Argale Thaste
Character
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To provide the Galactic Alliance with a heavy tactical bomber
- Image Source: Eliot Davis
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Incom-Freitek-Koensayr Incorporated
- Affiliation: Galactic Alliance
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: BTL-S900 K-wing II
- Production: Limited (Select GADF Squadrons and Carrier Wings)
- Material:
- Durasteel
- Alusteel
- Titanium
- Transparisteel
- Blaster Components
- Starship Components
- Classification: Tactical Bomber, Attacker
- Length: 14m
- Width: 35m
- Height: 7m
- Armament: Extreme
- 12x External Hardpoints for a versatile munitions loadout
- 10x Integrated Ordnance Launchers
- Ventral Bomb Chute with a 20 Proton Bomb (or equivalent) capacity
- Chin Mounted Dual Ion Cannon turret
- 6x Prow Mounted Heavy Phased Pulse Cannons
- 2x Dorsal Wing-mounted Dual Ion Cannon turrets
- Defenses: High
- Squadron Count: Very Low: 4
- Maneuverability Rating: Low
- Speed Rating: High
- Hyperdrive: Class 1.0
- Crew
- Minimum: 3 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Combat Systems Officer (CSO))
- Optimal: 5 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Combat Systems Officer (CSO), and 2x Ordnancemen)
- Life support systems
- Inertial dampeners
- Astrogation computer
- Targeting computer synchronized with weapons systems
- Ejection system with survival gear
- All other standard equipment
- Integrated Electronic Warfare Suite: Offers a comprehensive suite for both offensive and defensive electronic countermeasures, capable of disrupting enemy sensors and communications while protecting allied forces from electronic attacks.
- Adaptive Hardpoints with "Buddy-Store" Capability: Allows for the mounting of an array of munitions and support systems, including additional ECM pods for enhanced electronic warfare capabilities, fuel tanks for extended missions, and specialized sensor packages for reconnaissance. The "Buddy-Store" system enables one K-wing II to deploy ECM or refueling support for another, multiplying force effectiveness.
- Enhanced Energy Distribution System: Manages power allocation dynamically between propulsion, weapons, and shields, ensuring optimal performance based on combat conditions. Allows for rapid shifts in tactical roles, from high-speed strikes to sustained engagements.
- Mission-Reconfigurable Avionics: Avionics can be tailored before missions to suit specific operational needs, from deep space engagements to atmospheric bombing runs, enhancing the K-wing II's versatility across a wide range of scenarios.
- Laser Designation and Targeting Interface: This system allows the K-wing II to designate targets for guided munitions accurately, coordinating strikes with allied units and enabling precision attacks on high-value targets.
- Bringers of Destruction: With its unparalleled armament and versatile loadout capabilities, the K-wing II is a flying fortress capable of devastating enemy forces and fortifications.
- Versatile: Its array of hardpoints and integrated launchers allow for a dynamic battlefield role, adapting to various mission requirements with ease.
- Speed as a Defense: Its impressive speed for a bomber allows it to swiftly enter and exit hostile zones, delivering its payload with precision and evading counterattacks.
- Lower Squadron Count: Its size and maintenance demands limit squadron sizes, affecting the number of bombers deployable from carriers and bases.
- Loss of Firing Control: The complexity of its systems necessitates a fully staffed crew for optimal operation, with performance dropping significantly if any crew member is incapacitated.
- Flying Brick of Death: Despite its speed, its maneuverability is compromised by its mass, making it a less ideal choice for dogfighting or tight maneuvers.
The BTL-S900 K-wing II emerges as the Galactic Alliance's cutting-edge solution to the evolving demands of modern warfare, seamlessly blending devastating firepower with unparalleled versatility. Developed by the renowned Incom-Freitek-Koensayr Incorporated, this tactical bomber is designed to dominate the battlefield, capable of delivering a wide array of ordnance with surgical precision across space and atmospheric environments.At the heart of the K-wing II's superior combat performance are its advanced systems, which include a multi-spectral targeting system for unmatched accuracy, an integrated electronic warfare suite for superior battlefield control, and adaptive hardpoints that provide unprecedented flexibility. These hardpoints can be equipped with additional ECM pods, extending the K-wing II's electronic warfare capabilities, or outfitted with extra fuel tanks for extended range operations, showcasing the bomber's "Buddy-Store" system for unparalleled operational versatility.
The K-wing II's enhanced energy distribution system allows for instantaneous power reallocation between propulsion, weapons, and shields, ensuring that it remains agile and lethal in every combat scenario. Its mission-reconfigurable avionics package ensures that the bomber can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each mission, whether that involves deep space engagements or precision strikes in heavily defended territories.
Equipped with a laser designation and targeting interface, the K-wing II can coordinate with allied forces to deliver coordinated strikes against high-value targets, further enhancing its role as a linchpin in the Galactic Alliance's strategic arsenal. The incorporation of these advanced capabilities ensures that the K-wing II stands as a testament to the Alliance's commitment to maintaining peace and security across the galaxy, ready to respond to any threat with overwhelming force and unmatched adaptability.
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