OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a heavy fighter that will be used exclusively for combat by the Jedi Order
- Image Source: Here
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source:
Sigma-5 Ruusan-class Jedi Interceptor - TIE/D Defender
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: The Jedi Order
- Model: Xi-29 Bellero-class Jedi Heavy Fighter
- Affiliation: The Jedi Order, Commenor Systems Alliance
- Production: Limited
- Material:
Quadanium-lined Durasteel Hull - Titanium-reinforced Alusteel Frame
- Transparisteel Viewports
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Starfighter/Gunship
- Length: 16 meters
- Width: 25.61 meters
- Height: 7.8 meters
- Armament: High
x2 Twin Repeating Laser Cannons
2 fore
[*]x2 Concussion Missile Launchers
- 2 fore
14 missiles each
[*]x2 Retractable Proton Rocket Launchers
- 2 dorsal
9 rockets each
[*]x1 Twin Repeating Laser Cannon Turret
- 1 ventral
[*]Defenses: Average
- Reinforced Hull
- Standard Starfighter Deflector Shields
[*]Squadron Count: 6
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Moderate
[*]Speed Rating: Low
[*]Hyperdrive Class: 2.0 | Back-up 10.0
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Starfighter Ion Drives
- Starfighter Hazard and Damage Control Systems
- Starfighter Life Support Systems
- Starfighter Navigational Systems
- Starfighter Sensors and Targeting Systems
- Starfighter Communications System
- Starfighter Tractor Beams
- Holonet Transceiver and Encryption/Decryption Networks
- Heavily Armed - The Xi-29 is armed to the teeth with various weapons systems that pack a punch against fighters and capital ships alike, exemplifying its role as a heavy fighter or gunship.
- Good Maneuverability - The sublight thrusters have been finely tuned to give the fighter a boost when making turns, sharp or otherwise, in the midst of dogfights in order to line up its sights on an enemy fighter.
- Slow - While the thrusters have been improved, the engines have suffered a hit, hindering the overall speed of the heavy fighter.
- Volatile Ammunition - The warheads of the concussion missiles and proton rockets jut out most of the time if the latter is deployed. A well placed hit on the fore section of the vessel could set them off and destroy the entire starfighter.
After the great success of the Sigma-5 Ruusan-class Jedi Interceptor, the Jedi Order realized the need for a heavier variant of the Sigma-5 for the more combat-oriented members of the Order. Wishing for a powerful design that could be effectively deployed in smaller numbers to make up for its lack of necessity, the Xi-29 was given life by the experienced war veterans of the Order.
Because of the Jedi Order's tenet of using violence only as a last resort, the hull of the Xi-29 was constructed to be large and intimidating to act as a deterrent for those who wanted to try and take it on. Should that deterrent fail, three twin repeating laser cannons and a grouping of high-powered missile launchers can easily dispatch most threats.
While most of its armament faces forwards, enhanced sublight thrusters were a must; granting a small but noticeable boost to maneuverability that is much needed. This, unfortunately, has caused the engines themselves to suffer, and by extension the speed of the starship. Coupled with the fact that one well-placed shot could set off the exposed warheads, this could prove to be a fatal flaw to the ship.
