Post by Viox Savage on Apr 24, 2019 17:12:00 GMT -8
Aleph-Class Starfighter
Ship Class: Starfighter
Ship Role: Starfighter/Picket
Ship Length: 12 meters
Agility (A): 2
Defensive (D): 4
Offensive (O): 4
Speed (S): 4
Special Gear: 1 (Astromech Slot)
The Aleph-class starfighter, originally nicknamed the Pondskipper, but more commonly known as the Aleph or Twee, was a heavy two-seater starfighter designed by Sienar Fleet Systems for use by the Galactic Alliance Navy. To add to the fighter's ungainly appearance, the cockpit was flanked by a quad laser turret on either side, likened by some personnel to a pair of earmuffs. These turrets were usually problematic to operate, and would often either fail to immediately respond or jam altogether. The Aleph's large hull was very tough—an armored chassis housed mighty power generators to feed its strong deflector shields. Its main weapons were the aforementioned quad laser cannons, which boasted very wide fields of fire, plus forward-firing proton torpedo and concussion missile tubes. The fighter also had an impressive top speed, comparable to the Eta-5 interceptor, and was quick in atmospheres—although its acceleration paled in comparison to that of an X-wing—but its one major deficiency was a serious lack of maneuverability. To compensate for this, rows of thruster ports were placed along the dorsal and ventral surfaces and both sides of the hull, allowing the fighter to make lateral sidesteps or vertical jumps and drops in flight. However, many pilots regarded this system as no substitute for the inherent grace and maneuverability of a smaller snubfighter. Aleph-class starfighters also relied on a transport vessel such as a Mon Calamari heavy carrier to ferry them into and out of battle.
Ship Class: Starfighter
Ship Role: Starfighter/Picket
Ship Length: 12 meters
Agility (A): 2
Defensive (D): 4
Offensive (O): 4
Speed (S): 4
Special Gear: 1 (Astromech Slot)
The Aleph-class starfighter, originally nicknamed the Pondskipper, but more commonly known as the Aleph or Twee, was a heavy two-seater starfighter designed by Sienar Fleet Systems for use by the Galactic Alliance Navy. To add to the fighter's ungainly appearance, the cockpit was flanked by a quad laser turret on either side, likened by some personnel to a pair of earmuffs. These turrets were usually problematic to operate, and would often either fail to immediately respond or jam altogether. The Aleph's large hull was very tough—an armored chassis housed mighty power generators to feed its strong deflector shields. Its main weapons were the aforementioned quad laser cannons, which boasted very wide fields of fire, plus forward-firing proton torpedo and concussion missile tubes. The fighter also had an impressive top speed, comparable to the Eta-5 interceptor, and was quick in atmospheres—although its acceleration paled in comparison to that of an X-wing—but its one major deficiency was a serious lack of maneuverability. To compensate for this, rows of thruster ports were placed along the dorsal and ventral surfaces and both sides of the hull, allowing the fighter to make lateral sidesteps or vertical jumps and drops in flight. However, many pilots regarded this system as no substitute for the inherent grace and maneuverability of a smaller snubfighter. Aleph-class starfighters also relied on a transport vessel such as a Mon Calamari heavy carrier to ferry them into and out of battle.
