M E A T B A G
- Intent: To create a Space Superiority Starfighter for the Golden Company, and later the Thyrsian Hierarchy.
- Image Source: Planetside 2 Wiki - Vanu Sovereignty Scythe [x]
- Canon Link: Solar Ionization Cannon.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Istanu Pattern Disruptor.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Shipwright Division, The Thyrsian Hierarchy, The Golden Company. (Select, and Contracted Foundries.)
- Model: TTH/SSF-01 "Amycus" - Pattern Gyrfalcon.
- Affiliation: The Thyrsian Hierarchy, The Golden Company, Closed-Market.
- Production: Mass-Production.
- Material:
- Durasteel Hull and Armour Plating (Ablative) with Secondary Armourplast Plating.
- Manganese Brass Armour Reinforcements (Anti-Corrosion.)
- Flexisteel Cabling.
- Alusteel Skeletal Frame.
- Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Glasteel Viewports.
- Classification: Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Role: Heavy Starfighter, Space Superiority, Escort, Reconnaissance, Etc.
- Length: 8 Metres.
- Width: 12 Metres.
- Height: 3 Metres.
- Armament: Average Rating.
- Loadout Aurek:
- [2] Solar Ionization Cannons [Fire-Linked, Stutter-Fire Capable.]
- [1] Ion Cannon [Fire-Linked.]
- [1] Automated Repeating Laser Cannon [Rear-Mounted, Stutter-Fire Capable.]
- [2] Variable Warhead Launchers. (Four Warheads per Launcher.**)
- Loadout Besh:
- [2] Solarized Disruptor Cannons [Fire-Cycled.]
- [1] Ion Cannon [Fire-Linked.]
- [1] Automated Repeating Laser Cannon [Rear-Mounted, Stutter-Fire Capable.]
- [2] Variable Warhead Launchers. (Four Warheads per Launcher. **)
- ** Loadout May Include; Proton Torpedoes, Homing Concussion Missiles, Magpulse Warheads, Discord Missile, Intruder Missile, Etc.
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military Grade] Reinforced, and Ablative Armour and Hull Plating.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military Grade] Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Reinforced [Starfighter-Class, Military Grade] Reinforced Ionic Shielding.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military Grade] Internal Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military Grade] Emergency Maneuvering Thrusters (Chemical Propellent and Lateral Thrusters.)
- Advanced [Starfighter-Class, Military Grade] EWAR, Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Etc.
- Squadron Size: Twelve Starfighters per Squadron - Average Rating.
- Maneuverability Rating: 80 DPF - Average Rating.
- Primary Power Plant: Compact Fusion Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant: Solar Ionization Reactor with Retractable Collection Array(s).
- Crew Complement (Optimal): One Pilot, One Integrated Droid Brain.
- Crew Complement (Minimum): One Pilot, One Integrated Droid Brain.
- Passengers: None.
- Speed Rating: Average Rating.
- MGLT: 100 MGLT.
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,050 Km/H (Higher speeds possible with Deflector's activated.)
- Engine Count: Four Starfighter - Grade Drive Units.
- Secondary Propulsion: Retractable Solar Sails and Maneuverable Wing Armatures.
- Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1.0 - Average Rating.
- Secondary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 8.0
- Cargo Capacity: 120 Kilograms (Survival and Maintenance Equipment.)
- Consumables: One Week.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Sensor and Targeting Systems.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Navigation and Avionics Systems.
- Dedicated Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Communications Suite. (Encrypted with Thyrsian Military Keys.)
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Atmospheric Seals and Perfunctory Oxygen Scrubbers (Life Support Capable Flight Suit Required.)
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Subspace and HoloNet Transceiver(s).
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Inertial Compensators.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] VTOL Repulsorlift Antigravity System.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] High-G Shock and Ejector Seat, with Crash Webbing.
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Homing Beacon (Encrypted with Thyrsian Military Keys.)
- Standard [Starfighter-Class, Military-Grade.] Gyroscopic Cockpit Module (Flight and Landing Positions.)
- Solar Ionization Cannons. (Loadout Dependent.)
- Starfighter-Grade Solarized Disruptor Cannons. (Loadout Dependent.)
- Directional Solar Sail Modules.
- Automated Rear-facing Armament.
- Flexible Warhead Launchers.
- Integrated Astromech Droid (Droid Brain.)
- Slim Vertical Profile.
- Countermeasure Suite.
- Fore and Aft Weapon Coverage.
- Fuselage-mounted Primary Armament.
- Fire-Cycled Weaponry - Loadout Dependent.
- Solar Ionization Cannons - Loadout Dependent: Requires Prolonged Contact.
- Fixed-Forward Weaponry - Sans the Rear-mounted Turret.
- Exposed and Armoured Cockpit.
- Limited Rear Firing Arc - 30' Degree Firing Arc in a 360' Degree Conal Circumference.
Of all the starfighters that were to ever be created by the joint efforts between the Republic Engineering Corporation and their Thyrsian attache’s, the Amycus was the most peculiar of all their designs. The reasoning behind this aesthetic choice was to match the visual thematics of the Thyrsian Navy and update their overall design in a more modern fashion. This essentially created some measure of harmony between the two ideologies brought to the table, and eventually gave conceptual birth to the first Thyrsian starfighter produced in the aftermath of Eshan’s brutal regime.
Through the Thyrsian’s understanding of technology that was considered exotic to the rest of the galaxy, they saw fit to equip the Amycus with a brace of Solar Ionization Cannons; that would allow their primary armament to bypass conventional shielding. The process in how these weapons were capable of punching through a hostile fighter’s projected barrier was a closely-guarded secret, but when they tore through conventional deflectors - they were capable of melting durasteel plating. This gave an advantage to the starfighter, in comparison to standard blaster or laser cannons because of the additional, deadly effects.
One that could be used to fuse an enemy starfighter’s outer plating shut, and consigning the pilot to be entombed within their vessel; perishing with nothing but the silent stars to keep them company.
In addition to the Solar Cannons, the Gyrfalcon was capable of being outfitted with a brace of disruptor cannons; a relatively new inclusion to the Sun Guard's armoury. These cannons would be a slow-firing replacement and forced the pilot to cycle their plasmatic discharge in order to be effective during combat operations. While it may be considered less effective, in terms of alacrity against standard laser cannons, their innate ability to obliterate matter on contact more than made up for the weapon's pitfalls.
The Amycus was outfitted with deployable and modular Solar Sails; which supplemented their standard ion thrust engines with another means of interstellar transportation. With the agrinium sails deployed on modular mounts, they were able to alter the starfighter’s trajectory whilst engrossed in the swirling tides of the Sun. These extendable panels allowed for the fighter to conserve precious fuel whenever the vessel was deployed within the bounds of a solar system and offered a cunning method in which to outmaneuver their foes so long as there was a Star to take advantage of.
The Amycus was but the first step in the Thyrsian’s Rearmament and would set the stage for their inevitable Reclamation Crusade - which would see their homeworld free from the tyrannical Echani.
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