Approved Starship Usen'ye-type Assault Fighter

[Amelia von Sorenn]

USEN'YE-TYPE ASSAULT FIGHTER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Gladiator-class Assault Fighter for use by the Mandalorian Empire

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Gladiator-class Assault Fighter
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Mandalorian Empire
Model	Usen'ye-type
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Mandalorian Iron	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Turadium
Duralium	Laminasteel	Terenthium
Trimantium	Duraplast	Starfighter Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Assault Fighter
	Multi-Role Starfighter
	Interceptor
Length	7.7 meters
Width	5.3 meters
Height	6.5 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	Very Low
Squadron Count	Very Low - (4) per Squadron
Maneuverability	Very High
Speed	Very High
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Armaments and Defenses

(1) KT6 Heavy Blaster Cannon	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(2) SW-7a Ion Cannons	(1) Missile Deactivation Transmitter
(4) L-s9.3 Laser Cannons	(1) XM-130 Chaff Dispenser
(2) Assault Concussion Missile Launchers
(6) Void-7 Seismic Charges

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	1 Pilot
Passenger Capacity	None
Cargo Capacity	25 Kilograms
Consumables	3 Galactic Standard Days

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems K-88 "Event Horizon" Sublight Engine (2) A-9x Thrust Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator Sublight Accelerator Motor Inertial Compensator

STRENGTHS

Extreme Speed and Acceleration - Powered by a triple-engine configuration, the Usen'ye-type achieves blistering straight-line speed and rapid acceleration, allowing it to overtake most starfighters and disengage at will when piloted skillfully.

Exceptional Maneuverability - Its ultra-light frame and tight engine spacing give the fighter outstanding pitch, roll, and yaw control, making it deadly in close-range dogfights and evasive interception runs.

Heavy Assault Armament for Its Size - Despite its minimal hull, the Usen'ye-type mounts an unusually dense weapons package, enabling it to overwhelm enemy fighters, strike light transports, or conduct brutal hit-and-run attacks against larger vessels.

Squadron-Centric - Designed to operate exclusively in four-fighter cells, Usen'ye squadrons excel at coordinated attack patterns, crossfire tactics, and synchronized missile or seismic charge strikes.

Small Profile and Minimal Mass - The craft's "cockpit-with-engines" construction presents a very small target profile, reducing hit probability and enhancing survivability through evasion rather than durability.

Interceptor Flexibility - While optimized as an assault fighter, the Usen'ye-type can rapidly transition into an interceptor role, making it ideal for fleet defense, pursuit missions, and rapid-response engagements.

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WEAKNESSES

Extremely Limited Defensive Systems - With very low shielding and armor protection, the Usen'ye-type cannot withstand sustained fire; even minor hits can result in catastrophic system failures.

Fragile Structural Integrity - The stripped-down construction leaves little redundancy - damage to engines, weapons mounts, or power conduits often renders the fighter combat-ineffective.

Reliance on Pilot Skill - The fighter's performance ceiling is high, but unforgiving; inexperienced pilots are likely to overcommit, lose control at extreme speeds, or fail to manage energy properly.

Small Squadron Size - Operating in fixed four-fighter squadrons limits battlefield presence and staying power compared to large formations, especially in attritional engagements.

Limited Endurance and Payload Sustainability - High-performance engines and heavy weapon usage rapidly drain power and consumables, restricting mission duration without carrier or base support.

Poor Performance Under Sustained Fire - The fighter excels in burst engagements but struggles in prolonged combat, where its lack of defenses and redundancy becomes increasingly punishing.

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DESCRIPTION

The Usen'ye-type Assault Fighter is a brutally efficient expression of Mandalorian combat beliefs - speed over safety, offense over endurance, and aggression over caution; all of which explain why the vessel was named after the rudest way to tell someone to go away in Mando'a. Structurally minimalist, the vessel is little more than a reinforced cockpit grafted to three high-output engines and an oversized weapons suite, sacrificing protection and comfort in favor of raw performance. Designed as an updated variant of the Gladiator-class Assault Fighter, the Usen'ye-type functions primarily as a high-speed assault platform, capable of tearing through enemy fighter screens or delivering devastating strike passes against priority targets. Its speed and maneuverability rival dedicated interceptors, allowing it to hunt bombers, chase fleeing craft, or rapidly reposition across the battlespace. Operational doctrine emphasizes small, elite squadrons of four fighters, relying on tight coordination and overwhelming first-strike potential rather than prolonged engagements. In combat, Usen'ye pilots favor rapid attack runs, missile salvos, and close-range cannon fire before breaking away at extreme velocity. Much like the Galactic Empire's TIE Interceptor, the Usen'ye-type lives and dies by its ability to avoid being hit at all. When flown by skilled Mandalorian pilots, it becomes a lethal, near-untouchable predator; when caught off-guard or pinned down, it is devastatingly vulnerable. The result is a starfighter that rewards mastery, aggression, and precision - and punishes hesitation without mercy.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

As usual, nice job.

Approved.