Approved Starship Trident-class Strike Bomber

[Onrai]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To develop a basic strike bomber for the non-Sith market.
• Image Source: http://starwarsrpg.pettycomp.net/Images/Y-wing_LP.jpg
• Canon Link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/BTL-A4_LP_%22Longprobe%22
• Restricted Missions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Defiance Consolidated Multipurpose Manufacturing
• Model: Trident-class Strike Bomber
• Affiliation: Open Market
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material: Cast duranium(frame), adamithium-durasteel composite(armor)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Interceptor
• Length: 16.1m
• Width: 6.5m
• Height: 2.9m
• Armament: High

2 HL-7 Xaser Cannons
1 Dual Ion Cannon Turret(top mounted)
General Purpose Warhead Tubes(Only One)

• Assault Concussion Missile
• Cluster Missile
• Advanced Proton Torpedo
• Ion Torpedo / Disruptor Torpedo
• Flechette Missile
• Discord Missile
• Type-B Homing Mine
• Conner Net​

Bomb Bay Loadouts(Only One)

• 20 Advanced Proton Bombs
• 20 Advanced Cluster Proton Bombs
• 15 High-Yield Unguided Plasma Bombs

• Defenses: Average

Deflector Shields

• Squadron Count: Average (12)
• Maneuverability Rating: Low
• Speed Rating: Average
• Hyperdrive Class: Class 5

STANDARD FEATURES
Basic Life Support
​Maneuvering Thrusters
​Ion Drive

ADVANCED SYSTEMS
N/A

Strengths:

• Effective at engaging most kinds of enemy ships
• Maneuverable enough to avoid flak and slower fighters

Weaknesses:

• Frail for a bomber
• Minimal variance in the bomb bay

Description: The Trident-class Strike Bomber was deliberately designed to evoke the old Y-Wing of the Galactic Republic, Rebel Alliance, and New Republic. The craft was intended as a cheap, effective strike bomber, for use by a variety of planetary governments, mercenary forces, and smaller galactic powers. Its armament is simple enough - a pair of HL-7 xasers, an automated twin ion cannon turret mounted atop the cockpit to help disable any fighters, general purpose warhead tubes for anti-fighter and light anti-ship work, and a bomb bay carrying heavier battleship-cracking ordnance. Overall, the Trident is average for a strike bomber, having slightly more firepower at the cost of maneuverability.

 

[Onrai]

[member="Jamie Pyne"] please move to the factory.

 

[Gir Quee]

Under Review.

 

[Gir Quee]

Armament: Moderate 2 HL-7 Xaser Cannons 1 Dual Ion Cannon Turret(top mounted) General Purpose Warhead Tubes(Only One) Assault Concussion Missile Cluster Missile Advanced Proton Torpedo Ion Torpedo / Disruptor Torpedo Flechette Missile Discord Missile Type-B Homing Mine Conner Net​ Bomb Bay Loadouts(Only One) 20 Advanced Proton Bombs 20 Advanced Cluster Proton Bombs 15 High-Yield Unguided Plasma Bombs

This is pretty close to the canon armament of the Y-wing including the bomb count, so I think that is doable, though I also think that this is probably more than a "moderate" armament by our traditional weapons count.

Since you actually have two extra ratings to play with (since this doesn't have a hyperdrive), I'd recommend increasing the armament rating to "Very High".

 

[Onrai]

[member="Gir Quee"] Edited.

 

[Gir Quee]

Awesome. Pending Secondary Approval. Thanks! [member="Jamie Pyne"]

 

[Hailyn]

Approved.