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{{otheruses|the [[aerospace fighter]] design|other uses|Starfire (disambiguation)}}
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{{InfoBoxASF
 
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| image = [[File:Starfire.jpg|192px]]
 
| image = [[File:Starfire.jpg|192px]]
| name = SF-1X Starfire
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| name = ''Starfire''
 
| manufacturer = [[Banzai Weapons Design Company]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Banzai Weapons Design Company]]
 
| model = SF-1X
 
| model = SF-1X
| Class = Medium
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| Class = Medium aerospace fighter
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
| Introduced = [[3031]]
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| Cost = 2,939,045 [[C-bill]]s
 
| production year = 3028
 
| production year = 3028
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5129/starfire-sf-1x MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| 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
 
| structural integrity = 7  
 
| structural integrity = 7  
| frame = NAIS MXA/22
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| frame = [[NAIS MXA/22]]
| power plant = CoreTech 275
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| power plant = [[CoreTek 275]]
| armor = NAIS Special-X Ferro-Fibrous
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| armor = [[NAIS Special-X Ferro-Fibrous]]
 
| fuel = 5 tons
 
| fuel = 5 tons
| armament = 1 x [[Ultra AC/5]] <br> 4 x [[Medium Laser]]s <br> 1 x [[Small Laser]]
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| armament =  
| communications system = Wunderland Fighter Series 60
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* 1x [[UAC/5]]
| tracking & targeting system = Wunderland Raptores 2
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* 4x [[Medium laser]]s
| heat sinks = 20
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* 1x [[Small laser]]
| price = 2,939,045
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| communications system = [[Wunderland Fighter Series 60]]
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| tracking & targeting system = [[Wunderland Raptores 2]]
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| heat sinks = 20 [[single heat sink]]s
 
| BV (1.0) = 995 <ref name=TRO3026R-99>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 99</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 995 <ref name=TRO3026R-99>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 99</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Starfire''''' was a [[New Avalon Institute of Science]]-developed [[Aerospace Fighter]] intended as a testbed for recovered [[LosTech]].
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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.
  
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 systems 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>
  
Its flying-wing chassis was heavily influenced by the specifications for the advanced [[SLDF]] ''[[Hellcat II]]'', the heavier ''Starfire'' mounted more advanced [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor but the NAIS's inability to then mass produce the advanced material restricted to only seven tons of coverage. The base model carried only twenty standard [[Heat Sink]]s. <ref name=TRO3026R-98>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 98</ref>
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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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/>
  
==Weapons and Equipment==
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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/>
The ''Starfire'''s baseline model carried an advanced [[General Motors]] PTAA [[Ultra Autocannon/5]] prototype in its nose, supported by more common laser array, a pair of [[Martell]] [[Medium Laser]]s in each wing and a aft mounted [[ExoStar]] [[Small Laser]]. <ref name=TRO3026R-98/> A single ton of reloads for the ammo hungry [[Ultra Autocannon]] was considered more than adequate for a non-combat test craft. 
 
<ref name=TRO3026R-99/>
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
As a test bed for LosTech equipment, the designers attempted to develop semi-modular weapons port to aid  testing, but were ultimately unsuccessful and were forced to return to drawing board to rebuild the fighter for each new system. Field refits of ''Starfire'' included variants with still experimental [[LB 10-X Autocannon]], [[ER Large Laser]], Star League style [[Double Heat Sink]]s or [[Artemis IV FCS]] and [[Narc Missile Beacon]] enhanced missile launchers. <ref name=TRO3026R-98/>
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*; 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>
 
 
*; Limited Production Model : In the mid-3040's it appears that the ''Starfire'' entered limited production. These models were widely used by the [[NAIS]] Cadet Cadre. These were equipped with [[Prototype Ultra AC/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>
 
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
As of this writing there is no published BV2 for the SF-1X Starfire.  Also, there no published information on the limited production Starfire nor record sheet or if it differs from the original. Master Unit List for the Starfire does not include BV but does have the vehicle's introduction date and [[Alpha Strike (rules)|Alpha Strike]] Data Card.
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* 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.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]]
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[[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.
Starfire.jpg
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]

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]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Starfire (Aerospace Fighter class)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 99
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 98
  4. 4.0 4.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1, p. 15

Bibliography[edit]