Argale Thaste
Character
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Provide a massive "arsenal bird" Platform for the STARDI AI and its Buzzard Drones
- Image Source: Ansel Hsiao
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: Strategic Advanced Reconnaissance and Defense Intelligence, IFK MY-0 Buzzard Droid Starfighter
- Manufacturer: Incom-Freitek-Koensayr Incorporated
- Affiliation: Galactic Alliance
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Fresia-class Assault Carrier
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Reinforced Durasteel frame, Matrix armor, Transparisteel viewports, Blaster-resistant shielding, Starship grade mechanical and electronic components
- Classification: Assault Carrier
- Length: 2000
- Width: 2000
- Height: 2000
- Armament: High
- Defenses: Extreme
- Hangar Space: Extreme: 20
- Hangar Allocations:
- Starfighters: 20 squadrons (Launch and Recovery tubes designed uniquely for the IFK MY-0 Buzzard Droid Starfighter)
- Maneuverability Rating: Very Low
- Speed Rating: Very Low
- Hyperdrive: 1.0 (Backup 10.0)
- Standard navigation systems and hyperspace-capable engines
- Long-range communications arrays
- Life support and environmental systems
- Advanced targeting and threat identification systems
- Automated fire suppression and damage control systems
- Heavily automated and slave-rigged systems to minimize crew complement
- Integrated STARDI AI command suite
- Advanced Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) systems
- Automated droid repair and rearming bays specifically designed for the Buzzard Droid Starfighters
- Tactical Command Center: Equipped with the STARDI AI, the Fresia-class serves as a highly effective command and control center in battle, capable of making strategic decisions quickly and deploying forces with precision.
- Heavy Armament and Defenses: With its powerful turbolasers and nearly impenetrable defenses, it can hold its position against significant enemy assaults.
- Massive Hangar Capacity: Can carry and deploy up to 20 squadrons of Buzzard Droids, allowing for overwhelming force projection and tactical flexibility.
- Limited Maneuverability and Speed: Due to its size and heavy armament, the Fresia-class has very low maneuverability and speed, making it a potential target for faster, more agile enemies.
- Resource Intensive: Operating and maintaining a vessel of this size, along with its droid complement, requires enormous logistical support and resources.
- Dependence on AI: Reliance on STARDI for operational effectiveness could be a vulnerability if the AI system is compromised or malfunctions.
The Fresia-class Assault Carrier is a behemoth of galactic warfare, conceptualized by Incom-Freitek-Koensayr Incorporated to serve the Galactic Alliance as both a flagship and a drone carrier. Named after the planet Fresia, known for its rich heritage in starfighter production, this class of carrier embodies the pinnacle of military engineering and strategic design.
As a mobile fortress, the Fresia-class is designed to operate on the front lines of conflict or as a standalone command post in critical sectors. Its primary role is to deploy the Buzzard Droid Starfighters, controlled by the STARDI AI, which can swarm enemy forces and achieve air superiority quickly. The carrier's advanced systems and robust defenses make it nearly impregnable to conventional attacks, while its heavy armament allows it to engage significant threats directly.
In battle, the Fresia-class can function independently or as part of a larger fleet. Its presence on the battlefield boosts the morale of Alliance forces, knowing they have superior tactical support and overwhelming firepower at their disposal. However, its size and the complexity of its systems make it a significant investment for the Galactic Alliance, both in terms of resources and strategic importance.
In essence, the Fresia-class Assault Carrier is not just a warship; it is a symbol of the might and innovation of the Galactic Alliance, projecting power and fear across the stars.
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