Approved Starship CP/M-80 class Armed Transport

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fig 1. a CP/M-80 in flight over Lamaredd.​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Image Source: Andrian Luchian

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Gunship
• Length: 14 meters
• Width: 9 meters
• Height: 5 meters
• Armament: Low
  • 2x Heavy Laser Cannons (fixed forward firing position)
• Defenses: High
  • Light Praestigiae's Luminous Overlaid Technological Shields
• Squadron Count: None: 1
• Maneuverability Rating: High
• Speed Rating: Average
• Hyperdrive: 1.0

STANDARD FEATURES

• Main Computer
  • Saotome Depa Computer
  • Navi-Computer
• Power Generation
  • Magnetic Turbine
  • Saotome Backup System
  • Cryogenic Reserve Power Cell
• Primary Drive Systems
  • JV-71 Ion Engine
  • Hyperdrive
• Secondary Drive Systems
  • Twin Fopal 888 Generator
  • Acceleration Compensator
  • Attitude Thruster
  • Lateral Thruster
  • Landing Jets
• Communications Systems
  • Subspace Transceiver
  • HoloNet Transceiver
• Sensor Array
  • Navigational Sensor
  • PG-7u Short-Range Primary Threat Analysis Grid
  • Long-Range Scan Mode Sensor Array
• Crew Support Systems
  • C-8 Life Support System
  • Nourishment Synthesizer
  • Refresher
  • Droid Charging Station
• Damage Control Systems
  • Saotome Repair System
• Freight Management Systems
  • Tractor Beam Projector
  • Cargo Shunt
  • Repulsor Loadlifter

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Light Praestigiae's Luminous Overlaid Technological Shields

fig 2. CP/M-80 showing port-side loading door.​

STRENGTHS

• Hard Target. The CP/M-80 class made use of Sasori P.L.O.T. technology, boosting strong deflector shields and a reinforced durasteel hull.
• High Maneuverability. The CP/M-80 was noted for its exceptional handling.
• Versatile. Cargo. Passengers. Troop carrier. Patrol ship. The CP/M-80 is an all-rounder with application for law enforcement, military, bounty hunters, and transport pilots.

WEAKNESSES

• Fixed Forward Firing Position. Limited field of fire, with no armaments that were lateral or rear-facing.
• Running Hot. The shield generator had a large power demand, particularly if the unit was damaged and siphoning energy for its self-repair function. As a result, the unit could trigger an overload or burn out.
• Featherweight Division. This thing is barely larger than an X-Wing.

DESCRIPTION
Produced by the Droid Logistics Company Limited Partnership in the early 900s ABY, the CP/M-80 class was a modernized variant of the classic Razor Crest design, which borrowed heavily in terms of layout and design elements. Passengers and cargo were loaded through a large side door on the port side, which also functioned as a loading ramp. The wings rotated for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). The vessels were lightly armed, with two heavy laser cannons that were in a fixed forward firing position, limiting the field of fire to an area in front of the ship. The two things which distinguished the CP/M-80 were its maneuverability and exceptional shielding. However, while the Sasori P.L.O.T. shields provided effective deflector screens against many forms of energy, the system put a large resource demand on the ship. Heavy use of the shield system was known to cause system overloads or burn out.

The CP/M-80 had a diverse market, with application to military and law enforcement as a patrol ship, bounty hunters as a gunship, or cargo pilots as a versatile transport for passengers or material. The CP/M-80 was not mass produced as it was intended for use by organics, which was always a low priority for the Droid Cooperative. Nonetheless, the ships came with an exceptional warranty that included lifetime service for routine maintenance and recalls.

fig 3. cross-section of the CP/M-80 showing internal layout.​

 

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BB-4001X

Very nicely made!

Approved.