Seeing the advertisement for the Heavy fighter M'kira's eyes get big for a moment. She looks it over dreamy eyed and looking rather excited.
"T'risa if you have a moment look at this! I want one! DO you think we can get it! Please! It's the K'mahda Kn-1 a heavy fighter! Mmmm I would miss my original fighter but this one is awesome!"
Prometheus:
K'mahda Kn-1
Kho'kek Ksah'ha ( "Battle Matron" )
Multi Role Heavy Fighter
Crew 3
Pilot
Flight engineer/systems operator
Integrated AI
Height 3 meters
Length: 65 feet 20 meters
Weight:
Empty weight:52, 125 lbs ( 23643 kg) empty
Max Take off weight: 75,500 lbs
Conventional launch 75, 500
vertical take off: 70, 500
Drop Launch: 90,000
Max atmospheric operation weight: 75,500
Max Speed:
Atmospheric: mach 2.6
Exo-atmospheric: ( limited by fuel )
Hyperspace: mach 2.9
Max acceleration: 18 Gees
Max Pilot Gee tolerance : 24 gees
combat radius
Atmospheric: : 620 miles in flight refuel capable
Exo-atmospheric: Limited by pilot endurance
Hyperspace: 850 miles refuel capable
Max Range: In flight refuel resupply capable
Atmospheric: 1300 miles one way no reserves
Exo-atmospheric:Limited by pilot endurance
Hyperspace: 2100 no reserves
Power plant: twin Kgk -21 direct thrust hybrid plasma turbo/ramjet
Thrusters: direct thrust and gravimetric vector control systems
Gravitic Systems: full gravimetric flight and maneuver system
Hyperdrives: integrated Hyde dynamic M-5 transit drive and static field generation system
weapons
single rotary plasma cannon ( 35mm equivalent)
twin pulse lasers in rear mounted turret for close in defense
mix of 12 intercept or dogfight missiles
36 ultra short range self guided projectiles for close in defense
internal stores for 18,000 kg ordnance or extra fuel cells in enclosed streamlined storage bays.
Sensor
integrated passive/active Detection and ranging system, optical. thermal, radar, emissions detection and acoustic system.
Electronic warfare systems
Valkiir manufactured sensor deception and denial system.
White light jamming and system disruption transponders.
Directed mid range electromagnetic pulse system
Flight controls
Fully integrated AI assisted virtual cockpit, sensory enhancement, and information overload protection systems.
Automated collision avoidance and maneuver automation system. Off axis flight coordination and simplification hardware.
The Battle matron is a next generation design intended to capture both Imperial and TAE contracts for advance multi-role strike fighters and Fleet/colonial Defense fighters. It was first displayed in 2276 at the Charlotte Arm Expo engaging in mock dogfights and strike scenarios against several aggressor drones playing the part of Najuhlim, and Q'sa swarm fighters.
The design is a radical departure fro the usual Imperial fighter doctrine. it is heavily armed, capable of both strike and defensive roles,and features significant AI assist and a systems operator defensive gunner to remove much of the burden from pilot who now focuses on maneuvering, and offensive tactics.
the Design is rugged, designed to be operated from unimproved sights, colonial airports, and Imperial marine forward operating bases without he typical Imperial support structure for light combat craft. The Design lead proved the ruggedness by removing a modular system canisters and telekineticly hurling it across the field into a mud puddle. the unit was cleaned, calibrated reinstalled and functional within twenty minutes.
the battle Matron dispense with plasma shielding, and structural armor, instead using a proprietary gravimetric distortion barrier system for it's shielding, and limited armor over vital components several thousand kilos were stripped off the airframe and replaced with sensors, and power systems.
with a lower mass frame the flight systems could make use of advanced gravimetric thrust and vector control systems that allow a 360x360 engagement system. this feature allows the vehicle to maneuver and accelerate while it's nose is pointed away from it's direction of flight.
The system also allows the fighter to execute maneuvers that would tear most fighters apart making hard lateral and vertical accelerations, decelerating accelerating at sharp angles, as well as execute a full reverse flight allowing the vehicle to maintain it's speed when it's nose is faced 180 degrees away from it's flight path.
the hull of the fighter is streamlined and efforts were made to avoid structures or shapes that would act as airbrake's if the vehicle was flying off axis. the secondary result of these streamlining efforts is a low radar cross section compared to most exo-endo fighters.
the radical improvement of House K'mahda engineering and systems design including several highly improved system that were previously impractical for a vehicle as small as a fighter caught the entire defense industry by surprise. the innovations and improvements over the typical simple, mass produced designs of the house fighter design department indicates that these improvements may be reverse engineered, or captured xeno-tech.
despite numerous calls for the release of recovered non-human technology. House K'mahda has declared it has proprietary rights to in house development. filing injunctions in Imperial courts to protect it's rights, and publicly stating, it will not release proprietary research to competitors without significant compensation for loss of legitimate competitive advantages.
the combat Experience gained by house militia using the new fighter, and Imperial guard forces flown by house K'mahda pilots has show the fighter to be unusually effective. In several engagements the pilots of the house "Battle Maiden" squadron scored 20 to one kill rates against experienced and well equipped hostile forces including Najuhlim High command craft featuring suspected revere engineered Mohljaniir technology.
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Pausing when she hears about new equipment and body suits M'kira purrs. Gently pressing close to T'risa she peers over her shoulder with a affectionate expression.
"OH my! More new toys for us to enjoy? I like the idea of looking good in extremely protective body suit. I can model it for you later if you like as long as you model yours for me!" She was being lighthearted and playful wanting to keep the mood positive. Though she could tell that kind of gear meant that T'risa was worrying about them.
She slips her arms around T'risa from behind giving her a gentle affectionate hug. Laughing she smiles at the attendant.
"Fries do sound good. We should check out the pastries place soon that or pick something up from a restaurant. It will give us Valkir in the party energy for the long shopping spree."
M'kira smiles at the Valkir on the comm knowing they took the business very serious if she was being woken up out of a sound sleep. Then looks slightly surprised that someone sent in a request a few weeks ahead of time. Who had anticipated T'risa's needs that far in advance? Was T'risa that worried for that long? Either way she was happy that T'risa's needs would be met. Hearing T'risa's response M'kira's cheeks blush a lovely hue and she shakes her head slightly laughing.
"Oh my! Your wickedly playful today T'risa." She steals a quick gentle kiss as payment for her wickedness.
"Mmm I see the same thought crossed your mind about the preorder. Someone's looking out for us but I wonder who."
Glancing at Aria M'kira gives her a warm smile speaking softly.
"Thank you. I am M'kira it's a honor to meet you." Honestly she felt the woman likely had deduced that on her own. However it was polite and appropriate to introduce herself.
"That's Balkier back there, Poppy, Tiny, Trey, and of Course Elsbeth. Balkir is taken by Elsbeth so run it by her if one of your wives or yourself take a liking to him." She was being the friendly protective sister type. Not overbearing just giving her a heads up that Balkir was spoken for and who to talk to if someone wanted to try to share him.
She raises a eyebrow sensing things were getting murky when T'risa rejected such a impressive gift. Her family life was complicated and she let T'risa share it at her own pace.
"Shield generators?" M'kira lets out a soft sound of appreciation.
"We really are getting the good stuff. I am impressed T'risa. If we are going that far we could probably outfit Tiny or my battle armor with something impressive. What do you say Tiny you looking forward to a new Toy? Then again I like your civilian look too. The big you can't go everywhere. So we probably should look out for you in this form too."
Hearing T'risa finalizing plans M'kira speaks softly.
"I am ready for fitting any time your are T'risa." She nods slightly with a smile as T'risa dances around classified information.
"A very hard fought battle and a long journey to get us to that point too."
Looking over the sketch M'kira nods as well.
"The sketch it looks nice though it sounds like you want a different color scheme T'risa." Scenting the air her stomach grumbles slightly. Her and Balkirs metabolisms were higher then other races. which meant more pit stops for meals though she could hold out the delightful scents of food is getting her attention.
"Mmm that smells good."