The Hound of Keldabe
The Avril
Image Source: http://www.jedi-lega...erslegacy03.jpgAffiliation: Personal
Manufacturer: Kuat Drive Yards
Model: Amphibious Interstellar Assault Transport/infantry
Modularity: N/A
Production: Unique
Material:
Classification: Gunship
Length: 31.5 meters
Height: 12.5 meters
Width: 30 meters
Armament:
- Twin laser turrets (2)
- Rear laser turret (1)
- Concussion missile launcher (4)
5 concussion missiles standard load
[*]Additional weaponry (may be be added later)
Special Features:
Maneuverability Rating: 5
Speed Rating: 1
Hyperdrive Class: 0.5
Strengths:
- The Avril was heavily modified for speed and maneuverability
- The heavy modifications have made her somewhat finicky in operations. Constant maintenance was needed to keep this bird flying. If proper attention was not given she would turn on ya like a jealous lover with a vengeance.
Description: Strider was into classics and had acquired this ancient gunship ages ago from a scrap dealer. The mandalorian soldier had spent his some of his down time and what money he could spare rebuilding and modifying the Avril. Had taken him two decades to do so and now that he is retired from service he finds himself able to enjoy her now. The Avril is the old man's retirement, his new home and his new adventure. He had modified and tweaked the two oversized engines for speed and maneuverability.
Development Thread:
Intent: The intent of this submission was to show that the Ship had been heavily modified from its original design.
During the galaxy-spanning conflicts of the Clone Wars, stagnant ship designers had to come up with new and innovative designs to fit the needs of a suddenly mobilized Grand Army. The AIAT/i never saw consistent use due to its unusual balance of capabilities: an interstellar troop carrier that could fly with great speed and precision in an atmosphere, and land on liquid surfaces. It was simply too easy to divide such roles amongst multiple ships, or choose mission-specific designs that would perform better with a narrower scope.
As a smuggling vessel, however, it has a lot to offer. The extremely over-sized sublight engines (Heavily modified) hint at the speed capabilities, while the snub-wing design can allow for limited powerless gliding when necessary. The ability to land on water, snow, or solid ground makes the craft extremely versatile, and fore and aft laser cannons are sufficient offense for a vessel that can outrun most anything larger than itself.
The power-plant required to run the engines and weapons is substantial, and thus much of the ship’s original cargo/troop carrying capacity has been sacrificed. But as a smuggling vessel it has more than enough room.
In addition the ship carries an X-34 Landspeeder and an Aratech 74-Z Military Speeder Bike.