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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION- Intent: The purpose of this submission is to provide the Confederacy of Independent Systems with a competetive vessel capable of filling the role of standard, space-superiority starfighter.
- Development Thread: N/A
- Manufacturer: Arakyd Industries
- Model: CSX-000 "Grunt" Starfighter
- Affiliation: Private Market
- Modularity: Yes
- Production: Mass
- Material: Alusteel, Carbo-plas
- Classification: Starfighter
- Role: Space-Superiority
- Height: 2 meters
- Width: 7 meters
- Length: 11 meters
- Power Core Generator/Reactor: Ionization Reactor
- Hyperdrive Rating: 1
- Minimum Crew: 1
- Optimal Crew: 1
- Cargo Capacity: 150 kilograms
- Passenger Capacity: 2
- Consumables: 2 standard weeks
- Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: Class 2
- Heavy Laser Cannons (2)
- Heavy Ion Cannons (2)
- Concussion Missile Tube (1; 4 missiles)
- Proton Torpedo Tube (1; 2 torpedos)
- Advanced Targeting Systems
- Standard Navigational Systems
- Standard Communications Array
- Standard Sensory Array
- Standard Deflector Shield System
- Distress Beacon
- Ejector Seat
The CSX-000 Starfighter, also known as the "Grunt Starfighter", was designed by the engineers of Druckenwell Shipyards with the goal of creating a standard, space-superiority vehicle for the Confederacy of Independent Systems. To this end, the final product was given a hull composed of Alusteel; this particular metal being selected due to its exceptional durability when shields are dropped. Furthermore, the Grunt's wings are composed of Carbo-plas, a light material famed for usage in the A-Wing's design and the great deal of maneuverability it bestows upon the starfighters.
In order to fill the role of Space-Superiority, the Grunt was equipped with a general loadout of armaments that allows it to seamlessly assist in a wide variety of operations. In particular, it can easily move from escort to bomber-assistance due to its possession of heavy ion cannons, heavy laser cannons, and a single tube of proton and concussive missiles. All in all, the Grunt Starfighter houses the potential to propel any Confederate operation forward with great success.