Approved Starship Cherub Transport

[GAL Ltd.]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To update a transport
• Image Source: Black Crow Concepts at Artstation.com
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: Gir Quee
• Primary Source: Guardian Authority Ltd.. Lucerne Labs

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: PRIMARY - Guardian Authority Ltd.. TECH - Lucerne Labs
• Affiliation: The Foundation, Guardian Authority Ltd. and Select Clients
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: Cherub Class Transport
• Production: Minor
• Material: Trimantium , Argentum Matrix Armor plating, Transparisteel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Dropship
• Length: 35 Meters
• Width: 25 Meters
• Height: 8.27 Meters
• Armament: High
  • 2x forward firing Chin-mounted ROF Rotary Cannon
  • 2x Starfighter grade Quad Laser Turrets
  • 2x 6 missile racks carrying Mustafire Cluster Missiles
• Defenses: High
  • Lucerne Labs Caecius Drive system
  • Lucerne Labs Blackest Night Stealth system
  • Nightshadow Anti-sensor treatment
  • Ablative Armor
  • Emergency Flares
• Squadron Count: Low: 8
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: Average
• Hyperdrive: None

STANDARD FEATURES

• Atmospheric flight, operations, and landing capability
• Standard Life Support
• Standard Communications
• Standard Nav systems and computer
• Standard Sensors and Targeting array
• Sublight, Ion, and Repulsorlift engines
• Standard Communications array

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Nightshadow Anti-sensor treatment
• Supercharger (In extreme exfiltration situations - see "Weaknesses")
• Anti-Energy Field (Cargo-Ramp and Bay)
• Deflector Shields
• Lucerne Labs Caecius Drive system
• Lucerne Labs Blackest Night Stealth system
• Biolux Organoform Circuitry
• Calor series Bio-Computer

STRENGTHS

• CAN TAKE A LICKIN' ...: The transport is meant to be able to get Marine troops and mechanized vehicles in and out of warzones as quickly as possible. It is obvious they would be targeted heavily so the armor and defensive systems in place counter that to the best of their ability.
• COMBAT HOVER ...: While repulsor lift technology allows for VTOL modes, the "combat hover" ability allows for slow hovering movement and positioning for not only drop and extraction but air support.
• LARGE CARGO BAY AND RAMP: A Marine Mechanized roller could easily roll in and out of the loading bay if necessary, as well two entire platoons and their gear.

WEAKNESSES

• EXPOSED ENGINES: A well-placed shot could disable either engine and effectively ground the ship
• HERKY JERKY: The ship is highly maneuverable, but without almost constant practice, the controls can put the Pegasus out of control.
• EXPOSED COCKPIT: It's not an easy shot at all, but the cockpit is vulnerable to a marksman with a strong weapon.
• SUPERCHARGER: The Supercharger allows for overclocking the engines, but after about ten minutes of use needs to cool down. Only for extremes

DESCRIPTION
The "Big Brother" to the Gunship of the same name; the Cherub Transport is meant to basically be a "flying tank", they can take a pounding and get to the targeted areas and either drop off or pick up their cargo. They are not fighters but any means but are fairly maneuverable for their type, meaning that they are not going to just sit there and let you hit them over and over again. Even the exposed engines are protected to not sit for hours on end, but to be able to withstand more than one hit. While this is a Silver Jedi Defense Force asset, the Galactic Alliance is more than welcome to place orders and use these in their manifest.

 

[MANIAC]

GAL Ltd.

Looks good.

Approved.