Approved Vehicle SU-50RS Flashblind Aerial Reconnaissance Airspeeder

[Amelia von Sorenn]

SU-50RS FLASHBLIND AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE AIRSPEEDER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the SU-42RS Flashblind Aerial Reconnaissance Airspeeder for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	SU-42RS Flashblind Aerial Reconnaissance Airspeeder
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	SU-50RS
Modularity	Limited - Unit Colors and Emblems
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

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

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Reconnaissance Airspeeder
Role(s)	Reconnaissance
	Strike Craft
Size	Average
Weight	Average

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Average
Defenses	Very Low
Maneuverability	Low
Speed	Very High
Propulsion	Repulsorlift

Armaments and Defenses

(2) Fire-Linked Heavy Blaster Cannons	Lightweight Ablative Armor
(4) Forward-Mounted Dual Autoblasters

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Pilot
	(1) Communications Officer
	(1) Gunner
Minimum Crew	(1) Pilot
	(1) Communications Officer
Passenger Capacity	None
Cargo Capacity	Very Small
Consumables	3 Galactic Standard Days

SPECIAL FEATURES

Aerial Sensor CO-0012 Energy Coupler Gravmotor Alternator Turbothrust Converter Coil Thrust Louver Stabilizer Rover Surveillance Tagger IN-780 Ion Turbofan Engine PA-9r Long-Range Phased Tachyon Detection Array PG-7u Short-Range Primary Threat Analysis Grid ANs-5d "Lock Track" Full-Spectrum Transceiver

STRENGTHS

Acceleration - The SU-50RS is equipped with a powerful IN-780 Ion Turbofan Engine which has been tuned for straight-line speed, producing powerful thrust and allowing the vehicle to reach altitude quickly and to outrun nearly any starfighter or missile sent to intercept the vehicle.

Reconnaissance Suite - Each vehicle is equipped with an ARS-6B Atmospheric Reconnaissance Suite which combines a PA-9r Array, PG-7u Analysis Grid, and an ANs-5d Transceiver along with various cameras fitted with optical enhancements to provide a powerful and comprehensive visual recon system.

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WEAKNESSES

Maneuverability - Though capable of achieving rapid acceleration and top speeds beyond the normal range of similarly sized Airspeeders, the SU-50RS lacks agility and maneuverability, resulting in a vehicle that has trouble navigating sharp turns or executing complex aerial maneuvers.

Limited Defenses - The SU-50RS design focused on speed and reconnaissance and has foregone heavier defensive measures such as a shield generator or heavier armor, forcing the vehicle to rely on its speed and rapid acceleration.

Minimal Armaments - As the vehicle was designed around speed and reconnaissance, its armaments were also neglected. Though capable of harming infantry formations, light fortifications, and equally lightly armored vehicles, it lacks the firepower to deal with heavier defenses or punch through shielded targets.

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DESCRIPTION

Aether Systems began the development of the SU-50RS to further assist in the modernization and ongoing standardization of the Galactic Alliance Defense Force, specifically its equipment and vehicles utilized in the field. The SU-50RS was designed with a focus on reconnaissance and speed, creating a vehicle that was capable of achieving top speed and high levels of acceleration whilst also being able to capture comprehensive visual reconnaissance at those speeds. This was accomplished by the inclusion of a powerful IN-780 Ion Turbofan Engine, which had been utilized by its predecessors in the SU-42RS and SU-40RS respectively. The SU-50RS combines an array of equipment such as the PA-9r Array, PG-7u Analysis Grid, an ANs-5d Transceiver, and various cameras fitted with optical enhancements into a powerful ARS-6B Atmospheric Reconnaissance Suite. This suite is what allows the vehicle to capture comprehensive visual data in high resolution when the vehicle is deployed on Reconnaissance missions. Though the vehicle was designed around speed, it has a noted lack of maneuverability and overall agility, often displaying difficulty in executing aerial maneuvers as well as having difficulty in navigating sharp turns. Likewise, as its design was focused on speed, it lacks heavier defensive measures, most notably, heavier armor; resulting in a vehicle that while capable of withstanding most small-arms fire, is vulnerable to heavier armaments. While the SU-50RS is equipped with armaments, it is clear that they too had also been neglected in favor of the vehicle's speed and impressive reconnaissance suite. Despite these shortcomings, the SU-50RS provides the Galactic Alliance with a fast-moving strike-craft that can accomplish reconnaissance runs at high speed and is capable of outrunning most, if not all, starfighters and missiles sent to intercept the craft. The SU-50RS has already begun to find itself on the front lines or deployed with clandestine units for reconnaissance purposes.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Nicely made sub again!

Approved.