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{{InfoBoxASF | {{InfoBoxASF | ||
| image = [[File:Starfire.jpg|192px]] | | image = [[File:Starfire.jpg|192px]] | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = ''Starfire'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[ | + | | manufacturer = [[Banzai Weapons Design Company]] |
| model = SF-1X | | model = SF-1X | ||
| − | | Class = Medium | + | | Class = Medium aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | | | + | | Cost = 2,939,045 [[C-bill]]s |
| + | | production year = 3028 | ||
| + | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5129/starfire-sf-1x MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| mass = 55 tons | | mass = 55 tons | ||
| − | | frame = | + | | structural integrity = 7 |
| − | | power plant = | + | | frame = [[NAIS MXA/22]] |
| − | | armor = Ferro- | + | | power plant = [[CoreTek 275]] |
| − | | armament = | + | | armor = [[NAIS Special-X Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | | communications system = | + | | fuel = 5 tons |
| − | | tracking & targeting system = | + | | armament = |
| − | | heat sinks = 20 | + | * 1x [[UAC/5]] |
| − | + | * 4x [[Medium laser]]s | |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 995 | + | * 1x [[Small laser]] |
| + | | communications system = [[Wunderland Fighter Series 60]] | ||
| + | | tracking & targeting system = [[Wunderland Raptores 2]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 20 [[single heat sink]]s | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = 995 <ref name=TRO3026R-99>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 99</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | The '''''Starfire''''' was a [[New Avalon Institute of Science]]-developed [[aerospace fighter]] intended as a testbed for recovered [[LosTech]]. Scrambling to be the first [[Successor State]] to field the advanced [[Star League era]] technology discovered in the [[Helm Memory Core]], the [[NAIS]] and the closely linked [[Banzai Weapon Design Company]] immediately began working on prototype proof of concept designs to gain a better understanding of the new technology and how best to employ it. While only a handful of the craft were constructed, the ''Starfire'' assisted the [[Federated Suns]] to more quickly and safely employ the advanced technology than its neighbors. | |
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| + | The ''Starfire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s flying-wing chassis, heavily influenced by the specifications for the advanced [[Star League Defense Force]] ''[[Hellcat II]]'', mounted more advanced [[ferro-aluminum]] armor. However, the NAIS's inability to mass produce the advanced material restricted the craft to only seven tons of coverage. The base model additionally carried 20 [[single heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3026R-98>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 98</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | The ''Starfire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s baseline model carried an advanced [[Ultra_AC/5#General_Motors_PTAA|General Motors PTAA]] [[UAC/5]] prototype in its nose, supported by a relatively common laser array comprising a pair of [[Medium laser#Martell|Martell]] [[medium laser]]s in each wing and an aft-mounted [[Small_Laser#ExoStar|ExoStar]] [[small laser]].<ref name=TRO3026R-98/> A single ton of reloads for the ammo hungry autocannon was considered more than adequate for a test craft.<ref name=TRO3026R-99/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | As a testbed for [[lostech]] equipment, the designers attempted to develop a semi-modular weapons port to aid testing, but were ultimately unsuccessful and were forced to return to the drawing board to rebuild the fighter for each new system. Field refits of the ''Starfire'' included variants with still-experimental [[LB 10-X AC]], [[ER large laser]]s, Star League style [[double heat sink]]s, or [[Artemis IV FCS]] and [[Narc missile beacon]] enhanced missile launchers.<ref name=TRO3026R-98/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | *; Limited Production Model : In the mid-3040s it appears that the ''Starfire'' entered limited production. These models were widely used by the [[NAIS]] Cadet Cadre. These were equipped with prototype [[UAC/5]]s. Several of the Cadet Cadre's ''Starfires'' were seen in combat against the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=XTRO:SWp15>''Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1'', p. 15</ref> | |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''SF-1X Starfire'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:SWp15/> | ||
| + | * [[Atmospheric Flyer]] | ||
| + | * [[Modular Weapons]] | ||
| + | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/3045]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * As of this writing, there is no published BV2 for the SF-1X ''Starfire''. Also, there is no published information on the limited production ''Starfire'', nor a record sheet or if it differs from the original. The Master Unit List for the ''Starfire'' does not include a BV but does have the vehicle's introduction date and ''[[Alpha Strike (rules)|Alpha Strike]]'' data card. | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Starfire.jpg|Original ''Starfire'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | <references /> | + | <references/> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]] |
| + | [[Category:Federated Suns Aerospace Fighters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:01, 21 January 2024
- This article is about the aerospace fighter design. For other uses, see Starfire.
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| Starfire | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Banzai Weapons Design Company |
| Production Year | 3028[1] |
| Model | SF-1X |
| Class | Medium aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 2,939,045 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 7 |
| Frame | NAIS MXA/22 |
| Power Plant | CoreTek 275 |
| Armor | NAIS Special-X Ferro-Fibrous |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
|
| Communications System | Wunderland Fighter Series 60 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Wunderland Raptores 2 |
| Heat Sinks | 20 single heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 995 [2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Starfire was a New Avalon Institute of Science-developed aerospace fighter intended as a testbed for recovered LosTech. Scrambling to be the first Successor State to field the advanced Star League era technology discovered in the Helm Memory Core, the NAIS and the closely linked Banzai Weapon Design Company immediately began working on prototype proof of concept designs to gain a better understanding of the new technology and how best to employ it. While only a handful of the craft were constructed, the Starfire assisted the Federated Suns to more quickly and safely employ the advanced technology than its neighbors.
The Starfire's flying-wing chassis, heavily influenced by the specifications for the advanced Star League Defense Force Hellcat II, mounted more advanced ferro-aluminum armor. However, the NAIS's inability to mass produce the advanced material restricted the craft to only seven tons of coverage. The base model additionally carried 20 single heat sinks.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Starfire's baseline model carried an advanced General Motors PTAA UAC/5 prototype in its nose, supported by a relatively common laser array comprising a pair of Martell medium lasers in each wing and an aft-mounted ExoStar small laser.[3] A single ton of reloads for the ammo hungry autocannon was considered more than adequate for a test craft.[2]
As a testbed for lostech equipment, the designers attempted to develop a semi-modular weapons port to aid testing, but were ultimately unsuccessful and were forced to return to the drawing board to rebuild the fighter for each new system. Field refits of the Starfire included variants with still-experimental LB 10-X AC, ER large lasers, Star League style double heat sinks, or Artemis IV FCS and Narc missile beacon enhanced missile launchers.[3]
Variants[edit]
- Limited Production Model
- In the mid-3040s it appears that the Starfire entered limited production. These models were widely used by the NAIS Cadet Cadre. These were equipped with prototype UAC/5s. Several of the Cadet Cadre's Starfires were seen in combat against the Word of Blake during the Jihad.[4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The SF-1X Starfire variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[4]
Notes[edit]
- As of this writing, there is no published BV2 for the SF-1X Starfire. Also, there is no published information on the limited production Starfire, nor a record sheet or if it differs from the original. The Master Unit List for the Starfire does not include a BV but does have the vehicle's introduction date and Alpha Strike data card.
Gallery[edit]
Original Starfire from TRO:3026 Revised
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Starfire (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 99
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 98
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1, p. 15