Approved Starship TIE V/XL Exalt-class Starfighter

[Velok the Younger]

Image Credit: Canon TIE Advanced X1
Intent: To create a flagship Santhe/Sienar elite starfighter as a modernization and upgrade of the TIE Advanced X1
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: Santhe/Sienar
Model: TIE V/XL Exalt-class
Affiliation: Open market
Modularity: No
Production: Minor
Material: Durasteel frame, matrix armor plating and reactor shielding, glasteel viewports
Description:

Fondly known as the 'Vader' by work crews and some pilots, the TIE V/XL 'Exalt' is an unabashed attempt to capitalize on one of Sienar's most impressive and iconic historical designs, the ship that influenced the TIE Advanced and TIE Defender.

Hornet Interceptor-style turbocharged laser cannons allow a significant consolidation of firepower into only two barrels, and Sienar's mastery of starfighter technology overcomes the standard cooling issues while improving quality overall -- with respect to Tenloss.

As with the original X1, manual adjustment of the advanced targeting systems will allow the pilot to overcome targeting system jamming. The fighter has life support systems, unlike most TIE series vessels.

The Exalt is a durable but expensive starfighter, reserved for elite squadrons. This vessel has never been deployed in a full wing.

Classification: Starfighter
Role: Elite Starfighter
Height: 4.5m
Width: 8.0m
Length: 9.2m
Power Core Generator/Reactor: Solar ionization reactor
Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1
Minimum Crew: 1
Optimal Crew: 1
Armaments:

• 2 advanced Sienar turbocharged laser cannons (equivalent to 6 normal laser cannons)
• 2 flex-tube warhead launchers (6 proton torpedos/concussion missiles/mag-pulse warheads/cluster missiles each, or 2 proton bombs each)

Hangar:

• N/A

Non-Combative Attachments:

• Communications Array
• Encryption Network
• Standard Deflector Shield Generator
• Standard Life Support Systems
• Standard Navigational Systems
• Advanced Sensor Array
• Advanced X1-based Targeting Systems
• Navicomputer

Passenger Capacity: 0
Cargo Capacity: 1 cubic metre in two small compartments
Consumables: 1 week
Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: 1.5

 

[Domino]

Drop speed to 1.5 and please explain if by standard life support you mean for a TIE (pressure suit needed) or other fighters (can wear anything).
@[member="Rave Merrill"]

 

[Velok the Younger]

@[member="Domino"] - Done.

 

[Domino]

Approved pending secondary!
@[member="Rave Merrill"]

As a note about the cannons, the wookiee says turbocharged lasers are about as powerful as two regular lasers, take away their overheating -3* each.
*Standard disclaimer, might be prone to change depending on FJ discussion pending trends.

 

[Velok the Younger]

@[member="Domino"] - There's more to the quote.

Their laser cannons could be turbocharged, causing twice the normal damage but became prone to overheating as a result. Even when not turbocharged, the lasers were more powerful than standard.

I read that as more than enough wiggle room to consolidate the factory standard for elite fighters into two cannons, especially considering Sienar's tech advance over Tenloss. Also, I'm not sure what the rest of your comment is asking - could you clarify?

EDIT: Orrrr I could keep my mouth shut and accept the approved pending secondary.

 

[Allyson Locke]

Approved