Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
- Intent: To update and create the next generation of New Class Warships.
- Image Source: UT-60D U-wing starfighter/support craft | Wookieepedia Article.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Subaccount.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Star Wars: Squadrons.
- Manufacturer:
- Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities and Deep Space Installations.
- Affiliation: The Galactic Alliance - Galactic Alliance Defence Force, Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: REC/NCMP-UT-70E Troop Transport / Support Craft, aka U-wing.
- Production: Mass Production.
- Material:
- Durasteel and Turadium Composite Armour Plating (Ablative.)
- Alusteel Skeletal Hull Frame, with Laminanium Structural Plating.
- Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Glasteel Viewports.
- Various Starfighter Components.
- Classification:
- Primary: Starfighter.
- Secondary: Support Gunship.
- Role: Troop Transport, Fleet Support, Rapid Reaction Vessel, Blockade Runner, Etc.
- Length: 25 Metres.
- Width: 10 Metres.
- Height: 4.5 Metres.
- Armament: Very Low Rating.
- [1] Twin Repeating Particle Cannon [Fixed Forward.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon, Quad Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- Pulse-fire - Three-bolt Bursts, with a marginal Cooling Phase in between Firing Cycles.
- [2] Repeating Ion Blaster Cannons [Interior Mountings; Requires Troop Compartment Door Retraction.]
- [4] Automated Barbette Antimissile Octets.
- [1] Twin Repeating Particle Cannon [Fixed Forward.]
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Composite Construction: Overlaid Materials Reinforce the Spaceframe without Compromising Space-worthiness.
- Overhauled AR-08 Ablative Plating: Resists Thermal Abrasion during Atmospheric Re-Entry; and Marginally Reduces Hull Damage during Combat - Micro-Meteors and Astro-Navigational Hazards (Activates only when Particle Shields Fail.)
- Standard Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Auxiliary Settings: Standard / Tactical Shield, or Assault Shield [Double Front.]
- Inclusive Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Maneuvering and Thrust-Vectoring Suite
- Maneuvering and Attitude Thrusters.
- Etheric Rudders.
- Atmospheric Thrusters (Atmosphere Required.)
- Inclusive EWAR Suite - Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Sensor Jammers, Targeting Jammers, Etc.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating.
- Squadron Count: Low - Eight Units per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 60 DPF - Average Rating - Integrated Lateral Thrusters, and Maneuverable Nacelles.
- Speed Rating: Extreme Rating.
- MGLT: 160 MGLT.
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,975 Km/H.
- Engine Unit(s): Ion Engines - Seven Drive Units.
- Four Primary, with Four Secondary.
- Secondary Propulsion Method: Integrated Repulsorlift Engines, with Turbofans.
- Primary Power Plant: Compact Fusion Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant(s):
- Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Hyperdrive Class:
- Primary: Class 1.
- Secondary: Class 8.
- Passengers:
- Ten Soldiers or Passengers.
- Crew Complement (Optimal): One Pilot, with A.I. Administration.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): One Pilot, with A.I. Administration.
- Escape Craft: One Ejectable Cockpit Module.
- Cargo Capacity: 20 Metric Tonnes.
- Including Misc Cargo, Munitions, Fuel, Etc.
- Consumables: Three Galactic Standard Weeks.
- Standard Sensor Systems and Targeting Systems.
- Standard Avionics Package.
- Standard Navigation System.
- Dedicated Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Life Support System.
- (Automated Barrack Deck(s,) Integrated Training Centres, Mess Halls, Recreational Facilities, Etc.)
- Trans-binary Deflector [Anti-Cosmic Radiation] and Rad-Dampening Energy Shields.
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Tractor and Pressor Beam Emitters.
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Magnetogravitic Shielding (Internal [Cargo Bays] and External [Concussion Shield Reinforcement: Particulate Debris.])
- Standard Thermal and Atmospheric-Friction Shielding.
- Standard Force Cylinder Transit Conduits.
- Standard Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Drones.
- Standard S-Foil System.
- Standard VTOL System.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Prototyper, with Several Duplicators, and Synthicators.
- Molecular Furnace - Small-scale.
- Integrated Droid Brains, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Administration Systems (Advanced Automaton and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Honeycombed Skeletal Plating, with Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- Fast-track Weapon Mountings, with Fire-linked Capabilities.
- Integrated SubLight Acceleration Motor.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Advanced Counter-Slicing Protocols and Equipment, with Quadruple Bio-hexacrypted Systems.
- Advanced Biometric Equipment, Terminal Access and Military Encryption Protocols.
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Fusion Reactor.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s) - Long-range Missile Interceptor.
- Missile Deactivators, and Sensor Inverters; Short-range Missile Interceptors and Jammers.
- Sensor Invertors - The Module, when activated, emits a pulse of Electromagnetic energy that Interferes with a Conventional Warhead's Seeking System. If affected, the Warhead's homing signal could be inverted, allowing the Projectile to be returned to sender.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Remote.
- Seeker Nanomissile Warheads; Rear-firing Missile Interceptors - Requires Missile Target-lock to Properly Intercept Incoming Warheads.
- Squadron Mask; Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module, Requires Additional Starfighters to Increase Potency during a Dogfight.
- Selective Blaster Neutralizer - Deployment of Dampener or Anti-laser Aerosol to the Ships Exterior.
- Advanced and Reactionary Pressor Beam Emitters.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Droids, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Comprehensive Countermeasure, Sensor and Targeting Suite.
- Small Forward and Rear Attack Profile - Lower Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Performance Enhancements:
- Shielded and Aerodynamic - Marginal Increase(s) in Speed and Maneuverability in Atmospheric Conditions.
- Advanced Power Coupling(s) - Capable of Shunting additional Power to Shields, Weapons, or Engines for Marginal Performance Increases.
- Squadron Mask - Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module; Best Used in Dogfights due to Pilot Confusion.
- SLAM System; Temporary Speed Boost at the Cost of Disabled Armament.
- Sensor Inverter; Short-ranged Missile Redirector via Microburst EM Pulse - Works best with Conventional Warheads.
- Heavy Automaton and Slaved Systems; Combat Performance is Significantly Hindered if Disabled by EMP attacks or excess Ionization.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance(s); Sustained Damage is Dependant on Attacking Device(s) Potency / Scale and Proximity.
- Fixed Forward Weapon Placements; Consistent Reorientation for Target Acquisition.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent as Jammers are Less Effective at a Distance.
- Advanced Power Couplings - Notable Dips in Operational Performance when Power's Allocated away from Major System(s.)
- Shunted to Engines: Weapons and Shielding are Weaker.
- Shunted to Weapons: Speed is Reduced and Shielding is Weaker.
- Shunted to Shields: Speed is Reduced and Weapons are Weaker.
- Large Dorsal and Ventral Attack Profile - Higher Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Squadron Mask - Disables Starfighter's Transponder via Dedicated Jamming Module; Ineffective at Range.
- Conventional Sensors are Not Effected and the Starfighter / Squadron can still be Targeted.
- Requires a "Cooldown" After Each Use.
- SLAM System; Reroutes Power from Weapons to Engines - Temporarily Disables Armament.
- Assault Shield - Double Front; When Utilized, Port, Starboard and Aft Shielding is Weaker than the Bow / Fore Vector.
- Sensor Inverter; Works best with Conventional Warheads; Higher Chance of Failure in more Advanced Warheads.
- Exposed Engine Modules (Aft-Section) with Armoured Housing(s) - Immobilization Possibility.
While there were a plethora of means to transport their Soldiers into the fray, the Galactic Alliance found itself missing an essential vessel amongst their catalogue. This missing piece was a rapid reaction and insertion craft, that would be capable of depositing a small selection of Soldiers where they were needed most - and provide them with enough firepower to keep them safe whilst they disembarked. Thus, after acknowledging this oversight and seeking to swiftly remedy it - the Republic Engineering Corporation embarked on a journey that would eventually produce the UT-70E Troop Transport / Support Craft, or more commonly known as the U-wing by the rest of the Federation’s armed forces.
As its name would suggest, the UT-70E Troop Transport / Support Craft was a spiritual successor to the antiquated UT-60D that once served the ancient Alliance to Restore the Republic, and the New Republic thereafter. Both Spacecraft shared a similar design aesthetic and functionality - even though they were separated by centuries. They held the same dimensions and stylish profile, but where the UT70E diverged from its ancestral cousin - was in the structural composition of the hull and armour plating, alongside the various integrated systems built into the transport’s interior. In many respects, while the aesthetic values of the UT-60D were lovingly recreated, the successor was a wholly different vessel in every possible aspect.
These differences were meant to not only modernize the Corporation’s loving recreation but to set it apart from the other transports that it could’ve offered the Galactic Alliance.
The most notable additions to the U-wing’s venerable design was the inclusion of a SubLight Acceleration Motor - which would temporarily and significantly boost the Transport’s speed beyond its normal operational parameters. In shunting power away from their integrated weapon systems, the U-wing Pilot would be capable of putting the pedal to the metal - in archaic parlance. This temporary speed boost would allow the transport to rapidly punch through hostile blockades, which in turn would allow the vessel to disgorge it’s passenger complement far faster than the other Gunships, or Dropships offered by Republic Engineering. While some considered this to be risky, as flying headlong into enemy territory without weapons was seemingly suicidal - the benefit of racing past stationary fortifications, or picket lines was wholly invaluable.
From there, the UT-70E was outfitted with a curious addition that was designed to supplement the disembarkation process. This was the Selective Blaster Neutralizer that was integrated into the exterior hull plating of the transport. While it was incapable of wholly negating the plasmatic lethality of energy-based weaponry, this system would offer the U-wing’s passengers an additional layer of protection against incoming enemy fire - as they departed the vessel. However, such protective measures were only as effective as the surrounding environment permitted. As the deployment of dampening aerosols was hampered by high-velocity winds - often summoned into existence by several starships with staggered landing patterns.
Thus, with the UT-70E Troop Transport / Support Craft in hand, the Galactic Alliance Defence Force would find itself capable of rapidly responding to the myriad threats that sought to emerge, and engulf the Galaxy.
As its name would suggest, the UT-70E Troop Transport / Support Craft was a spiritual successor to the antiquated UT-60D that once served the ancient Alliance to Restore the Republic, and the New Republic thereafter. Both Spacecraft shared a similar design aesthetic and functionality - even though they were separated by centuries. They held the same dimensions and stylish profile, but where the UT70E diverged from its ancestral cousin - was in the structural composition of the hull and armour plating, alongside the various integrated systems built into the transport’s interior. In many respects, while the aesthetic values of the UT-60D were lovingly recreated, the successor was a wholly different vessel in every possible aspect.
These differences were meant to not only modernize the Corporation’s loving recreation but to set it apart from the other transports that it could’ve offered the Galactic Alliance.
The most notable additions to the U-wing’s venerable design was the inclusion of a SubLight Acceleration Motor - which would temporarily and significantly boost the Transport’s speed beyond its normal operational parameters. In shunting power away from their integrated weapon systems, the U-wing Pilot would be capable of putting the pedal to the metal - in archaic parlance. This temporary speed boost would allow the transport to rapidly punch through hostile blockades, which in turn would allow the vessel to disgorge it’s passenger complement far faster than the other Gunships, or Dropships offered by Republic Engineering. While some considered this to be risky, as flying headlong into enemy territory without weapons was seemingly suicidal - the benefit of racing past stationary fortifications, or picket lines was wholly invaluable.
From there, the UT-70E was outfitted with a curious addition that was designed to supplement the disembarkation process. This was the Selective Blaster Neutralizer that was integrated into the exterior hull plating of the transport. While it was incapable of wholly negating the plasmatic lethality of energy-based weaponry, this system would offer the U-wing’s passengers an additional layer of protection against incoming enemy fire - as they departed the vessel. However, such protective measures were only as effective as the surrounding environment permitted. As the deployment of dampening aerosols was hampered by high-velocity winds - often summoned into existence by several starships with staggered landing patterns.
Thus, with the UT-70E Troop Transport / Support Craft in hand, the Galactic Alliance Defence Force would find itself capable of rapidly responding to the myriad threats that sought to emerge, and engulf the Galaxy.
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