Ship The Astral Mantle

[Darasuum]

The Astral Mantle

AFFILIATION
Byron Ryker

MANUFACTURER
Kuat System Engineering

CLASS
Starfighter

ROLE
Multi-role starfighter

COMPOSITION
Durasteel and Transparisteel

DIMENSIONS
Length- 15 Meters

CREW
1

PASSENGER CAPACITY
N/A

CARGO CAPACITY
40 Kilograms.

CONSUMABLES
5 Standard Days.

SPEED\MANEUVERABILITY
An upgraded top speed of 95 MGLT with excellent maneuvering characteristics

ARMAMENT

• 2x Medium Laser Cannons.
• 1x Concussion missile launcher, 4x missiles in magazine.
• 1x ground sweeper light cannon.

Standard E.

• 1x Class 4 Hyperdrive
• 1x Navicomputer
• 1x Light Deflector Screen generator
• 1x Ejector seat

Modified E.

• 1x class 5 aftermarket hyperdrive (backup)
• 1x Thrust De-limiter *
• Upgraded maneuvering jets.
• Vector class weapons lock.

DESCRIPTION​

Standard Info

The CloakShape is an archaic vessel originally produced by Kuat Systems Engineering, a now-defunct subsidiary of the venerable Kuat Drive Yards specializing in smaller aerospace vehicles such as starfighters. One of the division's most successful products prior to the Clone Wars, it is no longer produced; CloakShape space-frames are survivors, however, and are legendarily durable and upgradable, allowing many to endure even into the present day as competitive combat ships.

It is a popular axiom that there is no such thing as an "original" CloakShape. That is to say, almost all examples which exist in the present day have been modified in some form from their original specifications. No 2 CloakShapes are exactly alike, but certain modifications are so common as to be almost universal. Generally, CloakShapes are single-pilot craft, equipped with dual medium laser cannons and a quartet of concussion missiles. In their stock form, they do not possess shielding or hyperdrive capability, but after over 200 years in service the vast majority have been upgraded with at least light shields and a class 4 hyperdrive, with either an integrated navicomputer or an in-cockpit astromech droid socket to perform hyperspace calculations. Sublight performance is middling, with a top speed of 90 MGLT and at least decent maneuverability.

CloakShapes are no longer as common as they once were, but are still in use in some parts of the Galaxy. They can generally be found in the hands of badly outdated or cash-strapped planetary militias, low-tier mercenaries, pirates and fringers.

Unique Details

Byron acquired the ship after Denon. An older design that would perhaps draw less attention but still provide ofensive capabilities, Byron made some small modifications to comply with the updated Jedi Order mandates with a vector class weapons lock. Given the Cloakshape fighter's history it was already heavily modified when it came into Byron's possession.

Byron keeps the backup hyperdrive powered down and is aware of the arhcaic design that can be somewhat tempermental. Since the ship travels through space frequently, Byron keeps a spare flight suit and a fusion cutter onboard for emergencies. There is also an additional ground sweeper laser cannon though it is installed on the aft dorsal side of the ship though it also still requires vector weapons lock perameters be met. The increased fire power was already in place and reminded the Knight of the similar newer design found in T-70 or T-90 series X-wings.

LEGALITY​

Restricted. Cloakshape fighters are starfighters, and are subject to extra licensing requirements and increased scrutiny by authorities.

INTENT​

Byron's personal (and latest) starfighter.

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