Approved Starship Automated Extended Range In-flight Support UCAS(A.E.R.I.S.)

[GAL Ltd.]

• Intent: To update and upgrade the previous tender for the "UCAS" line and fighters/small ships in general.
• Image Source: Here
• Canon Link: Droid Gunship
• Permissions: Gir Quee, my subs
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Guardian Authority Ltd (Primarily), Lucerne Labs (Tech)
• Affiliation: Guardian Authority Ltd and Select Clients
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: A.E.R.I.S.
• Production: Semi-Unique
• Material:
  • Argentum Matrix Armor plating (Inner Hull)
  • Trimantium, Titanium alloy (Hull frame)
  • Transparisteel (Outter hull)
  • Quadranium (Wings frame)
  • Plasteel (Thrust dampeners)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Tender
• Length: 200 Meters
• Width: 35 Meters
• Height: 12 Meters
• Armament: None
• Defenses: Low
  • Engines
    • Integrates engines.
    • SLAM
    • Chaff
    • Emergency Flares
  • Technology
    
    • Deflector Shields
• Squadron Count: Base : 1
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: Average
• 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
  • Integrates engines.
• DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS
  
  • Deflector Shields
  • Emergency Flares
  • Warhead Countermeasures

STRENGTHS

• SELF CONTAINED - Ordinance and fuel all carried within the docking latches of the A.E.R.I.S. all the fighter needs to do is get in position and match the ship's speed. The A.E.R.I.S. does the rest.
• LAUNCHES FROM UNDER CELESTIAL CITY - The ship is housed in a port that is set in the ventral hull of the SuperCarrier, no need for cargo space.
• 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.E.R.I.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 "Celestial City" 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.E.R.I.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

• NO WEAPONS - The A.E.R.I.S. is purely meant to be "in-flight refueling"(and re-arming). There is simply no room for weaponry. Which means either a strong cover, or a safe sector of flying.
• ONE WELL PLACED SHOT - The fuel pods, the ordinance, all of this on one ship. A well placed SHOT can take it and potentially other ships out at once.

DESCRIPTION
The A.E.R.I.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. The A.E.R.I.S. was built with the A.R.E.S., the Super-Angel, and the Seraphim(Interceptor) in mind, ensuring they can continue to operate at great distances away from their home Carrier.

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.E.R.I.S.

The A.E.R.I.S. was designed for long range reconaissance and intercept able to stay out longer than even the Seraphim interceptors, almost giving the "Celestial City" the added bonus of constant security screens. The landing bay and repair systems allow for not only U.C.A.S. but piloted starfighters to land, repair and rearm if necessary. The storage bays allow for rearming of small capital ships as well.

 

[MANIAC]

GAL Ltd.

Looks good.

Approved.