Legacy of Fear
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Nautilus-class Imperial Submarine
- Intent: A combat submarine for the Empire
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- Primary Source: Imperial submarine
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- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Nautilus-class Imperial Submarine
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- Production: Minor
- Material:
- Durasteel frame
- Titanium hull
- Seigurium plating
- Transparisteel canopy
- Classification: Submersible
- Role: Anti-aircraft
- Size: Average
- Weight: Heavy
- Armament: High
- Anti-aircraft cannons (x4)
- Electro-chaff missiles (x4)
- Homing missile package (x6)
- Twin forward-mounted laser cannons
- Defenses: Low
- Ballistic shielding
- Seigurium plating
- Maneuverability Rating: Very High
- Speed Rating: Very High
- Propulsion: Hydro-jet propulsion
- Minimum Crew: 1
- Optimal Crew: 2
- Passenger Capacity: 4
- Cargo Capacity: Small
- Boarding ramp
- Cargo bay
- Collision avoidance system
- Diagnostic computer
- Docking clamp
- Escape pods (x2)
- Life support systems
- Navigation computer
- Proximity sensor
- Targeting computer
- Energy scanner
- Geoscanner
- Hydro-jet propulsion system
- Hydro-repulsor
- Laser actuators
- Now You See Me: Multiple anti-aircraft missile pods, flak turrets, and laser cannons make flying over Nautilus-infested waters extremely dangerous for low-atmosphere starfighters and airspeeders.
- Now You Don’t: After delivering deadly payloads and flak, the Nautilus is designed to dive fast and deep into the ocean. This expeditious retreat makes tracing the submersible from above difficult.
- Kerplunk: A lack of advanced shielding leaves the Nautilus vulnerable to direct fire, especially from explosive ordinance.
- Licensed Driver: The Nautilus is packed with a variety of sensors and scanners that require specialized nautical warfare training to utilize. Inexperienced pilots will not make use of the Nautilus’ advanced systems, which can result in issues ranging from problematic to fatal.
The Nautilus-class Imperial submarine is a sophisticated anti-aircraft submersible developed to bolster the Empire's military presence on nautical worlds. This innovative craft emerged from the collaborative efforts of the Tarkin Initiative, known for its cutting-edge military technologies, and Loronar Defense Systems, a leader in naval engineering. The Nautilus plays a vital strategic role in the Empire's military operations on aquatic worlds. By controlling both sea and sky, it helps secure key territories and suppresses enemy advancements. Although it lacks extensive shielding, its high mobility allows it to evade attacks and reposition as needed, providing a tactical advantage.
Engineered for rapid deployment and high-impact operations, the Nautilus’ primary role is to counter low-atmosphere threats such as starfighter and bomber squadrons. It is equipped with an array of powerful anti-aircraft weapon systems, ensuring it can effectively neutralize aerial threats with precision and speed. Its hydro-repulsors are designed for swiftly emerging from the ocean depths, allowing it to catch enemy squadrons off guard.
The Nautilus’ spacious cabin can house two pilots and a squad of four seatroopers, highly trained stormtroopers who excel in aquatic environments. When not directly engaging aerial forces, the Nautilus can be used as a tactical deployment vehicle to insert seatrooper teams behind enemy lines or even aboard unsuspecting submersibles and underwater stations.