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LLS-3 Dodonna-class Interceptor
Intent: Develop an atmospherically-oriented interceptor for the Galactic Republic
Image Credit: I modified models of Spartan Game's Hawker Industries fighters
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: Lucerne Labs
Model: LLS-3 Dodonna-class Interceptor
Affiliation: Galactic Republic
Modularity: Warhead loadout
Production: Mass
Material: Ferrocarbon frame, Ferroceramic plating, typical starship components
Classification: Interceptor
Role: Light Starship, Starfighter, Scout Interceptor
Height: 3 Meters
Width: 6 Meters
Length: 11 Meters
Power Core Generator/Reactor: Solar Ionization
Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1
Minimum Crew: 1
Optimal Crew: 1
Armaments:
2 nose-mounted Autoblasters
6 Semi-recessed Warhead Hardpoints (can carry up to six light warheads)
Special Features:
Basic Warhead Countermeasures Launcher (10 Chaff bursts or 7 Flares)
Communications Array
-1 Starflare–class Sensor Jammer
Standard Deflector Shield Generator
Standard Life Support Systems
Standard Navigational Systems
Standard Sensor Array
Standard Targeting Systems
Can Enter Atmosphere and Land
Speed Rating: 1
Maneuverability Rating: 1
Strengths:
-Mix-and-match warhead armament
-sensor jammer
Weaknesses:
-does not carry as many warheads as other interceptors
-warheads are more exposed to enemy fire compared to conventional launchers
Passenger Capacity: none
Cargo Capacity: 10 kilograms
Consumables: 1 week
Who Can Use This: Galactic Republic
Description: The Dodonna-class Interceptor is designed to complement the Narra-class Interceptor favored by many in the Republic fleet. While the short-range Narra has focused, heavy gun firepower and role modularity, the Dodonna is designed as a focused long-range interceptor which can use a variety of warheads to bring down its targets.
The basic concept of the Dodonna harkens back to the New Republic's A-wing fighter, and in many ways, the Dodonna can be considered its heir. Like the A-wing, the Dodonna is an exceptionally fast craft armed with a pair of blaster cannons and a sensor jammer (ableit the Dodonna's is less powerful than the A-wing's). Unlike the A-wing, the Dodonna is specificially designed to excel in atmospheric operations with a streamlined hull, wings that can provide lift if the repulsorlift fails, and extensive airfoils and airbrakes for superior atmospheric maneuverability.
The Dodonna's core airframe is derived from the Kalidor-class, though its wing structure is noticeably different. Like the Kalidor, the airframe is composed of sturdy ferrocarbon, to keep the ship together during hard maneuvers, covered by lightweight ferroceramic plates, to keep weight down to allow the ship to use the full potential of its four fusial-thrust ion engines. Both its canard and rear wings feature airfoils on both the top and bottom which can suddenly flare out to create drag, and depending on the number and location, can cause the Dodonna to rapidly decelerate in the atmosphere or make unusually sharp turns. However, most of the time, the Dodonna relies on its Pelikan-style tail for making regular flight maneuvers. The rest of the craft was designed around this airframe, resulting in a design that emphasizes speed and maneuverability over traditional power, and forcing the engineers of Lucerne Labs to get creative to keep the starship's other performance competitive with existing interceptors.
Lucerne Labs had little difficulty in incorporating a pair of autoblasters just underneath the nose, but he airframe design resulted in there being few good places for typical warhead launchers, and none that were convenient. Wanting to reduce weight even further, the engineers opted to completely get rid of having traditional, bulky warhead launchers and instead opted to go with semi-recessed hardpoints set underneath its rear wings. This design decision ended up reducing the number of warheads a Dodonna can carry compared to its competitors, but it also allows some flexibility, as its pilots can now mix and match light warheads (typical concussion missiles, proton torpedoes, and similarly sized munitions) rather than only having the choice of one type. It cannot carry large warheads such as cluster warheads, large proton bombs, baridium bombs, thermonuclear planetary bombardment weapons, or anything significantly larger than a normal, starfighter-grade concussion missile or proton torpedo. Unfortunately, this also has the side effect effect of exposing the warheads to enemy fire compared to traditional launchers. To help ensure that it's not easily hit by explosives that could potentially create a sympathetic detonation, the Dodonna carries a LLT-1 Starflare–class Sensor Jammer in one of the areas originally slated to contain a warhead launcher. While not incredibly powerful compared to some military sensor jammers, the lightweight Starflare combined with a traditional countermeasure launcher gives Dodonna pilots of a variety of options to deal with that design flaw.
Lucerne Labs envisions the Dodonna-class being primarily deployed on offensive fleets compared to the Narra, where its long-range and warhead capability allow it to attack other starships and targets without relying on a mothership for transit. Its focus on atmospheric design also means that it will likely be used to escort transports, gunships, and other small craft in the atmosphere. Otherwise, the craft will likely find itself serving right alongside established Narra-class Interceptor units.
Intent: Develop an atmospherically-oriented interceptor for the Galactic Republic
Image Credit: I modified models of Spartan Game's Hawker Industries fighters
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: Lucerne Labs
Model: LLS-3 Dodonna-class Interceptor
Affiliation: Galactic Republic
Modularity: Warhead loadout
Production: Mass
Material: Ferrocarbon frame, Ferroceramic plating, typical starship components
Classification: Interceptor
Role: Light Starship, Starfighter, Scout Interceptor
Height: 3 Meters
Width: 6 Meters
Length: 11 Meters
Power Core Generator/Reactor: Solar Ionization
Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1
Minimum Crew: 1
Optimal Crew: 1
Armaments:
2 nose-mounted Autoblasters
6 Semi-recessed Warhead Hardpoints (can carry up to six light warheads)
Special Features:
Basic Warhead Countermeasures Launcher (10 Chaff bursts or 7 Flares)
Communications Array
-1 Starflare–class Sensor Jammer
Standard Deflector Shield Generator
Standard Life Support Systems
Standard Navigational Systems
Standard Sensor Array
Standard Targeting Systems
Can Enter Atmosphere and Land
Speed Rating: 1
Maneuverability Rating: 1
Strengths:
-Mix-and-match warhead armament
-sensor jammer
Weaknesses:
-does not carry as many warheads as other interceptors
-warheads are more exposed to enemy fire compared to conventional launchers
Passenger Capacity: none
Cargo Capacity: 10 kilograms
Consumables: 1 week
Who Can Use This: Galactic Republic
Description: The Dodonna-class Interceptor is designed to complement the Narra-class Interceptor favored by many in the Republic fleet. While the short-range Narra has focused, heavy gun firepower and role modularity, the Dodonna is designed as a focused long-range interceptor which can use a variety of warheads to bring down its targets.
The basic concept of the Dodonna harkens back to the New Republic's A-wing fighter, and in many ways, the Dodonna can be considered its heir. Like the A-wing, the Dodonna is an exceptionally fast craft armed with a pair of blaster cannons and a sensor jammer (ableit the Dodonna's is less powerful than the A-wing's). Unlike the A-wing, the Dodonna is specificially designed to excel in atmospheric operations with a streamlined hull, wings that can provide lift if the repulsorlift fails, and extensive airfoils and airbrakes for superior atmospheric maneuverability.
The Dodonna's core airframe is derived from the Kalidor-class, though its wing structure is noticeably different. Like the Kalidor, the airframe is composed of sturdy ferrocarbon, to keep the ship together during hard maneuvers, covered by lightweight ferroceramic plates, to keep weight down to allow the ship to use the full potential of its four fusial-thrust ion engines. Both its canard and rear wings feature airfoils on both the top and bottom which can suddenly flare out to create drag, and depending on the number and location, can cause the Dodonna to rapidly decelerate in the atmosphere or make unusually sharp turns. However, most of the time, the Dodonna relies on its Pelikan-style tail for making regular flight maneuvers. The rest of the craft was designed around this airframe, resulting in a design that emphasizes speed and maneuverability over traditional power, and forcing the engineers of Lucerne Labs to get creative to keep the starship's other performance competitive with existing interceptors.
Lucerne Labs had little difficulty in incorporating a pair of autoblasters just underneath the nose, but he airframe design resulted in there being few good places for typical warhead launchers, and none that were convenient. Wanting to reduce weight even further, the engineers opted to completely get rid of having traditional, bulky warhead launchers and instead opted to go with semi-recessed hardpoints set underneath its rear wings. This design decision ended up reducing the number of warheads a Dodonna can carry compared to its competitors, but it also allows some flexibility, as its pilots can now mix and match light warheads (typical concussion missiles, proton torpedoes, and similarly sized munitions) rather than only having the choice of one type. It cannot carry large warheads such as cluster warheads, large proton bombs, baridium bombs, thermonuclear planetary bombardment weapons, or anything significantly larger than a normal, starfighter-grade concussion missile or proton torpedo. Unfortunately, this also has the side effect effect of exposing the warheads to enemy fire compared to traditional launchers. To help ensure that it's not easily hit by explosives that could potentially create a sympathetic detonation, the Dodonna carries a LLT-1 Starflare–class Sensor Jammer in one of the areas originally slated to contain a warhead launcher. While not incredibly powerful compared to some military sensor jammers, the lightweight Starflare combined with a traditional countermeasure launcher gives Dodonna pilots of a variety of options to deal with that design flaw.
Lucerne Labs envisions the Dodonna-class being primarily deployed on offensive fleets compared to the Narra, where its long-range and warhead capability allow it to attack other starships and targets without relying on a mothership for transit. Its focus on atmospheric design also means that it will likely be used to escort transports, gunships, and other small craft in the atmosphere. Otherwise, the craft will likely find itself serving right alongside established Narra-class Interceptor units.
