Via Dolorosa
Amans In Tenebris
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Affiliation: The Sith Ascendancy
Manufacturer: Taobh Dorcha Industries
Model: Sabi Star-Class Gunship
Modularity: Yes
Production: Limited
Material:
A. Agrinium
B. Crystalsteel
C. Quadanium Steel
D. Trimantium
Classification: Gunship
Length: 20 meters
Height: 10 meters
Width: 20 meters
Armament:
A. Missile Pods
Squadron Count: 3
Special Features:
A. Sensor Array
D. Jammer
F. Nav Computer
Maneuverability Rating: 7
Speed Rating: 4
Hyperdrive Class: 3
Strengths:
* Durability
* Firepower
Weaknesses:
* Maneuverability
* Speed
Description:
The Sabi Star-Class Gunship was created to add air support to ground troops on the battlefield, or to police areas and regions around military bases, cities, temples, or other structures that can be targeted for sabotage. It is mainly a fighter, so there is no cargo space. The cockpit was designed for two crew people, one to fly and the other to maintain the weapons. In the event the gunner is incapacitated, the pilot can switch on the automated targeting system allowing it to release it's payload of missiles or fire the quad lasers.
The gunship comes equipped with both a jamming system, to disrupt targeting computers, most sensors, or guided missiles, and an encryption module that can be utilized to send encrypted messages between other gunships or a base command centre. It also possess an communication array and a sensor ray, and has a rear warning system. It also comes with an above average navigation system, which can assist the pilot by plotting the best courses available.
The Xythan Force Shield allows the gunship to displace and return energy to support it's ability to take less damage than normal gunships. A life support system has been put in place, for the safety of the pilots if by the off chance the viewport is cracked or heavily damaged. There are two suppression systems, the first is the basic suppression system that automatically comes into service in the event of electrical damage such as sparks or small fires in the cockpit. The second, which also automatically comes on, is the fire suppression system that combats fires that can arise in the engines due to damage.
The weapons system of the gunship has two mounted quad-lasers on either side of gunship. Two missile pods, one one each side under the wings, carries three guided missiles each. A total of six missiles in all.
Development Thread: If Necessary
Intent: To provide the COTBR with a gunship
Who Can Use This: Any member of the Covenant of the Black Rose
Primary Source: N/A
