Axion Heavy FighterThe Axion is designed to be a hard hitting and extremely durable aerospace fighter and features bleeding edge technology that The Society incorperated into its sleek frame. Fast for a 75-ton fighter the Axion is as fast as a Visigoth, a fighter 15-tons lighter and can outrun and out turn any other heavy fighter in Clan service. This is thanks to its hugely powerful 400 rated XXL engine as well as a 5-ton fuel tank which allows the fighter to remain in combat longer than most of its Clan opponents. For survivability the fighter is draped in 18 tons of Ferro-Lamellor armour which offers protection equal to all but the heaviest assault fighters like the Scytha and Kirghiz, and thanks to the special properties of Ferro-Lamellor plate the Axion can take a huge amount of damage for a craft its size.
Unfortunately for The Society the resources involved in building the Axion meant that production numbers remained very low and the fighter would act as an Osteon would on the ground, as a flying command and control craft able to bring devastating fire to bear when needed.
VariantsPrime - Capable of bringing huge firepower to bear against any threat whilst out manouvering other air threats the Prime is a fearsome combattant. Its paired improved heavy large lasers can boil through armour with terrifying ease and make it a fearsome strafing craft, whilst the gauss rifle, fed by a large 3-ton ammo bin can deliver heavy damage at long range. Like its ground based counterparts the Prime features a Nova CEWS which can share targetting data with friendly fighters or even ground units.
Axion Prime
Clan experimental
75 tons
BV: 2,849
Cost: 70,819,375 C-bills
Movement: 7/11
Engine: 375 XXL
Heat Sinks: 21 [42]
Structural Integrity: 7
Armor: 252 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 81
Left Wing 65
Right Wing 65
Aft 41
Weapon Loc Heat
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Improved Heavy Large Laser LWG 18
Improved Heavy Large Laser RWG 18
Gauss Rifle NOS 1
ER Small Laser AFT 2
Ammo Loc Shots
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Gauss Ammo NOS 8
Gauss Ammo NOS 8
Gauss Ammo NOS 8
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
A - Designed as a generalist and 'support' unit the A features a pair of iATM-9's each with their own 3-ton ammunition bin. A RAC-5 with another 2-tons of ammunition can provide heavy hitting firepower at good range whilst an ER medium and small laser provide additonal firepower. When reciving targetting data through its Nova CEWS, the A can be fearsomly accurate and is a threat that should not be ignored.
Axion A
Clan experimental
75 tons
BV: 3,365
Cost: 71,910,781 C-bills
Movement: 7/11
Engine: 375 XXL
Heat Sinks: 15 [30]
Structural Integrity: 7
Armor: 252 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 81
Left Wing 65
Right Wing 65
Aft 41
Weapon Loc Heat
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iATM 9 LWG 6
iATM 9 RWG 6
Rotary AC/5 NOS 1
ER Medium Laser NOS 5
ER Small Laser AFT 2
Ammo Loc Shots
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iATM 9 Ammo RWG 7
iATM 9 Ammo RWG 7
iATM 9 Ammo RWG 7
iATM 9 Ammo LWG 7
iATM 9 Ammo LWG 7
iATM 9 Ammo LWG 7
Rotary AC/5 Ammo NOS 20
Rotary AC/5 Ammo NOS 20
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
B - Designed for long range engagements the B is armed with a pair of nose mounted ER large lasers whilst a Artemis V enhanced LRM-15 is installed under each wing. Each LRM has 3-tons of ammunition whilst for defence a Laser AMS is fitted in the nose with an ER small laser firing to the rear. When reciving targetting data from Photon's the B could cripple targets outside their ability to accurately respond.
Axion B
Clan experimental
75 tons
BV: 2,932
Cost: 71,606,563 C-bills
Movement: 7/11
Engine: 375 XXL
Heat Sinks: 19 [38]
Structural Integrity: 7
Armor: 252 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 81
Left Wing 65
Right Wing 65
Aft 41
Weapon Loc Heat
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LRM 15 LWG 5
LRM 15 RWG 5
ER Large Laser NOS 12
ER Large Laser NOS 12
Laser AMS NOS 5
ER Small Laser AFT 2
Ammo Loc Shots
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LRM 15 Ammo LWG 8
LRM 15 Ammo LWG 8
LRM 15 Ammo RWG 8
LRM 15 Ammo LWG 8
LRM 15 Ammo RWG 8
LRM 15 Ammo RWG 8
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
Artemis V FCS LWG
Artemis V FCS RWG
C - Designed to be a ground attack fighter the C's pure energy armament is all linked into a targetting computer for maximum efficiency. A trio of large pulse lasers provide the main punch and the fighters cooling systems allow them to all be used without any heat woes that so often plagued Clan aerospace fighters. A pair of medium pulse lasers can be brought to bear at shorter ranges whilst an ER small laser covers the fighters tail.
Axion C
Clan experimental
75 tons
BV: 3,277
Cost: 70,150,781 C-bills
Movement: 7/11
Engine: 375 XXL
Heat Sinks: 17 [34]
Structural Integrity: 7
Armor: 252 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 81
Left Wing 65
Right Wing 65
Aft 41
Weapon Loc Heat
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Large Pulse Laser NOS 10
Large Pulse Laser LWG 10
Large Pulse Laser RWG 10
Medium Pulse Laser LWG 4
Medium Pulse Laser RWG 4
ER Small Laser AFT 2
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
Targeting Computer NOS
D - Designed as a generalist and dogfighter the D features an Improved heavy large laser in the nose as well as a gauss rifle for long range firepower, each with is armed with a pair of Improved heavy medium lasers whilst a pair of Micro lasers cover the fighters rear. Of all the Axion variants the D is the only one that suffers notable heat issues, but as it has nothing explosive onboard a pilot can ride the fighters heat scales.
Axion D
Clan experimental
75 tons
BV: 2,965
Cost: 71,264,102 C-bills
Movement: 7/11
Engine: 375 XXL
Heat Sinks: 21 [42]
Structural Integrity: 7
Armor: 252 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 81
Left Wing 65
Right Wing 65
Aft 41
Weapon Loc Heat
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Improved Heavy Large Laser NOS 18
Improved Heavy Medium Laser LWG 7
Improved Heavy Medium Laser LWG 7
Improved Heavy Medium Laser RWG 7
Improved Heavy Medium Laser RWG 7
Gauss Rifle NOS 1
ER Micro Laser AFT 1
ER Micro Laser AFT 1
Ammo Loc Shots
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Gauss Ammo NOS 8
Gauss Ammo NOS 8
Gauss Ammo NOS 8
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
Photon Medium fighterDesigned to be the Societies general purpose fighter the 55-ton Photon, despite being heavier than the Turk has the same performance as the Sulla and Batu and thanks to its large fuel tank has greater endurance than most Clan fighters. Covered in 10 tons of Ferro-Lamellor armour the Photon's protection make it hard to cripple and its speed make it a formidable interceptor. As with other Society Mech's and the larger Axion, the Photon is equipped with a Nova CEWS to share targetting data with friendly forces. Unfortunately the performance does cut into the fighters warload, leaving it with 21-tons of pod space. Like the Axion, the Photon was quite rare due to the resources used in its creation. But, despite this it was quite common and produced in large moderate numbers.
Prime - Designed as a generalist and air-superiority fighter the Prime can engage at long range with its ER large laser and iATM-6 which feeds from a 3-ton ammuniton hopper. At shorter ranges a quartet or ER Medium lasers can be brought to bare whilst an ER small laser covers the fighters rear against any craft that are able to slot in behind the nimble Photon.
Photon Prime
Clan experimental
55 tons
BV: 2,719
Cost: 40,318,220 C-bills
Movement: 9/14
Engine: 385 XXL
Heat Sinks: 16 [32]
Structural Integrity: 9
Armor: 140 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 50
Left Wing 35
Right Wing 35
Aft 20
Weapon Loc Heat
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ER Large Laser NOS 12
ER Medium Laser LWG 5
ER Medium Laser RWG 5
ER Medium Laser LWG 5
ER Medium Laser RWG 5
iATM 6 NOS 4
ER Small Laser AFT 2
Ammo Loc Shots
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iATM 6 Ammo NOS 10
iATM 6 Ammo NOS 10
iATM 6 Ammo NOS 10
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
A - A dedicated interceptor the A is armed with a HAG-20 fed by a 3-ton ammuniton hopper, the HAG can cripple hostile fighters control surfaces and sandblast ground targets. At shorter ranges a pair of medium pulse lasers can engage targets and all three weapons are tied into a targetting computer and of course the fighter has a Nova CEWS installed to make it even more accurate.
Photon A
Clan experimental
55 tons
BV: 1,928
Cost: 39,805,351 C-bills
Movement: 9/14
Engine: 385 XXL
Heat Sinks: 10 [20]
Structural Integrity: 9
Armor: 140 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 50
Left Wing 35
Right Wing 35
Aft 20
Weapon Loc Heat
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HAG/20 None 4
Medium Pulse Laser None 4
Medium Pulse Laser None 4
Ammo Loc Shots
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HAG/20 Ammo None 6
HAG/20 Ammo None 6
HAG/20 Ammo None 6
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
Targeting Computer None
B - Armed with a pair of massive iATM-12s each with their own 3-ton ammunition hoppers the B can engage at all ranges with its missile barrages. A single ER medium laser is installed in the nose for self-defence, but the B mainly serves as a ground attack aircraft, using its speed to get into position to attack targets from behind with its missiles.
Photon B
Clan experimental
55 tons
BV: 3,290
Cost: 41,450,101 C-bills
Movement: 9/14
Engine: 385 XXL
Heat Sinks: 10 [20]
Structural Integrity: 9
Armor: 140 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 50
Left Wing 35
Right Wing 35
Aft 20
Weapon Loc Heat
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iATM 12 LWG 8
iATM 12 RWG 8
ER Medium Laser NOS 5
Ammo Loc Shots
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iATM 12 Ammo RWG 5
iATM 12 Ammo RWG 5
iATM 12 Ammo RWG 5
iATM 12 Ammo LWG 5
iATM 12 Ammo LWG 5
iATM 12 Ammo LWG 5
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
C - Capable of engaging at long and short range the C is armed with a pair of ER large lasers and at shorter ranges a pair of SSRM-6 launchers, one under each wing can engage targets. A pair of ER small lasers are also fitted, one in the nose and the other covering the tail.
Photon C
Clan experimental
55 tons
BV: 2,354
Cost: 40,002,339 C-bills
Movement: 9/14
Engine: 385 XXL
Heat Sinks: 14 [28]
Structural Integrity: 9
Armor: 140 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 50
Left Wing 35
Right Wing 35
Aft 20
Weapon Loc Heat
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ER Large Laser NOS 12
ER Large Laser NOS 12
Streak SRM 6 LWG 4
Streak SRM 6 RWG 4
ER Small Laser NOS 2
ER Small Laser AFT 2
Ammo Loc Shots
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Streak SRM 6 Ammo LWG 15
Streak SRM 6 Ammo RWG 15
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
D - Built as an interceptor the D also makes a fearsome ground attack craft. With its improved heavy large laser in the nose providing the main punch, a quartet of medium pulse lasers can produce a storm of fire that can chew through hostile fighters. The electronics suite is also expanded to include a TAG and active probe, allowing the D to act as a heavy scout fighter.
Photon D
Clan experimental
55 tons
BV: 2,220
Cost: 40,113,901 C-bills
Movement: 9/14
Engine: 385 XXL
Heat Sinks: 17 [34]
Structural Integrity: 9
Armor: 140 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 50
Left Wing 35
Right Wing 35
Aft 20
Weapon Loc Heat
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Improved Heavy Large Laser NOS 18
Medium Pulse Laser LWG 4
Medium Pulse Laser LWG 4
Medium Pulse Laser RWG 4
Medium Pulse Laser RWG 4
Clan TAG NOS 0
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
Active Probe NOS
Meson Light FighterThe first Society OmniFighter to be produced the Meson is fantastically fast thanks to its XXL engine and can outrun and out turn the Avar and Batu and thanks to its 6.5 tons of Ferro-Lamellor armour it can take a surprising amount of damage for a 35-ton fighter. Its 5-ton fuel tank also allow it to outlast other Clan fighters and remain in the field for longer. Produced at secret sites and orbital facilities in out of the way locations, the Meson was the most common of the Society's Omnifighter designs but it still remained rare due to the resources required to build it and the dispersed nature of its production sites meant that getting parts and resources was a challenge.
Prime - A hard hitting interceptor and generalist the Prime's main punch comes from a pair of improved heavy medium lasers and an iATM-6 mounted in the nose. With 3-tons of ammuniton the Prime can make full use of the wide range of ammuniton available to the ATM system. An ER medium laser is also installed and the fighters electronics are hard-wired into a Nova CEWS, allowing pilots to share targetting data with friendly forces.
Meson Prime
Clan experimental
35 tons
BV: 1,922
Cost: 20,974,749 C-bills
Movement: 11/17
Engine: 315 XXL
Heat Sinks: 12 [24]
Structural Integrity: 11
Armor: 91 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 35
Left Wing 20
Right Wing 20
Aft 16
Weapon Loc Heat
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Improved Heavy Medium Laser LWG 7
Improved Heavy Medium Laser RWG 7
iATM 6 NOS 4
ER Medium Laser NOS 5
Ammo Loc Shots
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iATM 6 Ammo NOS 10
iATM 6 Ammo NOS 10
iATM 6 Ammo NOS 10
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
A - Designed as a ground attack craft the A is formidably armed for strafing runs with a battery of laser weapons. An Improved heavy large laser can provide a brutal punch whilst a quartet of ER medium lasers can burn through armour with ease. A light TAG also allows it to spot for friendly artillery assets, a common thing in Society ground forces. Unfortunately the weapons tax the fighter's heatsinks and firing all the lasers will cause a severe heat spike and risk the pilot loosing control of the aircraft.
Meson A
Clan experimental
35 tons
BV: 2,040
Cost: 20,693,924 C-bills
Movement: 11/17
Engine: 315 XXL
Heat Sinks: 13 [26]
Structural Integrity: 11
Armor: 91 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 35
Left Wing 20
Right Wing 20
Aft 16
Weapon Loc Heat
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ER Medium Laser RWG 5
ER Medium Laser LWG 5
ER Medium Laser LWG 5
ER Medium Laser RWG 5
Heavy Large Laser NOS 18
Light TAG None 0
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
B - A hard hitting scout the B features a wealth of advanced electronics including an ECM, active probe and TAG as well as a recon camera fitted into the belly of the fighter. Firepower comes from a quartet of Improved heavy medium lasers which give the scout a nasty bite.
Meson B
Clan experimental
35 tons
BV: 1,308
Cost: 20,994,724 C-bills
Movement: 11/17
Engine: 315 XXL
Heat Sinks: 14 [28]
Structural Integrity: 11
Armor: 91 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 35
Left Wing 20
Right Wing 20
Aft 16
Weapon Loc Heat
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Clan TAG NOS 0
Heavy Medium Laser LWG 7
Heavy Medium Laser RWG 7
Heavy Medium Laser LWG 7
Heavy Medium Laser RWG 7
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
Active Probe NOS
ECM Suite NOS
Recon Camera NOS
C - An interceptor from the ground up the C is built to dogfight and secure the air over a battle ground or defend against hostile attack craft moving in on friendly DropShips, JumpShips or the few captured WarShips the Society possessed. With a single ER Medium laser acting as the 'long-range' weapon the fighter was also armed with a quartet of medium pulse lasers, and all five weapons were linked into a targetting computer, making it fearsomly accurate. A light active probe was also installed to allow it to help feed targetting data to friendly heavy units and burn through hostile DropShip's ECMs.
Meson C
Clan experimental
35 tons
BV: 2,224
Cost: 20,414,274 C-bills
Movement: 11/17
Engine: 315 XXL
Heat Sinks: 10 [20]
Structural Integrity: 11
Armor: 91 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 35
Left Wing 20
Right Wing 20
Aft 16
Weapon Loc Heat
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Medium Pulse Laser LWG 4
Medium Pulse Laser RWG 4
Medium Pulse Laser LWG 4
Medium Pulse Laser RWG 4
ER Medium Laser NOS 5
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
Targeting Computer NOS
Light Active Probe NOS
D - A missile support unit and not too popular as the weapons encourage staying at long range and not engaging in a dogfight where the Meson's speed is best utilized the D is armed with an Artemis V enhanced LRM-20 which draws from a generous 3-ton ammunition locker. Its energy armament is limited to a quartet of ER Small lasers but pilots do appreciate the big LRM launcher.
Meson D
Clan experimental
35 tons
BV: 1,702
Cost: 20,702,149 C-bills
Movement: 11/17
Engine: 315 XXL
Heat Sinks: 10 [20]
Structural Integrity: 11
Armor: 91 (Ferro-Lamellor)
Armor
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Nose 35
Left Wing 20
Right Wing 20
Aft 16
Weapon Loc Heat
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ER Small Laser LWG 2
LRM 20 NOS 6
ER Small Laser RWG 2
ER Small Laser LWG 2
ER Small Laser RWG 2
Ammo Loc Shots
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LRM 20 Ammo NOS 6
LRM 20 Ammo NOS 6
LRM 20 Ammo NOS 6
Equipment Loc
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Nova CEWS AFT
Artemis V FCS NOS
Note - Following the defeat of the Society, the Axion, Photon and Meson are all being studied for reproduction by the Homeworld Clans, although at this time both fighters, like the Osteon undergoing review. In all three fightrs the Nova CEWS is integral to the fighters electronics suite and removing it would mean a complete rebuild of the electronics. Whilst this might be done in the future, the Homeworlders have bigger things to worry about and any authorisation for renewed construction of the craft is currently on hold.
Here you go, thats my entry for this challenge :)
And part of me sees the Photon as looking a bit like this
or
A blended wing/lifting body kind of shape to reduce the profile and try and encourage stealth.