R E I G N
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Affiliation: First Order
Manufacturer: First Order Corps of Imperial Engineers
Model: FIHIE Reign
Modularity: No
Production: Limited; First Order
Material: Durasteel hull, Alusteel frame.
Classification: Heavy Bomber
Length: 18m
Height: 9m
Width: 12m
Armament: Rating 14
2 Laser Cannons
2 Proton torpedo launchers (4 each)
2 Proton bomb bay (8 bombs)
Defence: 10
Standard Fighter Armor
Squadron Count: 8
Special Features:
Increased Bomb Capacity
Manoeuvrability Rating: 7
Speed Rating: 6
Hyperdrive Class: 1
Strengths:
[+] Bombs Away: This heavy bomber is fearsome over any city, she was made to instil fear into the hearts of those who would be crushed beneath the First Order’s boots.
Weaknesses:
[-] Vulnerable: Because she is slower, the Reign not only requires an escort but is vulnerable to anti-air and other cannon fire from enemy fighters given that she is not nearly as manoeuvrable as her allies.
[-] Inaccuracies: The Reign was more or less built for carpet bombing and not necessarily bombing other vessels in the abyss of space. Even so, her air to ground bombing accuracy is terrible - and in most cases, she misses her targets.
Description: Created as an answer to those who would dare strike at the First Order. The Reign was created in the aftermath of the Ssi-Ruuk’s would be invasion. A bomber that would be capable of bending cities and worlds to the First Order’s will. The Reign was created as a joint project between the Starfighter Corps and the Navy. The idea was to create a vessel that put quantity over quality. The Reign would only be used when necessary and it is not advised to use her for space bombing campaigns as she would never be able to reach her targets.
It’s a gamble for the First Order to even consider the Reign, but given her unique capabilities, the Reign has been limited in her production. In addition, the Reign can only be carried by either the Voyager-class Support Carrier (submission to come soon). The Reign can be launched from the ground but requires a long runway to do so, and must also be escorted to her targets once she is airborne. This bomber will also be testing out a new type of engine, the Imperial Hyper-threaded Ion Engine, which for now makes the engine think that it is a twin engine.
Development Thread: If Necessary
Intent: To create a bomber akin to the old bombers from the Second World War, to aid in the First Order’s quest for glory.
Who Can Use This: First Order
Primary Source: N/A
