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Line 4: | manufacturer = [[Johnson-Aldis Weaponries]] | manufacturer = [[Johnson-Aldis Weaponries]] | production year=2390 | production year=2390 − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2831/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name=XTROBp8>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 8: "Thorizer Profile"</ref> + | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2831/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 8, "Thorizer Profile"</ref> | Mission = Cavalry/Local Air Support | Mission = Cavalry/Local Air Support | Type = Hover | Type = Hover Line 22:
Line 22: ==History== ==History== − Named for a predator on Johnson-Aldis' homeworld of [[Thorin]], the Thorizer was an ambitious hybrid between a jet and a hovercraft, intended to provide additional air cover in a pinch. The craft was built in response to a very real need of the [[Terran Hegemony]] at the time; while they had large numbers of [[hovercraft]], they were sorely lacking in the area of [[aerospace fighter]] support. The premise of a vehicle that could fulfill both roles, and even switch between roles during operations, was intriguing to HAF officials, and they agreed to back the project.<ref name=XTROBp8/> + Named for a predator on Johnson-Aldis' homeworld of [[Thorin]], the Thorizer was an ambitious hybrid between a jet and a hovercraft, intended to provide additional air cover in a pinch. The craft was built in response to a very real need of the [[Terran Hegemony]] at the time; while they had large numbers of [[hovercraft]], they were sorely lacking in the area of [[Aerospace fighter]] support. The premise of a vehicle that could fulfill both roles, and even switch between roles during operations, was intriguing to HAF officials, and they agreed to back the project.<ref name= XTRO/> To allow for the change between hover and flight modes, the Thorizer utilized a unique chassis that allowed it to deploy wings and a landing gear for flight use, as well as collapse them for ground use. The mechanisms necessary to make the transformation work took up a large amount of the vehicle's mass, leaving enough room for only one main centerline weapon. Instead, Johnson-Aldis chose to use an array of smaller weapons to cover the front and rear arcs of the craft. Despite the lacking armament, Johnson-Aldis was confident that the armament in the prototypes could be rectified after further testing to streamline and lighten the transformation system. To allow for the change between hover and flight modes, the Thorizer utilized a unique chassis that allowed it to deploy wings and a landing gear for flight use, as well as collapse them for ground use. The mechanisms necessary to make the transformation work took up a large amount of the vehicle's mass, leaving enough room for only one main centerline weapon. Instead, Johnson-Aldis chose to use an array of smaller weapons to cover the front and rear arcs of the craft. Despite the lacking armament, Johnson-Aldis was confident that the armament in the prototypes could be rectified after further testing to streamline and lighten the transformation system. − As it turned out, the armament was only one of the Thorizer's many problems. During the maiden test flight, observers were puzzled as to why the pilot was being so conservative with the thrusters, as the craft seemed to be having trouble leaving the ground, and its fastest maneuvers were no better than those of the most sluggish Hegemony fighters. Debriefing revealed that the pilot was, in fact, pushing the craft to its limits, and that the engines fell far short of their projected output. Further testing determined that the acceleration issue was a part of the basic design, inherent to the tradeoff between the Thorizer's two modes of transport. + As it turned out, the armament was only one of the Thorizer's many problems. During the maiden test flight, observers were puzzled as to why the pilot was being so conservative with the thrusters, as the craft seemed to be having trouble leaving the ground, and its fastest maneuvers were no better than those of the most sluggish Hegemony fighters. Debriefing revealed that the pilot was, in fact, pushing the craft to its limits, and that the engines fell far short of their projected output. Further testing determined that the acceleration issue was a part of the basic design, inherent to the trade-off between the Thorizer's two modes of transport. − Despite the prototype's lack of maneuverability, the Hegemony Armed Forces purchased the initial production run to bolster their lacking aerospace assets. What they got was a craft that was nearly useless in the air thanks to a sluggish top speed and a tendency to stall. After several crashes resulting in the deaths of crew, the Hegemony disabled the flight transformation equipment and converted the fuel tanks to cargo stores. These units were distributed to reserve forces, where it quickly earned the nickname of "Gooney Bird" from its crews. The Thorizer survived only two decades in reserve forces before being sold for scrap.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 24</ref> + Despite the prototype's lack of maneuverability, the Hegemony Armed Forces purchased the initial production run to bolster their lacking Aerospace assets. What they got was a craft that was nearly useless in the air thanks to a sluggish top speed and a tendency to stall. After several crashes resulting in the deaths of crew, the Hegemony disabled the flight transformation equipment and converted the fuel tanks to cargo stores. These units were distributed to reserve forces, where it quickly earned the nickname of "Gooney Bird" from its crews. The Thorizer survived only two decades in reserve forces before being sold for scrap.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 24</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 34:
Line 34: ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The Thorizer has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTROBp8/> + The Thorizer has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name= XTRO/> * [[Bad Reputation]] * [[Bad Reputation]] * [[Distracting]] * [[Distracting]] Line 46:
Line 46: ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' + *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' − * ''[[The Star League]]'' + *''[[The Star League]]'' +
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| manufacturer = [[Johnson-Aldis Weaponries]] | | manufacturer = [[Johnson-Aldis Weaponries]] | ||
| production year=2390 | | production year=2390 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2831/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name= | + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2831/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 8, "Thorizer Profile"</ref> |
| Mission = Cavalry/Local Air Support | | Mission = Cavalry/Local Air Support | ||
| Type = Hover | | Type = Hover | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Named for a predator on Johnson-Aldis' homeworld of [[Thorin]], the Thorizer was an ambitious hybrid between a jet and a hovercraft, intended to provide additional air cover in a pinch. The craft was built in response to a very real need of the [[Terran Hegemony]] at the time; while they had large numbers of [[hovercraft]], they were sorely lacking in the area of [[ | + | Named for a predator on Johnson-Aldis' homeworld of [[Thorin]], the Thorizer was an ambitious hybrid between a jet and a hovercraft, intended to provide additional air cover in a pinch. The craft was built in response to a very real need of the [[Terran Hegemony]] at the time; while they had large numbers of [[hovercraft]], they were sorely lacking in the area of [[Aerospace fighter]] support. The premise of a vehicle that could fulfill both roles, and even switch between roles during operations, was intriguing to HAF officials, and they agreed to back the project.<ref name= XTRO/> |
To allow for the change between hover and flight modes, the Thorizer utilized a unique chassis that allowed it to deploy wings and a landing gear for flight use, as well as collapse them for ground use. The mechanisms necessary to make the transformation work took up a large amount of the vehicle's mass, leaving enough room for only one main centerline weapon. Instead, Johnson-Aldis chose to use an array of smaller weapons to cover the front and rear arcs of the craft. Despite the lacking armament, Johnson-Aldis was confident that the armament in the prototypes could be rectified after further testing to streamline and lighten the transformation system. | To allow for the change between hover and flight modes, the Thorizer utilized a unique chassis that allowed it to deploy wings and a landing gear for flight use, as well as collapse them for ground use. The mechanisms necessary to make the transformation work took up a large amount of the vehicle's mass, leaving enough room for only one main centerline weapon. Instead, Johnson-Aldis chose to use an array of smaller weapons to cover the front and rear arcs of the craft. Despite the lacking armament, Johnson-Aldis was confident that the armament in the prototypes could be rectified after further testing to streamline and lighten the transformation system. | ||
| − | As it turned out, the armament was only one of the Thorizer's many problems. During the maiden test flight, observers were puzzled as to why the pilot was being so conservative with the thrusters, as the craft seemed to be having trouble leaving the ground, and its fastest maneuvers were no better than those of the most sluggish Hegemony fighters. Debriefing revealed that the pilot was, in fact, pushing the craft to its limits, and that the engines fell far short of their projected output. Further testing determined that the acceleration issue was a part of the basic design, inherent to the | + | As it turned out, the armament was only one of the Thorizer's many problems. During the maiden test flight, observers were puzzled as to why the pilot was being so conservative with the thrusters, as the craft seemed to be having trouble leaving the ground, and its fastest maneuvers were no better than those of the most sluggish Hegemony fighters. Debriefing revealed that the pilot was, in fact, pushing the craft to its limits, and that the engines fell far short of their projected output. Further testing determined that the acceleration issue was a part of the basic design, inherent to the trade-off between the Thorizer's two modes of transport. |
| − | Despite the prototype's lack of maneuverability, the Hegemony Armed Forces purchased the initial production run to bolster their lacking | + | Despite the prototype's lack of maneuverability, the Hegemony Armed Forces purchased the initial production run to bolster their lacking Aerospace assets. What they got was a craft that was nearly useless in the air thanks to a sluggish top speed and a tendency to stall. After several crashes resulting in the deaths of crew, the Hegemony disabled the flight transformation equipment and converted the fuel tanks to cargo stores. These units were distributed to reserve forces, where it quickly earned the nickname of "Gooney Bird" from its crews. The Thorizer survived only two decades in reserve forces before being sold for scrap.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 24</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The Thorizer has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name= | + | The Thorizer has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name= XTRO/> |
* [[Bad Reputation]] | * [[Bad Reputation]] | ||
* [[Distracting]] | * [[Distracting]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' |
| − | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | + | *''[[The Star League]]'' |
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