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NP-ADS "Raven"

The Raven is a dropship used by Nexus Private Security as the main method of moving troops from ships to planet side, or long-distance travel across the planets they operate on. The underside has a docking section for a troop bay, or for rigging used to carry vehicles and cargo containers, and a loadout to serve in a gunship role if needed.

About the Ship

Key Features

The Raven's modularity when it comes to it's lower modules, allows being set up for most utility roles. Along with boasting an impressive arsenal of weapons, it can provide close fire support. It fills the place of a workhorse craft perfectly.

Mission Specialization

Here are the roles this ship can fill.

Appearance

The Raven is a very blocky yet aerodynamic craft, shaped like a T in some opinions. The fuselage follows a normal shape like that of older craft designs with a tapered front that is ridged. A large rotating thruster is attached to either side, with a long rectangular rear section of the craft between them. Cradled underneath is the troop module which is either a stretched hexagonal shaped box, or a much longer container like troop/cargo module. The weapons consist of a swivel mounted underside chain gun under the nose and two missile racks that withdraw inwards when not in use.

History and Background

In early YE 41, NPS in their continued search to fill in their gaps of equipment needed, designed and pushed into service the Raven. A close support dropship that filled the role of troop transport and utility ship. Following trials and several test sorties, it was put into full deployment and production a month later.

Statistics and Performance

The manufacturing data related to the Raven.

General

Passengers

Crew: 2 operators are recommended, 1 is required.

Maximum Capacity: There are accommodations for 16 people in the troop module, but up to 80 if the landing ship module is used. About 25 people can fit aboard in an emergency, but the ship would be extremely cramped.

Dimensions

Propulsion and Range

Damage Capacity

See Damage Rating (Version 3) for a guide to damage ratings to include.

Inside the Ship

Compartment Layouts

Contextual description of essential compartments aboard the Raven.

Cockpit

The inside of the cockpit is rather cramped and minimalist in design. The pilot seat is directly front, holographic displays and readout monitors in a horseshoe formation around the pilot's chair, and a set of control joysticks before the chair. The gunner's seat has similar controls, but sits elevated and slightly to the right behind the pilot's chair. A short set of footholds and hand rungs allow the operator to climb up to it.

Troop Module Interior

Ship Systems

Armored Hull and Hull Integrated Systems

The Raven features a Tier 9 body consisting of an alloy frame, with durandium understructure, and titanium plating for armor. The hull is coated in a ceramic based compound, and the interior of the support structure is filled with shock absorbing gel. Allowing resistance to intense heat and high impact kinetic forces.

Computers and Electronics

The Raven features top of the line internals, including computers. This craft features 1LY range comms system, as well as advanced sensors suite. In addition, the ship features a large capacity storage device for storing of intel. Holographic projectors are spread throughout the interior to display pop up projections of relevant data that operators may require.

Emergency Systems

Thanks to their connections to IIS, NPS ships have access to high-end internals and parts. A backup aether generator, albeit small, is present to give power to life support and communications indefinitely in case of emergency. In case of onboard fire, there is a foam flame retardant dispersion system in both compartments of the ship.

Life Support Systems

Like most ships, the Raven features air recyclers, temperature control systems, and an atmospheric integrity field. All three systems in tandem ensure that a livable environment is established for the occupants.

Propulsion

The Raven uses two sets of aetheric thrusters, the rotating main engines on either side and the aft thrusters which serve as the main form of thrust. In addition, the Raven has plasma-based RTS jets spaced about the hull. All are powered by an aetheric drive.

Shield Systems

Weapons Systems

Hereis the standard weapons loadout for a Raven dropship.

OOC Notes

Jack Pine created this article on 2018/12/30 14:17.

Approved by Syaoran on 4/30/2019

1)
36.6 meters
2)
12.2 meters
3)
7.6 meters, 10.7 meters with landing module
4)
These are docking braces that hold the unit in place for transportation