Kataphrak
Character
NAME: Kataphrak
FACTION: Confederacy of Independent Systems
RANK: N/A
DROID MODEL: Kataphrak Stage I Prototype
AGE: <1 year
GENDER PROGRAMMING: Masculine
HEIGHT: 2.82m
WEIGHT: 1.3 metric tons
EYES: White blue
LIGHTS: White blue
COLOR: Black and brushed metal
FORCE SENSITIVE: No
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STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES (Required: 2 Weaknesses Minimum) :
+Industrial Strength Jas
+Built in weaponry
+Heavy mass
+Doesn't breathe
+Flight capable
+/-Prototype still going through growing pains
+/-Large size is a strength and a weakness depending on terrain
-Without Culture -- desires to expand knowledge pertaining to actual sentience
-Growing Pains -- as a prototype, most things are etched out but still capable of malfunctions
-Not force sensitive
-Ion weaponry
-Noisy movements
SHIP:
N/A
BIOGRAPHY:
[SIZE=10pt]The Kataphrak A.I. Assault Platform, short hand the Kataphrak, was designed and laid out by the Confederacy of Independent Systems as a multipurpose droid. The research put into the creation of the device and the great lengths made to enhance the artificial intelligence to the proper levels drove the cost to astronomical levels. What had started as a blueprint to replace the elite droids of the C.I.S. has turned into an attempt to create a war droid to match the ferocity of the great war machines of the past. It has become a spiritual successor to: the great assassin droids of old, the Dark Trooper project, the Yuuzhan Vong Hunter One combat droid, and to mechanical monsters of Grievous and Vader. The droid will eventually take technology from many of the successful platforms to combine them into a war machine created by a joint venture of the Confederacy of Independent Systems' industrial powers. With the great costs, the device has been kept under top security and the blueprints lay with a select few who are restricted to the facility and left off the grid for external communication. The Kataphrak's purpose has transformed from only being a hard hitting and lethal elite unit to attempting to make technological strides in artificial intelligence for future war droids to benefit from. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]The Kataphrak is designed perform in junction with flesh and blood special forces to better coordinate droids for missions, able to coordinate lesser droids that are otherwise incapable of performing the required battlefield needs. The platform itself is light on advanced sensor equipment to keep all available space for weaponry and more battle needed equipment. Instead short range communications are provided to help coordinate it and gain better battlefield awareness. It can be augmented through additional attachments and equipment to provide long range communications and become more specialized depending on the needs of the mission. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]The Kataphrak is limited by it's current levels of technology during the prototype development and will need further stress testing and/or battlefield experience to solve the extra demands the frame may take. It is also prototyping a concept of additional modification kits to allow it to be more flexible in combat situations. These modifications are still in the early stages of development and will be applied to the Kataphrak's arsenal upon competition and as the need arises. [/SIZE](Additional Technology Submissions)
[SIZE=10pt]The Kataphrak was designed to incorporate a draconic appearance for sociological and intimidation tactics, as well as providing a versatile platform for weaponry and aerial equipment to be implemented. It has been designed to be a visible war machine with the intent to cause highly visible havoc to draw attention to itself. The Kataphrak is designed with shock tactics and :[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Kataphrak head:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]The Kataphrak head is largely one solid object. While it does retain hinges to open the mouth, it is rarely done so unless the devices stored inside are necessary as funds spent on visual moving parts during communication seemed unnecessary. The jaws are capable of providing industrial strength crushing power when necessary. The industrial jaws are utilized to allow for destruction of critical components on vehicles in combat or for situations of sabotage against vessels that are in starports. They have enough strength to crush through infantry armor though the primary purpose is for use against armored vehicles and destruction of property. There are two extensions to either side of the head that are referred to as horns and provide additional storage for internal components. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Optic Mounts: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Standard optical sensors with zoom capabilities[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Night vision[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Thermal vision[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Oral Mounts[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Liquid Flamethrower[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Horns[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Flamethrower fuel packs[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Local communication antenna/sensors[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Kataphrak wings:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]The Kataphrak’s wings are designed primarily for short sprints of high speed or short range flight and maintaining a hovering position rather than long distance travel. These can be augmented with the appropriate kits to allow for prolonged flight, space combat, aerial reconnaissance and insertion. The standard wings are flexible at the shoulder mount and a meter in. The break a meter in allows for the Kataphrak to change the wing configuration to adapt to tighter spaces or to more properly align for entering and exiting a aerial dive. The default kit’s wings provide a span of 6 meters when fully extended. They usually rest folded over and vertical to limit the amount of space when not in use. In an emergency, the wings can be explosively removed to provide a surprise attack on an opponent or an opportunity to get away.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]The Kataphrak's top climb speed is 140kmh(standard gravity), a top vertical speed (in atmosphere)[/SIZE] of 220kmh, and a controlled dive speed of 450kmh. The Kataphrak is not designed to operate as an anti-fighter in any aerial or space combat zone as it is neither maneuverable enough nor equipped with powerful enough engines or weaponry to engage against fighter craft. The Kataphrak platform is not designed for long periods of sustained flight. It has a maximum effective flight range of 4.16km without externally mounted fuel tanks. For missions requiring long distance travel from insertion into the mission, external fuel tanks are a requirement for entry exceeding these ranges. The primary purpose for flight capability is aerial insertion/assault and closing distance across the battlefield quickly.
[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Wings[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Built in rocket thrusters[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Fuelcell storage[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Kataphrak Tail:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]The Kataphrak’s tail gives an excellent platform for the C.I.S. to further augment the Kataphrak’s offensive and defensive capabilities. The length stretches out to 3 meters and it is flexible enough to be used as an offensive weapon in close quarters. The tail is heavy and used primarily in sweeping attacks at an enemy, using the force of the impact to crush armor or the occupant, or against heavier foes, to kill with physical trauma rather than needing to break through their armor. The end of the tail splits open to reveal a modular weapon port and the length of it can have equipment strapped onto it. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Tail Length[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Melee weapon[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]BTI-Reaver Series Repeater[/SIZE]
Kataphrak Core:
The body of the Kataphrak holds the battery systems and A.I. programming that allow the Kataphrak to perform. Within it is a black box that can be recovered in the case of destruction of the A.I. platform. The various ports for recharging power cells and regular maintenance are covered by a retractable chest mount that can only be accessed by the A.I. or opened manually during a powered down state. Beside housing critical functions for the actions of the A.I. and the body, the Kataphrak's core houses the mounts for the specialization kits that are to be further developed as the Kataphrak's testing continues. There are two chest mounted ducts that help for cooling during high speed and upon activation, can reroute some of the air through sirens for physiological effects of an impending assault. This is particularly effective in low visibility situations.
[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Torso[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Cooling and siren ducts[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Flamethrower fuel packs[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE]A.I. processors and other related equipment
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Fuelcell storage[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Repair and power ports[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]o [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Modification mounts[/SIZE]
As of this time, the Kataphrak is in an early release stage designed for testing an emergency combat situations or training against low level opposition to test basic functions. The large size of the Kataphrak makes for a easy target for heavy weaponry when on the ground and struggles in close quarter combat where the walls and ceiling are too strong to easily push through during combat. Smaller, more nimble opponents can take advantage of this and draw the device into tight quarters where they could get the device wedged into a corridor and attack at their leisure. As a droid, the Kataphrak is also vulnerable to ion based attacks as it doesn't currently have any built in shielding to counter such assaults.
A tactical recommendation is to keep the Kataphrak out in the open for combat and to allow for quick and precise assaults before withdrawing and allowing other infantry to take the field. If a prolonged engagement in close quarters is expected, the Kataphrak should be accompanied by a commando unit or smaller droids to defend the flanks and rear of the platform from quicker opponents.
*It should be noted that the Kataphrak's internal machinery is not silent. The sound of the machinery moving appendages can be heard as the unit moves about.
KILLS:
N/A
BOUNTIES COLLECTED:
N/A
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