Unreviewed TIE/Vp Vigilant

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a elite TIE Fighter that can be used for specialized missions with the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant.
• Image Source: Artstation Link, image created by EC Henry.
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• Canon Link: TIE Fighter.
• Permissions:
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
  • Bido Roz'lyn, permission given here
• Primary Source: Wookieepedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Mahporeem Imperial Remnant.
• Affiliation: Mahporeem Imperial Remnant .
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: TIE/Vp Vigiliant.
• Production: Semi-Unique.
• Material:
  • Titanium
  • Durasteel
  • Ersteel SLCA
  • Ersteel 12231
  • Quadanium Steel
  • Kaleidoscopic Polymer
  • Electronic Components
  • Reinforced Quinta-Polycarbonite Lamellar Compound

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Interceptor.
• Length: 7.5 meters.
• Width: 7 meters.
• Height: 8.75 meters.
• Armament: High.
  • Two Assault Laser Cannons
    • Ultra-Power Blast
  • One C-10 Plasburst Cannon
    • Ultra-Power Blast
  • One PGEM/Bomblet Generator MK I
• Defenses: High.
  • NZ CoreCom Scammer
  • Heavy Armor Plating
  • NZ CoreCom Disruptor
  • Kaleidoscopic Polymer
  • NZ Thanatos ECM/A Suite
  • Anti-Ion Emission Tracers
  • Missile Deactivation Transmitters
  • NZ SAP-2A SSA [Sensor Systems Array]
  • AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component
  • NZ SSP-SEPTIMUS [Shield System Package]
  • NZ MTS "Bloodhound" [Magnetic Targeting Sensor]
• Squadron Count: Extreme, 24.
• Maneuverability Rating: Extreme.
• Speed Rating: Extreme.
• Hyperdrive: Yes, Class 1.0

STANDARD FEATURES

• N-s6 Navcon
• Ejection Seat
• Reactor Systems
  • NZ Arcus-7 Fusion Cell
  • OA 'White Dwarf' Miniaturised Sun Reactor
• X-FP-C28 Ship Computer
• AE-35 Subspace Transceiver
• Compact Life-Support System
• F-s4 Flight Avionics System
• Servant Ion/Repulsorlift Engine
• NZ Metatron Multi-Path Engine MPE-1
• All other standard features

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Solar Collectors
• P-w702 Ion Maneuvering Jet
• IE-10 Event Horizon Ion Drives
• B.A.M.T.O.P
  • Software Upgrades
    • TumblrOS
    • O.S.I.V.P
    • R.A.C.E.R.
    • GPO-13 TPS
    • T.E.C.M.I.S.
    • P.A.F.I.E.S.
    • O.T.A.R.O.C.S.
    • S.W.O.R.D.-F.I.H.S.
  • Hardware Upgrades
    • G.O.U.P.
    • LK O.N.N.
    • Dornean Plasma
    • Kaleidoscopic Polymer
    • Integrated Combat Deionizers
    • Triple "T" Muscle Motor Module
• ATLAS Mk I High Efficiency Droid Brain | AI
• ATHENA DCOS-1L [DIrect Central Operating System]

STRENGTHS

• UNLIMITED POWER: The Arcus-7 Fusion Cell and "White Dwarf" Miniaturized Sun Reactor allows the TIE/Vp Vigilant to reroute extreme amounts of power to its engines, enabling it to move blisteringly fast without the need for SLAM or SLAB subsystems
• Extreme firepower: Already heavily armed with Assault Laser Cannons, a Plasburst Cannon and a Bomblet Generator, the TIE/Vp Vigilant can further increase its already considerable firepower with its "Ultra-Power Blast" settings
• Detector: The TIE/Vp Vigilant can locate cloaked targets with its "Bloodhound" Magnetic Targeting System, allowing the starfighter to nullify stealth systems
• Upgrades: The TIE/Vp Vigilant has been extensively upgraded with B.A.M.T.O.P, augmenting the starfighters already impressive performance
• Defensive: Each TIE/Vp Vigilant comes equipped with a variety of internal and external defensive features, making the starfighter difficult to destroy in combat

WEAKNESSES

• BOOM: Should the TIE/Vp Vigilant's armor be penetrated, the reactors and electronic components installed aboard the vessel will violently explode, almost guaranteeing the craft's destruction
• EMP/ION: Like many starfighters, the TIE/Vp Vigilant remains highly vulnerable to EMP and ION based attacks, especially considering the advanced electronic systems carried aboard the vessel
• Skill issue: The TIE/Vp Vigilant is a difficult and demanding ship to fly, meaning it can only be operated by the most elite pilots that the galaxy has to offer
• Expensive: The TIE/Vp Vigilant is an exceptionally expensive craft to produce and maintain, greatly limiting its overall ability to be deployed
• Ultra-Power Blast: Using the ship's "Ultra-Power Blast" setting creates a blast of laser energy powerful enough to damage a Star Destroyer but completely depletes any energy left in the laser cannons that use the setting, and can only be used with a full laser cannon charge

DESCRIPTION

Although the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant was ultimately victorious in its fight against the Wild Space Rebellion, many lessons were learned over the course of that conflict, especially when it came to combating cloaked vessels. The Wild Space Rebellion was especially fond of ambushing Imperial patrols with cloaked ships, and in response Mahporeem began developing specialized ships that could be used to effectively fight the Wild Space Rebellion should they ever return.

One such ship developed by the Imperial Remnant is the TIE/Vp Vigilant, an elite starfighter and interceptor developed on the frame of a standard TIE Fighter. Unlike the TIE Fighter, however, the TIE Vigilant was far more advanced in nature. Equipped with a NZ MTS "Bloodhound" [Magnetic Targeting Sensor], the TIE Vigilant is capable of tracking and locating cloaked vessels, negating one of the greatest assets that the Wild Space Rebellion has or had with its plethora of ships.

Furthermore, the TIE/Vp Vigilant is armed with turbolaser grade Assault Laser Cannons, a C-10 Plasburst Cannon and a PGEM/Bomblet Generator MK I, which can be augmented to deliver even more damage with Ultra-Power Blast mode. In exchange for depleting its entire energy reserves, Ultra-Power Blast gives the TIE/Vp Vigilant enough power to inflict serious damage to Star Destroyer sized vessels and larger. The idea behind the ship is that they would use their advanced scanners to locate any cloaked capital ships, rapidly close the distance with their powerful engines and inflict serious damage with Ultra-Power Blast before any main Imperial fleet moves in to engage.

Yet, with no Wild Space Rebellion ships to fight, the TIE/Vp Vigilant now finds itself with no specific enemy to fight, though it remains an important deterrent to any future attacks from rebel cells, and will likely see combat usage against alternate enemy targets sometime in the future, where its unique capabilities may prove to be the difference between Mahporeenian victory or defeat!

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