Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To recreate an Iconic starfighter for the modern era.
- Image Source: X-wing Starfighter | The Rise of Skywalker - Official Style Guide - Hosted on Milnersblog.com.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Y-wing Mk I Starbomber, Star Wars: Squadrons, Y-wing.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities, and Deep Space Installations.
- Affiliation: The Galactic Alliance, Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: REC-YB02 Y-wing Mk II Starbomber.
- 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: Starfighter Bomber (Anaxes War College Classification.)
- Role: Starfighter - Bomber, Long-range Bomber, Close-Air Support, Etc.
- Length: 18 Metres.
- Width: 8 Metres.
- Height: 2.5 Metres.
- Armament: High Rating.
- [2] Heavy Laser Cannons [Fixed-forward.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double 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.
- [1] Dual Heavy Barbette Ion Cannon Turret [Dorsal-mounted and Rear-facing.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- [1] Repeating Antipersonnel Blaster Cannon [Retractable and Underslung.]
- [3] Underslung Missile Hardpoints [Fixed-forward, Single-use Only.]
- Variable Payload - Loadout Dependent.
- [1] Heavy Bomblet Generator [Ventral Mounting and Deployment; 10 Proton Bomb Capacity.]
- Two Deployment Chutes; Dumbfire Discharge.
- [2] Heavy Laser Cannons [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: Average Rating.
- Twelve Bombers per Squadron.
- Maneuverability Rating: 65 DPF - Average Rating.
- Speed Rating: Low Rating.
- MGLT: 80 MGLT
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 985 Km/H
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1.0.
- Secondary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 8.0.
- Engine Unit(s): Starfighter - Class Ion Engines, with Integrated Repulsorlift Generator(s.)
- Primary Power Plant: Starfighter-Class Compact Fusion Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant: Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Passengers:
- One Astromech Droid (Bottom-Loaded. No Support Personnel Required.)
- Crew Complement (Optimal): One Pilot, One Turret Gunner and Integrated Droid Brain.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): Integrated Droid Brain.
- Escape Craft: One Escape Pod / Detachable Cockpit Module.
- Cargo Capacity: 130 Kilograms.
- Consumables: One Week.
- Standard Sensor and Targeting Systems.
- Standard Avionics Package and Navigation System.
- Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Life Support System, with Inertial Compensation System.
- Automatic Polarizing Canopy (Integrated Resistance to Blinding Lights; Synthetic or Natural.)
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Tractor Beam Shroud; Anti-Tractor Beam - Activated System.
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Integrated VTOL System.
- Standard Landing Configuration and Retractable Struts.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Integrated Droid Brain, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Capabilities (Advanced Automaton, and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Antisepsis Field, with Hermetic Cockpit Seals; Vacuum-capable.
- Advanced Power Allocation System; Primary Modes: Engines, Weapons, or Shields.
- Bomblet Generator; Regenerating Payload Capacity.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- Fire-linked Weapon Systems.
- Fast-track Mounted Turret(s.)
- SubLight Acceleration Motor (SLAM) System.
- 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.
- 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.
- Integrated Bomblet Generator: Regenerating Payload Capacity.
- 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.
- Rear-facing Dorsal Ion Turret - Incapable of Targeting Forward and Ventral Hostiles without Repositioning.
- Integrated Bomblet Generator: Regenerating Payload Capacity - Time and Power Requirements.
While the first iteration of Republic Engineering Y-wing’s was widely considered to be a success amongst their Clients, there was an unspoken desire amongst the Shipwright’s design team to enhance the Starfighter’s capabilities on the spatial battlefield. The first generation Starbomber traded away its maneuverability and speed in favour of adorning itself in heavy armour plating, as well as outfitting itself with an impressive array of weapons. This made the first generation of Y-wing’s slow and ponderous, with limited bursts of speed, which in turn made the Starfighter a tempting target for more nimble predators and automated weapon systems. Sure, the heavy armour and shielding increased the starfighter’s survivability under fire, but as more and more point defence weaponry became automated - a change needed to be made.
Thus, when the second iteration of the Y-wing Starbomber passed through the conceptual phase, much of the armour and weapon systems were stripped from the first generation Starfighter. This significantly lighter space frame made for a much faster rate of acceleration in atmospheric environments, as the repulsorfield generators weren’t taxed as heavily. The reduction in mass and molecular micronization of the armour plating made it easier for the starship to be propelled through space, and perform a variable of evasive maneuvers with relative ease. While the Y-wing Mk II wouldn’t be strong, the Starbomber would be more than capable of matching its predecessor with the focus pushed towards increasing the Starfighter’s mobility.
As mentioned earlier, when the Mk II was stripped down, several weapon systems were removed - trimming down the Starbomber’s offensive capability. However, despite this partially defanged state, the second generation of Y-wing was still heavily armed for its size and classification. With an integrated bomblet generator, the Starbomber was capable of generating a seemingly infinite number of proton bombs - so long as the Starfighter had a sufficient enough level of power. Despite this boon, that very bomblet generator only had the capacity to hold onto ten bombs at once and wasn’t capable of deploying them all at once - rather in succession out of the two dedicated chutes. As they were proton bombs, the Starfighter relied heavily on its targeting systems to align a dumb-fired trajectory in order to destroy their intended targets in a shower of plasmatic hellfire.
And so, with lighter armour and a more mobile space frame, the Y-wing Mk II would bring its armament to bear and devastate all that stood in opposition to the Starfighter.
Thus, when the second iteration of the Y-wing Starbomber passed through the conceptual phase, much of the armour and weapon systems were stripped from the first generation Starfighter. This significantly lighter space frame made for a much faster rate of acceleration in atmospheric environments, as the repulsorfield generators weren’t taxed as heavily. The reduction in mass and molecular micronization of the armour plating made it easier for the starship to be propelled through space, and perform a variable of evasive maneuvers with relative ease. While the Y-wing Mk II wouldn’t be strong, the Starbomber would be more than capable of matching its predecessor with the focus pushed towards increasing the Starfighter’s mobility.
As mentioned earlier, when the Mk II was stripped down, several weapon systems were removed - trimming down the Starbomber’s offensive capability. However, despite this partially defanged state, the second generation of Y-wing was still heavily armed for its size and classification. With an integrated bomblet generator, the Starbomber was capable of generating a seemingly infinite number of proton bombs - so long as the Starfighter had a sufficient enough level of power. Despite this boon, that very bomblet generator only had the capacity to hold onto ten bombs at once and wasn’t capable of deploying them all at once - rather in succession out of the two dedicated chutes. As they were proton bombs, the Starfighter relied heavily on its targeting systems to align a dumb-fired trajectory in order to destroy their intended targets in a shower of plasmatic hellfire.
And so, with lighter armour and a more mobile space frame, the Y-wing Mk II would bring its armament to bear and devastate all that stood in opposition to the Starfighter.
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