Star Frontiers: The Dominion

ShadowShack · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:15 am Post subject: Star Fighter Brigade craft

S-0ft "Pike"
fighter trainer

HS: 1 HP: 5 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A
ADF: 5 MR: 5 DCR: 25 Crew: 1-2
Armament: sim guns
Defense: none
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar
Misc: Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined

Computer
Alarm (1)
Analysis (3)
Astrogation (1)
Auto Eject (2)
Computer Lockout (4)
Damage Control (1)
Drive (3)
Information Storage (1)
Laser Cannon (1)
Maintenance (1)

Streel's S-0 Pike is a trainer craft designed to familiarize newbie pilots to the real McCoys. Unlike their armed siblings, the Pike's solar collector arrays are part of their hulls rather than external mounted panels. Note that the Pike has no life support equipment, pilots and trainers must utilize vacc suits (and additional LS packs for longer missions).
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ShadowShack · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:24 am Post subject:

S-1lf "Pirhana"
light fighter

HS: 1 HP: 5 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A
ADF: 5 MR: 6 DCR: 25 Crew: 1
Armament: PL
Defense: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar
Misc: Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined

Computer
Alarm (1)
Analysis (3)
Astrogation (1)
Auto Eject (2)
Computer Lockout (4)
Damage Control (1)
Drive (3)
Information Storage (1)
Laser Cannon (1)
Maintenance (1)

The basic Streel Corporation fighter design entails a standard cockpit/fuselage and drive module along with airfoils for atmospheric use. The design is inexpensive and easily mass produced, but where obvious producton corners are cut the advantages come out in performance and easily maintainable/serviceable craft that are inexpensive to own and operate. Be warned, SDA does not define inexpensive as "disposable"...The solar assisted powerplant doesn't require large amounts of space devoted for fuel, nor does any life support equipment chew up any space. As a result the craft are quite small and nimble, and a larger number of craft can be stored within a given space.

External docking facilities (EDF, or "Fish Hooks" as the pilots have dubbed them) allow groups of four craft to be carried outside a ship's hull, accessible via an airlock and scaffolding. One EDF can be attached for every 5 hull sizes, with a MHS:5 for the first facility. This can be in addition to any fighter bays a ship may have. Bays can accomodate 1½ times the normal HS:1 fighter capacity with the Pirhana, so a small carrier that normally accomodates 6 fighters can hold 9 SF-1lf fighters. However, since a carrier already has fighter bays, they may not mount EDFs until HS:10 and follow the normal ruling afterwards.

The basic fighter craft is a rather potent machine in battle when used properly. Unable to take much damage, the craft instead relies on the pilot's skill along with an enhanced maneuvering system. Groups of SF-1lf fighters can be quite effective but for solo missions they are somewhat lacking. To this end SFB teaches its pilots the tactic of "rat packing", or swarming a single target from multiple angles. AEM technology was recently added to all of Streel's S series fighter craft. An assault rocket launcher with a single rocket and supporting software can be added to the SF-1lf at a ADF/MR: -1/-1 penalty.

Streel sells a lot of these, they are cheap and affordable to maintain so they can be found almost anywhere, but SDA has the largest contract for such craft.[/img]
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ShadowShack · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:29 am Post subject:

S-2hr"Manta"
heavy assault fighter

HS: 1 HP: 8 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A
ADF: 3 MR: 4 DCR: 30 Crew: 1
Armament: PL, 4 warhead bays (ARx4)
Defense: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined

Computer
Alarm (1)
Analysis (3)
Assault Rocket (1)
Astrogation (1)
Auto Eject (2)
Computer Lockout (4)
Damage Control (1)
Drive (3)
Information Storage (1)
Laser Cannon (1)
Maintenance (1)

The Manta is geared for heavy assault roles, intended to compete with the venerable I-76 Enforcer although with a insystem role instead. Like the Enforcer, additional payloads are made possible with a trade off in performance. These craft are slow and sloppy by star fighter standards, but the heavy damage they can inflict more than makes up for the lackluster speed and agility. The S-2 also boasts heavy armor, able to absorb slightly more damage than Piranhas. Still, the craft rely heavily on escort Piranhas as they are quite vulnerable on their own.

Like their siblings, the Manta lacks any life support equipment.
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ShadowShack · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:12 am Post subject:

S-3gt "Barracuda"
advanced recon/fighter

HS: 1 HP: 6 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A
ADF: 6 MR: 5 DCR: 30 Crew: 1
Armament: PL(x2, linked)
Defense: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Energy Sensor (¼ range), ½ camera system, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined

Computer
Alarm (1)
Analysis (3)
Astrogation (1)
Auto Eject (2)
Computer Lockout (4)
Damage Control (1)
Drive (3)
Information Storage (1)
Laser Cannon (1)
Maintenance (1)

Streel's S-3 Barracuda is the latest prototype entry in their star fighter program, and has just recently been given the green light for production. SDA has been granted the initial shipment so as a result one worthy group of SFB pilots will be the first to try them out. Pay attention flight trainees: if you're good enough, you just might be the fortunate ones so study hard!

The 'Cuda is a racier version of the Pirhana, boasting extra acceleration instead of maneuverability. Also added is a second pod laser system, which can be linked to fire in tandem (for more damage) or separately (for additional attacks). Like the Pirhana, no life support equipment is available but AEM technology is included. An energy sensor array and camera system is included for recon missions. An assault rocket launcher with a single rocket and the supporting software may be swapped for the upgraded sensor array/camera system along with a resulting ADF/MR: -1/-1 penalty.
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