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| + | The '''SBA-4S Sea Bass''' was a flying submersible. It was Irian's latest vision of the future, allowing one vehicle to patrol the sky and the ocean.<ref name=Irian_Prototype>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [22/10/3072]: "Irian Prototype Crashes, Pilot Perishes"''</ref> | ||
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An attempt to develop a [[conventional fighter]] aircraft that could also be utilized underwater, the '''''Seabass''''' prototype developed a failure during its first test flight, causing the seal around the cockpit door to become damaged. This would prove fatal to the test pilot when test pilot Jake "Flash" Warner attempted to submerge the craft following the flight, resulting in his death and a highly publicized lawsuit against [[Irian Technologies]] by the pilot's widower. This, coupled with the disappointing results of the tests leading up to the fatal incident, led to Irian cancelling the project.<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'' p. 13, "Seabass Profile"</ref> | An attempt to develop a [[conventional fighter]] aircraft that could also be utilized underwater, the '''''Seabass''''' prototype developed a failure during its first test flight, causing the seal around the cockpit door to become damaged. This would prove fatal to the test pilot when test pilot Jake "Flash" Warner attempted to submerge the craft following the flight, resulting in his death and a highly publicized lawsuit against [[Irian Technologies]] by the pilot's widower. This, coupled with the disappointing results of the tests leading up to the fatal incident, led to Irian cancelling the project.<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'' p. 13, "Seabass Profile"</ref> | ||
Revision as of 04:23, 28 December 2018
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| Seabass Flying Submersible | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Use | "Flying Submersible" failed prototype |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | |
| Introduced | 3071 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Engine (Type) | Fusion engine |
| Fuel | 222 - 4 tons |
| Communications System | ??? |
| Targeting Tracking System | ??? |
| Heat Sinks | 3 |
| Armament | 1x Medium Laser |
| Armor | ??? |
| Crew | 3 |
| BV (1.0) | |
| BV (2.0) | |
Description
The SBA-4S Sea Bass was a flying submersible. It was Irian's latest vision of the future, allowing one vehicle to patrol the sky and the ocean.[1]
An attempt to develop a conventional fighter aircraft that could also be utilized underwater, the Seabass prototype developed a failure during its first test flight, causing the seal around the cockpit door to become damaged. This would prove fatal to the test pilot when test pilot Jake "Flash" Warner attempted to submerge the craft following the flight, resulting in his death and a highly publicized lawsuit against Irian Technologies by the pilot's widower. This, coupled with the disappointing results of the tests leading up to the fatal incident, led to Irian cancelling the project.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
Choosing to keep the prototype simple, the Seabass uses very few advanced technologies besides its Amphibious and Submersible Chassis Modification, carrying a single Medium Laser as its only offensive weapon.[2]
Design Quirks
The Seabass is subject to the following Design Quirks:[2]