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- Intent: To create a specialized racing swoop.
- Image Source: 6 - Samuel-Riviere
- Canon Link: Swoop
- Permissions: Sleg - X
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
- Affiliation: First United Astral Engineering, Closed-Market
- Model: Phase II
- Modularity: Yes; Seat Height, Petal Position, and Other Relevant Ergonomic Factors May be Adjusted to Accommodate Riders of Virtually All Sizes and Builds, with the exception of the very largest individuals. Fairing May also be Painted.
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Standard and Advanced Swoop Craft Components, Dallorian Alloy, Durasteel, Duraplast, Titanium, Myoflex, and, Anti-Ion/EMP Agrinium and Duraplast Mesh Construction Surrounding Electronics
- Classification: Racing Swoop Craft
- Role: Sport/Racing
- Size: Small
- Length: 3.30 Meters
- Width: .95 Meters
- Height: 2.20 Meters
- Weight: Average
- 550 Lbs. (249.48 Kilograms)
- Armaments: None
- Defenses: Average
- Double-Phase Polarized Variable-Shape Energy Shield System (Particle and Arkanian Energy)
- Maneuverability Rating: Extreme │ Low (Active Ion Afterburner)
- Speed Rating: Extreme │ Extreme (Active Ion Afterburner)
- 725 Miles Per Hour (1166.77 Kilometers Per Hour) │ 1025 Miles Per Hour (1649.58 Kilometers Per Hour)
- Acceleration Rating: Extreme │ Extreme (Active Ion Afterburner)
- Propulsion: Turbo Ion Jet Drive and Repulsorlift Engine
- Minimum Crew: 1 Pilot/Rider and Multiple Data-Brain Modules
- Optimal Crew: 1 Pilot/Rider and Multiple Data-Brain Modules
- Passenger Capacity: None
- Cargo Capacity: None
- Power and Propulsion Systems
- Self-Restarting Sleg-Quintessence Kyber-Focused Reaction Power Core (Synthetic Tobal Lens for Heat Exchange)
- Sleg Ultracapacitors (5)
- Turbo Ion Jet Drive (Ion-Flux Cooling System and Ion Afterburn System)
- Repulsorlift Engine
- Air Brakes and Braking Engines
- Micro-Maneuvering Controls and Steering Vanes
- Electrogravitic Gyro Flywheel, Air Scoops, and Micro-Thrusters
- Stabilization System
- Power Coupling System (Power Conversion and Variable Power Routing Features)
- Utility Shield Systems
- Pilot Safety Systems
- Collision Avoidance System
- Automatic Blast-Tinting and Self-Cleaning Windscreen
- Speed Governor (Toggleable Settings)
- Low-Capacity Acceleration Compensation System and Antishock Field
- Altitude Limiter (Toggleable Settings)
- Incorporated Para-Foil System
- Overpressure Alarm (Pressure Management Mode Indicator)
- Automatic Radiation Dampening Foam-Deployment System
- Misc. Systems and Components
- Repulsor Fin
- V12 Turbothrust Conversion Coiling
- Repulsorgrip Module
- Harmonic Dampening System
- Co-Pilot Data-Brains
- Beckon Call System (Suicide-Cruise Switch)
- Floodlight Projection System (120,000 Lumens, Variable Power Settings)
- Fairing and Internal De-Icing System
- Combat De-Ionization System and Cap Drain
- Stripped-Down Phase III “Dream Sight” Combat Electronics System
- HUD/Pilot Interfacing, Uplink, and Networking Capability
- Interactive Holographic Control Interface (Backup Manual Control Interface)
- Encrypted Homing Beacon
- Remote Neural Interfacing System
- Terrain-Following Sensor
- Aerial Sensor
- Tracking Scope
- Macrolaser Tracker
- Thermocom Module
- Data-Brain Governed Com/Scan
- Speed Demon: Modified, stripped-down, and optimized for racing, the Phase II “Nike” Racing Swoop Craft is fast, not only in a straight, but also when negotiating tight corners and hard bends.
- Moon Walk: As a racing swoop, the Phase II is optimized to handle tight turns with the grace of a dancer and the aggressive speed of a hornet. A skilled rider can maneuver the machine around a course with extreme speed, setting a brutal pace for their opponents which is likely to see them finish the race embarrassingly far behind the Nike.
- Difficult to Ride: Like its earlier prototype, the Phase II is very difficult to ride. An unpracticed rider can easily lose control of the craft when negotiating turns. Putting the power down too early out of a corner or going into a corner while carrying too much speed may lead to an accident, putting the rider at risk of suffering a severe injury or even death, while doubtlessly dashing their hopes for a strong result in a race. Furthermore, the Nike requires that the rider adopt an aggressive “sport posture” riding position, whereas other swoop bikes can be ridden in a more comfortable feet-forward position.
- Rider Conditioning: Riding the Nike is an exercise in and of itself. The bike handles best when it is leaned into corners, and as such, a strong and physically fit rider is necessary in order to get the most out of the machine. Nevertheless, even with a strong rider, controlling the Nike is an exhausting workout, especially over the course of long endurance races.
- Ion Afterburn: In order to protect the integrity of its engine and reaction system, the Nike’s ion afterburners can only be maintained for ten consecutive seconds. In addition, they will also compromise the craft’s maneuverability, and as such, it is only recommended to be utilized on straights in order to gain a boost in speed and acceleration.
- Garage Queen: Like most dedicated racing machines, the Phase II is a garage queen, demanding hours of maintenance and upkeep in between races. Many parts of the craft must be replaced after every race or track day session, including the air brakes, the tobal lenses within the reaction core, and other crucial components. Upkeep is also very expensive, but for many racers, price is not necessarily an issue.
The Phase II “Nike” Racing Swoop Craft is the racing-optimized model of a rejected prototype design. Manufactured by First United Astral Engineering, the Phase II is a racer in function and form, possessing a sleek and aerodynamic design that allows it to reach and maintain extreme speeds with excellent efficiency. For propulsion, it primarily utilizes a powerful turbo ion jet drive which is energized by an exotic sleg-quintessence reaction core, the output of which is further amplified with a brace of kyber focusing crystals.
All in all, the Phase II “Nike” Racing Swoop Craft is a performance monster, which the engineers and designers have high hopes for in the galactic swoop racing circuit.
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