Approved Vehicle Ultra-Light Assault Vehicle Mk 2

[Amelia von Sorenn]

ULTRA-LIGHT ASSAULT VEHICLE MK 2​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Ultra-Light Assault Vehicle for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	ULAV Mk 2
Modularity	Limited - Unit Colors and Emblems
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Vehicle Components
Trimantium	Duraplast

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Landspeeder
	Combat Assault Vehicle
Role(s)	Light Assault Vehicle
Size	Very Small
Weight	Light

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Average
Defenses	Very Low
Maneuverability	High
Speed	Very High
Propulsion	Repulsorlift

Armaments and Defenses

(1) Twin Mk 2/s Laser Cannon	Light-weight Ablative Armor
(1) Rear Heavy Blaster Cannon
(1) Mk 1/S Concussion Missile Launcher
(6) Concussion Missiles

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Pilot
	(1) Gunner
Minimum Crew	(1) Pilot
Passenger Capacity	None
Cargo Capacity	Small
Consumables	1 Galactic Standard Week

SPECIAL FEATURES

Aerial Sensor CO-0012 Energy Coupler Gravmotor Alternator Turbothrust Converter Coil Thrust Louver Stabilizer Rover Surveillance Tagger KD57 3-Chamber Repulsorlift Engine Rear Magnetic Harpoon Mount

STRENGTHS

Agile - The ULAV Mk 2 was designed with a powerful engine and increased speed, acceleration, and maneuverability, providing the Galactic Alliance with a quick and nimble vehicle well-suited for lightning strikes and built around tactics involving rapid maneuvers.

KD57 3-Chamber Repulsorlift Engine - A specialized engine more often found installed on Sailbarges, the KD57 permits the vehicle to traverse various types of terrain including Snow, Ice, Sand, and even Water.

Rear Tow-Cable - The ULAV Mk 2 is capable of being outfitted with a magnetic harpoon in place of the rear-mounted Heavy Blaster Cannon, allowing the vehicle to be utilized similarly to the Rebel Snow Speeder when deployed against Walkers.

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WEAKNESSES

Minimal Defenses - The trade-off for its increased speed and maneuverability came at the cost of its defensive capabilities. The ULAV Mk 2 is minimally defended and is only equipped with light armor, which, while capable of withstanding most fire from small arms, is incapable of withstanding heavier armaments.

Light Assault - Though classified as an Assault Vehicle, the ULAV Mk 2 carries a minimal armament that while more than capable of devastating Infantry and equally lightly armored vehicles, has difficulty doing much damage against heavier armored vehicles or well-fortified positions.

Firing Arc - The ULAV Mk 2 experiences a similar issue that its predecessor experienced with the firing arc of its rear weapon, often requiring that the pilot position the vehicle in such a manner as to allow the rear blaster cannon to take advantage of its 180-degree firing arc.

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DESCRIPTION

Aether Systems envisioned the Ultra-Light Assault Vehicle Mk 2 as a stopgap for the Galactic Alliance until heavier, well-rounded Landspeeders could be produced and deployed in larger quantities. However, despite this initial intention, the ULAV Mk 2 has found its niche within the overall structure of the Alliance Military, specifically reconnaissance and commando units. With a design centered around speed and maneuverability, it is best deployed with tactics or assaults that are focused on lightning strikes or out-maneuvering enemy forces, areas of specialty that the vehicle shines. However, this agility and maneuverability has come at a heavy cost, specifically when it comes to the vehicle's defensive capabilities. The ULAV Mk 2 is only equipped with lightweight armor, and though it is sufficient to withstand most small arms fire, it is incapable of withstanding strikes from heavier armaments. Likewise, it retains a design flaw present in its predecessor; while the rear-mounted Heavy Blaster Cannon does have a 180-degree firing arc, it often requires that the pilot maneuver the vehicle in such a manner as to take advantage of this, exposing the rear of the vehicle. A design feature that wasn't present in its predecessors, however, is the inclusion of a Magnetic Harpoon Mount, which allows the vehicle to be equipped with a magnetic harpoon in place of the rear-mounted blaster cannon. This allows the Ultra-Light Assault Vehicle Mk 2 to be utilized similarly to the Rebel Snow Speeder when deployed against enemy walkers. Though the Ultra-Light Assault Vehicle Mk 2 is a smaller vehicle, it more than makes up for this with its speed and agility. Often experiencing difficulty against heavily armored vehicles or well-fortified positions, its armaments are more than enough to wreak havoc with lightning hit-and-run tactics, or when utilized to decimate formations relying heavily on Infantry or equally lightly armored vehicles. The ULAV Mk 2 provides the Galactic Alliance with an agile Landspeeder well suited for special operations that can easily be smuggled behind enemy lines or deployed in vast numbers to swarm a position due to its small size.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

As usual, very cool sub!

Approved.