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Nova-Class MI Attack Gunship
AFFILIATION
Wealthy Tradesmen and Local planetary defense forces.
MANUFACTURER
Don Marco
CLASS
Heavy-Gunship
ROLE
Escort
COMPOSITION
Durasteel and transparisteel
DIMENSIONS
14m long
CREW
1 to 3 (1 Pilot, 1 Co-Pilot, 1 Gunner)
PASSENGER CAPACITY
0
CARGO CAPACITY
150kgms
HANGAR CAPACITY
None
CONSUMABLES
1 standard week
SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
65 mglt
ARMAMENT
- Dual Light-laser cannon turret rear mount.
- 2x Forward facing Medium-laser cannons on ventral wing
- 2x Forward facing Medium-laser cannons on dorsal wing
- 4x Concussion missiles (Mounted)
EQUIPMENT
- Navicomputer
- Ejector seat with integrated survival capsule (For Pilot and Co-Pilot)
DESCRIPTION
Due to the Imperial fleet moving around and squashing rebellions, the planets lacked security to defend themselves. Many systems began to purchase small security corvettes and fighters to protect their own. Tradesmen also are being pirated and robbed even in some parts of the inner rim. Thus the need for a gunship for purchase through private parties and the creation of the Nova Class Star-Fighter.
There are two versions of this ship in existence, the MII has light shields and 2x Medium-laser cannons instead of four. Like most gunships though, the MI sacrifices defense for more offense.
Although 1 pilot can operate this gunship alone, the rear light laser cannons are far less accurate without an actual gunner in control and there is practically no damage control without a co-pilot, extremely limiting the scope of the gunship with just one person at the controls.
The Nova has a little more size and firepower than your typical fighter, but its maneuverability takes the toll and is lower than average, meaning the Nova needs to due enough damage in its initial attack to destroy or scare off its enemies because it is definitely weaker when it comes to a dog fight. Also due to the fact that permits for these type ships are mostly limited to two, a wing-man to assist in dogfights is also limited.
When she does have a fighter in her sights, the Nova should use 1 of its 4 mounted concussion missiles to quickly deal with it before it has time to get prime position on the Nova itself. The dual light laser turret on the back is extremely limited, but has the needed effect of scaring off most who try to get into firing position on the Nova.
LEGALITY
Restricted. In civilized systems, pilots must be properly licensed or be members of recognized armed groups.
INTENT
A gunship for more advanced pilot characters.
ADVANCED TECH
Yes. The armament is mostly heavy. If it had light lasers instead of medium and no concussion missiles, it would not be considered Advanced. Only one tech plot is needed for this (the same armament minus 2 medium lasers is already on an approved non-advanced star fighter)
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