Starship:Name: Tempest
Type: Large fighter / Corvette
Appearance:
(Imagine this but with dark grey paint and replace the red stripes with white)
Info: The Tempest is a Vanguard-class Corvette, originally designed as a patrol craft. Meta had acquired one and heavily modified it, upgrading its weapons systems, maneuverability and durability. The Tempest stands at about 22m high and 80m long and possesses a tractor beam for pulling in smaller ships. The ship also has a crew of repair and maintenance droids which are supervised by the ship's computer.
Armament:
- 2 Plasma cannons, located on the tip of each wing. These are one of the Tempest's stronger weapons, with one or two shots, they can destroy smaller starships and can cripple those at equal size. However, they were less accurate than lasers and turbolasers but made up for it with power.
- 4 Turbolaser cannons, two located on the nose of the craft and two mounted on turrets on the top of the craft. These were less powerful than plasma cannons but more powerful than ordinary laser cannons. They provided a good balance between speed and power, able to shoot down smaller ships while still packing enough punch to dent much larger ships.
- 8 Laser cannon batteries, located all around the ship. These are the weakest but fastest weapons. Serving as a point-defense system, they are able to pick off small threats but struggled against larger ships.
- 2 Ion cannons, located right beside the plasma cannons near the tip of the wings. These were used primarily to disable shields and the electronic systems of other starships.
- 2 Proton torpedo tubes, located on the underside of the ship. Mainly used to fire proton torpedoes but is also capable of firing other types of ordnances such as bombs.
- 2 Missile launchers, located on the middle of each wing beside the plasma cannons. Can be loaded with various different types of missiles.
Facilities:
- Bridge: The cockpit of the craft and the mobile command center are located here. The cockpit was as standard as any other starfighter, the only difference being that it was quite a bit larger and has more space to work with. The mobile command center is located behind the entrance to the cockpit, and features several computer terminals and a holotable.
- Quarters: The Tempest has four separate, identical guest quarters, not including Meta's personal quarters which was slightly bigger than the others and included a bathroom
- Miscellaneous rooms: The ship also has 2 public bathrooms, a lounge and a kitchen.
- Holding Cells: Up to eight different cells are present on the ship, used to detain prisoners.
- Hangar Bay: A somewhat large hangar bay whose gate opens on the starboard side of the ship. It can carry up to 5 smaller starfighters.
-Cargo Bay: A separate area from the Hangar Bay which is exclusively used to hold cargo and other goods.
-Thrusters/Engines: The Tempest has three main Ion thrusters and two auxiliary thrusters, all located on the back of the ship. They are powered by a Titan-class solar ionization reactor located in the engine room near the back end of the craft. In addition to the sublight engines, the Tempest possesses a class 1 hyperdrive, only slightly faster than most other ships of its type.
-Sensor Array: The Tempest possesses a powerful sensor array that can detect targets from long distances and nearly any changes to the mass of the ship, such as a tracking device stuck to the hull of the craft.
-Hull Plating: The ship's hull is primarily made out of a durasteel alloy, with traces of Malakium.
-Escape Pods: The ship possesses 4 escape pods that can fit two people each.
Droids:
- ASP-160 repair droid
Appearance:
Info: At about 5 feet tall, this hovering droid is responsible for repairs and maintenance around the tempest. It is equipped with all manners of repair tools and sensor systems but it is unarmed. There are 15 units present aboard the ship.
- Instigator-class combat droid
Appearance:
Info: Used by companies as a security detail, these droids are formidable and deadly opponents. They are equipped with dual laser cannons on each arm, which are more powerful than standard assault rifles. To compensate for their weak armor, they possess a mobile shield generator capable of absorbing enemy fire. Meta purchased 5 of these to serve as his ship's security and as extra muscle on some of his missions.