Approved Starship Buggy

[P O D]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To give Pod a quicker, short distance courier vessel 'Buggy' he can use while exploring the galaxy and collecting treasures
• Image Source: Art Station
• Canon Link: Escape Pod
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Corellian Engineering Corporation
• Affiliation: Pod
• Market Status: Closed-Market, Personal
• Model: Modified Short-range Evacuation Vehicle
• Production: Semi-Unique
• Material: Durasteel, Transparisteel, Plasteel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: escape pod/small atmospheric scout
• Length: 9 meters
• Width: 18 meters (wingspan)
• Height: 15 meters
• Armament: Low
  • Drill Spike
• Defenses: High.
  • Dynamic Deflector System
  • Deflector Shield
  • Magnetogravitic shield - for both cargo and ship
• Squadron Count: None: 1
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: High.
• Hyperdrive: No

STANDARD FEATURES

• Modified features of heightened defense and and slight increase in artillery (poorly installed drill spikes)
• Modified so escape pod is not longer single use, increased engine potential. Still short distance vehicle.
• Added landing gear
• Includes all standard features for an escape pod
  • Comlink
  • Aerial Sensor
  • Subspace transceiver
  • Life support system
  • Repulsor lift
  • Tractor Beam
  • Standard Navigation Systems
  • Cargo/personel containment cabin
  • Containment shield - within ship, cargo cabin
  • Ovepressure alarm
  • Thrusters | Thrusters

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Redundant defensive systems
• Advanced navigation and communication systems

STRENGTHS

• High level of defense, designed to be durable and robust, to operate in more hazardous environments and take a beating.
• Good short distance pod to travel to and from his ship/planets when needing to make a quick trip or land in more treacherous locations.
• Fast little ship, meant for a rapid escape
• Some cargo space

WEAKNESSES

• Life support only operates up to 12 hours, will need to be recharged. Time can also fluctuate depending on how many passengers aboard and wether or not defensive shields are on and using energy (Then closer to 6 hours before needing to be recharged)
• Short range communication
• Very small, will only hold up to 3 people comfortable. Likewise will only carry moderately sized cargos
• Cannot attack long range, only short distance with the drill spikes.
• Is a modified, homemade ship. Often has malfunctions
• Poor maneuverability

DESCRIPTION

Pod acquired this vehicle after escaping someone else's ship... say a ship he was not meant to be on in the first place. He had snuck aboard as a stowaway keen on swiping some well earned treasure. Of course the escape pod did not retreat unscathed, and after piddling through space to Pod's conveniently awaiting starship, the hunk of metal sat uselessly in his hangar for quite some time. He debated selling it for parts, but ultimately landed on fixing it up. Pod is no mechanic, but he still did what he could and tried to treat it as a learning opportunity. He mostly worked on the technology of the ship, enhancing it's battery life and navigational capabilities. He did end up outsourcing the bigger aspects of work to a mechanic he knew. The mechanic fixed the framework, added drill spikes, worked on the engine and made it more of a functional 'ship' rather than escape pod. That being said, only so much could be done. The finished product is not perfect by any means and is very clearly a homemade project, but It is now as staple in Pod's collection.

He uses this courier now to travel between his main ship and various planets, depending on duration of his visit, necessity of being inconspicuous, or parking availability. it's just easier to have a smaller vehicle if making a quick trip. It also grants him some limited cargo space so that he may carry any interesting findings with ease.

 

[MANIAC]

P O D

Nicely made.

Approved.