Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a version of the X-wing for the Galactic Alliance's Twin Sun Squadron.
- Image Source: New Republic XJ Class X Wing Fighter by Alfred Wong, Hosted via Pinterest | Creator's Website.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, REC-SS01 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter, REC-SS02 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities, and Deep Space Installations.
- Affiliation: The Galactic Alliance - Twin Suns Squadron.
- Model: REC-SS03 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Production: Semi-unique Production.
- Material:
- Durasteel Hull and Armour Plating (Ablative) with Secondary Turadium Armour Plating.
- Alusteel Skeletal Frame, with Laminanium Structural Plating.
- Heavily Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Glasteel Viewports.
- Various Starfighter Components.
- Classification: Super Superiority Starfighter / Interceptor Hybrid.
- Length: 13 Metres.
- Width: 12 Metres.
- Height: 2 Metres.
- Armament: Average Rating.
- [4] Heavy Laser Cannons [Stutter-fire Capable, Fixed Forward; Adjustable Emitter. Fire-linked.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon, Quad Cannon.
- [2] Flexible Warhead Launchers.
- Payload Capacity: Eight Variable Warheads.
- [1] Automated Rotary Anti-Personnel Blaster [Retractable Underslung Plating; Fast-track Mounting, Fire-linked.]
- [4] Heavy Laser Cannons [Stutter-fire Capable, Fixed Forward; Adjustable Emitter. Fire-linked.]
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Reinforced, and Ablative Armour and Hull Plating.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Reinforced [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Ionic Shielding.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Emergency Thrusters (Chemical Propellent and Lateral Thrusters.)
- Advanced [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] EWAR, Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Etc.
- Squadron Count: Average Rating.
- Twelve Starfighters per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 75 DPF - High Rating.
- Speed Rating: Very High Rating.
- MGLT: 145 MGLT
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,550 Km/H
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1.0.
- Secondary Hyperdrive Rating: None.
- Engine Unit(s): Starfighter - Class Ion Engines, with Integrated Repulsorlift Generator(s) and Turbofans.
- Primary Power Plant: Starfighter-Class Compact Fusion Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant: Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Passengers:
- One - Astromech Droid (Bottom-Loaded. No Support Personnel Required.)
- Crew Complement (Optimal): One Pilot, and One Integrated Droid Brain.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): One Pilot, and One Integrated Droid Brain.
- Escape Craft: One Escape Pod / Detachable Cockpit Module.
- Cargo Capacity: 120 Kilograms.
- Consumables: One Week.
- Advanced [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Sensor and Targeting Systems.
- Advanced [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Avionics Package and Navigation System.
- Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Life Support System, with Inertial Compensation System.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Advanced [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] Integrated VTOL System.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade] S-Foils - Attack and Locked Positions.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Integrated Droid Brains, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Capabilities (Advanced Automaton, and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Top-of-the-Line/Advanced Sensors, Targeting Systems, Comms Suites, Etc.
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Antisepsis Field, with Hermetic Cockpit Seals; Vacuum-capable.
- Integrated SLAM System; Noticeable Speed Boost.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Fusion Reactor.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s.)
- Missile Deactivators.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Drones.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Drones, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Advanced Countermeasure, Sensor and Targeting Suite.
- Integrated SLAM System - Temporary Speed Boost.
- Small Forward and Rear Attack Profile - Lower Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Performance Enhancements:
- Shielded and Aerodynamic - Marginal Increase(s) in Speed and Maneuverability in Atmospheric Conditions.
- Advanced Power Coupling(s) - Capable of Shunting additional Power to Shields, Weapons, or Engines.
- Alpha Strike Capabilities - Capable of Vaporizing Smallish Mountains.
- Automated and Slaved Systems; Combat Effectiveness Significantly Reduced if Disabled.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance; Proximity and Device Potency Dependent.
- Fixed Forward Weapon Placements; Consistent Reorientation for Target Acquisition.
- SLAM System - Weapons are Disabled whilst System is Active.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent.
- Limited Warhead Interception Capability - External Escort Reliance.
- Cruise Mode - Unable to Primary Fire Weapons whilst S-Foils are Locked.
- Power Couplings - Notable Dips in Operational Performance when Power's Allocated away from Major System(s.)
- Large Dorsal and Ventral Attack Profile - Higher Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Alpha Strike Capabilities - Consistent Use Burns out Circuitry; Fire Cycling Recommended.
Thanks in part to the successes of the Republic Engineering’s Space Superiority Line, the Corporation was once again contracted by the Galactic Alliance to create an enhanced X-wing for one of the Defence Force’s premiere Starfighter Squadrons. After happily accepting the contract, the Design Team assigned to the project found themselves divided on how to enhance the Starfighter’s schematics. There were several individuals that believed this new design should be more heavily armoured, much like the SS02 variant of their REC-X-wing. While others believed that the functionality of the Starfighter should be enhanced, making it diverge from the standard template and offer its pilots a broader array of systems at their command. However, the splinter group that eventually won out - was the pilots themselves, as they requested that their Starfighters would rival the most expedient of Interceptors.
While not entirely… normal for Space Superiority Fighters, who was Republic Engineering to deny the request of the Valiant Defenders of the Core? So, the Design teams brought the original X-wing schematics back to the drawing board and sought to devise a way to increase its speed, without compromising the other systems. To do this, the standardized engines were replaced with a more advanced model that was capable of increasing the Starfighter’s output, both in the vacuum of space and within an atmospheric environment. With the combination of turbofans, ionic engines, and various maneuvering thrusters, this variant of the SS01 X-wing would become a swift and nimble Strike Fighter. Essentially, the design teams turned what was considered to be the premiere Space Superiority, into a Hybridized Superiority Interceptor.
The functionality and loadout of the Strike Fighter would remain the same, with only the armoured plating of the Starfighter being micronized - which made the entirety of the spaceframe lighter, without sacrificing the Fighter’s defensive capabilities. Such a decision made several, significant modifications to the Starfighter’s overall design aesthetic, which gave the Starfighter a distinctive silhouette. However, the design teams were sure that the Pilots of the Twin Suns Squadron would appreciate that choice - as it would make them stand out from their more uniformed kindred. And thus, with the modifications to the SS01’s design, the Twin Suns variant was put forth into production and delivered - soon after the requisite order was completed - to those Valiant Defenders on the Frontier.
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