Approved Starship Aether GS-01

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AETHER GS-01​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An enhanced variant of the Aether TC-M7

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Not Applicable
Primary Link(s)	Aether TC-M7

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	GS-01
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Limited

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Neuranium
Duralium	Laminasteel	Agrocite
Trimantium	Duraplast	Starship Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Heavy Gunship
Length	49.5 meters
Width	15 meters
Height	8.9 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	High
Squadron Count	None - (1) per Squadron
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Armaments and Defenses

(1) AG-2G Quad Laser Cannon Ball Turret	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(2) Fire-linked Ht-12 Heavy Laser Cannons	Carbon Durasteel Armor
(3) Assault Concussion Missile Launchers	Redundant Deflector Shield Generator
(3) Assault Proton Torpedo Launchers	(4) Missile Deactivation Transmitters

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Pilot
	(1) Gunner
Passenger Capacity	None
Cargo Capacity	75 kilograms
Consumables	1.5 Galactic Standard Weeks

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems Incom 6X4 Fusial Thrust Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator P-w702 Ion Maneuvering Jets

STRENGTHS

Heavy Armaments - The Aether GS-01 lives up to its classification and has been outfitted with multiple heavier armaments than what is commonly seen on similarly sized vessels.

Increased Agility - Ensuring that the vessel was capable of overcoming an enemy ship was just as important as its weapons and defensive capabilities, resulting in a higher speed and maneuverability rating.

Tandem Cockpit - The Aether GS-01 was designed with a similar cockpit layout to the Aether TC-M7 and separates the main controls between the pilot and the gunner, ensuring that each can focus on their own specific tasks. This also makes the vessel easier to handle and operate for those pilots and gunners familiar with the Aether TC-M7.

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WEAKNESSES

Limited Deployment - Due to the overall size of the vessel and the operational costs associated with the Aether GS-01, it is only ever deployed as a singular vessel and is often prohibited from operating in larger squadron-sized formations.

Limited Firing Arcs - Many of the weapons of the vessel are focused in specific arcs as can be seen in the location of the ball turret along the ventral side of the vessel. This renders the craft more open to attacks from above or requires that the vessel be aimed directly at a target in order to bring its weapons to bear.

Exposed Canopy - Though the Aether GS-01 was designed with defense in mind, the flight controls and main cockpit of the craft are located at the extreme front of the vessel and are more easily targeted. Both the pilot and gunner are also separated into their own individual cockpits with neither capable of controlling the other's primary systems.

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DESCRIPTION

The Aether GS-01, also known as the Aether Gunstar, is the logical progression of the Aether Training Craft Military Model 7 (Aether TC-M7) and was designed and produced out of a very specific need that had only arisen due to the open declaration of war between the Galactic Alliance and the Mandalorian Enclave. With the conflict threatening to spill over throughout the Galaxy, it also opens the floodgates for those who would utilize the conflict as an avenue of opportunity to achieve their own goals and objectives. The resurgence of Imperial Rule and an expanding Sith Order has also deemed the production of the Aether Gunstar a necessity to provide a means to counter these forces. Designed to provide a heavy platform for skilled pilots and gunners, the Aether Gunstar was equipped with heavier armaments and increased defensive capabilities. However, many of these weapons are not easily aimed and are fixed in specific firing arcs and often require that the craft is aimed directly at a target to bring its weapons to bear. Further, focus and emphasis were placed on ensuring that the vessel was just as quick and maneuverable as other Starfighters, with the Aether Gunstar being reported as achieving increased acceleration at both Sublight and Light speeds. The primary mitigating factor in the deployment of these vessels is due to its overall size, preventing the craft from being deployed in squadron-sized formations compared to other gunships or starfighters. Those who have experience piloting or utilizing the Aether TC-M7 will find the Aether Gunstar an easily accessible craft as it shares a similar design layout for its tandem cockpit as is seen in the Aether TC-M7. The overall design of the Aether Gunstar, even with its flaws and drawbacks, still provides a heavy weapons platform that can be easily utilized by any skilled pilot or those who have the proper training with its predecessor training craft. The Aether Gunstar is entering the Galaxy at a time of renewed conflict and has much to prove to those who are willing to pilot these gunships into the fires of war.

 

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