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Future Armada: Valkyrn

by Ryan Wolfe

The captain of Valkyrn Bravo-6 is Commander

Hiro Akari – a middle aged man of Japanese

decent who has risen through the ranks on his

own merit. Hiro grew up in the urban centers of

the capital and earned his way into the ConFed

academy at an early age. After completing flight

training he served as a fighter pilot aboard the

carrier Kyoto. He saw a fair bit of combat during

the border wars and earned several

commendations. Later he was promoted and

transferred to the Valkyrn “Bravo” squadron.

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Overview

Named for the Valkyrie of Norse mythology, the

Valkyrn class of interceptors is designed to

perform a wide variety of duties from escort, to

reconnaissance, to long range patrols. Basically,

one step up from a heavy fighter, they are

maneuverable and well armed – able to chase

down most other ships.

Though dedicated, honorable, and committed,

Hiro is also a bit of a loner. He likes the power of

the Valkyrn class interceptor but doesn’t like the

fact that it requires a co-pilot and carries a crew

of four. An introverted perfectionist, Hiro would

just as soon be flying solo as he has learned to

count only on himself when the chips are down.

Still, it is good to be in command and Hiro is

ambitious enough to want a capital ship some

day. The Valkyrn is a good stepping stone

between fighter jockey and a “real” command.

They carry a crew of four and often operate in

pairs. It takes a pilot and co-pilot to operate the

craft. The other crewmembers work

communications and sensors during

engagements, or rotate with the pilots during

extended patrols. The cramped quarters only

have a single set of bunk beds so sleeping must

be done in shifts.

While his occidental co-workers tease him

incessantly about his name, they respect Hiro’s

abilities and reliability. Their only complaint is

that he tends to treat his crew like equipment –

only interacting to give orders, and expecting

those orders to be carried out quickly and

efficiently without question. Because of this, and

the fact the Commander Akari insists on doing

any important tasks himself, he is usually

saddled with a crew of rookies. They will learn

their job well and stay out of Hiro’s way where a

veteran might insist on helping out.

These ships are a common sight at the

Vanguard stations along the border – often

refueling during long sorties, or providing a show

of force when the station skiffs are not enough.

Though officially part of the military arm of the

Confederation stellar navy, these ships are

routinely assigned to police duties as well.

The crew presented in this document is

assigned to Valkyrn “Bravo-6”, one of eight such

ships that based out of Port Bastion – a fairly

remote installation on the icy world of Amundsen

III. This dingy facility serves as a trade hub and

jumping off point for parts unknown. Bravo

Squadron is tasked with patrolling the

hinterlands of known space to watch for hostile

incursions and provide a first line of defense if

needed. They are also authorized to conduct

police duties as required.

On the maps each square is equivalent to 5 feet

unless noted otherwise. They can instead be

interpreted as 2 meters if that will work more

easily for your game system of choice.

VALKYRN INTERCEPTOR

Progress Level 7

Size

Colossal (-8 size)

Type

Ultralight

Tactical Speed

4,000 ft. (8 squares)

Subtype

Interceptor

Length

74 ft. + 73 ft. wingspan

Defense

11 (+ Dodge)

Weight

120 tons

Flat-footed

Targeting Bonus +5

Autopilot

Crew

Hardness

Passenger

Capacity

Hit Dice

12d20

(240 hp)

Cargo Capacity

10 tons

Initiative

Grapple

Modifier

+16

Pilot’s Class

Bonus

Base Purchase

Pilot’s Dex

Modifier

Restriction

Military (+3)

Pilot’s Attack

Bonus

Grappling

Systems

Grapplers

Engines

Particle Impulse Engine,

Thrusters

Armor

Cerametal

Sensors

Class V sensor array,

Improved targeting

system

Communications Mass transceiver

Defense Systems Improved autopilot system, damage control (1d10), particle field, magnetic field

Weapons

2 fire-linked heavy particle beams (range increment 5,000 ft.)

1 plasma missile launcher (8 missiles, range increment 5,000 ft.)

Attacks

2 fire-linked heavy particle beams +5 ranged (24d8)

1 plasma missile launcher +0 ranged (18d8 / 19-20)

Attack of

Opportunity

none

Interior Areas

Flight Deck

The Valkyrn has a forward area for the pilot and

copilot. The entire ship can be run effectively with

a trained operator in each of these two seats. The

pilot, in the forward seat does most of the basic

flying and handles the fixed-forward guns. The co-

pilot handles the more complicated flight systems,

countermeasures, and the missiles.

In other game systems, this area could hold a

mine-laying device rather than a missile system.

In d20, however, a single mine takes up a

whopping 100 tons of space! Since this is more

than the displacement tonnage of the entire ship,

missiles are installed instead. It is also

conceivable that this mechanism could be used to

deploy free-falling bombs (meant to be dropped in

atmosphere).

Down a couple steps from the pilot area are two

additional crew stations – one dedicated to

communications and the other to sensors. Note

that canopy over this area can open up on either

side, allowing direct access to the outside. Since a

little climbing is involved, the rear entrance ramp

is more often used to enter and exit the ship.

Some planet-side patrols have been known to

carry a pair of hover-cycles in this area. There is

no space (or headroom) for a proper ground car.

Note that the rearmost 7 feet of this room slopes

upwards slightly. The ramp in that area is the

primary means of entering and leaving the ship

once it has landed, though even the stout

Commander Akari has to duck when using this

route.

Cabin

The cramped cabin area has a couple of narrow

bunks, a small kitchen area, and a tiny bathroom

with just a toilet inside. A video unit at the foot of

one bunk is the only option for entertainment.

There is a docking hatch in the ceiling and a

ladder that folds down to provide access.

Cargo Hold

The cargo area is a cold, low-ceilinged area with

bare metal walls, a pair of pressurized bomb bay

doors in the floor, and an exit ramp in the back..

As this room is tucked beneath the power plant

and immediately forward of the main engines, the

ambient noise level can get pretty high.

There is a small storage locker on either side of

the cabin door. These hold weapons and other

small items used during normal operations.

Generally the central cargo area is kept clear to

allow for easy access and smooth operation of the

missile system.

In the default configuration, the perimeter of this

area is occupied by an automated missile

deployment system. There is a loaded rack of four

missiles along each wall. In combat, this room is

depressurized and a robotic gantry lowers a rack

of missiles through the bomb bay doors, placing

them flush with the bottom of the craft. When

those four missiles are expended, the next rack is

automatically moved into position. If there is any

loose cargo in here, it will be lost to space when

the bay doors open.

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