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Fighter-Bomber Schematics
Rockets: Nuclear powered pulse rockets capable of rotating forward, backwards, and out to the sides.
Gyroscopes: Mounted on the sides and bottom of the Dragonfly, these can either be used to stabilize the fighter (for example, to counteract the force of the rocket's rotating) or to quickly spin the fighter to face a target.
Autocannon: The Dragonfly is equipped with a twin-linked pair of 20mm recoilless autocannons fed from helical magazines mounted below. ("Helix Magazine" redirects to here.)
Ordinance Chute: It's a chute, along with an ignition system and magnetic clamps to operate the mass torpedo.
Mass Torpedo: A rod of high density metal with a simple rocket system. The Mass torpedo is scored to break up on impact to impart as much force upon its target as possible- a concept similar to hollow-point bullets. The mass torpedo is also resistant to point defense, as a hit will usually break it into a number of high velocity projectiles rather than deflecting away.
Hangar Crane Hardpoint: The Dragonfly has a major hardpoint on the rear as well as a number of docking lugs along its undercarriage to allow it to be housed in a zero-g hangar. It could also be equipped with landing gear if appropriate for its mission.
Retrieval Hook: For catching a brake tether when docking.
Compression Harness: A pneumatic system that interlinks with the pilot's space suit, the harness is designed to reduce the physical strain of high-g maneuvers on the pilot. The air system can feed directly into the space suit to provide emergency atmosphere.
Reactor: A muon catalyzed fission reactor that is pre-charged before launch. The low start temperature and self limiting nature of the muon reaction proved to be ideal for small craft that could rely on a larger power source to provide catalyzing agents between missions.
Cockpit Canopy: The door in and out, of course, it also uses windows made of lab-grown sheets of aluminum crystals. The view ports are very small, and largely intended to be used in certain emergency scenarios, as the pilot's helmet has an internal monitor that provides the necessary visual inputs (as well as anti-nausea display lag during fast maneuvers). Similarly there is a redundant computer display in the front dashboard.
Fighter-Bomber Schematics
Rockets: Nuclear powered pulse rockets capable of rotating forward, backwards, and out to the sides.
Gyroscopes: Mounted on the sides and bottom of the Dragonfly, these can either be used to stabilize the fighter (for example, to counteract the force of the rocket's rotating) or to quickly spin the fighter to face a target.
Autocannon: The Dragonfly is equipped with a twin-linked pair of 20mm recoilless autocannons fed from helical magazines mounted below. ("Helix Magazine" redirects to here.)
Ordinance Chute: It's a chute, along with an ignition system and magnetic clamps to operate the mass torpedo.
Mass Torpedo: A rod of high density metal with a simple rocket system. The Mass torpedo is scored to break up on impact to impart as much force upon its target as possible- a concept similar to hollow-point bullets. The mass torpedo is also resistant to point defense, as a hit will usually break it into a number of high velocity projectiles rather than deflecting away.
Hangar Crane Hardpoint: The Dragonfly has a major hardpoint on the rear as well as a number of docking lugs along its undercarriage to allow it to be housed in a zero-g hangar. It could also be equipped with landing gear if appropriate for its mission.
Retrieval Hook: For catching a brake tether when docking.
Compression Harness: A pneumatic system that interlinks with the pilot's space suit, the harness is designed to reduce the physical strain of high-g maneuvers on the pilot. The air system can feed directly into the space suit to provide emergency atmosphere.
Reactor: A muon catalyzed fission reactor that is pre-charged before launch. The low start temperature and self limiting nature of the muon reaction proved to be ideal for small craft that could rely on a larger power source to provide catalyzing agents between missions.
Cockpit Canopy: The door in and out, of course, it also uses windows made of lab-grown sheets of aluminum crystals. The view ports are very small, and largely intended to be used in certain emergency scenarios, as the pilot's helmet has an internal monitor that provides the necessary visual inputs (as well as anti-nausea display lag during fast maneuvers). Similarly there is a redundant computer display in the front dashboard.