Approved Starship Scimitar-class Star Courier

[Malok]

S C I M I T A R​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Stealth Transport
• Image: Click | Source: Star Wars
• Canon Link: Scimitar
• Restricted Missions: Buried Treasure (25 posts)
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Confederacy of Independent Systems
• Model: Scimitar-class Star Courier
• Affiliation: The Confederacy
• Production: Semi-Unique
• Material: Reinforced Durasteel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Light Freighter
• Length: 26.5 meters
• Width: 13 meters
• Height: 8 meters
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: Average
• Hyperdrive Class: 1

ARMAMENT

• Rating: Average
• Weaponry:

Concealed, Agrocite-Enhanced Laser Cannons (2)

DEFENSES

• Rating: Average

Countermeasures: Socketguards
Shielding: Standard Deflector Shield Systems

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Hyperwave Inertial Momentum Sustainer
• Standard Non-Combative Suite
• Peregrine Field Disruptor
• Stygium Cloaking System
• Thrust Trace Dampeners
• Encryption Network
• Gravitic Modulator

STRENGTHS

Stealth: Designed with a singular purpose - the safe delivery of operatives - the Scimitar-class comes standard with a number of covert features. Chief among these is its Stygium cloak, which effectively renders the vessel invisible when raised. This was synergized with the addition of a Gravitic Modulator and Thrust Trace Dampeners in order to combat the conventional countermeasures wielded against Stygium cloaks.

Breaking & Entering: In addition to its stealth systems, the Scimitar-class is equipped with features designed for breaching enemy positions. Firstly, each contains a HIMS, thereby permitting the vessel to enter or escape enemy gravity wells. Next, each possesses a single Peregrine Field Disruptor, which allows the Scimitar to breach planetary or capital shielding.

WEAKNESSES

Lightly Armed: In order to accommodate the suite of systems, the Scimitar-class features only a pair of concealed, Agrocite-Enhanced laser cannons as an armament.

Slow & Steady: The Scimitar-class is not a swift vessel and can scarcely keep up with ships of similar size. The average starfighter can and will catch up to it.

Peregrine Field Disruptor:

Due to the power required to pass through shields of this grade, the Peregrine will burn out any active stealth systems operational on the incursive vessel at the moment of contact, requiring extensive repair. Stygium crystals have been known to fracture as a result. To avoid this hazard, active stealth systems must be deactivated for at least five seconds before the moment of shield-to-shield contact, or damage to the stealth systems will result.

The Peregrine must replace normal ray and particle shield function for at least five seconds prior to contact, leaving the vessel vulnerable. If contact is made before the five second mark, a shield feedback event may damage the field disruptor or either ship's shields, and/or throw the ships apart with some risk of hull damage.

Passing through the shield is a visible and (if in atmosphere) audible event, reported as a loud crackle or thunderclap. Shield generator stations briefly detect an anomaly comparable to a turbolaser impact.

DESCRIPTION

In recent history, the Confederacy of Independent Systems struck first. A raid was launched against the capital of their adversary - the Galactic Empire - in order to, firstly, attempt to decrease their cloning capabilities. However, the secondary objective of the operation was to gauge the enemy's strengths and weaknesses. One of the takeaways of this endeavor was the revelation that Shield Gates may be a potential obstacle with every sortie moving forward. As such, the Confederacy drafted a vessel that could efficiently deliver boots onto enemy soil. Covertly.

Enter the Scimitar-class Star Courier.

Constructed as an homage to the infamous vessel owned by the ancient Darth Maul, the Scimitar-class is the direct answer to the problem of Imperial defenses. Featuring a suite of features, centered around a Stygium cloak, the Scimitar is capable of breaching shielded positions, slicing through gravity wells, and moving undetected through space. It is a shining example of the Confederacy's commitment to effectively combat and overcome the Imperial Warmachine.

 

[Jamie Pyne]

[member="Darth Metus"] Your second chance has been approved. [member="Cyrus Tregessar"] please take over this review.

 

[Malok]

[member="Jamie Pyne"]

Much obliged, your majesty. <3

 

[Cyrus Tregessar]

Under Review.

 

[Cyrus Tregessar]

[member="Darth Metus"]

Per the Standard Factory Rules, stealth technology in ships is limited to Semi-Unique production.

Given this limitation, you are more than welcome to buff the ratings of the ship up some, as this vessel is fairly underpowered as is.

 

[Malok]

[member="Cyrus Tregessar"]

Awesome!

Dropped to Semi-Unique, buffed the Speed Rating to Average, buffed the Armament Rating to Average.

And for the record, the Agrocite-Enhanced is my snowflake way of saying "Heavy Laser Cannon" in the context of the submission. You won't be seeing anyone using those barrels to Leroy Jenkins a starfighter screen.

Adjusted the wording on the Weaknesses to match the buffs as well.

 

[Cyrus Tregessar]

Awesome. Pending Secondary Approval. Thanks! [member="Jamie Pyne"]

 

[Ellie Mors]

Approved.