The 'Finch' Class patrol craft is a light weight pilot pod which has been designed to be utilized as a patrol craft for both police and military applications.

The Finch-Class patrol craft was designed as a means of providing effective and consistent patrol capabilities for planetary settlements and stationary or slow moving space installations or starships. The primary buyers the Finch is aimed at are the LSDF, Lorath Matriarchy, United Outer Colonies Peacekeeping Forces, and third-party security forces.

The Finch offers a solid flight platform which is capable of extended operations in various conditions with little or no problem. Additionally, the Finch can be armed with various lethal and less than lethal weapon systems to allow for the craft to oppose threats which would exceed the capabilities of a patrolman or unarmored soldier.

The primary uses of the Finch include planetary patrol, in-system patrol, station patrol, anti-PA operations, and personnel suppression.

The Finch-Class was designed in part by the Lorath Matriarchy with the assistance of the United Manufacturing Cooperative to be utilized as a means of patrolling planetary assets and stationary space assets. The UMC saw the opportunity to market the Finch to the Peacekeeper forces as well.

The Finch can also be outfitted to be utilized as a military police vehicle as well.

Class: UMC-PP-M-001¹⁾ and UMC-PP-P-001²⁾ Type: Pilot Pod Designers: Lorath Matriarchy, United Manufacturing Cooperative Manufacturer: United Manufacturing Cooperative Production: Mass Production Fielded by: LSDF, Lorath Matriarchy, UMC, and United Outer Colonies Peacekeeping Forces

Crew: 1. Maximum Capacity: 2.

Length: 5 Meters Width: 1.5 Meters Height: 1.25 Meters Decks: 1 (cockpit)

Low-Power Magneto-plasmic Drive .1c (Space) / Mach 3 (Atmospheric) Low-Power Gravitic Drive: .1c (Space) / 605 Kph (Atmospheric) Skid Rollers (Must be landed): 195 Kph Range: 1 AU (Air and Space) Lifespan: 5 Years Refit Cycle: When new technology is available.

The cockpit of the Finch-Class has been designed to provide comfortable accommodation for one operator. The cockpit consists of a user-adjustable synthetic material seat (With easy-release harness), flat panel instrument panel and interface with volumetric capabilities, neural interface system, transparent dome hatch with optional opaque shutters, retractable interface pedals, left and right side storage compartments, and an OLED display system.

Located to the left and right of the operator seat, these compartments allow for the storage of equipment to be utilized by the operator. These storage compartments have also been designed to include a storage area which allows for the easy storage of one rifle-sized weapon and ammunition.

The hull and frame of the Finch patrol craft is composed of Durandium Alloy. A sliding shutter system has also been included which can cover the transparent cockpit dome. The shutter is also Durandium alloy.

Military model Finch units are constructed of Duremium Alloy

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The cockpit canopy of the Finch is made of transparent Carbon Ring with a thin transparent mesh of Durandium woven in. The dome has been treated with OLED material which allows for the dome to be utilized as a display device.

In military models, transparent Duremium is used for the cockpit canopy.

The Finch's sensor and computing needs are tended to through the use of the MIKO Electronics Suite with Patrol module. Alternatively, Finch units can be outfitted with a Non-SI ARIA Ship Control System and Lorath Sensor Packages of the common variety along with the empathic sensor system.

A software system has been added which allows for operators of the Finch to rapidly identify registered vehicles and individuals which are scanned by the Finch.

The Finch has been outfitted with the following emergency systems.

The Finch can be outfitted with an emergency response Lorath First Aid Kit, or a Peacekeeper Field First Aid Kit

In the event of a catastrophic system failure, the Finch can eject it's operator safely if the pilot is strapped properly into the Finch's seat. When the ejection system is activated, the cockpit canopy is ejected, and the operator seat is propelled away from the Finch utilizing a focused magnetic pulse. Prior to canopy ejection, a rapid release pre-programmed amount of Pico-Jelly is released onto the operator, which forms a skin-tight pressure suit. Along with the pico-jelly suit, a pressurized mask is deployed from the headrest of the operator seat which the operator is to pull over their head prior to canopy ejection.

The ejection system is capable of sustaining an individual in vacuum for one day.

The Finch has been equipped with a 12-inch medical drone. The option is also available of Finch units having a launcher system installed which allows for the launching of Mi-Sized Medical Drone units.

Each Finch is equipped with an emergency subspace beacon which is attached to the back of the operator seat. The subspace beacon allows for ejected pilots or lost Finch units to be found. Additionally, the beacon allows for the tracking of Finch units.

A gravity projection system has been included in the interior of the Finch which allows for controlled gravitational fields to be applied within the Finch's cockpit and mechanical systems. The projected gravity fields are tuned to adapt to exterior gravitational forces, then regulate the forces to minimize stress upon the pilot in the event of an impact or rapid acceleration or deceleration. The system also responds to incoming scalar attacks and provides protection to the Finch's systems and pilot.

The Finch utilizes a basic air recycling system and temperature control system to provide the operator with one week of air and selectable ambient temperature. The system utilizes a simple air filter system and magnetic cooling and heating unit.

The Finch is powered by a QNC which provides power for the high demand systems of the Finch including propulsion and computing systems.

The Finch also utilizes a set of Bacterial Charge Pack units which supply life support and provides power for low-demand systems.

The Finch utilizes a plasma thrust system for its primary propulsion needs. An additional gravitic system has been added to provide increased maneuverability and precision handling.

Along with the flight systems, a set of retractable magnetic motor driven rollers have been included in the landing skids of the Finch which allow for the Finch to travel at high speeds upon surfaces. The skid units also can adjust to provide additional ground clearance for the Finch's belly.

The Finch has been equipped with electromagnetic and gravitic Lorath Shield System Technology.

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The Finch has been equipped with a job-specific external lighting system which includes red and blue high-visibility flashing lights, and a front-end headlamp which is capable of producing high intensity white-light which can project clearly up to five miles away from the Finch in atmosphere.

An additional set of external spotting lamps can be added to the Finch upon the operator's request.

An external speaker has been placed upon the Finch which provides the operator the ability to announce messages at high volumes in focused or wide areas. The speaker system is capable of amplifying a standard speaking voice up to 120db. Along with voice amplification, the system includes a series of pre-recorded alert messages and a siren.

Each Finch is equipped with a security system which is designed to automatically scan an operator's biometrics and compare them to the UOC and Lorath Matriarchy databases. If an un-authorized individual is detected attempting to utilize the Finch, the vehicle will not activate and a signal will be sent to the Finch's dispatch center indicating the location of the Finch and the data regarding the individual attempting to operate the Finch.

• Electrolaser Emitter Rails: 2, Located on left and right sides of the Finch on the landing skids.

• Vehicle Mountable “M'Cel” 40/30mm Grenade Launcher: 2, DR Varies depending on load³⁾, located in projectile weapon housing located on front section of landing skids, six rounds per launcher.

• Vehicle Mountable LSDF “Hik'id” Plasma Assault Rifle: 1,Mounted on one of the two landing skids.

• Vehicle Mountable LSDF “My'hyz” Service Rifle: 1, DR Varies by ammunition, Mounted on one of two landing skids, three user selectable 60 round magazines.

• Lorath Plasma Arc Disruptor strips: 2, Located on left and right sides of the Finch landing skids in place of Electrolaser emitter rails.

• Vehicle Mountable “M'Cel” 40/30mm Grenade Launcher: 2, DR Varies depending on load, located in projectile weapon housing located on front section of landing skids, six rounds per launcher.

• Vehicle Mountable LSDF “Hik'id” Plasma Assault Rifle: 1, Mounted on one of the two landing skids.

• Vehicle Mountable LSDF “Ek'yra” Railgun Service Rifle: 1, DR Varies by ammunition, Mounted on one of two landing skids, three user selectable 60 round magazines.

• Mi-Size Missile Rack: 1, DR varies with ammunition, 20 missiles.

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