Mk. 4 Nssis-Class Clawcraft

[Nephill Kilner]

Mk. 4 Nssis-Class Clawcraft

Manufacturer: Chiss Engineering Systems
Production Line: Naval Power Initiative
Affiliation: In service with the Chiss Ascendancy
Modularity: Very little
Composition: Armored titanium (medium light armor)

Classification: Starfighter (Superiority Fighter)
Role: Multirole Starfighter, Support Fighter, Patrol Craft, Scout Craft. Usually carrier-based, but can easily conduct multi-system operations with its long range capability
Height: 4 meters
Width: 3 meters
Length: 9.5 meters

Power Core Generator/Reactor: Fusion reactor
Hyperdrive Rating: Class .7
Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: 160 MGLT (moderately fast and highly maneuverable)

Crew: 1
Passenger Capacity: None
Cargo Capacity: 25 kg
Consumables: 1 week

Armaments:

• SI3 Maser Cannons (4)
• Concussion Missile Launcher (1; 8 missiles)

Non-Combative Attachments:

• Navigation Computer with ten jump memory
• Sensory Array
• Medium-Range Communications Array
• Shielding (moderate strength)

Description: The Clawcraft is an iconic vessel associated with the Chiss since the time of the first Galactic Empire. It has been remade several times since then, each time with new additions in order to improve the overall design. The newest design, the Mk. 4, has increased the hull size and added a missile launcher in order to make the Clawcraft capable of more varied missions. It still maintains the maneuverability and speed the Clawcraft is known for. In addition they have replaced the standard lasers of the older vessels with masers of their own design.

Designed as a starfighter that can both support capital ships in large battles, dogfight, and perform long-range scouting or patrol duties, the Mk.4 Nssis-Class Clawcraft is a balanced and versatile ship, and largest and most advanced of its predecessors. Retaining a recognizable TIE ball cockpit, it visually appears to be simply a larger cousin of the original Mk.1 Clawcraft of old. Armed with considerable power in a set of four maser cannons and concussion missiles with anti-capital ship capability, the clawcraft can easily hold its own against ships ten times its size while destroying starfighters with ease. The placement of the cannons on the extended points of its fuselage enable a wide firing arc and enhance effectiveness. The price of having additional systems, including a fast hyperdrive and shields, add to the ship's size and weight, slowing it down and limiting its maneuverability and speed and increasing cost. It is also very hard to modify, as there is little space for any additional equipment. This is offset by this versatile ship's well rounded systems that enable it to survive in a multitude of diverse situations, while filling a variety of roles.

Note: Revamped version of existing Chiss Ship

 

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