Manual:Asylum/AWSC Spacecraft and Aircraft
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AWSC Atmospheric Craft
Non-comprehensive list of military aircraft in service.
F-28 Super Eagle Advanced Tactical Fighter
Overview: Descended from a long line of air dominance fighters stretching back to the mid-20th century and including such greats as the P-51 Mustang, F-22 Raptor, and F-78 Black Kite, the Super Eagle rules the skies with an iron fist. Featuring fantastic low-observable characteristics, top notch maneuverability, unmatched detection range, directed energy point defense, and a pricetag to match, it is the king of its game in both BVR and WVR air combat. Due to its high cost, not many Super Eagles are in service compared to the plethora of other fighters on the market. However, when they do show up in contested airspace, that airspace has a tendency to not be contested for much longer. Super Eagles usually fly with two to six UF-11 Vindicators per Super Eagle in a Knight-Squire configuration.
Type: Air Superiority Fighter
Manufacturer: Lockheed Corp.
Crew: 1 (A/C/E), 2 (B/D/F)
Armament: 20mm internal cannon (x2), internal weapons bays capable of supporting all Block 20 Munitions Standard-compatible guided munitions, optional wing hardpoints for additional weapons at the cost of stealth
Defenses: Directed energy point defense, reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, ejection system, triple-redundant EM shielding of electronics
Stealth Rating: Without hardpoints: 5/5 forward, side; 3/5 above, below; 4/5 rear With hardpoints: 4/5 forward, side; 3/5 above, below; 2/5 rear
Propulsion: Two GE turbofans. Supercruise capable, thrust vectoring enabled. RCS thrusters.
FA-34 Rapier Strike Fighter
Overview: A quick, maneuverable jumpjet with a wide assortment of weapons. Fills in the gap between the AV-44 and conventional fighters; could be likened to the 20th century AV-8B Harrier or 21st century F-35B Lightning II in its role. Comes in manned and unmanned variants.
Type: Multirole Strike Fighter
Manufacturer: Boeing Co.
Crew: 1 (A/B/C), 0 (U)
Armament: 25mm internal cannon (x1) OR 25 MW internal solid state laser cannon (x1), internal weapons bays capable of supporting all Block 20 Munitions Standard-compatible guided munitions, optional wing hardpoints for additional weapons at the cost of stealth
Defenses: Reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, armored cockpit, ejection system
Stealth Rating: Without hardpoints: 4/5 forward, side; 2/5 above, below; 3/5 rear With hardpoints: 3/5 forward; 3/5 side; 2/5 above, below; 2/5 rear.
Propulsion: One Boeing turbofan. Supercruise capable, thrust vectoring enabled. Internal lift fan.
BV-10 Thunder Strike Bomber
Overview: Tilt-wing strike-bomber, capable of VTOL up to 60% of max capacity. Carries less total payload, but is much more versatile than a traditional bomber. The B-10 is available in both manned and unmanned variants.
Type: Close Support Bomber
Manufacturer: Aerostar Interstellar
Crew: 2 (A/C), 0 (B/D)
Armament: Capable of deploying all munitions compatible with Block 15 and Block 25 Munitions Standards, as well as air-to-ground packages from the Block 20 Standard
Defenses: Countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, armored underbelly, cockpit separation system,
Stealth Rating: 3/5 forward, side; 1/5 above, below; 2/5 rear
Propulsion: Four KDI solid-fuel augmented turbofans, four negative drag generators
B-41 Peregrine Supersonic Heavy Bomber
Overview: Variable geometry wing low-flying highly maneuverable supersonic bomber, capable of carrying the largest and most varied payload of any atmospheric bomber in service. Descended from the methodology ushered in by the B-1B Lancer, and in use by several Allied militaries. Developed by the Coalition.
Type: Long-range Strategic Bomber
Manufacturer: Boeing Co.
Crew: 4
Armament: Capable of deploying all munitions compatible with Block 15, Block 25, and Block 35 Munitions Standards, as well as air-to-ground packages from the Block 20 and Block 30 Munitions Standards. 4 internal bays and 8 external hardpoints capable of carrying a maximum ordnance weight of 80,000 kg (38,000 kg internally).
Defenses: Directed energy point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, ejection system, triple-redundant EM shielding of electronics
Stealth Rating: 2/5 forward, side; 1/5 above, below, rear
Propulsion: Four Boeing solid-fuel augmented turbofans
B-42 Phantom Stealth Bomber
Overview: Blended-wing body stealth bomber. The ultimate in low-observable high-payload bomber aircraft. Capable of absorbing, deflecting, or masking almost all non-visible electromagnetic emissions, and also capable of partial active camouflage in the visible light spectrum. Descended from B-2 Spirit methodology. Developed by cooperatively between Lockheed and KDI, and used by both Kerella and the Coalition, giving both a significant edge in planetside bombing operations. Systems are classified even to other Allied forces.
Type: Long-range Strategic Bomber
Manufacturer: Lockheed Corp.
Crew: 2
Armament: Capable of deploying all munitions compatible with Block 25 and Block 35 Munitions Standards, as well standoff munitions from the Block 30 Munitions Standard. Maximum ordnance weight of 32,000 kg on internal rotary launchers.
Defenses: Reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, ejection system, quadruple-redundant EM shielding of electronics
Stealth Rating: 5/5 forward, side, rear; 4/5 above, below
Propulsion: Four heatmasked, fully-electric GE turbofans
UF-11 Vindicator Autonomous Fighter
Overview: The Vindicator is fully capable of operating alone, however it is most at home in either a swarm of other Vindicators, or acting as "squire" to a manned fighter, the "knight." Vindicators are often used by their manned flight lead to engage targets either too dangerous or too low-priority to warrant direct action by the manned fighter, and can assist greatly in helping to overwhelm other fighters. They are often used in pairs as patrol aircraft in airspace that has already been secured, but over ground that has not yet been secured. Vindicators eliminated more hostile anti-aircraft emplacements in the ISW than any other platform.
Type: Autonomous High Agility Fighter
Manufacturer: Boeing Co.
Crew: 0
Armament: A/B variants have two internal weapons bays capable of carrying either one 225 kg guided bomb, one small air to ground missile, one long-range air-to-air missile, or two medium-range air-to-air missiles in each. Newer C variants are larger, have longer range, and a greater payload, but their exact specifications are classified.
Defenses: Countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, triple-redundant EM shielding of electronics
Stealth Rating: 4/5 front, sides, rear; 3/5 above, below
Propulsion: One Boeing turbofan with supercruise and thrust vectoring capability
UAF-19 Equalizer Autonomous Attacker
Overview: The Equalizer is designed to operate both alone and as a team with other autonomous or manned aircraft. Its primary role is hunting enemy ground or air vehicles within an area already sanitized of heavy fighters. That's not to say it cannot hold its own against other manned and unmanned aircraft, however, as dual-Equalizer flights racked up an impressive kill record against Tri-Axis aircraft during the Interstellar War.
Type: Autonomous Hunter-Killer Aircraft
Manufacturer: Kerella Defense Industries
Crew: 0
Armament: Two internal weapons bays capable of carrying either one 500 kg guided bomb, one air to ground missile, or three air-to-air missiles in each.
Defenses: Countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, double-redundant EM shielding of electronics
Stealth Rating: 4/5 front, sides; 2/5 above, below; 3/5 rear
Propulsion: One GE turbofan with supercruise capability
AV-44 Predator Attack Helicopter
Overview: Replacement for the more traditional helicopter gunships of yesteryear. Rather than an overhead rotor, the Predator uses an extremely powerful centrally located lift fan within the body for lift, and wingtip and tail-mounted thrusters for stabilization and maneuvering. Lack of a rotor and the addition of small rear-facing turbofans allows the Predator to attain almost jet-like speed when traveling in a straight line. Its maneuverability suffers terribly at high speeds due simply to the limitations inherent in the VTOL design, and it must slow down for a fight. The design lends itself extremely well to stealth against most of the EM spectrum (except against infrared, in which it is lit up like a torch by its stabilizers) when viewed from below or laterally, even against the powerful detection technologies available in 2437. However, the Predator's stealth characteristics suffer significantly against detection from above, and thus Predator pilots tend to avoid going anywhere enemy fighters are in heavy operation. The Predator is primarily used in the anti-armor and anti-infantry gunship role.
Type: Attack Helicopter
Manufacturer: Aerostar Interstellar
Crew: 2 (A/B/C/D), 0 (U)
Armament: 30mm independently targetable cannon (x1), 6 stub wing hardpoints capable of carrying a maximum of 76 70mm solid-fuel rockets, a maximum of 16 anti-tank missiles, external fuel tanks, solid-state laser cannons, anti-air missiles, or any combination thereof
Defenses: Reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, ejection system
Stealth Rating: 4/5 front, rear; 3/5 sides; 1/5 above, below
Propulsion: One GE turboshaft, enclosed tail rotor, RCS thrusters
RAH-46 Mohawk Armed Scout Helicopter
Overview: While the rotary wing concept was eclipsed by lift fans and stabilizers in many combat environments, and indeed completely excised from most forces, it remains alive and well in specialized roles with Coalition militaries. The most prominent niche of the modern helicopter would be the Armed Scout role, currently dominated by the exceptionally agile RAH-46 Mohawk. While it wields less firepower than than its main competitor, the AV-44 Predator, it has an unmatched level of stealth that renders it nearly invisible on most of the EM spectrum, including infrared, and pilot-toggled active camouflage can mask it from detection in the visible light spectrum. Additionally, while the Predator is well-known for being loud, the Mohawk's 100% electric drive and novel rotor design render it inaudible to the unaided human ear at a distance of only 300 feet. The Mohawk loses stealth only when viewed from almost directly above or below. Available in Scout, Attack, and Anti-Air packages, and can be changed from one to another in less than 30 minutes by a skilled ground crew.
Type: Reconnaissance/Attack Helicopter
Manufacturer: Boeing Helicopters (subsidiary of Boeing Co.)
Crew: 2
Armament: 20mm internally stowed independently targetable cannon, internally carried anti-tank missiles (x4), internally carried anti-air missiles (x4). Stubs wings allow addition of external hardpoints capable of carrying to 10 more anti-tank missiles, 24 more anti-air missiles, two solid state laser cannons, 56 70mm solid-fuel rockets, or a combination thereof.
Defenses: Reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, rotor separation/pilot ejection system
Stealth Rating: Without Stub Wings (Scout): 5/5 front, rear; 4/5 sides; 2/5 above, below Without Stub Wings (Attack, Anti-Air): 4/5 front, rear, sides; 2/5 above, below
Propulsion: One fully electric Boeing turboshaft, enclosed fully electric tail rotor
AC-120 Storm Advanced Tactical Gunship
Overview: C-120 cargo craft heavily upgraded, armored, and armed to serve as a top of the line gunship. Will strafe or circle targets and bombard them with a wide assortment of cannons, directed energy weapons, and onboard artillery, often to devastating effect.
Type: Variable geometry wing gunship
Manufacturer: Lockheed-Boeing Joint Venture
Crew: 12
Armament: Forward mounted 25mm cannons (x2), side mounted 30mm cannons (x2), side mounted 40mm cannon (x1), side-mounted 120mm mortar (x1), wing-mounted anti-tank missiles (x4) or high-yield glide bombs (x2)
Defenses: Reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, armored fuselage, total airframe recovery parachute system
Stealth Rating: 2/5 front; 1/5 all other angles
Propulsion: Four GE super-high output turbofans, rocket-assisted takeoff, two KDI ramjets
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AWSC Aerospace Craft
Non-comprehensive list of AWSC craft capable of operating both in atmosphere and vacuum.
FB-23 Stingray Heavy Fighter-Bomber
Overview: Affectionately named for its resemblance to a cownose stingray, the FB-23 is a top performing heavy fighter, and while it does not even begin to approach the agility of the F-24 Falcon, it boasted the highest thrust to mass ratio of any non-pulse spacecraft for 35 years until the release of the F-24H finally broke its record. Capable of trans-atmospheric operation. Serves as a heavy fighter and stand-off weapons platform in space, and can transition to service as a fighter-bomber in atmosphere with simply a change in payload, although its atmospheric role being an afterthought is more than obvious given its poor maneuverability. Despite its designation as a fighter, the Stingray generally performs poorly against smaller, more agile craft and is much more suited the role it was originally designed for: kicking the stuffing out of capital ships. A pair of Stingrays with experienced crews can disable a guided missile frigate in a single pass. Cockpits are standard on all Stingrays, however they are also all capable of operating fully autonomously. Pilots are optional.
Type: Multirole Heavy Fighter
Manufacturer: Aerostar Interstellar
Crew: 4 (A/B/C/D/E), 0 (U/V)
Armament: 40mm internal cannons (x4), weapons bays capable of carrying up to 16,000 kg of heavy duty ordnance, mostly anti-ship missiles or unguided hull-penetrators, or alternately air to ground munitions for atmospheric operations
Defenses: Directed energy point defense, reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, double-redundant EM shielding of electronics
Stealth Rating: 1/5 all angles
Propulsion: Four rear-mounted high-output fusion rockets, two wing-mounted Aerostar self-reconfiguring multipurpose engines (engine can convert itself on the fly from a scramjet to a ramjet to a low-bypass-ratio turbofan for operation at all levels of atmosphere), RCS thrusters
F-24 Falcon Space Superiority Fighter
Overview: The fastest, most maneuverable, stealthiest, and most capable military spacecraft in operation. Fielded exclusively by the Coalition and their closest allies, and capable of trans-atmospheric operation. The Falcon's aerodynamic form lends it to effectiveness in the air as well, so it does not handle like a brick in atmosphere a la the Stingray. Still unmatched by any competing spacecraft, the Falcon spelled the end for the Tri-Axis' fighter squadrons when it arrived on the scene halfway through the war. The H model, the latest major upgrade, adds the most sophisticated automation yet and a whole new level of unmatched pilot-flight computer synergy, and brand new cutting edge propulsion that gives the Falcon a whole new level of superior performance. Manned variants only due to susceptibility to advanced electronic interference. The Falcon is especially significant in that it is the smallest craft ever produced to have inertial dampers installed; indeed, its effectiveness entirely depends on them. Operating even halfway into the Falcon's maximum performance envelope without them would crush the pilot. The dampers are the most heavily shielded system on the Falcon, after the cockpit.
Type: Space Superiority Fighter
Manufacturer: Lockheed Corp.
Crew: 1
Armament: 30mm wing-mounted cannons (x3), internal bay for up to six missiles, two optional external hardpoints for large anti-ship munitions
Defenses: Reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, armored composite hull, ejection system, triple-redundant EM shielding of electronics
Stealth Rating: 3/5 front, 2/5 sides, above, below; 1/5 rear
Propulsion: Three vectorable KDI fusion rockets with ICF afterburn and reverse thrust capability, centrally mounted low-bypass-ratio turbofan, RCS thrusters
EA-17G Growler Electronic Warfare Craft
Overview: High-powered electronic warfare support spacecraft, slightly smaller than the FB-23 Stingray. Fills the 25th century's equivalent of an AWACS and anti-ship weapons platform. Cockpits are standard on all Growlers, however they are also all capable of operating fully autonomously. Pilots are optional.
Type: Electronic Warfare
Manufacturer: Kerella Defense Industries
Crew: 2 (F/G), 0 (U)
Armament: Retractable 30mm nose cannons (x2), optional external hardpoints for mounting anti-ship weaponry (usually unarmed aside from cannons, as it is not intended to be a combat spacecraft)
Defenses: Reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, ejection system, triple-redundant EM shielding of electronics, decoy and jamming drones, radar spoofers
Stealth Rating: 1/5 all angles
Propulsion: Two vectorable KDI fusion rockets, two retractable under-belly mounted low-bypass-ratio turbofans for atmospheric operations
A-38 Avenger Attacker
Overview: The best known and probably one of the most well-respected close air support aircraft in service, and known across space by its flattened triangle shape. While it doesn't exactly qualify completely as trans-atmospheric capable, being incapable of thrusting in space except with the use of afterburners, space is nonetheless a common deployment area for Avengers during invasions. They are dropped from a capital ship that has accelerated toward a planet, are carried to the destination planet by inertia, and can then descend to lower altitude to begin an attack run once they enter the atmosphere. Avengers are intended to land at a friendly airfield or sea carrier following this, but if none exists, a fully unloaded Avenger can make use of its two retractable scramjets to gain enough speed to enter a low orbit to await pickup by orbiting starships. This only works well in a gravity environment up to 1.05 G, however. Any higher and it is unlikely the Avenger will be able to make orbit. Of course, Avengers commonly operate from both fixed and floating airstrips on planet's surfaces as well.
Type: Close Support Attacker
Manufacturer: Aerostar Interstellar
Crew: 1 (A/C), 0 (B/D)
Armament: 30mm internal cannon (x2), solid state laser cannon (x2), four internal missile bays for carrying a pair of anti-air missiles and a pair of anti-radiation missiles, one internal bomb bay capable of carrying up to 10,000 kg or ordnance
Defenses: Countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, double-redundant EM shielding of electronics
Stealth Rating: 5/5 front, side; 3/5 above, below; 4/5 rear
Propulsion: Two GE turbofans, two negative drag generators, two retractable scramjets
DV-3 Condor Medium Dropship
Overview: Transport for marines and equipment. Primary means of rapid deployment from orbit to a planet's surface during an invasion. Also the primary means of aerial troop transport once planetside. Capable of traveling from space to ground, but lacks the thrust for escape velocity and must rely on D-12 SkyKnights or other such trans-atmospheric craft to return to orbit. VTOL capable.
Type: VTOL Transport
Manufacturer: Lockheed-Boeing Joint Venture
Crew: 2
Armament: Chin-mounted retractable 30mm cannon, two retractable wing-mounted rocket tubes capable of carrying up to 38 70mm rockets a piece
Defenses: Countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, armored fuselage, ejection system
Stealth Rating: 4/5 front; 3/5 sides; 2/5 above, below, rear
Propulsion: Two GE turbofans, three GE turboshaft driven lift fans, hover assist rockets, RCS thrusters
D-12 SkyKnight Heavy Dropship
Overview: "Semper Fly" goes the SkyKnight pilots' motto. Hypersonic heavy dropship for transporting men and equipment to and from space, and hauling much heavier loads than the more ubiquitous D-3 Condor is capable of handling. Can put boots on the ground from anywhere on an Earth-sized planet's surface to anywhere on the planet's surface within two hours, or from space to anywhere on the planet's surface within 45 minutes. The main obstacle to more widespread use of the SkyKnight is it is very expensive to build, and even with 2400s propulsion technology, it guzzles fuel like no other craft. Due to its weight, even completely unloaded the SkyKnight is only STOL capable, not VTOL.
Type: Strategic Heavylifter
Manufacturer: Aerostar Interstellar
Crew: 4
Armament: Forward mounted internal 40mm cannon (x1), forward mounted internal 40 MW solid state lasers (x2)
Defenses: Directed energy point defense, reactive fragmentation point defense, countermeasures, electronic countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, armored fuselage, total airframe recovery parachute system
Stealth Rating: 4/5 forward; 3/5 sides; 2/5 above, below, rear
Propulsion: Four vectorable KDI fusion rockets with ICF afterburn, two Boeing turbofans, two Aerostar self-reconfiguring ramjet/scramjets
C-7 Star Clipper
Overview: FTL-capable cargo craft made for rapid transport of small quantities (compared to freighter loads) of goods between systems, and unbeatable for its ability to arrive well ahead of schedule, much like the clipper ships of old for which it is named. Unmatched modularity allows it to be expanded from its base design into an outstanding heavy fighter or top-flight cargo hauler to meet whatever environment it is intended to operate in. Fully trans-atmospheric flight capable and able to land and reaching escape velocity again even at maximum load.
Type: Heavylift Cargo-hauler
Manufacturer: Aerostar Interstellar
Crew: 4
Armament: None standard, but capable of being fitted with many high-power DEWs and KEWs on the market provided the owner has the proper licensing
Defenses: Directed energy point defense, countermeasures, energy-absorbing skin, armored cockpit and engine, cockpit separation system
Stealth Rating: 3/5 forward; 2/5 all other angles
Propulsion: Six vectorable KDI fusion rockets with non-ICF afterburn, four Aerostar self-reconfiguring ramjet/turbofans
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AWSC Spacecraft
Non-comprehensive list of AWSC spacecraft.
Entangled satellites
Orbital unmanned communication relays which form a mesh network through use of quantum entangled particles. They use the principles of quantum entanglement to allow two-way instantaneous communication from anywhere, to anywhere. However, due to limitations inherent from only ever being able to communicate with a fixed remote location, most are linked to the Entanglement Relay in Gliese 853A. Due to the Relay being well past capacity, a message backlog often appears and at times of severe congestion, can take days for this "instant" communication to reach its final destination.
Interstellar Communications Buoys
Unmanned communication relay stations. Can pick up and redirect superluminous signals sent outside of normal space, and boost their power so that they can reach the next buoy, and then the next buoy, and so on until reaching their destination. Slower than entangled comm satellites, but have no other limitations, and loss or damage does not necessitate a replacement being manufactured and sent all the way from Gliese 853A as with an entangled satellite. ICBs of various makes and models litter human space and have formed the backbone of human communication since shortly after FTL capability was first attained.
Escape Pod
Small lifeboats launched from spacecraft for crew evacuation. Models and capabilities vary widely.
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Unique Craft/Installations
The Nyx
Colonial Marshal's Corvette
SS Hammerhead
The Hammerhead is a decommissioned FIPA (Fusion Injector Propulsion Assembly) Federation frigate purchased from the scrap yards by a retired veteran CFS ship captain and his crew, and is now serving as a privateer vessel.
BB-75 USS Razorback
A Coalition battleship, and flagship of the Razorback-class of battleships. Carries two squadrons of Falcon fighters (12 per squadron) and wields more firepower than any other ship in service. Carries a contingent of Marines for repelling boarders and supporting amphibious operations. No ship, not even a supercarrier, can go toe to toe with a Coalition battleship without support. Assault carrier variants of the Razorback-class have much less direct firepower, but are capable of carrying four Falcon squadrons and a full strength MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) consisting of Aerospace, Logistics, Ground, and Command components.
Starbase 107
Assembled in the Omicron Gruis system (13 light years away) from pre-fabricated segments in 2 months by a Kerella Starbase Fleet for the AWSC.
