The Golden Dragon
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Personal Basilisk droid for
Sahan Dragr
- Image Source: Original (Edited by me)
- Canon Link:
- Permissions:
- Primary Source: 'Howler' Basilisk War Droid
- Manufacturer:
- Maji Ironworks (Original)
- Kyr'bes Buy'ce (Modified)
- Affiliation: Sahan Dragr
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Ure'adtr
- Production: Unique
- Material:
- Classification: Basilisk War Droid | Multi-Purpose Starfighter | Multi-Role Personnel Support
- Length: 18 meters
- Width: 15 meters deployed / 5 meters collapsed
- Height: 8 meters deployed / 4 meters collapsed
- Armament: Very High
- 2x Model 46 heavy laser cannons
- 2x Model 64 medium ordinance launchers
- 1x Model 66 heavy ordinance launcher
- 1x 6-barrel model 42 light rotary particle cannon turret
- +Force-Tech LC-X01 Advanced Heavy Laser Cannons (x2)
- +Force-Tech IC-Z01 Advanced Heavy Ion Cannons (x2)
- Defenses: High
- Tactical ordnance jammers
- Interdiction countermeasure system
- Electronic countermeasures package
- Sensor scrambler
- Shield generator
- Stun panels
- Chaff and flare launchers
- Sturdy hull plating
- +Prototype Shield System
- Squadron Count: None: 1
- Maneuverability Rating:
- Extreme | High (SLAM MK. II)
- Speed Rating:
- High | Extreme (SLAM MK. II)
- Hyperdrive:
- Power:
- Propulsion:
- Systems:
- Navigation computer
- Astromech socket
- Navigation assistant
- Proximity sensors
- Gyroscopic stabilizers
- Sensor arrays
- Inertial dampeners
- Secure communications array
- IFF transponder and spoofer
- Docking ring
- +MXC-T18 Tyr Tactical Command Network
- +MXC-R13 Saja-class Sensor Array
- +RM-TAR8 Astraea Integrated Targeting Package
- +'Manda' Tactical Battlenet
- +RMD-C12 Orvis Advanced Optical Sensor
- Crew needs:
- Refresher
- Small cargo space
- 2 passenger seats
- Defense:
- Fire control system connected to all weapons and sensors.
- Enviro filters
- Ammunition reloading system
- Fire suppression systems throughout the ship
- Armoured cockpit
- +Cockpit safety ejection (Satisfies escape pod legal requirements)
- Utility:
- Advanced droid brain
- +RMD-DX12 Aeanyx Droid Brain Upgrade
- +Force-Tech G'ahycaya CPU Cooler
- +Force-Tech Temiye Ansible Communications System
- Energy clamps
- Powerful claws
- Medpacks
- Tool kits and spare parts
- Emergency EVA gear for crew
- Powerful spotlights
- Ventral tractor beam generators
- +Force-Tech HM-05 Stealth Suite
- +Talaria System
- +RMT-01 Emergency Position-Indicating HoloBeacon
- Advanced droid brain
- Powerful: With a variety of guns, defensive measures, enormous size and the ability to function independently from its pilot, the 'Howler' Basilisk is a very useful tool on the battlefield, in the air, or in space
- Flight: With an enclosed cockpit and sealed fighting compartment, the Howler is capable of 'collapsing' into a starfighter capable of sublight and hyperspace flight
- Brain: With its own sentient A.I, it can function independently like an animal and follow its handler's orders to the letter.
- Drill: The Howler is capable of diverting all of its power to its rotary particle cannon turret and/or heavy laser cannons, turning it into a drill capable of melting through capital ship armor.
- +Motile: Added maneuverability systems boost this droid/ship's agility to peak performance.
- Multi-Role: While fulfilling a variety of roles, it doesn't focus on one. Which can lead it to being outclassed by a large number of different vehicles.
- Volatile: The reactor and materials used in the many powerful and expensive systems on it are susceptible to damage. Too much loss of structural integrity can cause it to go up in a very disconcerting explosion.
- Vulnerable: When using its cannons for drilling, it loses all other systems except systems crucial for the pilot and machine's survival. Flight, other weapons, and other systems are all disabled to produce enough power to sustain the constant drill beam.
- +SLAM Mk II: Activating this decreases maneuverability while engaged. The maneuverability thrusters can still be used, but it is extremely dangerous to do so.
A very expensive design, the 'Howler' model of Basilisk War Droid is designed to be a powerful asset on the ground or in the air, as well as a glorified best friend for its pilot. Arguably the most useful function of the Basilisk is the capability of sublight and lightspeed travel, allowing it to deploy in any star system at a moment's notice without the need to be dropped in. It also gives the pilot the peace of mind that they can go anywhere and still have their trusty droid with them for backup. Its presence also has a significant impact on psychological warfare, with its imposing figure and unique howl from its powerful ion engine.
This special Basilisk War Droid has been modified with various components, including a combat upgrade for the droid brain, hyperdrive upgrades, swapped plating, and other added systems. Of note are the complex maneuverability systems and the SLAM MK II, allowing a toggle between extreme speed or extreme maneuverability.
As far as Sahan Dragr is concerned, the best part about the droid starship is that it can pilot itself.
