M E A T B A G
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create the “next-generation” of Droid Shuttles and Luxury Transports.
- Image Source: Sheathipede-class transport shuttle | Wookieepedia.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Crusader Droid Frigate, Artificial Intelligence, Star Wars: Squadrons; Wookieepedia Article.
- Manufacturer: The Trade Federation- Select Subcontractors.
- Secondary Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation; Thyrsian Facilities [Undisclosed and Unknown ICly.]
- Affiliation: Closed-market.
- Model: TF01 Droid Shuttle; Avarum Pattern.
- Modularity: Yes;
- Internal Transport Configuration(s.)
- External Aesthetics.
- Production: Mass Production.
- Material:
- Armourplast Armour Plating.
- Durasteel Reinforced Alusteel Skeleton.
- Internal Electrum Components.
- Carbon-Durasteel Reinforcements.
- Internal Nightshadow Coating - Anti-Scanning Liner.
- Various Droid Shuttle Material and Components.
- Classification: Droid Shuttle.
- Role: Luxury Transport or Military Transport.
- Length: 20 Metres.
- Width: 10 Metres.
- Height: 12 Metres.
- Armament: Very Low Rating.
- [1] Twin Heavy Laser Cannon; Fixed-forward.
- [4] Heavy Blaster Cannons; Bubble Turrets - Non-overlapping Fields of Fire.
- [4] Antimissile Octets - Non-overlapping Fields of Fire.
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Reinforced, and Ablative Armour and Hull Plating.
- Standard Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Auxillary Settings: Standard / Tactical Shield, Assault Shield [Double Front.]
- Reinforced Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Emergency Thrusters (Chemical Propellent and Lateral Thrusters.)
- Advanced EWAR, Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Etc.
- Squadron Count: Average Rating - Twelve Shuttles per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 75 DPF - High Rating.
- Speed Rating: High Rating.
- MGLT: 120 MGLT.
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,480 Km/H.
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 0.5.
- Secondary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 8.
- Engine Unit(s): Ion Drives - Six Engines.
- Secondary Propulsion Method: Integrated Repulsorlift Engines, with Retractable Turbofans.
- Primary Power Plant: Compact Fusion Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant: Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Passengers:
- 10 Battle Droids or Soldiers.
- Or:
- 2 Executive VIP's.
- 10 Battle Droids or Soldiers.
- Crew Complement (Optimal): None; Integrated Droid Brain.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): None; Integrated Droid Brain.
- Escape Craft:
- Ejectable Droid Command Core; Includes Droid Brain and Encrypted Black Box.
- Two Ejectable Saloon Pods / Lifeboats.
- Cargo Capacity:
- One Metric Tonne; Perishables.
- Consumables: One Week; Galactic Standard.
- Standard Sensor Systems and Targeting Systems.
- Standard Avionics Package.
- Standard Navigation System.
- Dedicated Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Anti-Concussion Force Fields.
- Standard Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Drones.
- Standard Vertical Take-Off and Landing Systems.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Integrated Droid Brain, with Heuristic Artificial Intelligence Capabilities.
- Mimetic Combat Processor, with a MicroCogitative Theory Unit.
- Behavioural Circuitry Matrix, with Microsynapses and Internal Data Recorders.
- Combat Database Retrieval System, and Remote Controlled Combat Processors.
- Memory Cores, with Integrated Memory Wipe Modules (Anti-Tampering) and Combat, Battle and Warfare Upgrades.
- Synchronized Fire Circuits - Fire-linked Unit Cohesion.
- Remote Computer Uplink [Bio-Hexacrypted, and Encrypted Military Access.]
- Ionization Buffer.
- Self-Destruct Mechanism.
- Integrated Radiation Shielding.
- Integrated Rust Inhibitor.
- Internal Hardened and Redundant Systems.
- Internal De-Icing System.
- Reinforced Ion Surge Shielding.
- Integrated Droid Brain, with Heuristic Artificial Intelligence Capabilities.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Electric Defence Grid - Melee and Anti-Tampering Measure(s.)
- Polarity Sink(s,) with Integrated Degaussing Modules.
- Locked Access Reactivation Terminal - Triple Pyrowalled, with Military Encryption Keys.
- Internal Fire Suppression System.
- Emergency Reactivator.
- Magnetic Adhesion Connector Modules.
- Automated Weaponry; Fire Control System.
- Fire-linked and Fast Track Mounted Weaponry.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Reactor Bulb(s.)
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s.)
- Missile Deactivators, with dedicated Sensor "Inversion" Jammers.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Droids.
- "Seeker" Nanomissile Warheads; Brilliant Programming - Rear-firing. Active Missile Interception.
- Semi Self-aware Droid Starfighter; Capable of Limited Autonomy with Minimal Oversight.
- Comprehensive Countermeasure Suite; Internal and External.
- Advanced Hyperdrive; Swift Spool-up Times and Fast Dimensional Travel Speeds.
- Internalized and Hardened Systems - Partial, and Continued Operation Despite Sustained Damage.
- Integrated Security and Data Retention Protocols - Anti-Tampering Modules, with Electric Defense Grid.
- Modular Interior Layout; Troop Transport or Executive Shuttle.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent - Flight-mode Only.
- Limited EM and Ion Hardening; Device Proximity and Power Dependant.
- Heavy Automation - Combat Effectiveness Considerably Reduced when Disabled.
- Limited Offensive Weaponry - Heavily Relies Active Interception Modules and on Escorts to Survive.
- Limited Carrying Capacity; Better Suited as an Executive Transport.
- Short-burst Endurance - Not Suited to Lengthy Engagements.
Developed by the various minds within the Trade Federation, the TF01 Droid Shuttle; Avarum Pattern was designed to act as an effective transport that could operate as both a long-range military starship or an advanced executive shuttle. Built in the ancient and stylized fashion of the Separatist shuttles, the Avarum offered a visually sleek spaceframe, coupled with a sound fully-sealed exterior hull. As there were no viewports, those shrouded within the automated shuttle would be safeguarded from the horrors of the void. Instead of the more traditional glasteel panes that separated organics from the dangers of space, they would be given a holographic representation of the shuttlecraft’s exterior. This allowed those stationed aboard the Avarum to revel in the comforts that the shuttle could provide while revelling in the deadly majesty of the solar tides.
With the variable interior layout of the shuttle, capable of hosting a small squadron of battle droids or two organic executives, the Avarum was outfitted with a comprehensive countermeasure suite. These methods of protection ranged from reactive to active measures, which all played their respective parts in safeguarding the shuttle from various dangers. The most notable of these defences was the point defence cannons that were spread out across the entirety of the vessel. As they were automated and remotely controlled by the on-board A.I. administrator, these active measures would seek to gun down any threats that fell within their interception sphere. Naturally, their measures of success depended upon what they engaged, as it was unlikely that a shuttle out defend the protective measures of a much larger Gunboat or an advanced starfighter.
From there, the automated shuttle was wholly adaptive - as it was granted a small measure of autonomy through its heuristic processes. The older the Avarum was, the more experienced the artificial intelligence would be - likely making them some of the best pilots in the galaxy. Such a statement could only be proven true if an automated shuttle lived long enough to tell the tale. Nevertheless, the droid brain came pre-loaded with what was considered standard knowledge that was programmed into almost every Pilot droid this side of the Sith-controlled Corporate Sector. This meant that the Avarum was more than capable of getting a pair of organic executives or a squad of soldiers to their intended destination(s) in relative safety. Which, in this chaotic day and age, was more than could be said of the Trade Federation’s competitors.
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