Starship Review N&Z-TIC | Gala Fighter MkIVb

[Karl Von Strauss]

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~~~~ Gala Fighter Mark IV-Berta ~~~~​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Image Source: Original from SketchShido, with alterations done via Google Gemini
• Permissions:
  • FAE (See Special Permissions)
  • HPI (See Full Permissions)
  • N&Z (See Permissions)
• Primary Source: Gala Fighter MkIV

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

• Length: 9 meters
• Width: 5 meters
• Height: 3.5 meters
• Material:
  • Canopy - Auto-Polarizing and Anti-Flash Reinforced Quinta-Polycarbonite Lamellar Compound
  • Frame and Hull - Ersteel SLCA with Druetium Reinforcements
  • Alloyplast Molding
  • Skuggalegt I-pattern Stealth Polymer
  • High-Quality Electronic Components
• Armament: Average
  • [3] NZ LC-2A Laser Cannons Fixed Forward Position
  • [1] NZ LC-2A Laser Cannon Ventral Gyroscopic Turret
  • [2] FAE/SW-11 Beam Cannon Mk. II Wing-Mounted
  • [2] AFT-14.4000B FLAK Cannons Dorsal-Rear Gyroscopic Turret
    • Equippable with NZ DSI Rounds [Standard Loadout]
    • Equippable with NZ DSHT Rounds
  • [4 Tubes] NZ RTL1 Launcher coupled to FAE/WH-04 Universal Missile Platform
    • NZ RP-1CM Cluster Missile
    • NZ RP-2SB Short Burst Projectile
    • NZ RP-3GMIM Guided Mass Incendiary Missile
    • Proton
    • Ion Pulse
    • To name a few munitions
• Defenses: Average
  • NZ SSP-SIXTUS/B [Shield System Package]
  • NZ Pangolin Type 1/A Reactive Armor Plating
    • Only around the engines, vents, and cockpit to limit added weight
  • Energy and Heat Sinks
  • Heat Dispersion Vents
  • Deflector Plates
  • FAE/S-05 ECM Array
  • FAE/S-15 EPM Array
  • FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module
• Squadron Count: High: 16
• Maneuverability Rating:
  • High - With SLAB
  • Very High - Standard
• Speed Rating:
  • High - Standard
  • Very High - With SLAB
• Hyperdrive: Yes
  • NZ OS-HD3 Hyperdrive System - Class 0.5

STANDARD FEATURES

• Primary Reactor: NZ C.H.A.R.M.01's [Concentrated Hypermatter Active Reactor Module]
• Engines: Hermes 980HIF/SE
  • Maneuvering Thrusters: NZ RAS-1 Missile Propulsion System
    • FAE/C-01 Multiphase Tensor Field Element
• Primary Sensory Array: FAE/S-16 Aerospace Combat Sensor System Mk. II
  • Secondary Sensor Array: NZ SAP-2A SSA [Sensor Systems Array]
• Communications Array:
  • NZ CoreCom Scanner
  • NZ VR-TM [Voice Recognition and Translation mod]
  • Holonet Transceiver
  • Datalink Transceiver
  • FAE/S-11 Universal Communication Matrix
  • FAE/S-13 Unified Engagement Network
• AI Systems:
  • ATHENA DCOS-1L [Direct Central Operating System]
    • Proton Mk I Droid Brain
    • NZ T.o.P. 1 Tactical Order Package
    • NZ ISW Datapacks
• Life Support: ECSS-01r | Environmental Condition Stabiliser System

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Automated Navicomputer
• FAE/C-02 Tractor Guidance Network
• FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix v1.0.1
• FAE/S-07 Offensive Retention System
• FAE/S-09 Active Harmonizing System
• NZ SLAB-01 SubLight AfterBurner

STRENGTHS

• Fully Automated - True to N&Z design, the Gala MkIVb is equipped with an ATHENA AI that relieves pilots of menial and routine tasks. It can also assume weapon controls when needed. The ATHENA is also integrated with a high-fidelity sensor suite and is connected to hololink and datalink networks. The Gala MkIVb is also equipped with an automatic distress call if the AI is forcefully rebooted or shut down outside of authorized users doing so, like the pilot.
• Compact - The Gala MkIVb is a short, lightweight starfighter engineered for maximum space efficiency. Its streamlined frame allows it to be stowed in dense formations within hangar bays, while ensuring that mechanics have ample room for refits and service.
• Well Balanced - The Gala Mk IVb embodies the best qualities of its predecessors, refined into a cohesive and efficient design. With optimized armament, resilient defensive systems, and exceptional speed and maneuverability, it delivers a harmonious blend of power and agility. The result is a versatile, reliable starfighter that embodies what a modern multirole fighter should be.

WEAKNESSES

• Fully Automated - As with most N&Z designs, its ATHENA AI is a blessing and a curse. When functioning properly, the system is a godsend; it seamlessly manages critical and routine operations with precision and efficiency. However, when it fails, the pilot can quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the very tasks that automation once handled. The absence of the AI's oversight can turn a minor malfunction into a catastrophic failure.
• Outboard Engine Vents - The ship's exhaust and cooling vents are exposed at the aft and protected only by hull plating and pangolin armor. With external shields down, these vents present a vulnerable target; a well-placed strike can cripple propulsion and cooling systems, rapidly degrading the vessel's combat effectiveness.

DESCRIPTION
The Gala Fighter Mark IV-Berta is a variant of the MkIV specially produced for the Imperial Confederation. It has all of the bells and whistles of the original, with a few choice upgrades and add-ons that make it stand out against the MkIV.

The cockpit canopy has been upgraded to the Reinforced variant of N&Z's Quinta-Polycarbonite Lamellar Compound. Additionally, the cockpit area has been reinforced with N&Z's new Pangolin Reactive Armor Plating, along with the engine units and exhaust vents. The ATHENA AI has been updated to the Limited variant, which includes an ATLAS MkI system that gives a boost to the system's overall functionality.

In addition to the updated AI system and material improvements, the MkIVb also introduces another piece of N&Z tech in the form of the Voice Recognition and Translation mod. This particular tech also helps to increase the security of the vessel by requiring voice confirmation (of either its pilot or a certified Imperial technician) as part of its unlock sequence. This helps guarantee that theft is kept to (almost) zero percent.

One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of two FAE Beam Cannons, particularly the Mk II variant, onto the underside of the wings, giving it another option to help dispose of its foes. Its defensive systems were also updated from the SIXTUS/A to the SIXTUS/B, which allows it to rely less on the ship's power source, instead using its own upgraded F.A.R. reactor.

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