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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent:
- Make an affordable starfighter carrier option for the Open-Market
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer:
- Affiliation:
- Market Status:
- Open-Market Status
- Model:
- The X2 Gola Class Star Carrier
- Production:
- Mass-Production
- Material:
- Quadanium, Durasteel, and Impervium Armor Plating
- Matrix-Trimantium-impregnated Alusteel Skeletal Frame
- Heavily Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels
- Turadium Blast Doors and Shields
- Laminanium Structural Plating
- Glasteel Viewports
- Various Starship Components
- Classification:
- Planetary Defense Starfighter Carrier
- Length:
- 500 Standard Meters in Length
- Width:
- 450 Standard Meters in Width
- Height:
- 80 Standard Meters in Height
- Armament:
- Average Armaments
- Defenses:
- Average Defenses
- Hangar Space:
- Average Hanger Space
- Hangar Allocations:
- Starfighters: 3 squadrons
- Support Craft: 0 squadrons
- Single Craft Hangar:
- Singer Craft Hangar Available
- Maneuverability Rating:
- Average Maneuverability
- Speed Rating:
- Average Speed
- Hyperdrive:
- Class 1.0 Hyperdrive Model
- Standard Countermeasures
- Standard Engine Unit
- Standard Guidance Systems
- Standard Hyperdrive System
- Standard Life Support Systems
- Standard Shielding System
- Standard Targeting Systems
- Communications and Sensor Systems
- Countermeasures
- External Components
- Hyperdrive Systems
- Tractor Beam System
- Security Systems
- Power Generation
- Propulsion Systems
- Power Generation
- The X2 Gola Class Star Carrier comes equipped with a Hypermatter Annihilator System, allowing it to create an enormous amount of power for its various systems and sub-systems which means it can operate for far longer than normal starfighter carriers of the same classification currently in operation amongst the galaxy's superpowers.
- Starfighter Support & Single Craft
- The X2 Gola Class Star Carrier can hold up to 3 Squadrons of Starfighters within its main central hanger, with a small space made available for a single craft to dock safely. Although the squadron count might be low by carrier standards, it does bring an edge to the fight against pirates and other vagabonds threatening planetary governments that lack the protection of major superpowers.
- Mass-Production Model
- The X2 Gola Class Star Carrier is a mass production model by Byblos Star Drives, meaning that parts and repair kits are easy enough to come by. This gives it a cutting edge against other carriers of the same classification currently in use as lost vessels can be easily replaceable if they should be destroyed in combat.
- Support Ship Function
- A Critical Weakness of the X2 Gola Class Star Carrier is that it is not meant for frontline combat as the various systems and sub-systems are classified as average for ease of mass-production and affordability on the galactic open-market. Should it come face to face with a proper warship such as a heavy frigate or cruiser then it would be destroyed without much resistance as it was designed to be a support ship first and foremost.
- Ship Connection
- Another Critical Weakness of the X2 Gola Class Star Carrier is that the connection between the Command Bridge and the Hangers is very lightly armored for ease of mass-production on the assembly line. A good hit by a missile or heavy turbolaser could pierce right through, leaving the ship un-operational for the rest of the battle.
As the Galaxy continues to spiral into war after war with the most recent conflicts being the Alliance-Enclave War and the Mandalorian-Sith Skirmishes in 900 ABY. The need for additional protection for independent systems and planetary governments was considered paramount for Byblos Drive Yards who began producing and introducing the X2 Gola Class Star Carrier for the Galactic Market as a viable and affordable option to more heavier carrier types.
The Carrier comes equipped with only average offensive weaponry and defensive systems designed to handle pirates and other vagabonds that threaten neutral worlds and raid along the trade routes while the Galactic Government's are distracted with open warfare across a dozen planets and battlefields. Within the Hangers, the Gola Class can support up to three squadrons of starfighters and has space for a single craft to safely land and refuel inside, this support is invaluable to planetary governments despite the small amount of squadrons as they can defend against enemy fighter craft.
There are two things that are lacking on the mass-production model, the fact that its main role is a support ship and not an escort ship should be noted if one is using it in conflict. It will suffer critical damage if it faces other escort ships such as cruisers and heavy frigates, and potentially explode all together should a shot land on one of the fuel reactors. Another concern is the weak armor around the connection bridge between the cockpit and the hanger bays, which can be severed by a good missile or heavy turbolaser blast should they manage to penetrate the shield systems.
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