Unreviewed VT-50 Obliterator-class Imperial Assault Ship

[Aldus Kragg]

VT-50 Obliterator-class Imperial Assault Ship

• Intent: To create a modernized, high-performance successor to the ancient VT-49 Decimator for use by the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant and elite naval vanguard officers.
• Image Source: Source 1; Source 2; Source 3
• Canon Link: VT-49 Decimator
• Permissions: Granted via the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant Player Permission List
  • Featuring open and permitted closed-market products from N&Z Umbrella Corporation, First United Astral Engineering, Alge Imperial Shipyards Incorporated, and Dornean Braha'ket Fleetworks Conglomerate.
• Primary Source: N/A

✦ PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Alge Imperial Shipyards Incorporated (Contracted baseline hull fabricator for the Remnant) with modernized subsystems integrated by Dornean Braha'ket Fleetworks Conglomerate.
• Affiliation: Mahporeem Imperial Remnant / Mahporeem Imperial Navy (MIN).
• Market Status: Closed-Market (Restricted to Remnant Navy personnel and approved buyers).
• Model: VT-50 Obliterator-class Assault Ship
• Production: Minor-Production (Reserved for fleet vanguards, special operations, and squadron commanders).
• Material:
  • Thaldonium Outer Armor Plating.
  • Tiysium Structural Steel Internal Framing.
  • Reinforced Quinta-Polycarbonite Lamellar Hull Compounds coated with Kaleidoscopic Polymer.
  • Standard Transparisteel Viewports.

✦ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Heavy Assault Patrol Craft / Scout.
• Length: 40 Meters.
• Width: 26 Meters.
• Height: 12 Meters.
• Crew Complement: 4 (Optimal: Pilot, Co-Pilot/Navigator, 2 Gunners).
• Passenger Capacity: 6 (Comfortably carries one standard Imperial Stormtrooper boarding squad).
• Cargo Capacity: 80 Metric Tons.
• Consumables: 2 Months.
• Squadron Count: Very Low (2).
• Maneuverability Rating: High
• Speed Rating: Very High
• Hyperdrive: Class 1.0 (Primary: NZ OS-HD2 Hyperdrive System) / Class 2.5 Backup.
• Armament: High
• Defense: High
• Maneuverability: Average
• Speed: High
• Interference Resistance: High

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✦ Primary Engine Systems

• Hermes LFD 760i Engine Pods: Outfitted with integrated high-yield afterburners for swift sublight acceleration cycles.
• Triple "T" Muscle Motor Module: Integrated B.A.M.T.O.P. engine modifier allowing the helmsman to selectively reduce top speed in exchange for massive, raw towing power to pull ships or break free of external tractor restraints.
• NZ F.A.R. Fusion Arc Reactor: High-grade core complete with dedicated exhaust ports and automated gas collectors to sustain high-yield weapon systems.

✦ Weapons Systems & B.A.M.T.O.P. Hardware

• Two (2) Turret-Mounted Twin Laser Cannons
• FAE/S-09 Trajectory Modulators
• Two (2) Fixed Forward Variable Payload Warhead Launchers
• Two (2) Retractable Dual AX-108 "Ground Buzzer" Surface-Defense Blaster Cannons
• RMT-TR8 Hamada Tractor Beam

✦ Defensive Systems

• M.I. Cyclic Shield Generator
• S.W.O.R.D.-F.I.H.S. Software
• Integrated Combat Deionizers & Cap Drains
• Kaleidoscopic Polymer Hull Coating
• Compact ECM Asset Spoofing Modules
• Missile Deactivation Transmitter (MDT)
• Automated Decompression Scuttle Valves

✦ Avionics & B.A.M.T.O.P. Software Core

• LK O.N.N. Processor Core: The computing backbone of the VT-50. This advanced processor provides the immense processing power required to run the ship's advanced avionics while remaining completely immune to EMP or electronic disruption.
• TumblrOS: The foundational operating system installed onto the core to ensure all disparate Alge, N&Z, and Dornean technologies communicate seamlessly without data lag.
• GPO-13 TPS & R.A.C.E.R. Security Protocols: Dedicated anti-slicing and firewall software designed to proactively protect the starship core from hostile malware, remote slicing, and Mechu-deru electronic attacks.
• O.S.I.V.P. Sensing Software: Enhances the accuracy of the ship's primary sensors by analyzing incoming data streams to completely filter out and see past enemy sensor deception, illusions, or ghost signatures.
• T.E.C.M.I.S. Targeting Suite: Advanced software that pairs with the weapons arrays to completely maintain a clean target lock even when the enemy vessel is actively deploying heavy chaff or ECM countermeasures.
• P.A.F.I.E.S. Coordination Link: Tactical communication matrix that enhances interlocking fire patterns between the VT-50's turrets and friendly starfighters.
• FAE/S-11 Universal Communication Matrix: High-grade communication loop scaled perfectly for the host platform, offering universal HUD integration and customizable user interfaces.
• NZ SAP-2A Sensor Systems Array: Long-range reconnaissance and deep-space target acquisition matrix.
• RSM-4 Mounted Scanner System: Five-sensor sequence built within a durasteel casing using ceraglass focusing lenses to slice through atmospheric distortion.
• ZEUS Mk II Droid Core: Automated internal computing matrix designed to assist with fast navicomputer route calculation.

STANDARD FEATURES

• All standard Features
• Standard Communications Array & Sensors: Full tactical transceiver loop paired with standard navicomputers, sublight comms arrays, and environment life-support monitoring nodes.
• Standard Deflector Shield Generator & Sublight Propulsion: Direct fusial ion propulsion modules backed by basic sublight maneuvering grids.
• Atmospheric Entry Systems: Reinforced atmospheric friction heat-shields allowing the vessel to safely descend, land, and take off from standard planetary bodies.
• Four (4) Emergency Escape Pods: High-pressure lifepods positioned adjacent to primary crew and passenger hubs.
• Additional "Standard" Ship Facilities:
  • Armory: Positioned right next to the lower passenger bay, this reinforced cabin safely locks away 6 full sets of stormtrooper heavy armor, standard blasters, repeaters, and localized thermal breaching charges.
  • Fitness Area: A specialized conditioning bay equipped with high-efficiency exercise machines to combat muscle atrophy during weeks-long frontier tours.
  • Compact Galley & Mess: An integrated station that houses fresh nutrition stores alongside standard military-grade ration rehydrators.
  • Captain's Quarters: Private living, resting, and working space for the Commanding Officer, including a secure, isolated terminal linked directly to the core data files, and a personal food and beverage replicator.
  • Command Ready Room: A briefing chamber situated off the main bridge, utilizing holographic map tables to coordinate navigation vectors, conduct mission briefings, or coordinate boarding operations.
  • Secure Storage Space: Heavily reinforced cargo holds utilizing magnetic locking rings to safely transport up to 80 metric tons of ammunition, spare parts, or reclaimed planetary assets.

ADVANCED FEATURES:

• Interlocking B.A.M.T.O.P. operating framework paired with the LK O.N.N. Processor Core to run highly modernized physical targeting and insulation sub-routines without risking processing bottlenecks.
• Dornean Plasma Overhauled Turrets coupled with FAE/S-09 Convergence Trajectory Modulators for multi-mode energy output manipulation mid-combat.
• SEE ADDITIONAL SUBSYSTEM DETAILS BELOW:

STRENGTHS

• Total Systems Face-Lift: Re-engineered core frameworks allow this classic Imperial hull lineage to match the electronic, defensive, and offensive output of contemporary warships.
• Fortified Cyber & Ion Insulation: The collective shields of the EMP-immune LK O.N.N. core, firewalls, and Cap Drains prevent the vessel from being easily disabled by ion cannons or slicing attempts.
• Adaptive Arsenal: Multi-mode warhead trays and plasma conversion matrices ensure gunners can transition seamlessly between anti-starfighter screen fire and capital-grade striking.
• Home Away From Home: Modifications to the interior structure and layout of the vessel allow the crew and embedded stormtrooper sqaud a slightly more comfortable standard of living than the usual fleet, allowing them to keep morale up during longer patrols.

WEAKNESSES

• Complex Subsystem Maintenance: Utilizing parts from multiple competing manufacturers means that battle-damaged systems cannot be repaired using generic Outer Rim scrap metals.
• Advanced Operator Requirements: Using a variety of upgraded or modified systems packages requires that the assigned systems operator be specially trained and qualified on all of them to properly manage the ship while underway. If a certified crew member is incapacitated or killed, and no immediate qualified backup operator is available, the vessel's integrated systems could easily malfunction and/or cause module damage. This also adds to repair and retrofit times between deployments, as any replacement systems operators must complete their full qualifications for this specific ship before being added to the crew.
• Thermal Accumulation: Firing the overcharged plasma arrays or utilizing engine afterburners for long durations causes severe internal heat spikes, introducing minor visual sensor ghosting to the bridge and momentary increases in detectable heat signatures on enemy scanners.
• Vulnerability to Advanced Tech: While highly competitive, the vessel remains a standardized minor-production patrol ship; it must exercise extreme caution against high-tier or highly-upgraded enemy vessels or larger capital ships.

DESCRIPTION
Rebuilt upon the time-tested architectural foundation of the ancient Imperial VT-49 Decimator, the VT-50 Obliterator-class Assault Ship is designed to serve as a high-performance pocket warship for independent operations. Recognizing that the modern galaxy is crowded with exotic countermeasures, the Mahporeem Imperial Navy commissioned this modernized framework to ensure fleet vanguards can operate deep within frontier space without capital ship backup. The Obliterator-class excels at punching through communication networks, hunting down pirate skirmishers, mapping contested sectors, and enforcing blockades. It acts as an imposing brawler that handles high-casualty frontline tasks with maximum structural efficiency.

The vessel runs at peak efficiency with a crew complement of 4 personnel: a Pilot at the helm, a Co-Pilot handling navigation and sensors, and two Gunners controlling the dorsal and ventral turrets. A secondary passenger bay holds 6 passengers, comfortably accommodating a standard Imperial Stormtrooper boarding element. With a cargo capacity of 80 metric tons and a consumables supply line designed to last 2 months, the ship represents a formidable vanguard asset. However, its complex corporate technology mix remains a core limitation; if its proprietary subsystems are compromised, it cannot rely on crude, planetary scrap to fix its advanced systems, requiring specialized navy depots to rebuild its network.