Unreviewed RHS-47 Heavy Starfighter

[Misha Kaskadov]

• Intent: Create heavy fighter
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• Manufacturer: Hex Incorporated
• Affiliation: The High Republic
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: RHS-47 Heavy Starfighter
• Production: Minor
• Material: Impervium, Duranium, Laminanium, Glasteel, Stygian-triprismatic polymer, Durasteel, various other materials.

• Classification: Heavy starfighter
• Length: 12.7 meters
• Width: 19.8 meters
• Height: 3.8 meters
• Armament: Very High
  • 2x Heavy laser cannons
  • 2x Medium ordnance launchers
  • 2x Light laser cannons
• Defenses: Very High
  • Tactical ordnance jammers
  • Interdiction countermeasure system
  • Electronic countermeasures package
  • Sensor scrambler
  • Shield generator
  • 2x Rear light laser cannons
  • Chaff and flare launchers
  • Sturdy hull plating
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• Squadron Count: Low: 8
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: High
• Hyperdrive: Yes
  • Class 1
  • Backup Class 5

• Power:
  • Fuel atomizer core
  • Fuel driver
  • Fusion chambers
  • Energy cyclers
  • Coaxium regulators
  • Coolant pumps
  • Multi-fuel reactor
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• Propulsion:
  • Radial atomizer engines
  • Landing jets
  • Maneuvering drives
  • Hyperdrive
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• Systems:
  • Navigation computer
  • Astromech socket
  • Navigation assistant
  • Proximity sensors
  • Gyroscopic stabilizers
  • Sensor arrays
  • Inertial dampeners
  • Secure communications array
  • IFF transponder and spoofer
  • Docking ring
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• Crew needs:
  • Small cargo space

• Defense:
  • Fire control system connected to all weapons and sensors.
  • Enviro filters
  • Ammunition reloading system
  • Fire suppression systems throughout the ship
  • Armoured cockpit
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• Utility:
  • Energy clamps
  • Medpacks
  • Tool kits and spare parts
  • Emergency EVA gear for crew
  • Powerful spotlights
  • Ventral tractor beam generators

• Firepower: Equipped with a variety of powerful weapons, the RHS-47 can inflict immense damage on any target.
• Defenses: The ship is equipped with numerous defensive measures and systems capable of sustaining incredible damage.
• Versatile: The RHS-47 is capable of operating in a multitude of roles such as a heavy fighter, close support bomber or a reconnaissance vehicle.
• Fast: With two enormous engines to propel it, the fighter can reach a very respectable speed.

• Squadrons: Due to the enormous size of the ship, the RHS-47 can only operate in relatively small squads.
• Crew: The ship requires a comparatively large crew for a fighter to operate effectively.
• Agility: Due to the size and weight, the RHS-47 tends to be sluggish with its handling.
• Dogfights: Designed to operate in a close support and strike role, the ship can potentially struggle against more purpose-built designs.

Another concern realized with the Republic’s army was the capability of its navy to effectively both support troops on the ground as well as engage strategic targets, be it on land or in space. A number of concepts were proposed that could fill the gap between heavier bombers and lighter starfighters.

The approved design was the Republic Heavy Starfighter, better known as the RHS-47.

Equipped with powerful cannons, versatile launchers that could fire a variety of ordnance, and a host of scanners and defensive measures to not only keep it safe amidst deadly anti-air attacks, but also allow it to operate in a number of roles. While not a bleeding-edge fighter, the RHS-47 is dangerously capable of inflicting severe damage to its targets and support troops with precise support fire in any environment.