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other fighter craft

PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:06 am
by Shadow Shack
S-1lf "Pirhana"
light fighter

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HS: 1 HP: 5 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A
ADF: 5 MR: 6 DCR: 25 Crew: 1
Armament: PL
Defense: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom
Misc: Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined

Computer
Alarm (1)
Analysis (3)
Astrogation (1)
Auto Eject (2)
Computer Lockout (4)
Damage Control (1)
Drive (3)
Information Storage (1)
Laser Cannon (1)
Maintenance (1)


The basic Streel Corporation design entails a standard cockpit/fuselage and drive module along with airfoils for atmospheric use. The design is inexpensive and easily mass produced, but where obvious producton corners are cut the advantages come out in performance and easily maintainable/serviceable craft that are cheap to own and operate. The solar assisted powerplant doesn't require large amounts of space devoted for fuel, nor does any life support equipment chew up any space so as a result the craft are quite small and nimble. As a result a larger number of craft can be stored within a given space. External docking facilities (EDF, or "Fish Hooks" as the pilots dubbed them) allow groups of four craft to be carried outside a ship's hull, accessible via an airlock and scaffolding. One EDF can be attached for every 5 hull sizes, with a MHS:5 for the first facility. This can be in addition to any fighter bays a ship may have. Bays can accomodate 1½ times the normal HS:1 fighter capacity with the Pirhana, so a small carrier that normally accomodates 6 fighters can hold 9 SF-1lf fighters.


The basic fighter craft is a rather potent machine in battle when used properly. Unable to take much damage, the craft instead relies on the pilot's skill along with an enhanced maneuvering system. And groups of SF-1lf fighters can be quite effective but for solo missions they are somwhat lacking, and to this end SFC has no interest in the basic Streel fighter platform. AEM technology was recently added to all of Streel's S series fighter craft. An assault rocket launcher and supporting software can be added to the SF-1lf at a MR: -1 penalty.

Streel sells a lot of these, they are cheap and affordable to maintain so they can be found almost anywhere. Be warned though, Streel harbors a negative attitude towards SFC because we have no desire for any of their fighters due to a lacking life support and their inability to function well without a swarm of others. Streel owned fighters have interfered with SFC operations more than once and they have no qualms when it comes to supplying the various criminal elements we are after.

Re: other fighter craft

PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:08 am
by Shadow Shack
S-2hr"Manta"
heavy assault fighter

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HS: 1 HP: 8 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A
ADF: 3 MR: 4 DCR: 30 Crew: 1
Armament: PL, 4 warhead bays (ARx4)
Defense: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined

Computer
Alarm (1)
Analysis (3)
Assault Rocket (1)
Astrogation (1)
Auto Eject (2)
Computer Lockout (4)
Damage Control (1)
Drive (3)
Information Storage (1)
Laser Cannon (1)
Maintenance (1)


The Manta is geared for heavy assault roles, intended to compete with the venerable I-76 Enforcer although with a insystem role instead. Like the Enforcer, additional payloads are made possible with a trade off in performance. These craft are slow and sloppy by star fighter standards, but the heavy damage they can inflict more than makes up for the lackluster speed and agility. SFC had a brief interest in these craft, capable of fulfilling a heavy fighter role in a light fighter platform. But alas Streel won't contract to anyone without signing on for a Pirhana fleet first.

Re: other fighter craft

PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:22 am
by Shadow Shack
S-3gt "Barracuda"
advanced recon/fighter

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HS: 1 HP: 6 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A
ADF: 6 MR: 5 DCR: 30 Crew: 1
Armament: PL(x2, linked)
Defense: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined; Energy Sensor, ½ camera system

Computer
Alarm (1)
Analysis (3)
Astrogation (1)
Auto Eject (2)
Computer Lockout (4)
Damage Control (1)
Drive (3)
Information Storage (1)
Laser Cannon (1)
Maintenance (1)

The 'Cuda is a racier version of the Pirhana, boasting extra acceleration instead of maneuverability. Also added is an extra set of cannons, which can be linked to fire in tandem for more damage or separately for additional attacks. Like the Pirhana, no life support equipment is available but AEM technology is included. An energy sensor array and camera system is easily affixed for recon missions, and an assault rocket launcher with software may be added at a ADF: -1 penalty