M E A T B A G
- Intent: To create a ‘next-gen’ Semi-Sentient Speederbike.
- Image Source: The Bloodfin - Legends Wookieepedia Article.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- 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 Personal Speederbike; Dragonsnake Pattern.
- Modularity: Yes;
- Internal Cargo Comparment Configuration(s.)
- External Aesthetics.
- Production: Mass Production.
- Material:
- Armourplast Armour Plating.
- Durasteel Reinforced Alusteel Skeleton.
- Carbon-Durasteel Reinforcements.
- Various Droid Repulsorcraft Materials and Components.
- Classification: Repulsorcraft; Speederbike.
- Role: Personal Transport, Reconnaissance, Etc.
- Size: Average.
- Length: 1.65 Metres.
- Height: 1.65 Metres.
- Width: o.70 Metres.
- Weight: Heavy Rating.
- Armaments: Very Low Rating.
- Light Twin Repeating Blasters [Retractable Cowling; Fixed Forward, Fire-linked.]
- Defences: Low Rating.
- Heavily Reinforced [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Armour Plating, with additional Carbon-Durasteel Plating.
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Energy-charged Ablative Plating.
- Reinforced [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Ionic Shielding.
- Advanced [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] EWAR, Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff and Flare Launchers.
- Maneuverability Rating: 65 DPF - Very High Rating.
- Speed Rating: Extreme Rating.
- Maximum Speed: 450 Km/H.
- Maximum Altitude: 25 Metres.
- Propulsion: Integrated Repulsorlift Engines.
- Minimum Crew:
- One Integrated Droid Brain.
- Optimal Crew:
- One Operator / Pilot, with One Integrated Droid Brain.
- Passenger Capacity:
- None.
- Cargo Capacity: Small Rating.
- Configurable Internal Storage; Survival and Maintenance Gear.
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Servomotors, with Gyroscopic Stabilization System.
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Repulsorlift Propulsion System.
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Fusion Drive System(s.)
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Compact Fusion Power Plant.
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Hazard and Damage Control Systems.
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Navigational System(s), Ground-Penetrating Sensors (Hazardous Terrain).
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Combat Sensors and Targeting System(s). [Including Ground-Penetrating Sensors.]
- Standard [Vehicle-Class, Military-Grade] Communications System, Holonet Transceiver with Encryption/Decryption Networks [Military Encryption Keys.]
- Integrated Droid Brain(s) with Heuristic Processors.
- Missile Deactivation Transmitter (Short-Range.)
- Anti-Laser Aerosol Launchers.
- Armourplast Armour Plating - Extreme Resistance to Small Arms (Energy Weapons.)
- Integrated Auto-Brake Functionality.
- Self-aware Droid Repulsorcraft; Transport - Minimal Oversight Required.
- Remote Operation Capable.
- Small Forward and Aft Profile(s) - Increased Difficulty Striking the Speederbike, or Pilot.
- Swift and Nimble - Rapid Insertion Transport.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent - Causes Immobilization.
- Limited EMP/Ion Resistance; Device Proximity and Potency Dependent.
- Fixed Forward Weaponry; Constant Reorientation to achieve New Target-locks.
- Frontal Firing Cone - No Side or Rear-facing Weaponry.
- Heavy Automation - Combat Effectiveness Considerably Reduced when Disabled.
- Large Port and Starboard Profile(s) - Increased Chances of Striking the Speederbike, or Pilot.
- Explosive Demise - Possible Outcome from Maximum Speeds and Mishandled Operation during Flight over or through Rough Terrain.
Developed by the various minds within the Trade Federation, the TF01 Personal Speederbike; Dragonsnake Pattern would serve as a Dedicated Repulsorcraft for Various Personnel to swiftly traverse the ever-changing Battlefield in relative comfort, and safety. With its sleek and stylish frame, the Dragonsnake offers a narrow forward profile, which allows the Repulsorcraft to cut a swathe through the currents of atmospheric friction when utilized in concert with the Transport’s integrated Repulsor system. This meant that the Dragonsnake was capable of reaching speeds that conventional Speederbike’s were unable to attain; either because of how the Repulsorcraft was designed, or the technology that was integrated into its agile frame. Nevertheless, with such easily attainable speeds at the Rider’s beck and call, there was the inherent danger of mishandling - which would result in their explosive demise. Thankfully, the Federation’s Design Group believed that their Integrated Droid brain would counteract such careless or reckless operation of their Speederbike. The on-board systems would attempt to counteract the Rider’s actions and steer the Transport away from harm. However, it’s been noted that there has been an instance where the Rider was thrown from the Transport during such forced maneuvers - which resulted in their demise all the same. So, the Design Group was forced to slap a “Rider Beware” clause into their Client’s Requisition Contracts.
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