Approved Starship Raider IV

Druchi · Sep 14, 2016

Image Source: Fantasy Flight Games/SWTOR
Affiliation: The First Order Corp of Engineers
Manufacturer: First Order/Open Circle Conglomerate
Model: FIC Raider IV
Modularity: N/A
Production: Minor
Material: Durasteel(Hull) Transparisteel (Viewports)
Classification: Stealth Scout Corvette

Technical specifications
Length: 150 metres
Width: 50 metres
Height: 30 metres
Minimum Crew: 20
Optimal Crew: 45
Passenger Capacity: 50 Stormtroopers
Cargo Capacity: 200 tons
Consumables: 6 Months
Hyperdrive Class: 1
Shield: Ray and Particle shield.
Hanger: N/a

Stats

Manoeuvrability Rating: 7 10 while using cloak
Speed Rating: 5 10 while using cloak
Defensive Rating: 5
Armament Rating: 5

6x Point Defence Canon split between four on the top and two ventral

6x Photon Torpedo Launcher fixed along the side of the hull forward firing arc

4x Turbolaser attached to the side wing tips forward firing arc

2x Pursuit Class Missile System one topside and one ventral

STRENGTHS

To boldly go where it probably should not - relying on stealth systems to remain undetected a careful commander can use the Raider IV as both recon and hunter.
Turn on a dime - Being quick and manoeuvrable make this corvette one of the fastest ships of its size in the First Order fleet capable of keeping pace with its TIE units.
Torpedoes away - carrying a large compliment of torpedo's allows this vessel to do some burst damage to enemy vessels.

WEAKNESSES

Do not bend - the ship is far less durable than others of its size and class with less shielding it relies on hit and run or speed to get out from combat. Vulnerable to AOE attacks if cloaked as shields will be down.
She’s losing power - With the stealth technology of the Raider eating up a great deal of power the ship cannot maintain full power to both cloak and engines. when stealthed the ship moves more sluggishly.
Intensify forward firepower - Most of the heavier weaponry is stuck in the forward facing position.

Intent:
To create a fast stealth Corvette and give First Order Commanders some variety of ships and also to use my favourite Imperial design from Armada! And to add a boarding dynamic that would be interesting and fun for players.

Description:
With the burning away of the Imperial Remnant many of the Imperial Raider III’s were mothballed or used as training ships. A small number fell into the hands of the First Order who used them in anti piracy operations. A large scale project has begun to diversify the fleet and give the Navy the tools it needs other than the bludgeoning weight of the Star Destroyers. The decision was made to use the existing template of the Raider III and upgrade it. These vessels would be top of the line scouts able to outrun anything it couldn’t outfight and hide from anything it might not be able to do either against. With advanced sensor technology making excellent spies for any fleet admiral. They’re also capable of deploying First Order stormtroopers and Commandos to enemy installations or starships using their stealth systems to get in close before un-cloaking and drop podding the soldiers onto the target.

The piloting controls are sensitive and it takes an experienced pilot and commander to take full advantage of the ships very fine manoeuvrability. In battle the ship typically stays hidden waiting to strike at vessels with their shields down with its proton torpedo compliment or to board fleeing enemy vessels and harass enemy ships. Against starfighters the Raider has a moderate compliment for defence between missile bays and some point defence cannons. While the refit itself was not expensive the inclusion of cloaking system was. The First Order contacted Open Circle Conglomerate to be the prime manufacturer of the new vessel. There are also grumbles from within the Navy that for the price of a Raider IV they could have two more light carriers with tie fighter squadrons and so is not cheap to produce or replace.

Special Features

As a primary stealth ship the new Raider IV boasts increased power conversion to power the stealth field powered by Stygian crystals. The limited space within the ship hull for so many power systems means the ship has to make a compromise between its ability to move quickly and expediently and to defend itself. This also means the shield generator the ship is not as powerful as would normally be expected for a ship of this size and instead relies on manoeuvrability to evade any open combat.

Reflec paint job helps hide the Raiders thermal signatures but also while engaged with the cloak means no other sensory system than rudimentary radar can be used for avoiding collision and detection. Instead of fully functioning escape pods the ship carries specialised drop pods meant for quick insertion of stormtrooper or other units into the atmosphere or onto the hull of an enemy vessel. Each pod can carry twelve personal but has no life support and little in the way of course correction.

The inclusion of the oversized TIE wings allowed the ship manoeuvrability that would be considered impressive for a ship of its size and the large engine gives it the ability to speed ahead of any capital grade ships. Able to enter atmosphere and deploy troops directly it could also serve as close support to any teams able to deliver photon barrages or strafing runs with the turbo lasers. The turreted weaponry of the ship is housed in retractable compartments much like the original Raider but with improved compartmentalisation technology allowing a greater number of the weapons to be installed. The Turbo lasers are installed in the wingtips on the port and starboard sides.

Ship Layout

The Bridge of the Raider received an update needing a smaller crew to directly operate there is position for a navigator, pilot and weapons operator. The side stations control the sensor suits.

For the officers aboard a more spacious accommodation with personal storage unit and a desk with links to the encrypted channels of the ship allowing private communiques to be sent and received. However it is by no means luxury and would pale in comparison to the officers quarters aboard a less cramped vessel.

For the enlisted and Stormtroopers aboard hot bunking is the norm with cramped living conditions. Storage lockers are communal. Luxury was not in mind when this was designed.

The stealth system of the ship eats up a great deal of power and space on board and requires skilled technicians to keep in working condition and long periods of maintenance.

The cargo hold of the vessel is far smaller than the average escort due to the increased space of the hyperdrive. Nevertheless it can carry plenty of its needed supplies for both the cloak and crew for six months.

For staff meetings and high profile intelligence gathering a conference room sits to the side of the bridge. Allowing the crew to be able to send encrypted data or analyse the data from the Raider IV’s impressive sensor suite.

Zef Halo · Sep 14, 2016

RESEARCH REVIEW ----- Star Wars Canon: Pending initial review ------ Starwars Chaos: Pending initial review ------ WITHOUT DEV THREADS Pending initial review ------ WITH DEV THREADS Pending Initial review ------ SUGGESTIONS Pending Inital review

Zef Halo · Sep 15, 2016

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Alright, I will be judging thy submission. There's a couple of issues we need to tackle before I put this on pending.

1.Appreciate the additional info such as passengers and crew but the corvette is missing is the hangar's section of the template. Even if it has no hangar use it and write N/A.

2. Please link the manufacturer

3. All sorts of stealth materials require development threads. For stygium there is a requirement written in here. The mine you have linked is not considered eligible for a development thread.

4. The detail in pictures of the interior of the ship is highly appreciated but no text is to remain in the spoilers, please.

5. 150 meters of length and 5/5 Speed and Maneuv. is a bit over the top, in my opinion. Maybe we can find something in between.

6.

Kierel said:
Handle with care - the new Raider is an expensive upgrade from the older model and so takes longer to both produce and repair.

You can take that off, I usually do not consider that a weakness.

Let's start with fixing those and we will proceed with getting this closer to approval.

Druchi · Sep 15, 2016

Cheers for the feedback I really appreciate it and will make changes as appropriate sorry for the essay.

Alright that should be better! Also originally I wasn't going to post this someone else was and after a bit of help from lovely Asharad I think that will be better? This is from the older player created Raider III (Which I totally copied tbh :L ) and if there's anything else please let me know.

" Sublight Speed: 7 (5 while not using primary weapons) Maneuverability: 7 (5 while draining reserve capacitors)"

Zef Halo · Sep 17, 2016

[member="Kierel"]

No worries!

For the dev thread to be considered, I would need to see an IC thread of the transaction happening as it is a different character that has done the development.

I will go over the submission once again when that is resolved.

Zef Halo · Sep 22, 2016

[member="Kierel"]

How are we doing with this ?

Zef Halo · Sep 26, 2016

Moved to Archives - PM [member="Spencer Varanin"] for removal / if denied for Second Chance please post and tag Spencer Varanin for review.

Thank you!

Allyson Locke · Oct 16, 2016

[member="Kierel"] [member="Zef Halo"]

Removed by request of the submitter.

Druchi · Oct 16, 2016

[member="Zef Halo"]

Only took nearly a month. :wub:

Zef Halo · Oct 17, 2016

Awesome. Pending Admin Approval. Thanks! [member="Spencer Varanin"]

Allyson Locke · Oct 18, 2016

Approved.

Approved Starship Raider IV

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