Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
- Intent: To recreate an Iconic starfighter for the modern era.
- Image Source: Micheal Long | Artstation Render - Recolour by Me.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, T-65B X-wing Starfighter, Artificial Intelligence, Star Wars: Squadrons.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities, and Deep Space Installations.
- Affiliation: The Galactic Alliance - Defence Force.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: REC-SS01 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Production: Mass Production.
- Material:
- Durasteel and Turadium Composite Armour Plating (Ablative.)
- Alusteel Skeletal Hull Frame, with Laminanium Structural Plating.
- 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.
- Length: 12 Metres.
- Width: 11 Metres.
- Height: 2 Metres.
- Armament: Average Rating.
- Variant One:
- [4] Heavy Laser Cannons [Fixed Forward; Adjustable Emitters.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon, Quad Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- Pulse-fire - Three-bolt Bursts, with a marginal Cooling Phase in between Firing Cycles.
- [2] Flexible Warhead Launchers
- Payload Capacity: Eight Variable Warheads.
- Firing Modes: Quick-lock Missile Launch, Standard Missile Launch, Multi-Missile Launch.
- [1] Repeating Antipersonnel Blaster Cannon [Retractable and Underslung; Only Useable in Cruise/Locked Mode.]
- [4] Heavy Laser Cannons [Fixed Forward; Adjustable Emitters.]
- Variant Two:
- [4] Heavy Laser Cannons [Fixed Forward; Adjustable Emitters.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon, Quad Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- Pulse-fire - Three-bolt Bursts, with a marginal Cooling Phase in between Firing Cycles.
- [2] Heavy Ion Cannons [Fuselage-mounted, Fixed Forward; Fire-linked.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- [1] Repeating Antipersonnel Blaster Cannon [Retractable and Underslung; Only Useable in Cruise/Locked Mode.]
- [4] Heavy Laser Cannons [Fixed Forward; Adjustable Emitters.]
- Variant One:
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Composite Construction: Overlaid Materials Reinforce the Spaceframe without Compromising Space-worthiness.
- Overhauled AR-08 Ablative Plating: Resists Thermal Abrasion during Atmospheric Re-Entry; and Marginally Reduces Hull Damage during Combat - Micro-Meteors and Astro-Navigational Hazards (Activates only when Particle Shields Fail.)
- Standard Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Auxiliary Settings: Standard / Tactical Shield, or Assault Shield [Double Front.]
- Inclusive Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Maneuvering and Thrust-Vectoring Suite
- Maneuvering and Attitude Thrusters.
- Etheric Rudders.
- Atmospheric Thrusters (Atmosphere Required.)
- Inclusive EWAR Suite - Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Sensor Jammers, Targeting Jammers, Etc.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Squadron Count: Average Rating.
- Twelve Starfighters per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 65 DPF - Average Rating.
- Speed Rating: Average Rating.
- MGLT: 100 MGLT
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,050 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.)
- 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 Integrated Droid Brain.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): Integrated Droid Brain.
- Escape Craft: One Escape Pod / Detachable Cockpit Module.
- Cargo Capacity: 120 Kilograms.
- Consumables: One Week.
- Standard Sensor and Targeting Systems.
- Standard Avionics Package and Navigation System.
- Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Life Support System, with Inertial Compensation System.
- Automatic Polarizing Canopy (Integrated Resistance to Blinding Lights; Synthetic or Natural.)
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Tractor Beam Shroud; Anti-Tractor Beam - Activated System.
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Integrated VTOL System.
- Standard S-Foils - Attack and Locked Positions.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Integrated Droid Brain, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Capabilities (Advanced Automaton, and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Antisepsis Field, with Hermetic Cockpit Seals; Vacuum-capable.
- Advanced Power Allocation System; Primary Modes: Engines, Weapons, or Shields.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- Fire-linked Weaponry, with Swappable Variants.
- Multi-function Warhead Launchers.
- SubLight Acceleration Motor (SLAM) System.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Advanced Counter-Slicing Protocols and Equipment, with Quadruple Bio-hexacrypted Systems.
- Advanced Biometric Equipment, Terminal Access and Military Encryption Protocols
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Fusion Reactor.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s) - Long-range Missile Interceptor.
- Missile Deactivators, and Sensor Inverters; Short-range Missile Interceptors and Jammers.
- Sensor Invertors - The Module, when activated, emits a pulse of Electromagnetic energy that Interferes with a Conventional Warhead's Seeking System. If affected, the Warhead's homing signal could be inverted, allowing the Projectile to be returned to sender.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Remote.
- Seeker Nanomissile Warheads; Rear-firing Missile Interceptors - Requires Missile Target-lock to Properly Intercept Incoming Warheads.
- Squadron Mask; Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module, Requires Additional Starfighters to Increase Potency during a Dogfight.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Droids, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Comprehensive Countermeasure, Sensor and Targeting Suite.
- 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 for Marginal Performance Increases.
- Squadron Mask - Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module; Best Used in Dogfights due to Pilot Confusion.
- SLAM System; Temporary Speed Boost at the Cost of Disabled Armament.
- Sensor Inverter; Short-ranged Missile Redirector via Microburst EM Pulse - Works best with Conventional Warheads.
- Heavy Automaton and Slaved Systems; Combat Performance is Significantly Hindered if Disabled by EMP attacks or excess Ionization.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance(s); Sustained Damage is Dependant on Attacking Device(s) Potency / Scale and Proximity.
- Fixed Forward Weapon Placements; Consistent Reorientation for Target Acquisition.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent as Jammers are Less Effective at a Distance.
- Advanced Power Couplings - Notable Dips in Operational Performance when Power's Allocated away from Major System(s.)
- Shunted to Engines: Weapons and Shielding are Weaker.
- Shunted to Weapons: Speed is Reduced and Shielding is Weaker.
- Shunted to Shields: Speed is Reduced and Weapons are Weaker.
- Large Dorsal and Ventral Attack Profile - Higher Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Squadron Mask - Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module; Ineffective at Range.
- Conventional Sensors are Not Effected and the Starfighter / Squadron can still be Targeted.
- Requires a "Cooldown" After Each Use.
- SLAM System; Reroutes Power from Weapons to Engines - Temporarily Disables Armament.
- Assault Shield - Double Front; When Utilized, Port, Starboard and Aft Shielding is Weaker than the Bow / Fore Vector.
- Sensor Inverter; Works best with Conventional Warheads; Higher Chance of Failure in more Advanced Warheads.
- Cruise Mode - Unable to Primary Fire Weapons whilst S-Foils are Locked.
The REC-SS01 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter was in many ways a loving recreation of the ancient starship that catapulted the Incom Corporation into a household name. The X-wing was the Starfighter that saved the Rebellion against the tyranny of the first Galactic Empire and took on the insidious Death Star… twice. It was also the Starfighter that also speared into the heart of Starkiller Base and avenged the fallen of Hosnian Prime. Suffice to say, should there be a threat to the safety of the Galaxy - X-wing Starfighters would be there to answer the call and lead the heroic charge into futures unknown. However, as the Incom Corporation has recently become silent as of late, Republic Engineering Corporation believed that it was their time to create the next generation of X-wing’s.
From this initiative, the REC-SS01 was intended to become the foundations upon which the other and successive models of the future would be based. So, when it came to the capabilities of the Starfighter - there was nothing admittedly new or fancy in terms of internal or external systems. Much of what was integrated into the Starfighter was popularized by other designs that were offered by the Corporation. However, what made the SS01 interesting to anyone that was overly familiar with Incom designs - was that the laser cannons held cunningly concealed adjustable emitters. These emitters would be remotely controlled by the Starfighter’s on-board systems to alter the angle of beam convergence - allowing the starfighter to shoot at targets much closer than its spiritual predecessors.
Alongside many of the improvements that came from modernizing the design of the X-wing, there were several systems from the ancient line of Starfighters that were overhauled and blended into its newest Successor. The first of these systems was the shared power couplings that could redirect power away from the Starfighter’s major systems, in order to boost another system. For example, if speed and maneuverability wasn’t a concern - but the fighter’s lethality or survivability was? The pilot would be able to adjust the power flow towards each respective system - significantly increasing the Starfighter’s defensive, offensive, or mobility output(s) respectively. Another was the Automated Munitions Collection System, which would see the Starfighter collect any spent shell casings from the variable munitions discharged by the respective weapon’s system within a radiation-shielded compartment.
While Republic Engineering sought to make a profit off providing War Material to various sources, it could never be said that the Corporation didn’t care about the environment - especially when many Starfighters utilized their Ion Engines in atmospheric environments, poisoning the Planet with variable levels of ionic radiation.
From this initiative, the REC-SS01 was intended to become the foundations upon which the other and successive models of the future would be based. So, when it came to the capabilities of the Starfighter - there was nothing admittedly new or fancy in terms of internal or external systems. Much of what was integrated into the Starfighter was popularized by other designs that were offered by the Corporation. However, what made the SS01 interesting to anyone that was overly familiar with Incom designs - was that the laser cannons held cunningly concealed adjustable emitters. These emitters would be remotely controlled by the Starfighter’s on-board systems to alter the angle of beam convergence - allowing the starfighter to shoot at targets much closer than its spiritual predecessors.
Alongside many of the improvements that came from modernizing the design of the X-wing, there were several systems from the ancient line of Starfighters that were overhauled and blended into its newest Successor. The first of these systems was the shared power couplings that could redirect power away from the Starfighter’s major systems, in order to boost another system. For example, if speed and maneuverability wasn’t a concern - but the fighter’s lethality or survivability was? The pilot would be able to adjust the power flow towards each respective system - significantly increasing the Starfighter’s defensive, offensive, or mobility output(s) respectively. Another was the Automated Munitions Collection System, which would see the Starfighter collect any spent shell casings from the variable munitions discharged by the respective weapon’s system within a radiation-shielded compartment.
While Republic Engineering sought to make a profit off providing War Material to various sources, it could never be said that the Corporation didn’t care about the environment - especially when many Starfighters utilized their Ion Engines in atmospheric environments, poisoning the Planet with variable levels of ionic radiation.
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