Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
- Intent: To recreate an advanced version of Iconic starfighter for the modern era.
- Image Source: T-85 X-wing Starfighter | Hsu Hong Yi's Artstation Link.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, SS01 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:
- Starfighter Corps; Elite (Read: Player Character, or Select NPC) Squadrons.
- Market Status: Closed-market.
- Model: REC-SS02 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Production: Limited-scale 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: 13 Metres.
- Width: 12 Metres.
- Height: 2 Metres.
- Armament: High Rating.
- [2] Heavy Dual Ion Cannons [Fixed Forward and Fuselage-mounted; Adjustable Emitters.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- [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] Automated Rotary Anti-Personnel Blaster [Retractable Underslung Plating.]
- [1] Automated Twin Blaster Bubble Turret [Rear-mounted, Near 270' Degree Engagement Sphere.]
- [2] Heavy Dual Ion Cannons [Fixed Forward and Fuselage-mounted; Adjustable Emitters.]
- 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: 75 DPF - High Rating.
- Speed Rating: Average Rating.
- MGLT: 110 MGLT
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,100 Km/H
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1.0.
- Secondary Hyperdrive Rating: None.
- Engine Unit(s): Starfighter - Class Ion Drives, 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.
- Advanced 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.
- Dedicated "Blockade Buster" Fighter; Powerful Alpha-strike Capabilities coupled with a Powerful Armament.
- 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.
- Alpha Strike Capabilities - Consistent Use Burns out Circuitry; Fire Cycling Recommended.
The REC-SS02 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter was the next generation of X-wing Starfighters offered by the Republic Engineering Corporation, for sole and exclusive use by the nascent Galactic Alliance. As one can imagine, the SS02 was the successor to the previously produced SS01 model, which took the tried-and-true design of the infamous X-wing and elevated it to new heights. A majority of the improvements and aesthetic changes were found on the exterior of the craft - as the design mimicked the T-85 models that were produced, and pushed into service near the twilight hours of the first New Republic’s galactic reign. The laser cannons, while advanced and retaining much of the lethality of traditional heavy weapons, were admittedly smaller - leading many to believe that their power was stunted.
Thanks in part to the technological genius and various advances in the fields of micronization, the SS02’s weapons were deadlier than ever.
When it came to the spaceframe proper, the SS02 featured a more robust and slim profile in an attempt to reduce the strain on the frame, and the pilot thereafter when performing evasive maneuveres in the depths of space, or embraced by a gravity well. What most considered to be an oddity of the design was the wings that gave the craft it’s titular appellation; as their design allowed for less resistance to be applied onto the craft when the S-foils were locked together in Cruise mode. While it would take some Pilots a measure of time to get accustomed to the overall design, they would find themselves swiftly becoming the masters of the spatial battlefield, if given the opportunity.
From there, the SS02 found itself heavily armed in comparison to the SS01. In addition to the standard armament found on the most basic of X-wing Starfighters, the SS02 was outfitted with a brace of dual heavy ion cannons that were located on the fuselage beneath the cockpit. While the adjustable emitters on the laser cannons were capable of constantly modifying the point of beam convergence, there was always a small gap that other starfighters could exploit in some fashion or another. So, with the brace of ion cannons affixed to the exterior of the Starfighter, the design team effectively eliminated the potential gap in their sphere - the SS02 would make short work of anyone within their sights.
To add to that impressive array of weapons, the SS02 was also equipped with a twin blaster bubble turret at the rear-section of the Starfighter - which would be capable of shooting down any homing ordnance that was lucky enough to have achieved a target-lock.
When it came to the internal systems of the SS02, the Starfighter was outfitted with the most advanced, or top of the line sensors, targeting systems, and communication systems - which would give the Pilot a definitive edge over their opposition. Coupled with the heavily automated systems, minor structural regenerative properties, semi-aware repair drones, and a myriad of other systems - the SS02 was more than capable of being operated by a solitary Pilot without the need of an Astromech Droid to support them. However, that wasn’t to say there wasn’t room on the Starfighter for an Astromech - as the bond that was often forged between a Pilot and their Droid made for a seemingly unstoppable duo amongst the stars.
Thus, with the SS02 in hand - the Pilots of the Galactic Alliance would find themselves equipped and outfitted with one of the most advanced starfighters in the Galaxy; capable of sweeping any and all opposition.
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