Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
- Intent: To create a variant of X-wing's made to fulfill a request.
- Image Source: Poe Dameron's T-70 X-wing | Hasbro Toys - Hosted on SureThing Toys.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, SS01 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter, Star Wars: Squadrons; Wookieepedia Article.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities, and Deep Space Installations.
- Affiliation: The Silver Jedi Concord.
- Market Status: Closed-market.
- Model: REC-SS03 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Production: Minor-scale Production.
- Material:
- Durasteel Hull and Armour Plating (Ablative) with Secondary Turadium Armour Plating.
- Alusteel Skeletal Frame, with Laminanium Structural Plating.
- Heavily 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: Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Length: 13 Metres.
- Width: 12 Metres.
- Height: 2 Metres.
- Armament: Average Rating.
- [4] Heavy Laser Cannons [Stutter-fire Capable, Fixed Forward; Adjustable Emitters.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon, Quad Cannon.
- Alternate Versions: Plasburst Cannons [Charged Volley(s),] Burst Cannons [Tri-Beam Burst Volley.]
- [2] Flexible Warhead Launchers.
- Payload Capacity: Eight Variable Warheads.
- Firing Modes: Quick-lock Missile Launch (Semi-Dumbfire,) Standard Missile Launch, Multi-Missile Launch.
- Warhead Variants: Cluster Missiles, Concussion Missiles, Ion Torpedoes, Proton Torpedoes, Proton Rockets, Etc.
- [1] Automated Rotary Anti-Personnel Blaster [Retractable Underslung Plating.]
- [4] Heavy Laser Cannons [Stutter-fire Capable, Fixed Forward; Adjustable Emitters.]
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard Reinforced, and Ablative Armour and Hull Plating.
- Standard Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Auxillary Settings: Standard / Tactical Shield, Assault Shield [Double Front.]
- Reinforced Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Emergency Thrusters (Chemical Propellent and Lateral Thrusters.)
- Advanced EWAR, Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Sensor Jammers, Targeting Jammers, Etc.
- 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 Additional Microthrust Engines and 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:
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Fusion Reactor.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s.)
- Missile Deactivators, with dedicated Sensor "Inversion" Jammers.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Droids.
- "Seeker" Nanomissile Warheads; Brilliant Programming - Rear-firing. Active Missile Interception.
- Squadron Mask; Temporary Sensor Jammer and Requires Nearby and Additional Starfighters to Increase Potency.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Drones, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Advanced Countermeasure, Sensor and Targeting Suite.
- Heavily Armed - Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Integrated SLAM System - Temporary Speed Boost.
- 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.
- Alpha Strike Capabilities - Capable of Vaporizing Small Mountains.
- Squadron Mask - Temporary and Advanced Sensor Jammer; Best Used in Dogfights.
- Sensor Inverter; Short-ranged Missile Redirector - Works best with Conventional Warheads.
- Automated and Slaved Systems; Utterly Crippled if Disabled.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance; Proximity and Device Potency Dependent.
- Fixed Forward Weapon Placements; Consistent Reorientation for Target Acquisition.
- SLAM System - Weapons are Disabled whilst System is Active.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent.
- Limited Warhead Interception Capability - External Escort Reliance.
- Cruise Mode - Unable to Primary Fire Weapons whilst S-Foils are Locked.
- Power Couplings - Notable Dips in Operational Performance when Power's Allocated away from Major System(s.)
- Large Dorsal and Ventral Attack Profile - Higher Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Alpha Strike Capabilities - Consistent Use Burns out Circuitry; Fire Cycling Recommended.
- Squadron Mask - Temporary and Advanced Sensor jammer; Ineffective at Range - Requires a "Cooldown" After Each Use.
The SS03 X-wing Space Superiority Starfighter was a specialty line of Starfighters that was developed in secret for the Silver Jedi Concord. While the Republic Engineering Corporation was initially taken aback, as the Concord was seemingly self-sufficient in their desires to flesh out their military arsenal. But, the Coruscanti-based Megacorp wasn’t going to turn down a request to create a specialized lineup of their increasingly popular X-wing’s. Thus, the SS03 was born and found itself placed as the middle sibling to the SS01 and SS02 counterparts. The design team cited that it wanted to offer the Silver Jedi a more robust Strike fighter that would be able to proverbially dance around their spatial opposition. Therefore, to achieve that goal, some of the design advancements from the SS02 had to be stripped away to make room for additional thrusters.
With that additional space freed up, the SS03 became considerably more agile in comparison to its predecessors. Each integrated engine was outfitted with a selection of micronized thrusters, or MicroThrust engines, to assist the Starfighter in performing complex spatial maneuvres. These additional drives allowed the Pilot of the SS03 to dance, and to weave their way through the spatial battlefield and engage their enemies from variable vectors. Such a boon couldn’t be readily dismissed as the combination of speed and agility were key when engaging an enemy starfighter in a dogfight. While some would believe that stocking up on a considerable weapons array would lead to victory, such truths were proven false - time and again. The ability to keep your opponent within your gun-sights, and keeping your strike fighter out of harm’s way - was the true path to victory.
For one couldn’t kill, what they couldn’t see.
From there, the SS03 was outfitted with the standard and comprehensive suite of countermeasures. Each of these subsystems ensured that the Starfighter would remain within the Pilot’s control, and counteract some of the conventional jammers that one would encounter on the spatial battlefield. But, the true beauty of the SS-series of X-wing’s lay within its active interception measures, as even the most advanced of warheads would find countless difficulties in pursuing and subsequently striking the SS03. With a selection of “Seeker” warheads outfitted at the rear of the Starfighter, these brilliant nano missiles would hunt down enemy munitions that locked onto the strike craft - seeking to destroy them before they reached their target. These interception warheads were further enhanced by a complement of dedicated sensor and targeting jammers - which held the potential of re-routing enemy munitions back from whence they came.
To further add to the SS03’s toolkit, like the Strike craft’s predecessors, this X-wing was also fitted with a Squadron Mask. This dedicated sensor jammer was best utilized in close proximity to other starfighters, as it would temporarily blind their tracking systems - acting as a proverbial shroud. While it was the furthest thing from a cloaking device, this sensor jammer would allow the starfighter - and likely the entire squadron - to seemingly vanish from their enemy’s targeting scopes. With this temporary advantage in hand, enemy Pilots would be forced to break formation and likely scour the stars in hopes of finding their opposition, lest the SS03’s find them first. Thus, with the SS03 in hand, the military arm of the Silver Jedi Concord would doubtlessly come to rival, or even surpass the might of their neighbouring interstellar nations.
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