Ashin Varanin
Professional Enabler
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Affiliation: Open market
Manufacturer: Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps
Model: Soruna-class Starfighter
Modularity: No
Production: Mass-Produced
Material: Titanium hull, glasteel canopy
Classification: Starfighter
Length: 11m
Height: 2m
Width: 7m
Armament:
- Rating 10
- 2 repeating laser cannons
- 2 flex-tube launchers (4 proton torpedos each, or other proportional warhead payload)
- Rating 10
- Military-grade deflector shields
- Durable titanium hull
Special Features:
- Military-grade deflector shields and hull plating
- Military-grade navigational/sensor equipment
- Military-grade engines
- Life support (3 weeks for 1 occupant, 1 week for 2 occupants in extremely close quarters)
- Utility tractor beam
- Astromech socket in lieu of navicomputer
Speed Rating: 3
Hyperdrive Class: 1, range 10,000 light-years, relies on astromech rather than navicomputer
Strengths: Good basic space superiority fighter.
Weaknesses: Relatively short-range hyperdrive; no navicomputer.
Description: Comparable to an X-Wing in most combat capabilities, the Soruna-class is effectively an updated, upgunned version of the classic N-1. When resurrecting one of its most iconic vessels, Theed Hangar faced a unique legal challenge. Insofar as could be ascertained from ancient records, Theed Hangar didn't actually own the design to the legendary N-1 starfighter; Nubia did. Theed had only manufactured it. However, Theed Hangar did own very similar designs: the G-1, the N-X, and the three NB-series bomber lines. The G-1 in particular was virtually identical to the N-1, but without Nubian legal entanglements. The G-1 was a collaborative design with a long-defunct nearby yard; procuring sole rights was straightforward enough. The resulting ship is derived from the G-1, with influences from the N-X and NB-series (NB-1, NB-1S, NB-1T), all of which were designed by Theed Hangar.
With a range of 10,000 light-years, and relying on an astromech rather than a navicomputer, the Soruna-class is not a long-range fighter. In general, it can cross a sector and return. For anything longer-range, it requires carrier or base support unless friendly fuel depots are available at frequent intervals. Some models of Naboo yachts and consular ships can carry a Soruna-class escort using special docking ports.
The ship is named for Sosha Soruna, a heroic Queen of Naboo and N-1 fighter pilot.
Development Thread: None
Intent: An updated N-1, comparable to an X-wing.
Who Can Use This: Open market; use as you will
Primary Source: Description derived from the Panaka-class.
