Approved Vehicle High-Altitude Entry Transport-231

[Amelia von Sorenn]

HIGH-ALTITUDE ENTRY TRANSPORT-231​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the High-Altitude Entry Transport-221 for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	High-Altitude Entry Transport-221
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	HAET-231
Modularity	Limited - Unit Colors and Emblems
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Vehicle Components
Trimantium	Duraplast

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Dropship Assault Transport
	Gunboat
Role(s)	Aerial Assault
	Reconnaissance
Size	Large
Weight	Average

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	Average
Speed	Average
Propulsion	Repulsorlift

Armaments and Defenses

(1) Mass Driver Cannon	Deflector Shield Generator
(4) Anti-Personnel Blasters	Lightweight Ablative Armor
(2) Concussion Missile Launchers	(2) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(12) Concussion Missiles	(1) Flare Launcher
	(12) Countermeasure Flares

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Pilot
	(1) Co-Pilot
	(1) Gunner
Minimum Crew	(1) Pilot
Passenger Capacity	None
Cargo Capacity	Average
Consumables	3 Galactic Standard Days

SPECIAL FEATURES

Aerial Sensor CO-0012 Energy Coupler Gravmotor Alternator Turbothrust Converter Coil Thrust Louver Stabilizer Rover Surveillance Tagger (7) Sono-class Thrust Pod Reserve Shielding Generator

STRENGTHS

High-Altitude - The HAET-231 was designed to be deployed from Low Orbit and utilizes positional rockets to reach its destination. The vehicle was also equipped with an additional reserve shielding generator to protect it from the extreme heat and friction of reentry.

Heavy Armaments - Embracing its role as a gunship, the HAET-231 maintains a heavier armament than its predecessors, including the addition of a powerful Mass Driver Cannon and ordnance launchers that the HAET-221 model lacked.

Enhanced Defenses - In an attempt to further its lifespan and protect the crew, the HAET-231 was designed to incorporate additional defensive measures including a countermeasure flare launcher, and missile deactivation transmitters.

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WEAKNESSES

Ordnance - The HAET-231 is equipped with a Mass Driver Cannon and Ordnance Launchers that have increased its offensive capabilities, however, these systems rely heavily on supply lines and physical ordnance that must be replenished once utilized, frequently diminishing the operational time of these vehicles.

Lack of Mobility - Though heavily armed and armored, it has come at a cost of its speed and maneuverability, making the vehicle an easy target for faster-moving airspeeders, starfighters, or rapid-tracking anti-air vehicles.

Operational Ceiling - While the HAET-231 is capable of being deployed from High Altitude, it is otherwise incapable of returning to low orbit or reaching beyond the Stratosphere of a planet once it has been deployed, requiring that it be transported back to orbit before it can be deployed on another planet.

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DESCRIPTION

The High-Altitude Entry Transport-231 was designed by Aether Systems to provide the Galactic Alliance with a much-needed assault airspeeder that its forces were lacking. Developed and produced in line with the ongoing standardization program, the HAET-231 is a gunboat that is capable of being deployed from low orbit where it utilizes positional rockets to reach its destination. The vehicle was equipped with an additional shielding generator to provide adequate protection against the heat and friction of reentry without diminishing its defensive capabilities, a feature that was lacking in previous iterations which often burned through their shielding system on reentry. Compared to its predecessors, the HAET-231 is much more heavily armed, incorporating a Mass Driver Cannon in place of a large anti-vehicle laser cannon, and replacing two of its anti-personnel blasters with ordnance launchers. However, this has resulted in the vehicle relying much more heavily on physical munitions and ordnance, greatly reducing its operational times as it must frequently return to base to resupply. Likewise, it has a limited operational ceiling, and once deployed on a planet, cannot reach beyond the lower stratosphere. This means that the vehicle must be ferried back into orbit to be deployed on another planet or dropped to another target location. Despite some of its shortcomings, the HAET-231 is an effective gunship that would provide the Galactic Alliance a means to further support its ground forces when faced with heavy opposition or requiring a targeted area be struck with a surprise assault. With the war between the Galactic Alliance and the Dark Empire ongoing, many of these vehicles have been produced and smuggled to the front lines, dropping on unsuspecting enemies and turning the tide of battles.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

As usual, amazing!

Approved.