Unreviewed NZ Bescane-Class MRP/C

[Tertius C. Nargath]

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STANDARD FEATURES

• Meassurements: Length: 50m, Width: 26.8m, Height: 7.4m
  • structure:
    • Ersteel SLCA primary and secundary plating with Matrix Armor Monocoque structure
    • Tetra-Polycarbonite Lamellar Compound viewports
    • Fyrirdögun structural reinforcements
    • Alloyplast and plasteel interior moldings
    • Duraflex filler-isolation
    • Armorweave and duraflex interior flight harness
• Squadron size: LOW
• Armaments: LOW
  • NZ LC-2A Laser Canon Dual gyroscopic top-mounted turret
  • AFT-14.4000B FLAK Turret 4x single Fixed forward position
    • NZ DSI Rounds Standard load out
    • NZ DSHT Rounds
    • Incendiary rounds
    • hollow point rounds
    • armor piercing rounds
  • FAE/SW-08 Light Beam Cannon Mk. II x2 sidemounted turrets
  • FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix
  • FAE/S-07 Offensive Retention System
  • FAE/S-08 Small Arms Optical System
  • FAE/S-09 Active Harmonizing System
  • STS-84 "Artemis" Class Targeting & Sensor System
• Defenses: HIGH
  • Heat sinks
  • Energy sinks
  • NZ SS-1 Primera Shield System
  • NZ SS-2eks Secunda Shield System
  • SE-151 shield force multiplier
  • Heat Dispersion Vents
  • Deflector Plates
  • Starship grade Combat de-ionizers
  • Sensor Scrambler
  • NZ VR-TM [Voice Recognition and Translation mod]
  • FAE/C-01 Multiphase Tensor Field Element
• Electronic loadout:
  • ATHENA DCOS-1L [DIrect Central Operating System]
    • Proton Mk I Droid Brain
    • NZ SAP-2A SSA [Sensor Systems Array]
    • NZ CoreCom Scammer
    • NZ T.o.P. 1 Tactical Order Package
    • NZ ISW Datapacks
    • Communication Wave De-Scrambler
    • Comm Laser
    • Hyperwave Comm Scanner
    • Hyperwave Transceiver
    • Battle Net
    • Encryption Module
    • Frequency Jammer
    • Ion-Scramblers
    • Holonet Transceiver
    • Sub-space Transceiver
    • PTP Link
    • PTP Encryption Device
    • Automated navcomputer
    • Holonet transeiver
    • Datalink transeiver
  • ECSS-01r | Environmental Condition Stabiliser System
  • Phase II "Divine Eyes" Sensor and Electronics System
  • Phase III "Dream Sight" Combat Electronics System
  • NZ Thanatos ECM/A Suite
  • NZ SAP-2A SSA [Sensor Systems Array]
  • NZ CoreCom Scammer
  • FAE/C-03 BioMedical Support System
  • FAE/S-01 "Pentozali" Agility Array
  • NZ SSTC Type-II [Soft Slicer Technology Coupler]
• Propulsion:
  • Speed: HIGH [ VERY HIGH with SLAB engaged, AVERAGE with AIMS engaged]
  • Maneuvrability: HIGH [ LOW with SLAB engaged, VERY HIGH with AIMS engaged]
  • ECSS-01r | Environmental Condition Stabiliser System
  • NZ C.H.A.R.M.01 [Concentrated Hypermatter Active Reactor Module]
  • Hermes 980HIF/SE
  • FAE/S-01 "Pentozali" Agility Array coupled to NZ RAS-1 Missile Propulsion system
  • FAE/U-02 "Eleleth" Ultralight Propulsion System
  • NZ OS-HD3 Hyperdrive system [can be removed for more interior space]

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• NZ SLAB-01 SubLight AfterBurner
• NZ AIMS-01 Active Internal Maneuvrability System

STRENGTHS

• Modular Platform: The basis of the Bescane class is the idea that the design should be capable of handling multiple roles in any given situation, be it in times of war or peace. It allows for a flexability usually unseen in its class, with the platform making this ship suitable for roles such as troop carrier, load carrier, armored freighter, gunship, blockade runner, etc
• Proper Carrier: Where the MRP/A version is a multirole craft, the MRP/C has exchanged a large portion of its offensive strength for interior space, allowing for this vessel to be able to not just transport a squad or two, but a whole host of troops, equipment and material.
• Extensive electronics: Despite the thought that too much electronics on a small craft would be an expensive joke, in this case the opposite is true, as all systems used in this vessel are tried and tested, but also part of a larger parts bin available to the manufacturer, the systems are in effect cheaper than usual and have been extensively used and documented in order to make maintainance easier and more reliable in general.

WEAKNESSES

• Low Squadron Count: Being significantly larger than starfighters or standard bomber platforms, the Bescane Class is forced into smaller squadrons in order to actually fit in most hangar bays.
• No reactive armor: Because of the low-cost design requirements, this vessel does not benefit from the advantages of reactive armor, which despite it having quite the extensive defensive capacities, does make it more susceptible to heavy artillery and thermal weaponry.
• Low offensive power: To make room for more troops and adjacent equipment, the MRP/TC variation on the Bescane-Class has a lower offensive presence, due to having removed the missile launcher tubes in exchange for more interior room, especially as the now built-in hyperdrive also took up valuable space.

DESCRIPTION
The NZ Bescane-Class MRP or Multi-role platform is a design which harkens back to older small craft the company had made prior to the second Hyperspace war, utilizing space and function concurrently rather than going for sleek or imposing designs. While the design was already in phase two of engineering, the opportunity of gaining a contract with the High Republic did speed up the engineering considerably. This version which is simply dubbed the A-model, is perhaps the simplest, but also the most functional variation on what without question could become a whole line up of vessels if necessary, it benefits greatly from the very large assortiment of choices in regards of materials and electronic systems available to the EnSol engineers and the N&Z in general, allowing for a wonderfully balanced and surprisingly nimble ship to proudly represent the very quality and knowledge of the N&Z in the department of engineering and producing any sort of ship on demand.

In the case of the MRP/C variation, the emphasis was on a larger cargo space without sacrificing maneuvrability or speed, meaning that the outward dimensions had to remain the same over the entire line. This ofcourse would also lower costs due to the exchangeability of both internal as well as external parts bar for the now missing missile tube covers and internals. This version has also been given the standard OS-HD3 hyperdrive system in order to massively extend the range of use for this craft. While it is still bound to its low squadron number and now has a lower offensive presence, it does benefit from a higher maneuvrability and speed on the battlefield as well as when the vessel is traversing space.