Work In Progress Kissai Starfighter (Very Secret Don't Peek)

[Darth Strosius]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To make a very unique and Sithy ship
• Image Source: Modified from this
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: Corsair, Sith Meditation Sphere

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Order of Wonosa Engineers, Sanguine Defense Works, Lorekeepers
• Affiliation: Sith Order
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: KI-1
• Production: Limited
• Material: Durasteel, Transparisteel, Sarrassian Iron, Synthetic Kyber Crystals, Sith Alchemized Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Heavy Assault Starfighter
• Length: 17 Meters
• Width: 8 Meters
• Height: 6 Meters
• Armament: Very High
  • Kyber-powered Composite Beam Laser
  • 4 Frontal Fire-Linked Laser Cannons
  • 2 Frontal Beam Cannons
• Defenses: Low
  • Deflector Shield Generator
  • Durasteel Hull
• Squadron Count: Very Low
• Maneuverability Rating: High
• Speed Rating: Very High
• Hyperdrive: Class 2

STANDARD FEATURES

• All Standard Features

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Advanced Stabilizer
• Advanced Sensor Jammer
• Signature Scrambler
• Advanced Targeting System
• Dedicated Energy Receptor
• Synthetic Kyber Powered Composite Beam Laser

STRENGTHS

• Kyber-Powered: While the main feature of the Synthetic Kyber power system is the Composite Beam Laser, it produces enough power to run the whole starfighter by itself and as such has improved many systems with extra power. Most notably the engines and other weapon systems, allowing them to perform at their peak power output.
• Sith Empowerment: One of the main focuses with the inclusion of alchemized materials was to allow the Kissai to be used as a sort of focus by Sith pilots, letting them have an enhanced attachment to the Force and allowing them to make use of some powers even while in the cockpit. Additionally the Synthetic Kyber power system enhances this effect even more, making the whole ship a potent Dark Side beacon.
• Advanced Equipment: Meant to be a state-of-the-art vessel no expense was spared in outfitting the Kissai with many advanced components and systems in order to make it the deadliest starfighter to grace the galaxy. From specialized and superior sensor equipment to cutting edge weaponry and some of the fastest engines one can find, this starfighter is indeed quite spectacular even without factoring in its more esoteric features.

WEAKNESSES

• Sorcerous Engineering: Many of the internal workings and components of the starfighter are saturated and composited via Sith Alchemy, meaning that repairs and even regular maintenance of the Kissai craft is all but impossible without a Sith Sorcerer of some degree on hand to aid in it. Upkeep is intense and demanding as a result, with specially trained crews being considered the bare minimum for keeping them functional and especially in fighting condition.
• Only the Worthy: Due not only to the insane speed and maneuverability of the Kissai but also its unique Sith Alchemized construction and armaments, only Force Sensitives can really operate the starfighter to any realistic degree. Certain species or droids are able to operate it due to their higher reaction time but even then without the Force the vessel's main weapon can't be properly used and as such NFU pilots are not at all ideal or even fully capable of flying the Kissai.
• Hot Under the Collar: In order to properly vent excess heat and energy from the Kyber power system, the Kissai features two large Heat Dispersion Vents on either side of the large 'blade' at the front of the cockpit. While these are part of the vessel that is more densely armored, should they be significantly damaged or especially if they were ever blocked to a notable degree due to denting or shrapnel then the power system could overload and even outright destroy the whole starfighter.

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