M E A T B A G
- Intent: To create the “next-generation” of Droid Starfighters.
- Image Source: Vulture Droid Starfighter; From the New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels, Hosted on Wookieepedia.
- Canon Link: Variable Geometry Self-Propelled Battle Droid, Mark I.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles.
- Manufacturer: The Trade Federation- Select Subcontractors.
- Secondary Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation; Thyrsian Facilities [Undisclosed and Unknown ICly.]
- Affiliation: Closed-market.
- Model: TF01 Droid Starfighter; Carrion 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 Frigate Material and Components.
- Classification: Droid Starfighter
- Role:
- Starfighter Mode: Starfighter, Interceptor, Light Escort, Etc.
- Walker Mode: Anti-Infantry Walker, Mobile Fire-Support, Etc.
- Length: 3.6 Metres.
- Width: 3.5 Metres.
- Height: 3.5 Metres.
- Armament: Low Rating.
- [2] Twin Repeating Laser Cannons; Fixed Forward.
- [1] Flexible Warhead Projector, with Two Emitters.
- [4] Warheads, Variable Payload.
- [1] Twin Repeating Blaster Cannons (Active Only in Walker.)
- Defences: Low Rating.
- Squadron Count: Extreme Rating - 24 Starfighters per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 75 DPF - Average Rating.
- Speed Rating: Average Rating.
- MGLT: 100 MGLT.
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,180 Km/H.
- Hyperdrive: Not Equipped.
- Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Not Applicable.
- Secondary Hyperdrive Rating: Not Applicable.
- 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:
- None.
- 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.
- Cargo Capacity:
- None.
- Consumables: Not Applicable.
- 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.)
- Gyroscopic Stabilizer System, with Micro-servos and Micro-gyros.
- Servomotor Central, with Servoprocessors, and Servomotors.
- 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.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Reactor Bulb(s.)
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s.)
- Missile Deactivators.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair NanoDrones.
- Semi Self-aware Droid Starfighter; Capable of Limited Autonomy with Minimal Oversight.
- Comprehensive Countermeasure Suite; Internal and External.
- Variable Geometry Starfighter; Capable of Transforming into a Walker.
- Internalized and Hardened Systems - Partial, and Continued Operation Despite Sustained Damage.
- Integrated Security and Data Retention Protocols - Anti-Tampering Modules, with Electric Defense Grid.
- 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 Warhead Capacity; Non-Endurance Build with a Constant Need for Resupply.
- Walker Mode; Slow and Purposeful with an Extreme Reduction in Lethality.
- Walker Mode; Stability - Requires all Four Legs to Remain Standing.
- Variable Geometry - External Damage can Hinder the Transformation Process.
- No Deflector Shield; Relies on Energized Plating, Mobility and Agility to claim Victory.
- No Hyperdrive Motivators; Heavily Relies on Carriers for System-to-System Transportation.
Developed by the various minds within the Trade Federation, the TF01 Droid Starfighter; Carrion Pattern was designed to act as the spiritual successor to the ancient Vulture Droid that once swarmed through the Stars during an ancient conflict. As more and more souls consign themselves to damnation, either through their own designs or at the forceful behest of another, there was an unspoken desire for Droid Starfighters to make their triumphant return to the spatial battlefield. It was true that select Interstellar Nations were utilizing Droid Starfighters, but they were overly specialized and required various arcane technologies, making these iterations unable to be fielded in large quantities. That was simply unacceptable.
Therefore the Trade Federation sought not only to populate the Stars with mass-produced, nigh-intelligent battle droids but to secretly tank the so-called Electrum standard utilized by some currencies through the known universe.
It was dastardly brilliant, in their opinion.
To that end, the TF01 Droid Starfighter; Carrion Pattern was built around the schematics of its spiritual successor so that every component could be machined to perfection, and allowed for the starships to be fabricated with relative ease. That meant that these Droid Starfighters could be easily pieced together within a small measure of time, and from a vast selection of parts - especially those scavenged from various Starship Graveyards. It’s not like the dead were using their warships, and more often than not - they were forgotten to rot amongst the silence of the Void. So, when recovered and the bodies returned from whence they came, these reforged materials would be given new life. Waste not, want not, so to speak.
Despite the relative ease of its construction, the TF01 Droid Starfighter; Carrion Pattern was capable of transforming itself to operate not only as a Starfighter in proverbial swarms - but as a Light Walker as well. While this ‘mode’ would enhance the Starfighter’s versatility, it would also hinder its lethality. The brace of Laser Cannons that were attached to the Starfighter’s arms would become inoperable in favour of gaining the ability to walk upon a surface and act in support of an occupying force. Although it was unfortunate that the lethality was curbed in the face of this transformation, the Trade Federation couldn’t deny it’s psychological effectiveness - especially when the Expeditionary Forces of their clients could become multipurpose in the face of opposition.
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