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- Intent: To create a rad af TIE variant for the Agents of Chaos and private buyers and to experiment with a more efficient way of submitting small craft to the Factory which fulfills the competing needs of fleeters and PC pilots in a single submission.
- Image Source: Wookieepedia - TIE Whisper Starfighter
- Canon Link: TIE Whisper Starfighter
- Permissions:
- Saotome Car’das (X)
- Saotome Scrubber (X)
- Saotome Nutaki System (X)
- Saotome Hydro (X)
- Saotome Shadow Array (X)
- Saotome Filter (X)
- Saotome Depa Computer (X)
- Saotome Computer Suite (X)
- Sleg (X)
- Saotome Regulator (X)
- Phase I “Spyglass” Sensor and Countermeasure Module (Agents of Chaos)
- Aegis SH13LD (Open-Market)
- Sleg Ultracapacitor (Open-Market)
- Primary Source: Phase I “Ballerina” Star Interceptor
- Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
- Affiliation: Agents of Chaos, Closed-Market
- Model:
- TIE/wi SC.01a (Minor, Single-Seat Variant)
- TIE/wi SC.01b (Minor, Two-Seat Variant)
- TIE/wi SC.02a (Semi-Unique, Single-Seat Variant)
- TIE/wi SC.02b (Semi-Unique, Two-Seat Variant)
- Production: Minor (Fleeting/NPC Pilot Variants) │ Semi-Unique (PC Pilot Variants)
- Material: Durasteel, Titanum, Transparisteel Canopy, Agrinium, Quadanium Steel Solar Collection Arrays, Internal Circuitry and Electronics
- Classification: Starfighter
- Length: 6.3 Meters
- Width: 6.4 Meters
- Height: 7.5 Meters
- Crew Complement: 1 Pilot, Multiple Data-Brain Modules (Single-Seat Variants) / 1 Pilot, 1 Gunner/Co-Pilot, Multiple Data-Brain Modules (Two-Seat Variants)
- Armament: Average │ Average
- Solar Ionization Cannons (2)
- Variable Ordnance Turret (1)
- Heavy Lasers (2)
- Magnetic Pulse Torpedoes and Concussion Missiles
- Defenses: Average │ Average
- Double-Phase Variable-Shaping Energy Shield System (Solar Ray and Particle)
- Anti-Missile Countermeasure System (Nagnol Gas Dispenser, Missile Deactivation Transmission Module, Plasma Flares, Anti-Ordnance EM Probe, and Electronic Countermeasures)
- Anti-Tractor Beam Countermeasure System (Shroud, Shearing Plane, Stage Three Torpedo)
- Animated Metal Sealant
- AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component
- Squadron Count: Average: 12 │ None: 1
- Maneuverability Rating: High / Very Low (Active SLAM Overdrive) │ Extreme / Very Low (Active SLAM Overdrive)
- 100 DPF / 20 DPF │ 155 DPF / 20 DPF
- Speed Rating: Average / Extreme (Active SLAM Overdrive) │ Extreme / Extreme (Active SLAM Overdrive
- Hyperdrive: Yes
- Hyperdrive Class: 1.0
- Power and Propulsion Systems
- Solar Ionization Reactor w/ Solar Collection Panels
- Secondary Fusion Reactor for Weapons and Other Systems
- Twin Ion Sublight Drives
- SubLight Acceleration Motor
- Braking Engines
- Attitude Thrusters / Etheric Rudders / Lateral Thrusters / Maneuvering Jets
- Micro-Maneuvering Controls
- VTOL / Fine Maneuverability Repulsorlift System
- Saotome Regulator
- Sleg Ultracapacitors
- Ion-Flux Cooling System
- Hyperdrive Systems
- Utility Shield Systems
- Life Support and Pilot Safety Systems
- Life Support Features (Temperature Regulation, Atmospheric Conversion, Oxygen Scrubbing Filter, Etc.)
- Saotome Scrubber and Saotome Filter
- Hyper-Capacity Acceleration Compensation System
- Antishock Field
- Crash Webbing
- Acceleration Couch(s)
- Automatic Blast-Tinting Viewports
- Emergency Crash Protection System (Restraint Harness and Crash Foam)
- Collision Avoidance System
- Damage Report/Control System
- Automatic Radiation Dampening Foam-Deployment System
- Space-Capable Ejection Seat(s) (96 hours of Air, 3 Weeks of Consumables, Crash Webbing, Survival Kit, Perfunctory Thrusters and Repulsorlift Engines, Emergency Para-Foil, Encrypted Homing/Distress Beacon, Subspace/Holonet Transceiver)
- Automatic InstaMist Fire Suppression System
- Power Surge Vent w/ 5k c3 Carbon/Halon Extinguisher System
- Communication Systems
- Electronic Warfare Systems
- Computer Systems
- Navigation Systems
- Misc. Systems
- Floodlight Projection System (250,000 Lumens, Variable Power Settings, Strobe Capable)
- External Speaker System
- Field Disruption System
- Hull and Wing De-Icing System
- Landing Claws
- Combat De-Ionization System and Cap Drain
- Combat Sensor Systems
- Anti-Stealth Sensor Systems
- Crystal Gravfield Trap
- Amplified/Anti-Stealth Quantum Entanglement Sensor
- Mass Detection Sensor
- Gemcutter
- Advanced Hyperdrive Systems
- Stealth Systems
- Low-Feedback Mode (Disables all Active Sensors During Stealth Operations)
- Nightshadow Anti-Sensor Coating
- Helium-Cooled Hull
- Gravitic Amplitude Modulator
- Vanish 2 Military Sensor Masking System
- Integrated Dampener Baffles
- Advanced Electronic Warfare Systems
- Versatility: A veritable jack of all trades, the Phase I TIE Whisper is a general-purpose, arguably multirole starfighter that is capable of fulfilling a number of roles in a fleet. While the design prioritizes pilot safety, it does not do so at the expense of performance, mobility, or defense, due to the integration of a number of modern power generation systems and miniaturized technology developed over the 800 years since the original variant of the TIE Whisper was conceived by the original First Order.
- Field Disruption: The Whisper's field disruption system allows the craft to slip under a large warship's shielding so that it may fire directly on the hull. While this feature is limited in practical application to large vessels with non-conformal shielding, it is nonetheless a powerful technique that a skilled pilot could take advantage of to potentially lethal effect.
- SLAM Overdrive: Although the SLAM Overdrive system affords the TIE Whisper a significant boost in speed, while active, the pilot is unable to utilize any weapon and electronic warfare warfare systems. Extended use of the system will also drain power faster than it can be replenished.
- Large Port and Starboard Profile: Like most TIE variants, the TIE Whisper presents a large port and starboard profile due to its distinct solar collection arrays, allowing pursuing pilots to quickly acquire guns-based firing solutions when approaching the craft from an angle.
The Phase I TIE Whisper Starfighter is a modern overhaul of the venerable TIE Whisper Starfighter which was conceived over 800 years ago by the original First Order. Unlike its predecessor, the TIE Whisper only requires a single organic pilot. However, there is also a volume-produced two-seat variant which is typically utilized for training purposes, but also in a limited capacity for combat operations. In the primary, volume-produced single-seat variant, rear gunnery, sensor oversight, electronic warfare, life support management, and other secondary systems are managed by a number of data-brain modules which allow the pilot to focus on the demanding task of flying the craft. In addition, the Phase I retains the famous mobility of its ancestor. To that effect, it is fully capable of executing lightspeed skips and micro jumps in quick succession, which a skilled pilot could take advantage of to lethal effect in the modern battlespace. The craft also features an efficient power conversion and coupling system, which allows the pilot to shift power from one or multiple systems to another, based on the needs of the engagement.
First United Astral Engineering also produced a very small number of TIE Whispers with enhanced technical specifications, which are utilized by select pilots in the Armada. These variants boast significantly improved speed and maneuverability over the standard model, in addition to more powerful acceleration compensators which allow the pilot to more safely manage the craft’s augmented performance. Of these enhanced models, there is an even smaller number of two-seat variants.
SUBMISSION MODIFICATION RECORD
September 11, 2020:
- Changed Manufacturer from “Agents of Chaos” to “First United Astral Engineering”.
- Removed “Chaff” from under Defenses Resistance Category. Replaced with Nagnol Gas Dispenser.
- Stylistic Changes in “Standard Features” and “Special Features” sections.
- Added "(Minor and Semi-Unique)" in title of "Standard Features" section to clarify that those featurers are available on the Semi-Unique and Minor production variants of the fighter.
- Added “Saotome Regulator”, under Power and Propulsion Systems within the Special Features section.
- Added “Saotome Hydro” under Utility Shield Systems.
- Added “Saotome Scrubber and Saotome Filter” under Life Support and Pilot Safety Systems subsection.
- Added “Saotome Shadow Array” under Communication Systems subsection. Removed “Encryption Module” from the same subsection.
- Merged “Subspace Transceiver / HoloNet Transceiver / Hyperwave Transceiver” into a single line.
- Added “Computer Systems” subsection under the Standard Features section.
- Replaced “Astrogation Computer w/ Microjump Calculation Module” with “Saotome Nutaki System / Saotome Car’das” under Navigation Systems within the Standard Features section.
- Added “Combat De-Ionization System” and Cap Drain” and “Landing Claws”, under Misc. Systems within the Standard Features section.
- Moved Phase I “Spyglass” Sensor and Countermeasure Module to Standard Features section, under “Combat Sensor Systems”.
- Added "(Semi-Unique)" in title of “Advanced Features” section to clarify that those features are only available on the Semi-Unique variant of the fighter.
- Added “Anti-Stealth Sensor Systems” within the Advanced Features section.
- Added “Stealth Systems” within the Advanced Features section.
- Added Dedicated Energy Receptor Projector, under Advanced Electronic Warfare Systems subsection within Advanced Systems section.
- Added Shearing Plane, under Defenses.
- Added Gemcutter, under Anti-Stealth Sensor Systems.
- Expanded Permissions section.
- Added "Damage Report/Control System" under Life Support and Pilot Safety Systems subsection.
- Added "External Speaker System" under Misc. Systems subsection.
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