Approved Starship RZ-5 Crynyd-series A-wing Interceptor

[Amelia von Sorenn]

RZ-5 CRYNYD-SERIES A-WING INTERCEPTOR​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

A variant of the RZ-1 A-wing Interceptor for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	RZ-1 A-wing Interceptor
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	RZ-5 Crynyd-series
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Neuranium
Trimantium	Duraplast	Starship Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Interceptor
Length	10.6 meters
Width	7.5 meters
Height	3.2 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Average
Defenses	Very Low
Squadron Count	Low - (8) per Squadron
Maneuverability	High
Speed	Very High
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1.0

Armaments and Defenses

(2) RG-9 Laser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(2) HM-6 Concussion Missile Launcher	Carbon Durasteel Armor

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Pilot
	(1) Astromech
Passenger Capacity	None
Cargo Capacity	40 kilograms
Consumables	1 Galactic Standard Week

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems J-77 Event Horizon Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator

STRENGTHS

Interceptor - The RZ-5 maintains the lineage of its predecessors with its design remaining focused on speed and maneuverability.

Astromech Slot - Unlike previous A-wing variants, the RZ-5 was designed to include the capability to slot in an Astromech Droid to assist the pilot. This has seen a reduction in pilots losing control of the craft due to the temperamental J-77 Event Horizon Engines; as well as increased overall efficiency and operational capacity of the craft.

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WEAKNESSES

Limited Deployment - The inclusion of an Astromech port in the design of the craft has resulted in an increase in its overall size. This increase in size has thus resulted in fewer of these crafts being deployed in a singular squadron due to the additional space required to support these Interceptors.

Minimal Defenses - As the design of the RZ-5 retained its focus on speed and maneuverability, other systems had to be sacrificed. This can be seen in the lighter armor plating and diminished defensive capabilities as the operator of the craft is expected to rely on its speed to protect itself.

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DESCRIPTION

The RZ-5 Crynyd-series continues the long lineage of A-wing Interceptors that were first introduced during the Imperial Era and employed by the Alliance to Restore the Republic in its Starfighter Squadrons. Maintaining much of its original design aesthetic, where the RZ-5 differentiates itself from other A-wings is in the inclusion of an Astromech Slot which is missing from predecessor designs. The inclusion of an Astromech provides the pilot additional support in controlling the craft and has seen a reduction in pilots losing control of the A-wing due to its temperamental J-77 Engines. However, the inclusion of this Astromech Slot has seen an increase in the overall size of the craft, which has in turn resulted in a reduced number in which these Interceptors can be deployed. Maintaining its focus on its speed and maneuverability has also resulted in the sacrifice of heavier defensive measures that are present in prior iterations or similarly sized Starfighters. Due to this decrease in defensive capabilities, mainly heavier armor plating, the RZ-5 is forced to rely heavily on its speed and maneuverability to overcome a threat during a prolonged dogfight or space battle. Though having sacrificed defense for speed and maneuverability, the RZ-5 retains a modest armament loadout that when coupled with its other capabilities provides the means to allow the craft to come out on top and continue flying. As the need for additional Starfighters and Bombers continues to grow, the RZ-5 Crynyd-series provides the Galactic Alliance with a mass-produced Interceptor to further supplement its increasing and expansive Starfighter Wings. Its design and capabilities can be easily summed up as "Speed will Win the Day", a motto that many of those pilots that operate these craft hold tight to their chest as they scream through the stars.

 

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Amelia von Sorenn