - The Cloud Dreadnaught lacks the speed necessary to retreat effectively from combat zones, and although equipped with defensive systems, concentrated attacks from numerous starfighters or missile salvos can saturate its defenses and eventually penetrate its protective layers.

Atmospheric Restriction - As a dedicated atmospheric repulsorcraft, the MX-905/CD cannot operate effectively in space, limiting its strategic flexibility compared to true naval warships.

Difficult to Conceal - The craft's size, engine emissions, and operational noise make stealth operations nearly impossible, reducing its effectiveness in covert or surprise deployments.

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DESCRIPTION

The MX-905 Type Cloud Dreadnaught is a heavily armed atmospheric war platform developed by Aether Systems for the Mandalorian Empire as a dedicated aerial dreadnaught and planetary defense craft. Evolving from the smaller MX-VI Type Twin-Pod Cloud Car concept, the MX-905/CD transforms the traditional cloud car design philosophy into a massive airborne fortress capable of dominating atmospheric battlefields through overwhelming firepower and layered defenses. Constructed using reinforced Quadanium steel, Doonium, Nyix-alloy, and Trimantium plating over a durable Duralloy internal frame, the vessel was engineered to withstand combat operations while maintaining stable aerial deployment through advanced repulsorlift technologies. Though its speed and maneuverability are extremely limited ocmpared ot lighter atmospheric craft, the dreadnaught compensates with immense durability and destructive capability. Its primary XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser Cannon grants the platform the ability to engage enemy aircraft and hardened targets at long range, while multiple MS-4 Twin Blaster Cannon turrets provide extensive anti-aircraft coverage against starfighters and bombers. Complementing this arsenal are M-g-2 General Purpose Launchers capable of deploying a versatile selection of warheads, including HE missiles, armor-piercing shells, ion torpedoes, and incendiary missiles. Defensively, the MX-905/CD employs layered protection systems including reinforced heavy ablative armor, deflector shielding, missile deactivation transmitters, flare dispensers, and smoke launchers. These systems allow the vessel to endure prolonged assaults while supporting Mandalorian planetary defense networks. Typically deployed above major cities, military strongholds, or strategic installations, the MX-905 Type Cloud Dreadnaught serves as both an airborne artillery platform and a symbol of Mandalorian military authority. While vulnerable to concentrated assaults and lacking strategic mobility, its battlefield presence alone is often sufficient to deter hostile incursions into Mandalorian-controlled airspace.