Starburst
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Create Ari's new "Ace Custom"
- Image Source: Eliot Davis
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: T-65XN "Wolf-X"
- Manufacturer: Incom-Freitek Corporation, Ari Naldax
- Affiliation: Galactic Alliance (Special Operations Squadrons on specific missions)
- Market Status: Closed-Market,
- Model: T-65XN-S "BlackWolf"
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material:
- Durasteel
- Alusteel
- Titanium
- Transparisteel
- Blaster Components
- Starship Components
- Nightshadow anti-sensor treatment
- Classification: Multirole Stealth Snubfighter
- Length: 12.8m
- Width: 5.6m
- Height: 3m
- Armament: High
- 4x Starfighter-Grade Heavy Phased Pulse Cannons
- capable of stutter-fire, dual fire, quad fire, and single fire.
- 2x Flex Tube Proton Torpedo Launchers (12-Munition Magazine)
- 4x Starfighter-Grade Heavy Phased Pulse Cannons
- Defenses: Very High
- Strong Military-Grade Deflector Shields (85 SBD)
- Chaff system
- ECM Suite
- Missile Deactivation Transmitter
- Nightshadow Anti-Sensor treatment
- Whisperthrust Engine
- Sensor Scrambler
- Gravitic Amplitude Modulator
- Squadron Count: Low: 8
- Maneuverability Rating: High
- DPF: 100
- Speed Rating: Average
- 110 MGLT
- Hyperdrive: Class 1.0
- Astromech Slot (Bottom or Top Load, Armored top hatches)
- Standard Life Support
- Standard Navicomputer (15-Jump memory without Astromech Assistance)
- Standard military-grade hyperdrive
- Atmospheric Flight Capabilities
- Ejector Seat
View of the T-65XN Starfighter's Cockpit
- LR-375a Sureshot Advanced Targeting Computer
- Mission-Programmable Multi-Function Display
- Mission-Programmable Avionics Package
- Missile Deactivation Transmitter
- Dark and Impenetrable as Night: The BlackWolf distinguishes itself with a state-of-the-art stealth suite, integrating Nightshadow stealth treatment, Whisperthrust engines, and a sensor scrambler. These advanced technologies cloak it from enemy detections, making it a phantom in space, adept at navigating through hostile sensor fields undetected.
- Falling Upon Them like Lightning: the BlackWolf's armament has been significantly upgraded with phased pulse cannons, replacing the standard laser arrays. These cannons emit rapid, potent blasts that outperform traditional laser weaponry, amplifying its strike capabilities and ensuring it hits with the ferocity of a storm.
- Shadows Demand Their Price: The sophisticated stealth features of the BlackWolf, including its Nightshadow coating and WhisperThrust engines, necessitate frequent and specialized upkeep. This maintenance demands a considerable allocation of resources and specialized personnel, placing a premium on operational readiness.
- Silence or Revelation: The BlackWolf's stealth advantage is nullified by the activation of its active sensors or the initiation of broad-spectrum communications. Even narrow, focused communications pose a risk of detection if intercepted by an enemy, transforming the stealth fighter into a beacon in the void, betraying its presence.
- Precision's Double-Edged Sword: As with its predecessor, the BlackWolf's weaponry is calibrated for engagement at precise distances—250 meters for dogfights and 1 kilometer for ground targets. Mastery in adjusting for engagements beyond these distances is a skill reserved for only the most adept pilots, highlighting the importance of precision in the chaos of combat.
After being shot down over Mustafar, Ari Naldax reassessed her approach to aerial combat. Her penchant for leading the charge had often placed her in precarious situations, with her squadron lagging behind amidst enemy defenses. Drawing from the wreckage of her T-65XN and leveraging her astromech's flight data, Ari set out to engineer a starfighter that could better serve her frontline tactics without compromising safety. This initiative led to the birth of the Blackwolf, a modified WolfX equipped with Nightshadow stealth treatment, WhisperThrust engines for enhanced silence, phased pulse cannons for superior firepower, and an improved maneuverability package to match Ari's adeptness in flight.
Seeing value in such a craft for covert operations, the GADF initiated a secretive program to produce a series of Blackwolf starfighters. These units were further refined for special ops, incorporating a system to mask gravitational signatures and adjustments to the maneuverability package for easier handling by a broader range of pilots. Retaining the "Blackwolf" moniker, these advanced fighters were integrated into the Starfighter Corps' arsenal for missions demanding the utmost stealth and precision, marking a significant evolution in the GADF's strategic capabilities.
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