Unreviewed TIE/ME-fo | Super Meteor

[FN-999 (restored)]

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• Intent: To further refine a storied line of elite interceptor craft.
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• Primary Source: Deviantart, image by shoguneagle | TIE/ME Meteor

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• Manufacturer: Alge Imperial Shipyards Incorporated
• Affiliation: The First Order
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: TIE/ME-fo “Super Meteor"
• Production: Limited
• Material:
  • Hull & Engines: Percidium frame and plating, transparisteel viewport, wiring & electric components
  • Wings: Percidium, wiring & electric components
  • Solar Panels: Quadanium steel, wiring & electric components

• Classification: Elite Interceptor / Strike Fighter
• Length: 13.2 meters
• Width: 10.5 meters
• Height: 4.2 meters
• Armament: Very High
  • 4x rapid-fire heavy laser cannons [Starfighter-grade, wing-mounted / 1 per wing]
  • 2x anti-starfighter ion cannons [Starfighter-grade, chin-mounted]
  • 4x missile launchers [Starfighter-grade, mounted on wing superstructure / 1 per wing connector]
    • Each launcher is capable of holding 6 of the following:
      • Advanced concussion missiles
      • Cruise missiles
      • Proton torpedoes
      • Mag pulse warheads
      • Brilliant missiles
• Defenses: Average
  • Deflector shielding
  • Electronic Countermeasures Suite
  • Percidium hull
• Squadron Count: Low [8]
• Maneuverability Rating: Low
• Speed Rating: Very High
• Hyperdrive: Class 1.0

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• C-3A Mercury Class Communications Suite
• LS-132 Terra Life Support Systems
• A-6 Starfighter Internal Tracking System
• 4 days of standard rations

• IE-10 Event Horizon Ion Drives
• Anti-Ion Emission Tracers
• Armament Duplicators

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• Meteor: The TIE/ME-fo is incredibly fast at sublight speeds and can accelerate to maximum velocity in under eight seconds, making tracking one incredibly difficult in most environments. The Meteor's astounding speed applies both in space and within planetary atmospheres, where TIE Meteor's frame can support a top speed of 5,250 km/h.
• Blitz: The TIE/ME-fo improves upon the already impressive armament of the TIE/ME by expanding its superstructure-mounted missile launchers to hold an additional eight missiles. Combined with its heavy laser cannons and ion cannons, the Super Meteor can hit far above its weight class, threatening even corvettes and frigates.
• Independent: In order to support the complex missions often carried out by its veteran pilots, the TIE/ME-fo possesses a hyperdrive and a slightly larger storage chamber for rations compared to more common TIEs, granting it significant autonomy.

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• Unforgiving Speed: Due to its tremendous speed and acceleration, the TIE/ME-fo is extremely sensitive to pilot input. As a result, even slight input on the yoke (control wheel) at top speed can cause the Super Meteor to respond suddenly and violently, producing G-forces strong enough to knock an inexperienced pilot unconscious.
• Soft Shell: The TIE/ME-fo's main form of protection is its shield generator, with its hull armor being relatively light, especially on its wings. As is the case with more common TIEs, the Super Meteor will go down in a burning wreck if its hull is hit a few times.
• Turns Like a Bantha: The hyperdrive, heavy armament, and bulky frame of the TIE/ME-fo make it rather slow at turning, especially at the high speeds in which it performs best. Consequently, Super Meteors pilots are warned never to enter a dogfight, as they will almost always be outmaneuvered by dedicated space superiority craft.

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The TIE/ME-fo is the newest and deadliest evolution of the nearly thirty-year old TIE Meteor line.

Produced in utter secrecy, even Alge Imperial’s own engineers were unaware of the company’s intentions for the new Meteor until the Board of Directors abruptly announced the state takeover of the corporation by the First Order. A surge in funding soon followed, and the TIE/ME-fo made its maiden flight in early 904 ABY.

Affectionately referred to as the “Super Meteor” by its crews, the TIE/ME-fo takes the strengths of the TIE/ME and pushes them to the extreme. Additional missile tubes give the Super Meteor formidable firepower exceeding all its predecessors, allowing pilots to take down ships far above its weight class. An improved hyperdrive and extensive provisions ensure that elite squadrons of First Order pilots can deploy in battle or on longer missions without relying on a carrier. Despite the added bulk, engine refinements allow the Super Meteor to retain the famous speed of the Meteor line, making the interceptor very difficult to catch.

Like the lesser Meteor, the TIE/ME-fo is protected by modern percidium alloy armor, lowering its weight compared to similar designs and endowing it with considerable resistance to sonic attacks. With a high ratio of indigenous components, production of the TIE/ME-fo is somewhat insulated against disturbances and supply lines.

The Meteor's terrifying speed is both its sword and its shield. On offense, a Meteor pilot can close the distance between themself and their target within seconds before firing off a devastating burst of cannon and missile fire. On defense, a Meteor pilot diving or accelerating in a straight line can outrun almost any starship in the galaxy, putting enough distance between the Meteor and its pursuer to safely escape into hyperspace.