Ashin Varanin
Professional Enabler
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Affiliation: Select customers
Manufacturer: Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps, beskar by Clan Rekali
Model: G-type Panaka-class Elite Starfighter
Modularity: Cannons can be swapped for heavy repeating ion cannons.
Production: Semi-unique (6 squadrons, plus 1 prototype ship)
Material:
- Beskar (hull plating and anti-crush internal supports)
- Durasteel (remainder of hull)
- Glasteel (canopy)
Length: 11m
Height: 2m
Width: 7m
Armament:
- 2 heavy repeating laser cannons
- 2 flex-tube warhead launchers (capacity scaling from 4 proton torpedoes each)
Special Features:
- Beskar plating and internal supports
- Tractor beam
- Silk Holdings QQ-543N/53R Cap Drain
- Advanced deflector shields
- Advanced targeting systems
- Clan Rekali Kol Mark IV navicomputer
- Variable-configuration cockpit
Maneuverability Rating: 2
Speed Rating: 2
Hyperdrive Class: 1, range 5,000 light-years
Strengths:
- Disproportionately heavy cannons.
- Extremely durable hull.
- Like its predecessors, the Panaka-class has a relatively short-ranged hyperdrive. It is designed to defend planetary installations and large elite transports.
- Available in low numbers, only for elite pilots.
Description: When resurrecting one of its most iconic vessels, Theed Hangar faced a unique legal challenge. Insofar as could be ascertained from ancient records, Theed Hangar didn't actually own the design to the legendary N-1 starfighter; Nubia did. Theed had only manufactured it. However, Theed Hangar did own very similar designs: the G-1, the N-X, and the three NB-series bomber lines. The G-1 in particular was virtually identical to the N-1, but without Nubian legal entanglements. The G-1 was a collaborative design with a long-defunct nearby yard; procuring sole rights was straightforward enough. The resulting ship is derived from the G-1, with influences from the N-X and NB-series (NB-1, NB-1S, NB-1T), all of which were designed by Theed Hangar.
The Panaka-class is clad in hand-forged, mirror-polished beskar. The vessel can operate at full capacity with a single pilot and astromech. A retractable beskar shield with sensor functionality can cover the astromech if necessary in an emergency. A rear seat can fit a passenger or take over sensor/navigation functions. Although the Panaka-class operates best with an astromech, and has only a short-range hyperdrive, it also has a good-quality navicomputer. The Panaka's variable-configuration cockpit can adjust to accommodate different species' body types and atmospheric requirements. The cockpit upholstery is leather, which offers no benefit but is very nice.
Development Thread: Need for Theed: Panaka
Intent: A really pretty ship for sale to people who like really pretty ships.
Who Can Use This: Semi-Unique - Available only to select customers in small numbers.
Primary Source: Not influenced by any Chaos canon submissions.
