Basaba Willamina
A'den and Alor be aliit Willamina
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION- Intent: To create Sasori/Saotome droids
- Image Source: Basilisk War Droid
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: My Subs
- Primary Source: Basilisk War Droid
- Manufacturer: Saotome Foundry
- Affiliation: Company Name (Sasori Research)
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Saotome Droid
- Modularity: Weapon Configuration
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material:
- Classification: Fourth Degree
- Weight: Very Heavy
- Height: Large
- Movement: Repulsorlift, Quadrupedal
- Armaments:
- Misc. Equipment:
- Defenses
- Interface
- Sensor:
- Droid Processors:
- Droid Programming:
- Additional:
- Resistances :
- Energy: High
- Kinetic: High
- Lightsabers: High
- Other:
- Sonic: High
- Radiation: None
- EMP/ION: High
- Elemental:
- Fire: High
- Cryo: High
- Acid: High
- Force:
- Lightside: None
- Darkside: High
- Vacuum: High
- Disruptor: High
- Able to Deploy from Orbit and Ascend from planetary surface
- Advanced Systems: Designed to be a highly advanced upgrade from the blade sisters the Cerberus is overly engineered to be deployed in combat zones and as an offensive and defensive weapons platform.
- Laminanium: Designed like a Quellian ship the hull of the orbital platforms has a thin layer of the material to improve repairs and over time depending on the amount of damage it is able to patch itself up.
- Kyber crystals: Using the design of the finalizer and enhancing the power of the weapons with crystals gives the ships a secondary effect as the crystals used for weapons can be explosive if cracked.
- Built in power source: Designed with its own internal power source that is long lasting but it is largely able to power the armor and systems of the vehicle but when damaged it is highly explosive.
- Gravity: The advanced thrusters of the vehicle require gravity to function at full efficiency. Without it there can't counter gravity to get speed or thrust for the high speed movement.
- Self Repairing: Built with a protective layer to patch the vehicle in the event of damage. The time table is dependent upon the amount of damage with smaller tears being easier and faster to repair then gashes which can take hours to reform.
- Note: Only the layer can repair not the full plate armor itself the plating can be damaged still but the underlayer of Laminanium can reform and remain.
- Sleg: A powerful energy enhancer, the sleg absorbs and channels the excessive heat generated by the operation of the droid. Making them maintain a stronger level of power but also increases the chances that they could explode from the heat.
The growing wartime footing and conflicts throughout the galaxy saw the need for the mandalorians to reassess their armory and, in particular, the Basilisk War Droid. New tactics and technology revealed the need to create an improved War Droid that retained the learning curve of the original design, allowed an improved targeting system, and provided a versatile support platform for a wide range of scenarios.
Using armor grade titanium and duranium with beskar-alloy plates protecting core systems, the new design provides excellent protection while maintaining a manageable weight and adequate maneuverability.
The Cerberus is a heavy repulsor-lift vehicle that uses it's superior size and weight to bull its way through difficult terrain and is capable of ripping apart fortified enemy positions while relying on its thick, armored hide to protect it and its rider from harm.
A small fusion reactor is located within the droid's chassis where the miniature sun is protected by thick, beskar-alloy plates. A redundant power source is located beneath the spine of the metal beast in the even the primary power fails or becomes damaged. The Cerberus, like it's predecessor, is capable of atmospheric reentry and even features customizable holster locations for the rider to tailor their own, personal weapon load outs.
An advanced sensor suite featuring a variety of visual imaging and motion/target tracking helps both rider and mount stay completely aware of the battlefield and their place within it.
The design is not without its faults, however. The Cerberus can aptly deal with most situations on the field, but it is not perfectly suited to each individual task as more dedicated weapons and vehicles are. Also, while fast and agile for its size and weight, lighter vehicles and dedicated starfighters can give the droid pause in one on one combat as the enemy vehicles are far more agile and much faster.
Cerberus Riders must train constantly with their beasts to better understand their unique HUD systems and to lessen the risk of sensory overload during combat. While the droid features a secondary power source, the smaller source will only operate for two to three hours before recharge.
This means most riders tend to use their reserve power to return to friendly lines for refit and repairs. Also, as with its predecessor, the Basilisk, the rider is fully to partially exposed to enemy fire depending on the angle of incoming attacks. The droid's effective operational time is limited as well as some of the droid's weapon systems only retain a limited amount of ammunition, meaning the droid must return for rearming more often.
Finally, while the Cerberus is capable of learning, much like the Basilisk, the droid brain requires time and experience in the field. This means that the longer the droid has served and the more combat it has seen the more effective the droid and rider will be. While this means that "older" droids will be far more dangerous in combat, it also means that commanders and riders are less likely to take unnecessary risks to preserve their mounts' combat ability and therefore only turn to the droids as a last resort or when the situation can only be handled with their support.
The Cerberus War Droid is the pinnacle of Mandalorian design and embodies the Warrior Race's preference of shock and awe tactics. The War Droid's heavy armor, brutal weaponry, and ability to learn on the battlefield sets this metal beast apart from any and all challengers.
The years have seen the cerberus platform able to be upgraded and heavily updated to a new standard level compared to many of the others. With advancements in armor and systems as well as advances in the field for different mandalorian groups. Basaba took care that her clans exclusive variant could be sold and gifted to their closest friends and allies if needed while also supplying a more advanced model to the mandalorian knights.
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