Daera Varias
Always Finding Trouble
Nova Class Interceptor
Image Credit: Gratuitous Space Battles
Intent: To create a uniquely Eldorai interceptor for the Kaeshana Confederation. This ship will be built utilising an emphasis of ‘speed as protection’.
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: Eldorai Shipyards with assistance from Silk Holdings.
Model: Interceptor.
Affiliation: Kaeshana Confederation.
Modularity: N/A
Production: Mass Produced.
Material: Durasteel, glassteel, etc.
Description:
The Nova is the first of the new Eldorai attack craft to take to the void after the recent ‘opening’ of the planet to outside influences. Designed in conjunction with Jorus Merrill’s shipyards, the Eldorai realised that their days of merely defending their atmosphere were at an end. Based off the old atmospheric Sunflame fighter, the Nova is designed to be extremely fast and agile, yet still to be able to deal damage in battle.
The new Star Queen Tirathana VII (Anya Venari) negotiated with Jorus Merrill to help produce these ships until Kaeshana was able to produce them themselves. Since Kaeshana is rich in valuable minerals, payment was not an issue.
The strengths of this craft is its speed and agility. Right up there with the A-Wing and TIE Interceptors of old, the Nova relies on the superior Eldorai coordination to create an effective ship. As one of the fastest ships in the galaxy today the Nova is formidable scout, raider and ambusher. To deal with the enemies that Kaeshana usually faces – pirates, raiders and Dark Eldorai – this is perfectly suited.
Of course, there are weaknesses. With the emphasis on speed being paramount, many things had to be changed. The warheads carry only two missiles for each weapon, half the usual amount. Furthermore, the armour of the Nova is extremely light, and the shields weak as well. If actually hit, the Nova will quickly crumble. Lastly, the hyperdrive is far slower than the usual military craft, with the Eldorai ships have weaker hyperdrives compared with other galactic powers. Usually these ships are stored in carriers for deployment rather than travelling to battle themselves.
Classification: Interceptor.
Role: Scouting, raiding, intercepting bombers.
Height: 1.5m
Width: 7m
Length: 10m
Power Core Generator/Reactor: Fusion reactor.
Hyperdrive Rating: 3.0
Minimum Crew: 1
Optimal Crew: 1
Armaments:
- 2 x laser cannons.
- 2 x warhead launchers (2 warheads each)
- N/A
- Intersystem communicator.
- Ray Shield Generator.
- Targeting and sensor array.
Cargo Capacity: 30kg
Consumables: 1 week
Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: 1. The Nova is extremely fast and light, but lacks protection if hit.[/SIZE]
