Approved Starship Advanced Reconaissance and Engagement Starfighter UCAS(A.R.E.S.)

[Liram Angellus]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create the next in a line of unmanned aerials and first to be a dedicated warcraft.
• Image Source: Here
• Canon Link: Droid Starfighter
• Permissions: Gir Quee
• Primary Source: A.R.T.I.M.U.S., A.R.C.A.N.E., A.D.A.M.A.N.T.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Guardian Authority Ltd (Primarily), Lucerne Labs (Tech)
• Affiliation: Galactic Alliance
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: Advanced Reconaissance and Engagement Starfighter UCAS(A.R.E.S.)
• Production: Semi-Unique
• Material:
  • Trimantium
  • Titanium alloy (Hull frame)
  • Transparisteel (Outter hull)
  • Quadranium (Wings frame)
  • Plasteel (Thrust dampeners)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Starfighter, Atmospheric Fighter,
• Length: 20 Meters
• Width: 32 Meters
• Height: 7 Meters
• Armament: High
  • 6x Forward firing ROF Rotary Cannon (2 on nose, 2 on ventral hull, 2 on Wing tips)
  • 2x Forward firing PNS Rapid Fire Laser Cannon ( Mid-wing)
  • 1x FGA-43 Starfighter rated Quad Laser turrets (Dorsal Hull Center mass)
  • 2x Retractable Launcher with 8x Mustafire Missiles (Center Ventral Hull)
  • 2x Retractable Launcher with 8x FEENIX Torpedoes (Center Ventral Hull) (*See Description)
• Defenses: Average
  • SLAM
  • LLT-1 Starflare-class Sensor Jammer
  • Deflector Shields
  • Emergency Flares
  • Warhead Countermeasures
  • FALANKS Mobile Anti-Ordinance (See Weaknesses)
  • Concealed and Retractable Weapons and Defensive systems
  • Integrates engines.
• Squadron Count: Average - 8
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: High
• Hyperdrive: 1.0

STANDARD FEATURES

• A.R.C.A.N.E. Starfighter AI system
• Eagle Eye Sensor Suite (Passive-mode sensors, Scan-mode sensors, Search-mode sensors)
• CRIER Communications system
• Serrano Series NavComputer
• Encephalon Biocomputer (Pilot systems)
• LOS Model Navigational System
• Can be flown remotely
• Constant uplink and communication with S.E.R.A.P.H.I.M. for targeting IFFs
• Atmospheric flight, operations, and landing capabilities and systems
• Standard Targeting array
• Sublight, Ion, and Repulsorlift engines
• Can Link up with and follow manned Starfighters on missions if needed.
• L-41C weapon power converter
• LpL-849 flight controller
• Ion Inductor
• Tension strut
• R-PB6 repair system
• Rapid Recharge electronics package
• Outside Threat Indicator Array
• Rear Warning Sensor
• Thrust damper

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• OPERATING SYSTEMS
  • Biolux Organoform Circuitry
  • Calor series Bio-Computer
  • Constant uplink to S.E.R.A.P.H.I.M. who can take command of squadron if necessary.
  • Compartmentalized Subsystems
  • Can link up with manned squadrons and act as wingmen
• STEALTH SYSTEMS
  
  • Low Sensor Cross Section
  • LLT-1 Starflare-class Sensor Jammer
  • Concealed and Retractable Weapons and Defensive systems
  • Integrates engines.
• DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS
  
  • Deflector Shields
  • FALANKS Mobile Anti-Ordinance
  • Emergency Flares
  • Warhead Countermeasures
  • Ablative Armor
• ENGINES
  
  • SLAM

STRENGTHS
NO PILOTS IN DANGER: The primary advantage of an unmanned Starfighter/Drone is that no sentient is put in danger. This also means that an A.R.E.S.(unless otherwise ordered) can fight until its (or your) complete destruction. Damage means nothing.
CAPABLE OF LONGER OPERATIONS: No pilots means no need for rest and can stay out longer on longer reconnaissance runs and combat missions.
S.E.R.A.P.H.I.M.: Constant uplink to the fleet AI is an advantage because constant and faster relays of information and orders enable a more efficient operation.
A.R.C.A.N.E.: The problem with droidbrains is that they can develop personalities and just like any other, personalities can clash, if there are two on one ship, it can happen(just look at the Millenium Falcon. The A.R.E.S. does not have that problem, the AI is built into the system and is coded with similar principles to S.E.R.A.P.H.I.M.

WEAKNESSES
NOTHING BEATS THE SENTIENT BEHIND THE STICK: The "A.R.E.S." is a very efficient and capable drone. The A.R.C.A.N.E. system will follow their orders to a "T" but that can often lead to trouble when improvisation is necessary. The capabilities just aren't necessarily there.
DEFENSIVE DOESN'T MEAN BULWARK: The A.R.E.S. has substantial firepower, and is fast, but hold out long enough and you can manage to target with cannons, you have an advantage. The operative is indeed "if" but that doesn't mean it is impossible.

DESCRIPTION
The A.R.E.S. is a large tailless, interceptor sized unmanned starcraft developed by Guardian Authority Ltd. as part of the Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) Carrier Demonstration program and initiative that Admiral Angellus is spearheading. True, he was not tasked with this, but he is using company funds and resources to do so. No loss on the resources of the Galactic Alliance. The A.R.E.S. was built on the "Super Angel" hull frame where expansion was made from that point. Various systems from the aging (though still very capable) interceptors were added onto the unmanned drone like the FEENIX Torpedo system.

Since the A.R.T.E.M.I.S. was used to demonstrate the first-ever carrier-based launches and recoveries by a relevant, low-observable, unmanned autonomous starcraft, there has been a call for more and more unmanned capabilities. The legacy continues with A.R.E.S.

The A.R.E.S. was designed for long range reconaissance and intercept able to stay out longer than even the Seraphim interceptors, almost giving the 5th Fleet the added bonus of constant security screens.

 

[MANIAC]

Liram Angellus

Looks good.

Approved.