NationStates Jolt Archive

A new project by DGNT, the Gunstar will be a fully automated border defence system, composed chiefly of a variety of 'gunstars', semi-automated (That is, they are normaly automated, but can be remote controlled) battle stations sporting the latest in sensor, weapons and AI software.
http://www.i-war2.com/images/gunstar.jpg
The prototype Gunstar I
Stats:
Manufacturer: GLACORP (Pax Drive Yards subsidary)
Length: 550m
Crew: None
Maneuverability: Primarily station keeping, though manuvering thursters can provide limited speed.
Offensive Systems:
6 Ripper MIG (Multiple Independant Gun) systems
4 Ion Cannons
2 tractor beams
Defensive Systems:
4 Heavy shield generators
Drive Systems:
Manuvering thrusters
Cargo:
Two primary bays with space for two ships, as well as external dock arms for capital class. Bays are the only portion of the ship with life support
Fighter capacity:
50 'Legion' automated fighters

http://www.i-war2.com/images/executor_inter.jpg
Legion, drone fighter
Stats:
Manufacturer: PDY
Length: 5m
Crew: GF-25,000 'Ace' drone computer, slaved to Gunstar central control with limited automation
Maneuverability: Very, very good.
Offensive Systems:
2 medium lasers
4 Missile hardpoints
Defensive Systems:
1 Light shield generator
Drive Systems:
PDY 200 'Omega' drive system

Contributers will receive full plans/rights to production and a G10 coupon for their local Pizza Prefabricated shelter.

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Lithos Petroleum notes that the Gunstars look most useful, and is wondering if Dontgonearthere has any plans for drone fighters with both atmospheric and exospheric flight capability, which would greatly increase the Gunstar Defence System's flexibility of response.

We have plans for pure atmosphereic Gunstars, basicaly automated 'Fist' Siege platforms.
See:
http://com3.runboard.com/bnationstatesforum

under GLACORP, under Paxy Drive Yards I belive.