Mauda
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Intent - To sub a Fighter craft for The Cassum Cabal
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PRODUCTION INFO
Manufacturer - Saevus Engineering
Affiliation - The Cassum Cabal
Model - Cassum Fighter Craft
Production - Minor
Materials: Frasium, Ultrachrome, Transparasteel, Alusteel
Stern - Niobium/Tin Electromagnetic Accelerators
Outermost Layers - Frasium, Ultrachrome
Deeper Layers - Alusteel Alloy
Technical Specifications
Classification - Fighter
Length - 10.5
Width - 25m
Height - 4m
Armament - Moderate:
2 Forward Facing SEA-01 Laser Cannons
Proton Missiles
Defenses - Low:
Ultrachrome Layer
Inline Chaff Generators - 4
Inline Vacuum Flares - 4
Maneuverability - Very High
Engines - MT-01 (1)
Speed: High
Standard Features
Life-Support
Ejector Seat
Targeting Systems
Advanced Features
Retractable Alusteel Cockpit Cover
Micro Cameras (MC)
MC HUD Holo-Display
Niobium/Tin Electromagnetic Accelerators
Strengths
Fast - Designed for fast-paced dogfights and strafing runs, the MT-01 propels the Tearspike to unrivalled speeds
Tough - Sacrificing shields for light-weight, the Tearspike's outermost layers are made of Ultrachrome, giving it a high resistance to most energy-based attacks. The rest of the hull (Inner layers) are comprised of Alusteel.
Armoured Cockpit - The Cockpit Windows are shielded by thick Alusteel. Instead of looking at blank metal when flying, pilots receive a constant feed of the environment outside by tens of micro-cameras dotted around the ships hull. When enough of these cameras are destroyed to limit visibility, the Alusteel retracts and exposes normal Transparasteel
Weaknesses
Detectable - The use of powerful MT-01 engines makes the Tearspike a very detectable ship.
Poor Miles/Gallon - The MT-01 use a lot of power and fuel. The Tearspike won't last as long as most other Fighters before needing refuelling.
Underbelly - The underside of the Tearspike lacks Ultrachrome plate, instead being comprised of Frasium. This is to allow for aggressive aerobraking and re-entry without sacrificing structural integrity. Being mostly Frasium the underside is vulnerable to attack.
No Shields - To save on weight, the Tearspike lacks a shield generator
Description
Designed for Dogfights and high-speed strafing runs for infantry support, the Tearspike is a maneuverable, fast ship. Powered by a single MT-01 "Punch" Engine, the Tearspike comes with the signature Screaming-Whisper-Groan typical of all Saevus Spacecraft.
Lacking a shield generator, the Tearspike relies on highly resistant armour to stay alive. But unlike its FWB Frontline cousin, it cannot accompany the bomber into Hyperspace.
