As the work of Doctor Agram Peyarje progressed, it became clear that his "cyberlinkage" could be used to control a machine with incredible efficiency. The Council thus deemed Dr. Peyarje conscripted and put him to work on a practical version of his equipment which would be used on the highly secret Dragonstriker Program.
The result of this program, the Dragonstriker. is a oneof-a-kind experimental model designed for maximum performance, long-range heavy assault and combat. Fast, thickly armored and armed like a cruiser, it does deserve its name. Aside from being me ofthe most powerful spacefighting machines ever built, the Dragonstriker is also the first to be equipped with the CAT system. which boosts the performance of the pilot by reducing the control interface response time.
The highly advanced CAT system is installed in a Gcockpii instead of a linear frame to counter the tremendous G-load inherent to heavy combat. This Gcockpii has no actual articulations (aside from manipulator controls) and relies instead on the sensor pick-up of the CAT to move the exoarmor's limbs. The Dragonstriker is also equipped with the Maximum SweepTM high-resolution digital optical relay, giving the pilot a nearly wrap-around field of vision as well as providing him with visual cues to increase his awareness.
To maximize the use of the CAT/Max Sweepmsystem, the armament carried by the Dragonstriker is equal in firepower to what most small cruisers are using. The main punch is provided by four continuous-firing beam cannons, located on either side of the exo-armor's main booster unit. Although very powerful, they are a bit inaccurate and are better used on slow-moving targets. For extreme situation, four low-yield Mk 35 fusion warhead missiles are mounted on the shoulder units.
For fighting against smaller opponents such as exo-armors, four linked 30 mm vulcan cannons are mounted in the chest area, just above and on both side of the cockpit. Another two 30 mm cannons are mounted on the head, facing the rear to prevent any rear-arc attack. Additional protection is assured by a pair of shoulder-mounted laser turrets for anti-missile use. Finally, a pair of highintensity laser cannons are mounted in the booster pointing to enable strafing attacks. The Dragonstriker isn't helpless in hand-to-hand combat either, as the tips of its fingers are equipped with reinforced claws able to tear through the toughest armor.
The whole project is shrouded in the greatest secrecy, although some rumors have started to filter out. Only one prototype was built because of the enormous cost of the design.
NAME: ..........................DRAGONSTRIKER
PRODUCTION CODE: ..........CXE-01
MANUFACTURER: .............VENUS AEROCORP / LAC
USE: ............................EXPERIMENTAL HEAVY ASSAULT EXO-ARMOR
CONTROL SYSTEM: ...........COCKPIT W/CAT
HEIGHT:........................24.1 M
WEIGHT:.......................109.8 TONS
POWERPLANT:.................12752 KW
MAIN THRUSTERS:..............13
APOGEE MOTORS:..............20
ARMAMENT:
4 HEAVY BEAM CANNONS,
5 30 MM VULCAN GUNS.
2 MEDIUM LASER CANNONS.
4 MK 35 FUSION MISSILES,
2 ANTI-MISSILE TURRETS,
2 CLAW-TIPPED HANDS.
EQUIPMENT:
CAT SYSTEM, ESCAPE POD, DETACHABLE BOOSTER
NAME: ..........................DRAGONSTRIKER
PRODUCTION CODE: ..........CXE-01
MANUFACTURER: .............VENUS AEROCORP / LAC
USE: ............................EXPERIMENTAL HEAVY ASSAULT EXO-ARMOR
CONTROL SYSTEM: ...........COCKPIT W/CAT
HEIGHT:........................24.1 M
WEIGHT:.......................109.8 TONS
POWERPLANT:.................12752 KW
MAIN THRUSTERS:..............13
APOGEE MOTORS:..............20
ARMAMENT:
4 HEAVY BEAM CANNONS,
5 30 MM VULCAN GUNS.
2 MEDIUM LASER CANNONS.
4 MK 35 FUSION MISSILES,
2 ANTI-MISSILE TURRETS,
2 CLAW-TIPPED HANDS.
EQUIPMENT:
CAT SYSTEM, ESCAPE POD, DETACHABLE BOOSTER
Variations
Since the Dragonstriker is a one-of-a-kind prototype, no variations were ever built. There were afew proposals for a mass-produced long range bomber version, which would have added more missiles at the expense of both the heavy beam guns and the costly CAT control system, but it is unlikely that such a costly design will ever see the light of day even if the Dragonstriker performs up to CEGAs expectations.
Service Record
The Dragonstriker has not been used yet. Since the whole project is highly secret, the military authorities prefer to keep it hidden until absolutEly needed.
The Dragonstriker has not been used yet. Since the whole project is highly secret, the military authorities prefer to keep it hidden until absolutEly needed.
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