Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To bring an "Ancient Republic" design into the modern era.
- Image Source: Resistance Y-wing | Angelos Karderinis' Artstation.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Star Wars: Squadrons, Y-wing.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities.
- Affiliation: The Galactic Alliance, Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: REC-YB01 Y-wing Heavy Starbomber.
- 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 Bomber (Anaxes War College Classification.)
- Role: Starfighter - Bomber, Long-range Bomber, Close-Air Support, Etc.
- Length: 23 Metres.
- Width: 14 Metres.
- Height: 4 Metres.
- Armament: Very High Rating.
- [2] Heavy Laser Cannon [Fixed Forward.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon, Quad 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.
- [1] Heavy Twin Ion Cannon Turret [Dorsal-mounted.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- [4] Automated Barbette Antimissile Octet [Retractable Cowling.]
- [2] Heavy Bomblet Generators [Ventral Mounting and Deployment; 20 Proton Bomb Capacity.]
- Four Deployment Chutes; Dumbfire Discharge.
- [2] Heavy Laser Cannon [Fixed Forward.]
- Defences: High 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 Bombers per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 45 DPF - Low Rating.
- Speed Rating: Very Low Rating.
- MGLT: 55 MGLT
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 975 Km/H
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1.0.
- Secondary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 8.0.
- 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 Astromech Droid (Bottom-Loaded. No Support Personnel Required.)
- Armoured Compartment.
- One Astromech Droid (Bottom-Loaded. No Support Personnel Required.)
- Crew Complement (Optimal): One Pilot and Co-Pilot, and Integrated Droid Brains.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): One Pilot, and Integrated Droid Brains.
- Escape Craft: One Escape Pod / Detachable Cockpit Module.
- Cargo Capacity: 130 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.
- Bomblet Generator; Regenerating Payload Capacity.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- Fire-linked Weapon Systems.
- Fast-track Mounted Turret(s.)
- 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.
- Integrated Bomblet Generator: Regenerating Payload Capacity.
- 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.
- Slow and Purposeful; Ponderous Maneuverability coupled with Slow Speeds.
- Dorsal Ion Turret - Incapable of Targeting Ventral Hostiles without Repositioning.
- Integrated Bomblet Generator: Regenerating Payload Capacity - Time and Power Requirements.
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 starfighter-bombers - that’d batter down the enemy’s defences and leave nothing but smouldering ruins in their wake.
To achieve this goal, the design team at Republic Engineering Corporation believed that there was a starfighter who exemplified those destructive ideals. Sadly, the K-wing schematics weren’t stored within the files of the venerable data bank. So, the design team elected to utilize the only model that was contained within that procured device. It was the original Y-wing - not the stripped-down variants made by the Rebel Alliance during the battle against the reigning Galactic Empire. The bomber itself was a potent adversary but suffered from slower acceleration speeds - which was ultimately corrected but at a cost of the heavy armour plating. As safety was paramount at REC - they refused to follow through with such dangerous practices. Instead, the design team elected to maintain the heavily armoured vessel and doubled-down on its armament.
While the Starbomber would have to be escorted, and likely have the way cleared for its arrival, the newest iteration of the Y-wing would be capable of utterly devastating whatever stood in its way. To achieve that goal of unparalleled destruction, the Starbomber was equipped with twinned bomblet generators that would theoretically generate an unlimited number of proton bombs - so long as the reactor held a spark of power. These proton bombs were rendered into reality by a combination of directly-drawn plasma and magnetic shielding, which in turn were expelled from the bomb bay before smashing into their intended targets. While these munitions relied on their discharged momentum, rather than sophisticated tracking technology to hit their targets, these explosives were more powerful than their proton torpedo and concussion missile cousins.
With such significant power in the palm of an operator’s hands, the newly christened inheritor to the Y-wing series would become a terror to any shielded, and unshielded target alike as it battered down their defences.
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 starfighter-bombers - that’d batter down the enemy’s defences and leave nothing but smouldering ruins in their wake.
To achieve this goal, the design team at Republic Engineering Corporation believed that there was a starfighter who exemplified those destructive ideals. Sadly, the K-wing schematics weren’t stored within the files of the venerable data bank. So, the design team elected to utilize the only model that was contained within that procured device. It was the original Y-wing - not the stripped-down variants made by the Rebel Alliance during the battle against the reigning Galactic Empire. The bomber itself was a potent adversary but suffered from slower acceleration speeds - which was ultimately corrected but at a cost of the heavy armour plating. As safety was paramount at REC - they refused to follow through with such dangerous practices. Instead, the design team elected to maintain the heavily armoured vessel and doubled-down on its armament.
While the Starbomber would have to be escorted, and likely have the way cleared for its arrival, the newest iteration of the Y-wing would be capable of utterly devastating whatever stood in its way. To achieve that goal of unparalleled destruction, the Starbomber was equipped with twinned bomblet generators that would theoretically generate an unlimited number of proton bombs - so long as the reactor held a spark of power. These proton bombs were rendered into reality by a combination of directly-drawn plasma and magnetic shielding, which in turn were expelled from the bomb bay before smashing into their intended targets. While these munitions relied on their discharged momentum, rather than sophisticated tracking technology to hit their targets, these explosives were more powerful than their proton torpedo and concussion missile cousins.
With such significant power in the palm of an operator’s hands, the newly christened inheritor to the Y-wing series would become a terror to any shielded, and unshielded target alike as it battered down their defences.
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