Rapier
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| Rapier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bauer Enterprises |
| Model | RPR-100 |
| Class | Heavy AeroSpace Fighter |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 5,437,111[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Interstar 290M |
| Power Plant | AeroFord 340 Fusion Engine |
| Fuel | |
| Armament | |
| Communications System | COMHRT II.Q |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Scope 130Y |
| Heat Sinks | 12 (Double) |
| BV (1.0) | 1,388[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,554 |
Description
The Rapier evolved from a revolutionary targeting and tracking system designed by toy manufacturer Bauer Enterprises, which projected the battlefield in three-dimensions within one's mind's eye. The system, developed in 2590, led to prototype AeroSpace Fighters and Land-Air 'Mechs, but it was the Rapier which won Bauer Enterprises its contract.
Armament & Capabilities
The Bauer Scope 130Y, the innovation of the Rapier, effectively extends the range of all of the designs weapon systems, and allows the pilot to help direct launched LRMs mid-flight. The Rapier's weapon systems include a RNG Ranger Autocannon, twin PDVR Piledriver Model 11-D PPCs, and a single Cavalier Industries LRM-10 System. The Rapier also boasts good maneuverability and is well protected compared with craft of similar mass.
Variants
- RPR-100b - An exclusive design fielded by SLDF Royal commands, the RPR-100b Rapier replaces the standard AeroFord 340 with a 340 XL Engine. The RPR-100b adds a trio of Double Heat Sinks and CASE, upgrades the LRMs to LRM-20s slaved to Artemis IV FCS, increases the LRM ammo from 1 ton to 3, and replaces the PPCs with Large Pulse Lasers. BV (2.0) = 1,751
- RPR-101 - Armed with 3 PPCs in the nose, the with single Medium Laser mounted in of its wings. Pair of additional Medium Lasers are found pointed aft. The craft has carries 20 Double Heat Sinks, to keep it from over heating. BV (2.0) = 1,738
- RPR-102 - The craft has massive Assault Class Autocannon, co-axed by pair of Large Lasers, and a 10 Tube Long Range Missile launcher. The craft carries 10 rounds of autocannon ammunition and 12 volleys of missile ammo for its launcher. It has 16 Double Heat Sinks keep the Rapier cool as it Alpha Strikes. BV (2.0) = 1,327
- RPR-200 - LB 10-X Autocannon is mounted in its nose, co-axed with pair Extended Range PPCs. The LRM-10 is retained and mounted in nose as well. The autocannon has been given 20 rounds of ammo split between two bays. It LRM's still mounts 12 rounds of ammunition. 14 Double Heat Sinks have been fitted into craft. BV (2.0) = 1,797
- RPR-300 - This Lyran variant of the Rapier built on Tharkad. This craft fits pairs of PPCs and Heavy Gauss Rifle in the nose of the craft. The craft allows for 16 rounds of ammo for the big gun. The craft's Double Heat Sinks are reduced to 11. BV (2.0) = 2,020
- RPR-300X - This unique variant of the Rapier was designed by the Word of Blake when they controlled Tharkad. It carries fifteen double heat sinks. The craft's main weapons are removed and replaced by a pair of nose mounted Hypervelocity Autocannon/10s, supplemented by an Extended LRM-10 rack. Each wing carries a pair of ER Medium Lasers. Multi-ton ammunition magazines allow the Rapier X to remain in the fight longer, which was a key limitation of the RPR-300. Protection comes from Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor. Lockheed is attempting to create a production model of this version now. BV(2.0) = 2,007[3]