Here are a few designs that Streel has unleashed
The basic Streel Corporation design entails a standard cockpit/fuselage and drive module along with airfoils for atmospheric use. The design is inexpensive and easily mass produced, but where obvious producton corners are cut the advantages come out in performance and easily maintainable/serviceable craft that are cheap to own and operate. Streel's S series fighter production plant remains unkown to the public. The solar assisted powerplant doesn't require large amounts of space devoted for fuel, nor does any life support equipment chew up any space either so as a result the craft are quite small and nimble. As a result a larger number of craft can be stored within a given space. External docking facilities (EDF, or "Fish Hooks" as the pilots dubbed them) allow groups of four craft to be carried outside a ship's hull, accessible via an airlock and scaffolding. One EDF can be attached for every 5 hull sizes, with a MHS:5 for the first facility. This can be in addition to any fighter bays a ship may have. Bays can accomodate 1 1/2 times the normal HS:1 fighter capacity with the Pirhana, so a small carrier that normally accomodates 6 fighters can hold 9 S-1lf fighters.
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S-1lf "Piranha" light fighter
HS: 1 HP: 5 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A ADF: 5 MR: 6 DCR: 25 Crew: 1 Armament: PL, AR or SM(x2) @ -1 MR Defense: RH Computer Alarm (2), Analysis (3), Astrogation (1), Auto Eject (2), Computer Lockout (4), Damage Control (2), Drive (3), Information Storage (1), Laser Cannon (1), Maintenance (2) The basic fighter craft is a rather potent machine in battle when used properly. Unable to take much damage, the craft instead relies on the pilot's skill along with an enhanced maneuvering system. And groups of SF-1lf fighters can be quite effective but for solo missions they are somwhat lacking, and to this end SFC has no interest in the basic Streel fighter platform. AEM technology was recently added to all of Streel's S series fighter craft. An assault rocket launcher and supporting software can be added to the SF-1lf at a MR: -1 penalty.
Streel sells a lot of these, they are cheap and affordable to maintain so they can be found almost anywhere. Be warned though, Streel harbors a negative attitude towards SFC because we have no desire for any of their fighters due to a lacking life support and their inability to function well without a swarm of others. Streel owned fighters have interfered with SFC operations more than once and they have no qualms when it comes to supplying the various criminal elements we are after.
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S-2hr "Manta" heavy assault fighter
HS: 1 HP: 8 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A ADF: 3 MR: 4 DCR: 30 Crew: 1 Armament: PL, 4 warhead bays (ARx4 or SMx8) Defense: RH Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined
Computer Alarm (2), Analysis (3), Assault Rocket (1), Astrogation (1), Auto Eject (2), Computer Lockout (4), Damage Control (2), Drive (3), Information Storage (1), Laser Cannon (1), Maintenance (2)
The Manta is geared for heavy assault roles, intended to compete with the venerable I-76 Enforcer although with a insystem role instead. Like the Enforcer, additional payloads are made possible with a trade off in performance. These craft are slow and sloppy by star fighter standards, but the heavy damage they can inflict more than makes up for the lackluster speed and agility. SFC had a brief interest in these craft, capable of fulfilling a heavy fighter role in a light fighter platform. But alas Streel won't contract to anyone without signing on for a Pirhana fleet first. |
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S-3gt "Barracuda" advanced recon/fighter
HS: 1 HP: 6 Powerplant: twin sub-Solar/Ion A ADF: 6 MR: 5 DCR: 30 Crew: 1 Armament: PL(x2, linked) Defense: RH Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined; Energy Sensor, ½ camera system
Computer Alarm (2), Analysis (3), Astrogation (1), Auto Eject (2), Computer Lockout (4), Damage Control (2), Drive (3), Information Storage (1), Laser Cannon (1) x2, Maintenance (2), Weapons Link (1)
The 'Cuda is a racier version of the Pirhana, boasting extra acceleration instead of maneuverability. Also added is an extra set of cannons, which can be linked to fire in tandem for more damage or separately for additional attacks. Like the Pirhana, no life support equipment is available but AEM technology is included. An energy sensor array and camera system is easily affixed for recon missions, and an assault rocket launcher (or a Strike Missile rack) with software may be added at a ADF: -1 penalty. |
S-4af "Tiger Shark" Advanced Tactical Fighter
HS: 2 HP: 12 Powerplant: quad sub-Solar/Ion A ADF: 7 MR: 4 DCR: 40 Crew: 1-2 Armament: PL(x2, linked), IC; AR(x2) or SM(x4) Defense: RH, DS(6HP) The Tiger Shark is Streel's recently released advanced tactical fighter, featuring a very respectable payload along with unheard of acceleration capabilities. Pulling 7G's requires a STA check for each turn or the crew member loses conciousness. The SFC was very interested in this design, however Streel will only sell it to clients that hold existing contracts with the other three craft above, craft that SFC has no interest in. However, the higher-ups at SFC have contemplated the purchase of one squadron of each S-1, 2, & 3 fighters just for the sake of being eligible for the Tiger Shark... The S-4 provides for a crew of two, with the optional second member serving as an astrogator/gunner to assist with the forward firing accuracy.
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S-5hf "Orca" heavy fighter
HS: 2 HP: 14 Powerplant: twin solar/Ion A ADF: 4 MR: 4 DCR: 40 Crew: 3 Armament: PL(LR), IC, PLT Defense: RH Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined
Computer Alarm (2), Analysis (4), Astrogation (4), Auto Eject (2), Computer Lockout (6), Damage Control (2), Drive (3), Information Storage (1), Laser Cannon (1) x2, Laser Battery (1), Life Support (1), Maintenance (2) The S-5 is still in the prototype stage but has been seen more than once performing test flights in the Truane's Star system. Streel wanted to go with a longe range interstellar capable fighter, thus mandating life support and a larger fuel capacity. To this end the standard fuselage was widened in order to accomodate the extra equipment. The cockpit seats three, two side by side up front and one in the rear. The pilot and astro/gunner reside up front while an additional engineer/gunner may occupy the rear, although the rear turret may be remote operated by the astro/gunner, in which case the A/G may not assist the pilot with the forward firing guns. It is not yet known when or if these will be released, Streel's basic principle in the Star Fighter campaign is that they don't need to be interstellar capable, as that's what carriers and fish hooks are for. At the same time they also refuse to sit on the sidelines in any market, hence the design. |
HT-35 Vindicator
HS: 2 HP: 10 Powerplant: quad Chemical A ADF: 3 MR: 4 DCR: 40 Crew: 3 Armament: none Defense: none Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined
Computer Alarm (2), Analysis (3), Astrogation (1), Auto Eject (2) x2, Computer Lockout (2), Damage Control (2), Drive (3), Information Storage (1), Life Support (1), Maintenance (2)
Streel's HT-35 Vindicator makes for a great heavy fighter trainer, although Streel has had little success in making an armed version of the craft (MerCo on the other hand managed a fair sample of the design withtheir HT-35M designation). Currently Streel is attempting a version with six assault rocket launchers for long range heavy assaults. The Vindicator happens to be the only craft Streel has a SFC contract with, and given their recent hostilities towards us based on our rejection of their star fighter program we are looking for a new heavy trainer.
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