Approved Starship TIE/YV

[Gerwald Lechner]

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• Standard Communications Array
• Standard Deflector Shield Generator
• Standard Ion Engines
• Standard Life Support Systems
• Standard Navigational Systems
• Standard Repulsorlift Engines
• Standard Sensor Array
• Standard Starfighter Weapons: Laser Cannons
• Standard Targeting Systems

• Astromech Socket
• "Screamer" Active Jammer
• AE-35 Subspace Transceiver
• Ejector Seat
• Heat Dispersion Vents

STRENGTHS

• High thrust output: Advanced engines provide sharp acceleration and confident control in short-range engagements. The ship can reposition with precision and push through tight maneuvers without lag.
• Reinforced doomium frame: The hull endures punishment that would tear apart a standard TIE. The reinforced structure holds firm under sustained fire and allows the ship to remain stable even after heavy hits.
• Erinar Diamond conduit: The crystal bond links the ship to its owner through the Dark Side. The connection heightens reaction time, improves targeting awareness, and allows the owner to sense damage or threats before instruments register them.
• Expanded weapon nodes: The fighter carries heavier armament than its Imperial predecessors. Turbolaser-grade emitters or experimental ion options can be mounted without disruption to stability or balance.
• Silent vectoring: Heat dispersion technology reduces signature bleed. The ship becomes difficult to track without advanced sensor packages, especially during long dives or when banking through dense fields.

WEAKNESSES

• Limited stamina in long pursuits: The engines burn hot. Energy draws rise quickly, which makes the fighter excel in bursts but falter in extended chases unless supplied by a carrier.
• Restricted cargo and survival capacity: This model trades interior space for power. It offers little room for rations, gear, or repair kits. Pilots rely heavily on support craft for recovery and field maintenance.
• High cost to maintain: Doomium plating and Erinar systems require specialized tools and experienced engineers. Repairs are slow unless performed at a Sith-controlled facility that understands the alloy and crystal behavior.
• Narrow cockpit field: The canopy replicates the classic TIE structure. It limits visibility to the front arc. Peripheral threats remain difficult to track without sensors or instinct.
• Vulnerable radiator channels: Heat dispersion is efficient but exposed. If an opponent lands a direct shot along the venting line, the ship can suffer sudden loss of control or a full engine stall.

The fighter carries the silhouette of an Imperial TIE, yet every line reveals Sith intent. Its wings rise from a core of reinforced doomium, forged with a density that turns the frame into a weapon by itself. The cockpit sphere feels carved rather than assembled, shaped with deliberate edges that catch the light in a muted crimson sheen. Inside the frame rests a single Erinar Diamond, suspended in a containment cradle that links the ship to its owner through the Dark Side. The bond allows the owner to sense the rhythm of the engines, the drift of incoming fire, and the strain of the hull before alarms announce anything.

Engines built for immediate acceleration sit behind armored vents. They burn with a deeper tone than the Imperial standard. The fighter leaps forward when commanded and holds tight through demanding turns. Heat travels along the interior channels and escapes through thin radiators that glow a soft red during long flights. The glow warns opponents of the ship’s presence, yet the signature remains low enough to confuse distant sensors.

Weapon mounts sit close to the cockpit for maximum control. The barrels support heavier emitters than the classic design. Each bolt carries a weight that feels more like artillery fire than starfighter output. A secondary housing beneath the cockpit allows for optional ion bursts or focused disruptor shots.

The fighter offers little comfort. Space inside the cockpit is tight. Supplies are limited to the bare minimum. Everything exists to support combat and nothing else. The structure can survive heavy damage, yet it demands constant attention from engineers familiar with doomium alloys and crystal resonance.

In the hands of a Sith, the fighter becomes more than metal. It becomes an extension of the owner’s will. The connection forged through the Erinar Diamond allows movements that feel instinctive. The ship reacts almost before the controls shift. Enemies often describe it as unnatural, as though the fighter listens to something they cannot hear.

 

[Krass Wyms]

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