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X-60 Ziost Assassin-class heavy assault fighter
OWNERSHIP
Personal — Darth Malon
CLASS
Heavy-assault starfighter
PASSENGERS
0
CARGO CAPACITY
160 kg
CONSUMABLES
1 week
HYPERDRIVE
Class 5.0 (backup Class 7.0)
MATERIAL
Impervium alloy (hull)
Transparisteel (viewports)
MANUFACTURER
Sienar Fleet Systems
MODEL
X-60-class starfighter
LENGTH
6.71 meters
CREW
1 (pilot)
SPEED
85 MLG
MANEUVERABILITY
- Quick to accelerate
- Acceptable turn-handling
ARMAMENT
- Four (4) laser cannons
- Two (2) concussion missile tubes (2 missiles each)
EQUIPMENT
- Military-grade sensor package
- Military-grade targeting computer
- Military-grade navicomputers
- Communications systems
- Light shield generator
- HoloNet transceiver
- Basic life support systems
- Emergency power cells
- Pilot ejection seat
DESCRIPTION
A personal gift to the Emperor from Sienar Fleet Systems: the X-60-line "Ziost Assassin" heavy assault fighter is a one-of-a-kind variation of the classic X-58 starfighter and X-59 interceptor. Meant to act as both a personal transport and a combat vessel, should the Emperor decide to enter the fray himself, the X-60 combines traits of both of its predecessors to maximize its efficiency, while protecting its precious cargo. Dubbed the Ziost Assassin, the heavy assault fighter features the following traits:
Like the X-58 Ziost Hunter the X-60 possesses a Class 5.0 hyperdrive (with a class 7.0 backup), allowing it to zip in and out of systems with blinding speed. As a result, the Assassin is robbed the extra speed afforded to the X-59 interceptor, with the obvious benefit being faster-than-light travel. The Assassin is also afforded the Hunter's shield generators, which gives it longevity in prolonged combat—though the power of the generators is tempered to afford the interceptor maximum speeds of 85 megalights (MGLT).
Four laser cannons make up the core of the X-60's offensive package. Each cannon is situated on the tips of the starfighter's wings, which align in flight (see the 2nd and 3rd image). Additionally, two concussion missile tubes, each loaded with two missiles, are situated on either side of the cockpit. Like both the X-59 and the X-58, the Assassin comes equipped with an ejectable pilot's seat in case emergency evacuation becomes a necessity.
What sets the X-60 apart from its predecessors is its hull and landing gear. The hull of the Assassin incorporates Impervium alloy: a metal found in the heavy-assault starfighters manufactured near Utupau, as well as in some capital-class vessels, offering the Emperor a reasonable defense from laser fire. When landing, the interceptor's wing split into a distinctive X-formation. The wings merge again shortly after take-off, entering flight formation, which is necessary to fly any considerable distance or to engage in combat.
INTENT
To give the Emperor a flashy new toy to fly around in. It is a modified Ziost Hunter that is styled to be similar to General Grevious' Soulless One—a heavy assault starfighter.
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