Skipray Blastboat
Craft: Sienar Fleet Systems GAT-12h Skipray
Type: Defense/Patrol Blastboat
Scale: Capital Ship (due to power output)
Length: 25 meters
Crew: 2; gunners: 2 skeleton: 1/+5
Crew Skill: Astrogation 4D, capital ship gunnery 5D, Starfighter piloting 4D, starship gunnery 5D+1, starship shields 4D+1
Cargo Capacity; 20 metric tons
Consumables: 1 month
Cost: 285.000 (new), 150.000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier. x2
Nav Computer: Yes (limited to 4 jumps)
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 415; 1,200 kmh
Maneuverability: 1D+2 (2D+2 in atmosphere)
Hull: 2D+1
Shields: 2D
Sensors:
- Passive: 35/1D
- Scan: 60/1D+2
- Search: 100/2D
- Focus: 3/2D+2
Weapons:
- Three Medium Ion Cannons (fire linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Crew: 1
Skill: Capital ship gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 4D
- Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship gunnery
Scale: Starfighter
Fire Control: 1D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
- Fire Arc: Front
Crew: 1 ( same gunner as ion cannon )
Skill: Starship gunnery
Scale: Starfighter
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 50-100/300/700
Damage: 9D
- Concussion Missile Launcher
- Fire Arc: Front
Crew: 1 (same gunner as ion cannon)
Skill: Starship gunnery
Scale: Starfighter
Fire Control: 1D
Space Range.1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 1-50/100/250
Damage: 6D
Capsule: Blastboats fill the gap between speedy, maneuverable starfighter designs and the slower, more heavily-armed capital ships. They are swift enough to overhaul most system intruders, and strong enough to deliver—and survive—blows from powerful weapons. They operate equally well in atmosphere, on patrol in the far reaches of a star system, or performing fleet point duties with or without starfighter support. Sienar's GAT Blastboat series is the Empire's standard gunship for demanding point missions and patrol assignments. To take advantage of its exceptional armament, it is deployed in trouble spots where conflict is likely and the combat risk is high. The GAT is the smallest Imperial Naval vessel to be equipped with hyperdrive engines. Although these craft are usually planet or space station-based, they routinely patrol entire sectors.
Different configurations have been employed as ground support or missile launch platforms, but the most popular version is the GAT-12h "Skipray," a power-boosted refinement over slower, less combat oriented models. As with the assault shuttle, blastboats are lumped in with capital ships because of the missions they undertake and the firepower they are able to deliver. In addition to patrol duties, the Skipray is commonly used for planetary defense and interdictive actions.
The aerodynamic Skipray performs exceptionally well in atmospheric flight, easily executing maneuvers normally possible only by high performance airspeeders. In space combat, the GAT-12h is not especially maneuverable. It relies instead on its speed to approach with surprise and get in a devastating first attack. When engaged in extended combat, the Skipray coordinates its attack with TIE fighters whenever possible, or uses wing-man tactics if there are more blastboats in the area.
