| Name/Model#
: |
Pathfinder |
| Designer/Manufacturer
: |
Vangaard Industries |
| Combat
Designation : |
Small Fighter/Scoutship |
| Scale
: |
Starfighter |
| Length
: |
36 Metres |
| Skill
: |
Space transports |
| Crew Skill
: |
Unknown |
| Crew : |
1 Pilot |
| Skeleton
Crew : |
1 Pilot |
| Troop
Capacity : |
2 Passengers |
| Cost of
Craft : |
Around 35,000 Credits |
| Nav Computer
: |
Yes |
| Sublight
Speed : |
4 Space Units |
| Hyperdrive
Rating : |
Class 3 |
| Hyperdrive
Backup : |
Class 15 |
| Atmospheric
Speed : |
950 kph (WEG=350) |
| Manoeuvrability
: |
1D |
| Cargo
Space : |
40 Cubic Metres |
| Cargo
Capacity : |
100 Metric Tons |
| Consumables
: |
6 Months |
| Weapons
: |
1 Turreted Laser Cannon
Fire
Control: 0D
Space Range: 1-5/15/20 Space Units
Atmospheric Range: 2-10/30/60 km
Damage: 3D (Special)
NOTE: Laser cannon's special damage is that for each shot absorbed
by the shields, the damage of the cannon goes up by +1. When
the shields absorb 3 hits, the generator overloads and shuts
down for 3 rounds while it recalibrates. Both the +1 and the
overload effect reset to zero after 10 rounds automatically.
The generator can be replaced for 10,000 Credits, but the cannon
loses its additive damage. |
| Sensors
: |
Passive : 30 Space Units/0D
Scan : 45 Space Units/1D
Search : 60 Space Units/2D
Focus : 5 Space Units/3D |
| Shields/Hull
Rating : |
Shields 3D. Hull 3D |
| Note : |
The Zol-Uvena owned by Yurdak Fav had improved
manoeuvrability and a different weapon system, a more powerful
turreted laser cannon with no special damage bonus. The Outward
Bound owned by Jobany Cyrs has faster hyperdrive, stronger hull,
and turreted double laser cannon (has same special bonus, less
atmospheric range, but superior fire control). TBSOS is inconsistant
with the canopy; Pg 92 shows canopy opens to the side, with
hinges on left hand side. |
|
|
The
Pathfinder was introduced 63 years ago (as of one year before the Battle
of Hoth) as a cutting edge, one person scout ship. This craft was one
of the first ships of its size to include both a hyperdrive generator
and computer-assisted weapons. Due to the destruction of several Pathfinders
from explosions that occurred in their power supplies when the shield
overloaded, production was ceased. Its turret located on the bottom neck,
right behind cockpit. Its landing gear has wheels, and its canopy slides
back.
The
original intention was to create shields that would absorb damage and
channel the energy back into the weapon systems. This idea was successful
to a point. If the shields were hit with enough energy, the Pathfinder's
power system overloads and drops the shields. Aside from that slight flaw,
this craft is still a top choice for independent scouts. It is an inexpensive
and reliable ship, and has ample room for either passengers or cargo.
The Pathfinder is one of the most successful of all of the privately own
ships still in the scouting service.
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