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Alliance S-42 Mako Class Interceptor Sub-Fighter

The Mako is the premier Alliance Sub-Fighter class vessel, designed from scratch as an all purpose fighter-interceptor. The Mako program originally began with the concept of the first underwater fighter. With the development of advanced propulsion systems and new understanding of hydrodynamics, the Alliance and the Axis saw the potential of a new realm of exploration and exploitation. The Axis was first to develop underwater high-speed vessels, although originally these vessels served in a less combative role, primarily they were used for raids and harassment of larger old style vessels. It was with the development of the more advanced underwater technologies and the volatile political makeup of the surface world that heralded the development of the first true Sub-Fighters, the Axis SU-39 Akula. Within months of the development and production of the first test models of the Akula, the Alliances announced the competition of their own research program into Sub-Fighter technology, the S-42 Mako.

The Mako is the ‘bastardization’ of modern aerial combat technologies, practices and programs. The Mako was designed from day one as a underwater equivalent to the modern combat fighter jet. Although the technologies used are vastly different, the underlying research is very much the same. Both air and sea vessels that need to produce high speeds need to be extremely efficient at moving through the air (or water). Since water is 100 times more dense then air, the sub-fighter program needed to develop cutting edge underwater hydrodynamics. The Mako borrows much of its design from aircraft, including the general configuration of the pilot’s compartment, engines, fuselage and control surfaces. The overall design looks very much like a underwater ‘jet air plane’, and functions in much the same manner.

The Mako’s mission statement is to engage enemy craft; both capital vessels and sub-fighters, at extreme range and perform general patrol/peacekeeping missions. Its systems and weapons allow it to function in all manner of mission equally well and has become a workhorse of the Navies Underwater Combat Forces. Although more advanced and specialized designs exist, the Mako is still the most commonly seen sub-fighter in the Alliance.

Statistical Data
Name: MAko
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Water Works
Production Class: Interceptor/Superiority Sub-Fighter
Production Code: S-42
Production Type: Mass Production.
Crew: Two. One pilot and one Co-Pilot/Communications Officer.

S.D.C. By Location
*Crew Cabin: 110  S.D.C. x1
Control Canards: 80  S.D.C. x2
Control Wings: 135  S.D.C. x2
*Wing Pylons: 35  S.D.C. x2
*Turret Cannon: 60  S.D.C. x2
Tail Fins: 75  S.D.C. x2
**S-cav engine: 145  S.D.C. x2
***Main Body: 315  S.D.C. x1
*A single asterisk indicates a small and difficult target to strike, requiring the attacker to make a “called shot”, but even then the attacker is –4 to strike.
**Depleting the S.D.C. of the Engine (S-Cav) Cavitator will cause the vessel to loose its main form of propulsion. The vessel can still rise and descend in the water but turning and forward/backward movement is not possible. Further more the vessel will begin to drift with the current. Smaller craft can tow the vessel around, but at a very slow speed.
*** Deleting the S.D.C. of the main body will cause the vessel to take on water and sink. All crew must evacuate immediately or risk drowning. The vessel may attempt to surface, but depending on the depth, they may take on too much water fore reaching the surface.

Speed:
Max  Speed: The maximum underwater speed the Mako class can maintain is 279.29 Knots (782.00 mph/1,251.2 km).
Cruising  Speed: The standard cruising speed of the Mako while submerged is 162.50 Knots (455.00 mph/728.00 km).
Max  Depth: The Mako can survive to a maximum depth of 2,360.00 feet (761.29 m).
Maximum  Depth: Standard cruising depth is 1,475.00 feet (475.81 m).
Dive Speed: The Mako can dive to and from the surface of the water at a rate of 120 feet (38.71 m) per minute. Faster speeds when diving or surfacing are possible but pose an extreme risk of rupturing the hull from pressurization differential. As well crewmember(s) will suffer the effects of Nitrogen Narcosis if this rate is exceeded. Only personnel in pressure suits such as those used by the Sub-Fighter Pilots, allow for greater ascension & descent speeds. Even inside pressure suits, pilots are warned not to exceed 240 feet (77.42) feet per minute.
Surface  Speed: 18.4 Knots (50.5 mph/80.8 km).
Statistical Data:
Height: 7.65 feet (2.47 m) from the bottom of the hull to the top of the stabilizer canards.
Width: 20.20 feet (6.52 m) from wingtip to tip.
Length: 28.0 feet (9.03 m) from the nose to the aft supercavitation drive.
Weight: 19,881.0 lbs (9036.82 kg) fully loaded and ready for battle.
Cargo: Minimal. Enough room for S.C.U.B.A. and emergency gear only. In a pinch a small person could curl up into the small storage area behind the pilots seat. However any damage to the pilots compartment would mean this person would likely drown since there is not enough room for that person to wear a breathing apparatus.
Power Systems: One Westinghouse Type 2 Hydroreactive Drives powering two General Electric (G.E.) Thermoelectric Engines, model GE-750’s.
Range: The Type 2 Hydroreactive drive draws 50% of its fuel from the seawater. However the reactive elements are man-made and require refueling. The Mako’s internal supply provides enough reactant to give the sub a range of 2,000.0 miles (3,200.00 km) round trip. An external fuel drop tank doubles the Mako’s range.
Construction Cost: 678,900.00 dollars for a new, fully loaded, armed unit with A.I.

Weapon Systems:
Weapon Name: Special Notes:
General Electric S61 20mm Cannon   Located in a small ball turret on the ventral surface behind the cockpit is the GE S61. The turret has complete 360-degree rotation and a 180-degree arc of fire. The on board computer prevents accidental firing when the barrel is pointing at any structure on the Mako. When not is use the GE-S61 stores in an armored channel to prevent accidental damage. The Mako has an internal magazine of 320 rounds.
Pylon #1: Optional #1 Drop Tank   Only 1 Drop Tank can be loaded at a time. the Drop Tank doubles the effective range of the vessel.
Pylon #1: Optional #2 Spear Fish   Only 1 Spearfish can be loaded at a time
Pylon #2A/B: Hydra Torpedo Pod   The Mako has a total capacity of 28 Hydro Torpedoes spread through its 2 Hydra Pods.
Pylon 3A/B: Tigerfish Torpedo   Each Mako is equipped with two Tigerfish Torpedoes only. One per wing pylon.
Pylon 4A/B: Firefish Torpedoes   The Mako is equipped with 2 pairs of Firefish torpedoes (4 total). Two per wing pylon.
Pylon 5A/B: Ironfish Torpedoes   Each wingtip has one Ironfish mounted, giving the Mako 2 Ironfish torpedoes total.
Hand To Hand Combat  

The Mako, like all Sub-Fighters are not designed for hand to hand combat. But if necessary the Mako can ram an object at full speed. This will mean the compete destruction of the Mako, but the resulting explosion will cause 2D6 *100 points of damage to a 15 foot (4.8 m) radius.

Sensor System Note   The Mako has full optical systems, including laser targeting, telescopic, passive nightvision (light amplification), thermo-imaging, infrared, ultraviolet, and polarization. Plus all the other features common to all submarines
Sensor Bonuses:   The Mako gets a bonus of +1 to strike, and +3 to dodge and +2 to parry in addition to the bonus from Sub-Fighter training.