Rynn Vizsla
Spawnslayer
- Intent: To recreate an Iconic Starfighter Dropship for the Modern Era, with a Plethora of Advancements. #BleedingEdge
- Image Source: FractalSponge.Net | Colour Edits and Clipping by Me.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Company Usage / Subaccount.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Star Wars: Squadrons.
- Manufacturer: Mythosaur Forgeworks - Orbital War Forges.
- Affiliation: The Death Watch Crusade.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: Mk II Talon - Class Dropship.
- Production: Minor-scale Production.
- Material:
- Carbon-Durasteel and Turadium Composite Armour Plating (Ablative.)
- Duranium Skeletal Hull Frame, with Laminanium Structural Plating.
- Neuranium (Anti-Scanning) Hull Liner.
- Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Kirrium Mirror Plating (Adjustable Girders) - Forged from Chrome Laminates and Blaster-Reflective Armour.
- Transparent and Polarized Reinforced Duraplast Viewports.
- Various Starfighter Components.
- Classification: Variable; See Below.
- Primary: Starfighter.
- Secondary: Combat Dropship / Carry-All.
- Length: 32.0 Metres.
- Width: 15.0 Metres.
- Height: 12 - 15 Metres, Additional Dimensions attained when Secondary Engine Pod Deploys.
- Armament: High Rating.
- Two Repeating Particle Beam Turrets [Two Cannons per Turret; Wing-mounted.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- Pulse-fire - Three-bolt Bursts, with a marginal Cooling Phase in between Firing Cycles.
- One Ion Disruptor Cannon Turret [Two Cannons per Turret; Chin-mounted.]
- Two Flexible Warhead Launchers [One Projector Port and Starboard; Fuselage-mounted, with Auto-loading Magazine(s.)]
- Payload Capacity: Eight Variable Warheads.
- Firing Modes: Quick-lock Missile Launch, Standard Missile Launch, Multi-Missile Launch.
- Four Automated Antimissile Octets [Two Fore; Two Aft; Retractable Cowling.]
- Two Repeating Particle Beam Turrets [Two Cannons per Turret; Wing-mounted.]
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Composite Construction: Overlaid Materials Reinforce the Spaceframe without Compromising Space-worthiness.
- Honeycombed Skeletal Structure, with Internalized Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- Overhauled AR-08 Ablative Plating: Resists Thermal Abrasion during Atmospheric Re-Entry; and Marginally Reduces Hull Damage during Combat - Micro-Meteors and Astro-Navigational Hazards (Activates only when Particle Shields Fail.)
- Standard Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Auxiliary Settings: Standard / Tactical Shield, or Assault Shield [Double Front.]
- Inclusive Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Maneuvering and Thrust-Vectoring Suite
- Maneuvering and Attitude Thrusters.
- Etheric Rudders.
- Atmospheric Thrusters (Atmosphere Required.)
- Inclusive EWAR Suite - Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Sensor Jammers, Targeting Jammers, Etc.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Squadron Count: Low Rating.
- Eight Starfighters per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 75 DPF - High Rating.
- Speed Rating: Average Rating.
- MGLT: 95 MGLT
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,050 Km/H
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Primary: Class 1.0.
- Secondary: None.
- Engine Unit(s): Ion Drive Units, with Integrated Repulsorlift Generator(s) and Turbofans.
- Primary Power Plant: Compact Fusion Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant: Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Passengers:
- Twenty Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders.
- Crew Complement (Optimal): One Pilot, and Artificial Intelligence-capable Droid Brain.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): One Artificial Intelligence-capable Droid Brain
- Escape Craft: One Detachable Cockpit Module.
- Cargo Capacity: 120 Kilograms.
- Consumables: One Week.
- Advanced Sensor and Targeting Systems.
- Advanced Avionics Package and Navigation System.
- Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Life Support System, with Inertial Compensation System.
- Automated Barracks Functionality - Includes Retractable Bunks and Privacy Curtains, Etc.
- Includes Trans-binary Deflector [Anti-Cosmic Radiation] and Rad-Dampening Energy Shields.
- Automatic Polarizing Canopy (Integrated Resistance to Blinding Lights; Synthetic or Natural.)
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Thermal and Atmospheric-Friction Shielding
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Integrated VTOL (Repulsorlift-based) System.
- Standard Landing Configuration and Retractable Struts.
- Standard S-Foils - Attack and Locked Positions.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Prototyper, with Additional Duplicators, and Synthicators.*
- Molecular Furnace - Small-scale Foundry:
- Integrated Droid Brains, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Capabilities (Advanced Automaton, and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Antisepsis Field, with Hermetic Cockpit Seals; Vacuum-capable.
- Advanced Targeting, Sensors, Navigation, and Avionics Suites.
- Honeycombed Skeletal Plating, with Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- Advanced Power Allocation System; Primary Modes: Engines, Weapons, or Shields.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- Integrated SubLight Acceleration Motor.
- Tertiary Engine Armature - Retractable when acting as a Carry-All; Reduces Maneuverability when Retracted.
- Advanced Force Cylinder: Additional Magnetic and Gravitic Tethers; Retractable.
- Fire-linked and Fast-track Weapon Systems.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Advanced Counter-Slicing Protocols and Equipment, with Quadruple Bio-hexacrypted Systems.
- Advanced Biometric Equipment, Terminal Access and Military Encryption Protocols.
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Fusion Reactor.
- Integrated Neuranium (Anti-Scanning) Hull Liner.
- Anti-Tractor Beam Shroud.
- ABC Scrambler Probes.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s.)
- Missile Deactivators, and Sensor Inverters; Short-range Missile Interceptors and Jammers.
- Sensor Invertors - The Module, when activated, emits a pulse of Electromagnetic energy that Interferes with a Conventional Warhead's Seeking System. If affected, the Warhead's homing signal could be inverted, allowing the Projectile to be returned to sender.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Remote.
- Seeker Nanomissile Warheads; Rear-firing Missile Interceptors - Requires Missile Target-lock to Properly Intercept Incoming Warheads.
- Squadron Mask; Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module, Requires Additional Starfighter Dropships to Increase Potency during a Dogfight.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Drones, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Advanced Countermeasure, Sensor, Navigation, Avionics and Targeting Suite(s.)
- Mirror Shielding - Heavily Resistant to Energy-based Small Arms, and Resistant to Energy-based Light Weapons.
- Narrow Fore and Aft Attack Profiles - Less Probability to Score Hits against this Starfighter if approached from the Front, Back, or even the Sides.
- Performance Enhancements:
- Shielded and Aerodynamic - Marginal Increase(s) in Speed and Maneuverability in Atmospheric Conditions.
- Advanced Power Coupling(s) - Capable of Shunting additional Power to Shields, Weapons, or Engines for Marginal Performance Increases.
- Squadron Mask - Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module; Best Used in Dogfights due to Pilot Confusion.
- SLAM System; Temporary Speed Boost at the Cost of Disabled Armament.
- Sensor Inverter; Short-ranged Missile Redirector via Microburst EM Pulse - Works best with Conventional Warheads.
- Versatile Starship - Capable of Operating as a Carry-All or Armed Dropship.
- Heavy Automaton and Slaved Systems; Combat Performance is Significantly Hindered if Disabled by EMP attacks or excess Ionization.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance(s); Sustained Damage is Dependant on Attacking Device(s) Potency / Scale and Proximity.
- Fixed Forward Weapon Placements; Consistent Reorientation for Target Acquisition.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent as Jammers are Less Effective at a Distance.
- Advanced Power Couplings - Notable Dips in Operational Performance when Power's Allocated away from Major System(s.)
- Shunted to Engines: Weapons and Shielding are Weaker.
- Shunted to Weapons: Speed is Reduced and Shielding is Weaker.
- Shunted to Shields: Speed is Reduced and Weapons are Weaker.
- Mirror Shielding - Less Effective against Kinetic Weapons, and may Interfere with Laser-based Comms.
- Massive Attack Profile; Greater Chances of Striking the Starfighter from the Dorsal or Ventral Surfaces.
- Assault Shield - Double Front; When Utilized, Port, Starboard and Aft Shielding is Weaker than the Bow / Fore Vector.
- Sensor Inverter; Works best with Conventional Warheads; Higher Chance of Failure in more Advanced Warheads.
- Squadron Mask - Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module; Ineffective at Range.
- Conventional Sensors are Not Effected and the Starfighter / Squadron can still be Targeted.
- Requires a "Cooldown" After Each Use.
- SLAM System; Reroutes Power from Weapons to Engines - Temporarily Disables Armament.
- Exposed Maneuvering Engine and Weapon Pods.
- Carry-All Mode: Reduces Speed and Maneuverability when Active and Exposes the Underslung Vehicle to Enemy Fire.
While none could deny that the Kom’rk Fighter was a tried and time-honoured design that lasted throughout the ages - the venerable spaceframe didn’t wholly comply with the methodology of the Death Watch and their Crusade. While it was more than capable of engaging enemy targets and deploying troops into battle - there was another functionality that the spacecraft sorely missed. The Kom’rk was incapable of ferrying vehicles into battle, which sorely restricted the Mandalorian’s ability to establish footholds planetside, and battle their countless foes on equal terms. Although the Kom’rk allowed for these Ancient Warriors to employ adaptable tactics and strategies to defeat their enemies, the significant lack of additional firepower merely postponed their inevitable demise.
Thus, as the Warsmiths of the Death Watch began restoring their depleted armoury, their minds collectively turned towards replacing the Kom’rk with something more fitting of their martial prowess. And so, the first iteration of the Talon Dropships was born. It was a spaceframe that combined dozens of lessons and technologies acquired throughout the ages. But, as they neared completion on their prototype - there was much to be desired. For it seemed that the Warsmiths had forgotten some capabilities that were featured within the Kom’rk, making that ancient transport better than the first iteration of their newest Dropship. So, not wanting to be outdone by the legacy of their ancestors, these Warsmiths took the entirety of their design and reforged it anew.
They began with the interior of the spacecraft. Not because there was anything inherently wrong with their design’s internalized systems, but due to the fact they could’ve done better in streamlining and micronizing the various systems. With the interior of the craft altered, this new iteration of the Talon Dropship would allow for a greater number of Crusader-Kin to dwell within its armoured husk. In addition to that, the internal systems would wholly support the troops that were housed within - either through a micronized, but comprehensive medical suite and the integrated medical droid; or through the comprehensive micronized foundry that would be capable of producing arms, munitions and armour - from previously uploaded templates - to replace whatever was lost in the field.
These integrated systems would not only see to the sustainability of the Crusader’s combat operations whenever they were deployed but would also allow for their relative comfort between conflicts as well.
Thus, as the Warsmiths of the Death Watch began restoring their depleted armoury, their minds collectively turned towards replacing the Kom’rk with something more fitting of their martial prowess. And so, the first iteration of the Talon Dropships was born. It was a spaceframe that combined dozens of lessons and technologies acquired throughout the ages. But, as they neared completion on their prototype - there was much to be desired. For it seemed that the Warsmiths had forgotten some capabilities that were featured within the Kom’rk, making that ancient transport better than the first iteration of their newest Dropship. So, not wanting to be outdone by the legacy of their ancestors, these Warsmiths took the entirety of their design and reforged it anew.
They began with the interior of the spacecraft. Not because there was anything inherently wrong with their design’s internalized systems, but due to the fact they could’ve done better in streamlining and micronizing the various systems. With the interior of the craft altered, this new iteration of the Talon Dropship would allow for a greater number of Crusader-Kin to dwell within its armoured husk. In addition to that, the internal systems would wholly support the troops that were housed within - either through a micronized, but comprehensive medical suite and the integrated medical droid; or through the comprehensive micronized foundry that would be capable of producing arms, munitions and armour - from previously uploaded templates - to replace whatever was lost in the field.
These integrated systems would not only see to the sustainability of the Crusader’s combat operations whenever they were deployed but would also allow for their relative comfort between conflicts as well.
When it came to the external functions of the Dropship, that’s where the true advancements showcased themselves to the Galaxy at large. Putting aside the various weapons arrays, countermeasures, and myriad defensive systems, the Mark II version of the Dropship was outfitted with an advanced variant of the Force cylinder technology. While wholly built around being the most stable version of intra-ship travel, this advanced technology - alongside several additional items that were based around stabilization and weight dispersion - would allow for the Talon Dropship to ferry Vehicles and even prefabricated defences or items into battle. It was a process that would operate around the generation of a force field that would wholly envelop their chosen target.
But, such functionality came at a steep cost. For the Dropship’s speed and maneuverability would be marginally impacted by the additional weight and the retraction of the underslung engine pod. Not only would they become slower than their unburdened compatriots, but through the creation of this force field - it would expose their vehicles or the prefabricated emplacements to enemy fire coming up from the planet’s surface. However, this wasn’t much of a concern to the Warsmiths - as they believed that saturation bombardments and strafing runs that were common enough tactics would be enough to soften up any expected opposition; leaving the Dropships free and clear to deposit their ferried charges.
In addition to the underslung carrying capabilities of the Mark II - there was another functionality that drew inspiration from the Kom’rk. It was the retractable deck plating, which then lowered the central crash couches - allowing for the Crusaders contained within to deploy in an unconventional manner. Naturally, this would be entirely dependent on those Crusaders being equipped with Jetpacks of Grav-Chutes, as a fall from standard deployment vectors would likely pulverize flesh and bone as soon as they make contact with the ground. Nevertheless, as one can imagine, this functionality only works when the Dropship isn’t ferrying Vehicles or Emplacements into battle - as it would heavily interfere with the entirety of the deployment process.
And so, with such technologies woven into the Dropship’s design, the Mark II Talon would become the undisputed master of the battlefield and wholly expand the Death Watch’s mission profile.
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