The Hair Knight
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: To pimp out Jerek's starfighter
Image Source: Ivory Dagger on Deviantart (Photoshopped by me)
Canon Link: N/A
Primary Source: J-2 Class Interceptor
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Santhe Corporation, Sor-Jan Xantha
Affiliation: Jerek Zenduu
Model: J-2 Light Interceptor
Production: Unique
Material: Duranium-Kathor composite, Transparisteel canopy, Circuitry
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Classification: Interceptor
Length: 5.92 meters
Width: 2.4 meters (2.47 meters with hardpoints exposed)
Height: 4.1 meters
Armament: Average
- Variable-Speed Laser Cannons (2)
- Ion Cannons (2)
- Flex-Tube Torpedo Launchers (2; 4 projectiles each)
Ordinance Options:
Proton Torpedoes - Concussion Missiles
Defenses: Very Low
- Reinforced hull plating
- Basic Warhead Countermeasures Launcher (5 Chaff bursts or 3 Flares)
Maneuverability Rating: Extreme
Speed Rating: Extreme
Hyperdrive Class: Average (Class 2)
STANDARD FEATURES
- Standard Life Support Systems
- Standard Navigational Systems
- Standard Repulsorlift Engines
- Standard Targeting Systems
- Can enter atmosphere and land
- Built-in class 2.0 hyperdrive (Can use hyperdrive ring as backup)
- Redundant Inertial Dampeners
- Dual-Drive System
- Powerful reactor
- Anti-theft systems
- CD-9S Subspace Radio
- MAD-51 Enhanced Sensor package
- Audio Quality: Extreme
- Wrap-around HUD (3-D holo-environment GUI for system control and entertainment) powered by O/S Cresh
- Holostation Switch dock with Holoflix entertainment channel
- Variable density seat cushioning, adjusted plushness for combat (less) vs cruising (more)
- CD-GPS Directional Transponder
- Extra food storage
Cooler compartment - Heater unit
[*]Miniature Auto-Med unit
[*]Droid storage bay: Holds 2 Pit Droids for repair assistance
Strengths:
- Zoom Zoom Zoom! - This starfighter is zippy fast!
- Can't Touch This! - Not only extremely fast, this starfighter can turn, pivot, flip, spin and pirouette on a dime!
- Punch It! - The SLAM system allows the starfighter to add even more speed in a short, fast spurt to get to or away from an enemy in flight. This needs to recharge after usage, and because it draws energy from the laser cannons, it's much more risky to use after a long combat session.
- Holoflix and Meditate - The cockpit interior is built for comfort when not in combat, making longer trips much more relaxing.
- Starfighter, Fix Thyself! - With two folded-up pit droids included in a recess on the starfighter's underside, this vessel can practically fix itself.
- Thin-Skinned - Lacking shields, this starfighter only has composite hull-plating to protect it from hits, something like a turbolaser strike would overwhelm its defenses.
- Saving Grace, But Not Under Fire - An auto-med unit is included, but can only operate outside of combat.
- Atmospheric-to-Interstellar Transition Delay - The dual-drive engines automatically handle power distribution between the hyperdrive, ion drive, and repulsorlift generators in order to maximize performance depending on flight profile (atmospheric or interstellar). Because of this, the hyperdrive is disabled while the ship is flying on repulsorship (inside planetary gravity). When the repulsorlift is disabled, there is a delay before the hyperdrive comes on-line.
The cockpit was stripped back to the bare parts so that new wiring and compartments could be added to accommodate all the changes. An overhauled HUD system, projected in by 360° 3D high-fidelity hologram, offered control of the ship's systems and an overlay for communications and entertainment. A GPS system was built in for better navigation, particularly in busy systems or star clusters, while enhanced sensors and communications were added as well for better capabilities in flight and combat. A dock for Jerek's Holostation Switch was included, which could provide both gaming and Holoflix, while an enhanced audio system provided excellent sound quality.
To assist with longer patrols and travel, the standard seat was swapped out with one that has variable density to adjust plushness for comfort or focus, saving Jerek's tushy from too much tension. The new seat could lean all the way back to create a makeshift bed as well. A cooler and heater unit were added for food storage and easy preparation to expand the repertoire of food available to Jerek in the cockpit. An auto-med unit was included as well, to provide healing in case of injury, but it only functioned outside of combat due to the necessity of reaching wounds that may be covered by armor or the ship's own systems.
Outside the cockpit, the ship itself was enhanced with several systems. Additional internal dampeners were added to create a smoother ride. Two recesses in the underside of this starfighter's wings were added, inside of which folded-up pit droids were stored, with the tools and expertise to assist in ship repairs when not at a mechanic shop. A hyperdrive was built in as well to make the ship more independent.
Finally, a new paint scheme was added, a bright red that emulated a racing ship to flaunt the ship's speed and taunt any would-be pursuers. It was completed with the addition of the ship's new name emblazoned on its hull, Flashdance.
