KaiserMelech
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HHF-3-Class
AFFILIATION
Open Market
MANUFACTURER
Hapes Consortium
CLASS
Gunship
ROLE
Strike fighter
COMPOSITION
Protosteel/Titanium alloy hull, Titanium/Chromium alloy hyperdrive armor, Carbon heatshields, Aluminum Oxynitride windshields
DIMENSIONS
Length: 21m
Wingspan: 31m
Height: 8m
CREW
4 (Pilot, Copilot/Bombardier, Two Rear Gunners)
PASSENGER CAPACITY
0
CARGO CAPACITY
1,000 kg if bomb bay is empty
HANGAR CAPACITY
0
CONSUMABLES
1 Week
SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
50 MGLT sublight, Class 8 hyperdrive. Bulky and heavy, this ship maneuvers far too poorly to be an effective dogfighter. The functional airfoil wings, in addition to repulsorlift technology, give the ship relatively good in-atmosphere maneuverability.
ARMAMENT
- 4 Forward-facing medium laser cannons
- 2 Dual medium laser cannon turrets
- 2 Launchers with space for 2 concussion missiles or proton torpedoes each
- Bomb Bay with space for 4 heavy proton bombs
EQUIPMENT
- Class 8 Hyperdrive
- Hyperspace beacon transponder
- Long-range communication array
- Light deflector shield
- Sensor array including radar, infrared, external camera, and targeting equipment
- Life support
DESCRIPTION
Developed by Hapan shipbuilders, the former pirates-turned-legitimate government, the HHF-3 was developed as a hard-hitting heavy fighter and ground strike vehicle. With four forward-firing medium guns, a heavy amount of fire can be directed at slow-moving spacecraft or ground targets. Two launchers allow the ship to face a wider array of enemies, with concussion missiles for use against fighters, proton torpedoes for use against capital ships, and proton bombs for use against ground targets. Dorsal and ventral turrets, with a combined 4 medium laser cannons, not only provide security above, below, and to the rear of the ship, and the dorsal turret can be swiveled to increase forward firepower.A jack of all trades and master of none, this vehicle will lose a dogfight to a dedicated fighter and carries less payload than a dedicated bomber. However, for factions, teams, or individuals who don’t have the credits or manpower to spare, this vehicle can combine two roles into one. Survivability is key in this vehicle. In addition to heavy defensive armaments, one of the most powerful deflector shields on the market is installed in the center of the craft, sacrificing weight and speed for supreme protection. The massive hyperdrive system is confined to a separate compartment at the rear of the vehicle, preventing any reactor leaks from endangering the crew. The entire section can also be easily removed for maintenance or decreased weight when not necessary, or remotely ejected into space in case of catastrophic failure without weakening the hull integrity of the rest of the craft.
Due to the compartmentalized nature of the hyperdrive, and the limited reach of Hapan influence, the ship is equipped with a class 8 hyperdrive that cannot take it more than 20 parsecs, and even that is stretching the hypermatter reserves. Luckily, the ship is small enough to be stored in dedicated carrier ships for long voyages.
This vehicle is somewhat distained for its inability to take off and land vertically. The repulsorlifts spread throughout the wings are simply too weak for a craft of this weight, requiring functional airfoil wings to generate lift while in atmosphere. A short take-off and landing vehicle, an open area of barely 300 meters is required for take offs and landings, although 500 to 1000 meters is recommended. While a paved runway is best, the sturdy landing gear and ultra-strong composite tires can handle most grass fields, beaches, or compact deserts.
LEGALITY
This ship requires a dedicated license to own when fully armed, as it is a starfighter. Weapons are compartmentalized enough to be easily removed, making the ship legal in all systems, although a thorough check is necessary by galactic authorities to ensure proper demilitarization.INTENT
This serves to introduce one of the first heavy/strike fighters into our new timeline. Its archaic look serves to place it several millennia in the past, and the layout also makes it a sort of spiritual predecessor of other heavy fighters like the ARC-170. Rugged and low-tech, this ship will probably be used by people who want to RP a poorer faction or a more backwards planet. This ship is really meant to be used by players who intend to play in small groups or by themselves, as the three-man crew mixed with hyperspace ability makes it good for independent missions.ADVANCED TECH
Yes. The ship is, although unpopular, a dedicated warship. The Hapans also are highly restrictive in who they sell to, requiring non-Hapans, especially men, to gain their favor.
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