Approved Starship The Shrike

[Arbit Elre]

The Shrike
(Horizontal config)
(Vertical config)


OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: A personal starship and living space for Arbit Elre.
• Image Source: Link
• Canon Link: N/A
• Primary Source: Link

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Kuat Drive Yards
• Affiliation: Arbit Elre
• Model: X-423 Light Freighter
• 
  Production: Unique
  
• Material: Durasteel hull, Transparisteel cockpit

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Starfighter
• Length: 14.5 meters
• Width: 28.5 meters
• Height: 4 meters
• Armament: Moderate
• Defenses: Average
• Squadron Count: None
• Maneuverability Rating: High
• Speed Rating: Very High
• Hyperdrive Class: Very Fast: 0.3

STANDARD FEATURES

• Standard functionality components
• Basic medbay with kolto treatments and various antidotes
• Small crew quarters, good for 3 people
• Stock deflector shields
• Long range communications
• Long range sensors

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Rotating hull around cockpit
• 1 Autocannon
• 1 laser cannon
• 2 small laser cannons
• 2 small ion cannons
• Improved thrusters
• Moderately sized cargo bay with hidden compartments for smuggling

Strengths:

• Quick speed allows escape from most foes
• Powerful weapons mixed with speed allow for devastating hit-and-run maneuvers
• Rotatable cockpit allows for complex maneuvers not possible with a static cockpit

Weaknesses:

• Constantly rotating cockpit/hull can be disorienting
• Large size and difficult controls mean that only very skilled pilots can fly it to its fullest
• Comparatively weak shielding means that a few hits can mean destruction

 

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Approved.