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Sienar Fleet Systems TIE Shadow A-Type v2
Developed by Aran Technologies after they received the plans for the TIE Phantom, the TIE Shadow A-Type has been designed as more powerful tool for modern covert warfare. An advanced computer system, which posses a high level Artificial Intelligence (AI), was integrated into the TIE Shadow. This effectively eliminates the need for a gunner, and simultaneously provides the starfighter with an unparalleled level of computing power, enabling the design of the craft to be smaller and more efficient. Cutting edge advances in Materials Science have enabled the designers to provide the TIE Shadow with a high-loss coating, which serves to absorb and dissipate the energy from incoming sensor signals, thus providing a large measure of passive stealth. The ship's sensors were similarly upgraded, making use of the latest experimental technology, providing increased range and resolution, while implementing several new modes of propagation. Additionally, by tapping the hull coating, the new passive sensor systems have their efficiency and range of applications increased by several orders of magnitude. By fully integrating the sensors and communications array via the AI, it is possible to transmit a false sensor signature response (e.g.: the TIE Shadow can appear on sensors as a small freighter, asteroid, etc...).
The TIE Shadow retains most of the original Phantom's weaponry. The three lasers are slightly down-powered turbolasers that have been modified for rapid fire capabilities. Because these guns are more powerful, with a greater range, the lasers require a longer period to cycle between firing. However, if the situation so demands, the lasers are modified to allow the pilot to fire nominal charges that yield a rate of fire surpassing that of a normal TIE's lasers. Like the TIE Phantom's lasers, the TIE Shadow's are also fitted with radiation shielding and armour to keep them operational where other systems might fail. Additionally, a pair of warhead launchers are attached to the Shadow, using the space which previously held the rear ejection mechanism for extra warhead storage. With these, the ship has the ability to stage sudden and deadly strikes.
For propulsion, the TIE Shadow makes use of two slightly modified SFS P-sz9.7 Ion Engines, which were initially created for the TIE Defender. The modification serves to reduce their emission profile, while still providing enough speed to escape from a hostile situation should it become necessary. With its precision hull design, and a more powerful variable inertial compensation system, the TIE Shadow is equipped for extreme manoeuvrability.
The TIE Shadow is intended to be much more heavily reliant on stealth and skill than brute force as was the TIE Phantom. As a result, the cloaking device has been heavily upgraded. To provide the device with far more power, the size of ship's generator has been increased, while the shield generator's size has been proportionally decreased. The cloak can now be activated for an extended period of time, up to one week (ingame: three minutes at full recharge) before the device must be deactivated to dissipate the excess heat. With the precision timing of the TIE Shadow's AI, it is possible to run the cloaking device up to the instant that the hyperdrive engines engaged, and can resume functioning the instant that they disengage and the ship reverts to normal space. However, due to the intense power use of the hyperdrive engines, it is not possible to remain cloaked while in hyperspace.
Stats and Description created by Death and Kyle Katarn.