Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To bring an "Ancient Republic" design into the modern era.
- Image Source: ARC-170 Starfighter | Wookieepedia Article.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Star Wars: Squadrons.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities, and Deep Space Installations.
- Affiliation: The Galactic Alliance, Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: REC-AR01 R-wing Heavy Space Superiority Starfighter.
- Production: Mass-Production.
- Material:
- Durasteel and Turadium Composite Armour Plating (Ablative.)
- Alusteel Skeletal Hull Frame, with Laminanium Structural Plating.
- Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Glasteel Viewports.
- Various Starfighter Components.
- Classification: Starfighter (Anaxes War College Classification.)
- Role: Space Superiority Starfighter, Close-Air Support, Aggressive Reconnaissance, Non-Dedicated Fighter/Bomber, Etc.
- Length: 15 Metres.
- Width: 23 Metres.
- Height: 5 Metres.
- Armament: High Rating.
- [2] Repeating Heavy Ion Cannons (Fuselage-mounted; Fixed Forward.)
- 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.
- [2] Repeating Heavy Laser Cannons (Wing-mounted [45' Cannon Lateral Rotation].)
- 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.
- [2] Flexible Warhead Launchers
- Payload Capacity: Eight Variable Warheads.
- Firing Modes: Quick-lock Missile Launch, Standard Missile Launch, Multi-Missile Launch.
- [1] Repeating Twin-barreled Light Laser Cannon Turret [Aft-Mounted.]
- [2] Repeating Heavy Ion Cannons (Fuselage-mounted; Fixed Forward.)
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Composite Construction: Overlaid Materials Reinforce the Spaceframe without Compromising Space-worthiness.
- 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: Average Rating.
- Twelve Starfighters per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 45 DPF - Low Rating.
- Speed Rating: Average Rating.
- MGLT: 95 MGLT
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,000 Km/H
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1.0.
- Secondary Hyperdrive Rating: None.
- Engine Unit(s): Starfighter - Class Ion Engines, with Integrated Repulsorlift Generator(s.)
- Primary Power Plant: Starfighter-Class Compact Fusion Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant: Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Passengers:
- One; Optional Co-Pilot.
- Crew Complement (Optimal): One Pilot and Co-Pilot (Optional), and Integrated Droid Brain.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): Integrated Droid Brain.
- Escape Craft: One Escape Pod / Detachable Cockpit Module.
- Cargo Capacity: 120 Kilograms.
- Consumables: One Week.
- Standard Sensor and Targeting Systems.
- Standard Avionics Package and Navigation System.
- Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Life Support System, with Inertial Compensation System.
- Automatic Polarizing Canopy (Integrated Resistance to Blinding Lights; Synthetic or Natural.)
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Tractor Beam Shroud; Anti-Tractor Beam - Activated System.
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Integrated VTOL System.
- Standard Landing Configuration and Retractable Struts.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Integrated Droid Brain, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Capabilities (Advanced Automaton, and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Antisepsis Field, with Hermetic Cockpit Seals; Vacuum-capable.
- 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.
- Fire-linked Weapon Systems.
- SubLight Acceleration Motor (SLAM) System.
- 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.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s) - Long-range Missile Interceptor.
- 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 Starfighters to Increase Potency during a Dogfight.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Droids, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Comprehensive Countermeasure, Sensor and Targeting Suite.
- Small Forward and Rear Attack Profile - Lower Probability of Scoring Hits.
- 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.
- 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.
- Large Dorsal and Ventral Attack Profile - Higher Probability of Scoring Hits.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ponderous Maneuverability - Wide(r) Turns, Etc.
In the aftermath of the Core-Imperial Confederation’s sudden, and inexplicable collapse, the Republic Engineering Corporation found itself in possession of a priceless artifact. It was a functioning database that possessed the ancient schematics of vessels that were long-forgotten by the Galaxy at large. Every warship and starfighter that ever served the Old Republic were now in the hands of those that had the skills to give their venerable designs new life within the modern era. As more and more code was translated from one database to another, the various design teams within the Shipwright Division began rolling out their newfound designs to the Board of Directors; who ultimately gave them the green light to pursue the various items that were attached to Project: Restoration.
Whilst several design teams found themselves in possession of ancient schematics for the largest vessels within the Old Republic’s navy, there was a team that found itself tasked with re-creating the smaller vessels. The intent was to flesh out a prospective customer’s navy with combat-capable warships that would be able to fit a variety of roles, but within their respective classifications for costing and staffing purposes. Much to the chagrin of Warlord’s across time and space, there was no such thing as a perfect warship. Thus, as it ever was, entire armada’s were populated by warships that filled a multitude of roles - each seeking to cover the weakness of their sister ships.
However, despite the ever-increasing amount of gargantuan starships, there was an ever-present need for space superiority starfighters - especially models that were capable of charging head-first into the fray and leaving nothing but ashes in their wake.
Such as it was, that the technical architects found themselves in charge of resurrecting and ultimately restoring the legacy of the ARC-170 which spearheaded the Old Republic’s push back against the rising Separatist threat. The vessel itself was a fine ship, as it suited a dual purpose on the spatial battlefield. Not only could the starfighter plunge into the heart of enemy formations, but it could also operate as a long-range reconnaissance vessel; aggressively scouting ahead of friendly forces to probe the enemy’s strength. However, one of the most glaring weaknesses that the starfighter endured was its weapon placement - something that’d affect the X-wing series years later.
With their weapons placed further away from the fuselage, there was a significant chance that their discharged plasmatic bolts would miss their targets. But, there was one redeeming factor about the starfighter was that it came with a tail-mounted laser cannon, capable of shooting at pursuing targets - an incredible boon that found itself removed from starfighters until the First Order devised a way to revive that technology. So, with these factors in mind, the design team of Project: Restoration set out to rebuild the venerable design and perfect the flaws; making it a more manageable craft in terms of manpower, and considerably more deadly in the ever-shifting throes of combat.
They began with weapon placement. While having the weapon systems placed on the wings was reminiscent of the original design, and the X-wing series that came after, it created issues in a dogfight. More often than not, the pilots would find themselves missing their target. To counter this design flaw, the technical architects mounted the wing-tip cannons on a remotely-controlled lateral rotation turret. This design choice allowed the pilot to align their cannons with their target, rather than having to maneuver the starship to draw a bead on their enemy. In addition to the wing-mounted modules, the starfighter was equipped with fuselage-mounted weapons - which wouldn’t require much skill, or technical expertise, to draw a bead on their intended target.
Everything else that was once found within the starfighter, was removed and replaced with more modern and advanced technologies. All that was left was a name to christen their new technological creation. Like the combat shuttle before this starfighter, there were those amongst the team that believed their restoration should honour one of the many War Heroes from the Clone Wars. However, they ran into the issue of perception and believed that another name would be more fitting - one that wasn't tied to the terrible anchors of the past. So, after much deliberation, the ARC-170 and the Bacara evolved into the R-wing - which was done in honour of the company that refashioned the venerable design.
Yet, some could even say that it was also a secret love letter to the nascent Republic growing on Corellia. Or, that when the letter was taken and quadrupled, it would look like the prow section of the starfighter if they were stacked atop one another and mirrored.
Only the design team themselves would know the truth.
Whilst several design teams found themselves in possession of ancient schematics for the largest vessels within the Old Republic’s navy, there was a team that found itself tasked with re-creating the smaller vessels. The intent was to flesh out a prospective customer’s navy with combat-capable warships that would be able to fit a variety of roles, but within their respective classifications for costing and staffing purposes. Much to the chagrin of Warlord’s across time and space, there was no such thing as a perfect warship. Thus, as it ever was, entire armada’s were populated by warships that filled a multitude of roles - each seeking to cover the weakness of their sister ships.
However, despite the ever-increasing amount of gargantuan starships, there was an ever-present need for space superiority starfighters - especially models that were capable of charging head-first into the fray and leaving nothing but ashes in their wake.
Such as it was, that the technical architects found themselves in charge of resurrecting and ultimately restoring the legacy of the ARC-170 which spearheaded the Old Republic’s push back against the rising Separatist threat. The vessel itself was a fine ship, as it suited a dual purpose on the spatial battlefield. Not only could the starfighter plunge into the heart of enemy formations, but it could also operate as a long-range reconnaissance vessel; aggressively scouting ahead of friendly forces to probe the enemy’s strength. However, one of the most glaring weaknesses that the starfighter endured was its weapon placement - something that’d affect the X-wing series years later.
With their weapons placed further away from the fuselage, there was a significant chance that their discharged plasmatic bolts would miss their targets. But, there was one redeeming factor about the starfighter was that it came with a tail-mounted laser cannon, capable of shooting at pursuing targets - an incredible boon that found itself removed from starfighters until the First Order devised a way to revive that technology. So, with these factors in mind, the design team of Project: Restoration set out to rebuild the venerable design and perfect the flaws; making it a more manageable craft in terms of manpower, and considerably more deadly in the ever-shifting throes of combat.
They began with weapon placement. While having the weapon systems placed on the wings was reminiscent of the original design, and the X-wing series that came after, it created issues in a dogfight. More often than not, the pilots would find themselves missing their target. To counter this design flaw, the technical architects mounted the wing-tip cannons on a remotely-controlled lateral rotation turret. This design choice allowed the pilot to align their cannons with their target, rather than having to maneuver the starship to draw a bead on their enemy. In addition to the wing-mounted modules, the starfighter was equipped with fuselage-mounted weapons - which wouldn’t require much skill, or technical expertise, to draw a bead on their intended target.
Everything else that was once found within the starfighter, was removed and replaced with more modern and advanced technologies. All that was left was a name to christen their new technological creation. Like the combat shuttle before this starfighter, there were those amongst the team that believed their restoration should honour one of the many War Heroes from the Clone Wars. However, they ran into the issue of perception and believed that another name would be more fitting - one that wasn't tied to the terrible anchors of the past. So, after much deliberation, the ARC-170 and the Bacara evolved into the R-wing - which was done in honour of the company that refashioned the venerable design.
Yet, some could even say that it was also a secret love letter to the nascent Republic growing on Corellia. Or, that when the letter was taken and quadrupled, it would look like the prow section of the starfighter if they were stacked atop one another and mirrored.
Only the design team themselves would know the truth.
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