Atos Vodus
Son of Suns
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Create the personal ship for Atos, and a ship recognizeable as his Sun Guards first vessel
- Image Source: Original Image I found it through Bing Image Search. I have used Google Images for it and even to search the proper artist, but can not find them. I believe the artist is "TEVEZ" Bing Website, Another site for source, Reverse Image matches
- Canon Link: Praetorian-class Frigate (Original Hull)
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Corellian Engineering Corporation, Corellia StarDrive, Dornean Braha'ket Fleetworks Conglomerate, Rendili Hyperworks, Rendili StarDrive, Atos Vodus
- Affiliation: Atos Vodus, Sun Guard (Faith Sect Split) link
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Ugly-class
- Production: Unique
- Material: Durasteel, Transparisteel, Duralloy, Steel
- Classification: Corvette, Personal Transport, Envoy, Assault
- Length: 200m
- Width: 30.96m
- Height: 32.9m
- Armament: Average
- 2x Quad-Laser Cannons from a Braha'tok-class gunship
- 1x Medium Turbolaser Battery from a Hammerhead-class Cruiser
- 4x Point-defense laser cannon batteries (2 from a Hammerhead-class Cruiser, the other 2 from the original Praetorian-class Frigate Hull)
- 2x Tractor beam batteries (Grappler 213 Tactical Tractor Beam)
- 1x Flex Tube Torpedo Launcher (Concealed Battery) (8x Ion Torpedo)
- Defenses: Average
- Hangar Space: Average: 1
- Hangar Allocations: (This is the allocated amounts of starfighters and support craft (dropships, shuttles,gunships,etc) this submission can hold in its hangar based on the maximum hangar space capacity listed above)
- Starfighters: 1
- Support Craft: 0
- Single Craft Hangar: Yes, 1x External Docking with Airlock
- Maneuverability Rating: Average
- Speed Rating: Average (Atmosphere), High (Realspace)
- 3 Dyne 577 Radial Atomizer Engines from a Consular-class Cruiser (Charger c70 Retrofit) - Hyperdrive: 2.0 Avatar-10
- Lifesaver 1000 Reserve Hyperdrive Backup
- 7085 Ionization Reactor and Regulator
- Bio-converter Power Generator (backup generator)
- Custom Sensor Globe holding the Shield Generators in the same style as the ISD-72x Deflector Shield Generator Dome, as the KL-44 Commander Shield Projector is too large to be an internal system - ANs-9.5w wide range sensor system
- Black box
- Flight Bay Tractor Beam
- BQS-13 Active Matrix Targeting System
- NavMaster Navigational Computer
- N/A
- High-Speed Retrofit - Despite its older design, Solis Custos benefits from a retrofit that includes three Dyne 577 Radial Atomizer Engines salvaged from a Consular-class Cruiser (Charger c70 retrofit). This upgrade significantly enhances the ship's speed, allowing it to outpace some ships similar to it. The combination of the original design's durability with the advanced engines provides Solis Custos with a surprising speed advantage in both atmospheric and realspace travel. This can be a critical asset in evading threats, pursuing targets, or quickly navigating through different roleplay scenarios. Though these engines are not perfect, and are older than the current era, so fluctuating power, overheating, and generally being less advanced than current era engines, are especially important to know when requiring more than ordinary use.
- Mixed Ship Components - The use of components from different ship classes, while providing versatility, introduces complexities in maintenance and repair. In critical situations or prolonged missions, obtaining specific replacement parts may become a challenge, potentially leading to extended downtimes or makeshift repairs.
- Exposed Shield/Sensor Dome - The custom "Shield/Sensor Dome," is external and exposed. This vulnerability could be exploited by adversaries during combat, as targeting and damaging the dome may compromise the ship's shielding and sensor capabilities. This adds an element of risk and strategic decision-making for the crew, emphasizing the need to protect and repair this crucial external component.
Atos Vodus, facing budget constraints and seeking a pragmatic solution, enlisted the expertise of a local Thyrsian engineer to fashion a starship from the remnants of decommissioned vessels and scrapheaps scattered across Thyrsus and the Core of the Galaxy. This endeavor was borne out of necessity, as Vodus aimed to bridge the gap between diplomacy and defense without the financial means to acquire a state-of-the-art vessel. The result of this collaboration was the Solis Custos, a testament to resourcefulness, blending history with innovation to create a ship that surpassed its humble origins.
However, the Solis Custos, despite its strengths, introduces vulnerabilities. Its Shield/Sensor Dome, though innovative, is external, exposing a critical defensive component to potential damage. This weakness is compounded by an average maneuverability rating, making the ship susceptible to skilled adversaries. On the positive side, the Solis Custos benefits from advanced engines derived from the Charger c70 Retrofit, allowing it to achieve notable speeds despite its aging design.
In essence, the Solis Custos is a relic of the past, repurposed for contemporary challenges through ingenuity and necessity. It serves as a versatile craft, capable of diplomatic missions, personal transport, envoy duties, and tactical assaults, embodying the spirit of adaptation in the ever-evolving galactic landscape.
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