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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kronos182" data-source="post: 9805682" data-attributes="member: 6668634">Starcraft version of the Star Wars LAAT/i GunshipTerran LAAT/i “Skyhammer” Tactical Dropship“When the Skyhammer drops, the ground shakes—and the enemy disappears.”— Dominion Commander Ardan Holt, New Korhal Defense Division Following the wars against the Zerg and the Dominion’s push to secure frontier worlds, Terran engineers sought a vehicle capable of deploying troops directly into combat zones with overwhelming firepower and survivability. Reverse-engineering data from recovered wreckage of Republic gunships on various battlefields, Dominion R&D developed the Skyhammer Tactical Dropship. Compared to the original LAAT/I, the Skyhammer is thicker, taller, and bulkier. The wings integrate ducted fans for improved hover capabilities and maneuvering at low speeds, while improved hover coils line the bottom. The forward anti-personnel blasters are replaced with Vulcan Rotary Cannons, with a pair of heavy plasma Arc turrets are fitted to the forward sides for heavy strike and multiple direction attack. The composite lasers are removed as are the top mounted massdrivers in favour of other systems installed. The side doors can be left open to allow onboard infantry to attack, adding their fire power to the Skyhammer's.The Skyhammer bridges the gap between the Medivac’s logistics role and the Banshee’s fire support. It’s designed for brutal insertion — dropping infantry directly into battle. The Skyhammer’s integrated MagShield Envelope allows it to hover in combat zones under heavy fire, protecting its passengers until deployment is complete. Many Dominion commanders view it as the spiritual successor to the old Confederate Pelican Gunships — but with Dominion firepower and armor. Due to the size of the typically carried infantry in power armour, its carrying capacity is low at 8, although if carrying civilians or those not wearing power armour, significantly is increased. Skyhammer Tactical Dropship (PL6)Crew: 3Passengers: 10 marine or other power armoured units, 25 people without armour.Cargo: 2000 lbsInit: +0Maneuver: +1Top Speed: 600 (60) 3000 ft in spaceDefense: 8 (+ pilot Dex modifier and Class bonuses)Hardness: 30Hit Points: 270Size: Gargantuan (-4)Purchase DC: 40Restriction: Mil (+3)Accessories: Military Radio, weapons, lights, radar, vtol capabilities, ejector seats for pilot and co-pilot, repelling lines (8), Assault Drop, Magshield Envelop, Hover Stabilization Mode, Emergency ExtractionNotes: 2 troops can enter or exit per round, can hover, able to reach orbit. Weapons<table style='width: 100%'><tr><td style='width: 1.9708in'> Weapon</td><td style='width: .7076in'> Damage</td><td style='width: .6673in'> Crit</td><td style='width: 1.0541in'> Damage Type</td><td style='width: .877in'> Range Incr</td><td style='width: .6673in'> ROF</td><td style='width: .9513in'> Magazine</td><td style='width: 1.0506in'> Controller</td></tr><tr><td style='width: 1.9902in'> Twin Vulcan Rotary Cannons</td><td style='width: .6881in'> 6d8</td><td style='width: .6673in'> 20, x2</td><td style='width: 1.0354in'> Ballistic</td><td style='width: .8576in'> 150 ft</td><td style='width: .6673in'> S, A</td><td style='width: .9708in'> 2000 Linked</td><td style='width: .8326in'> Pilot</td></tr><tr><td style='width: 1.9708in'> Plasma Arc Turret (2)</td><td style='width: .6881in'> 6d10</td><td style='width: .6673in'> 20, x2</td><td style='width: 1.0354in'> Fire</td><td style='width: .8576in'> 100 ft*</td><td style='width: .6673in'> Semi</td><td style='width: .9513in'> Unlimited</td><td style='width: 1.1548in'> Co-pilot/Gunner</td></tr></table> Plasma ArcThese plasma weapons fire beams of plasma that damage everything in their path, although they have limited range. The gunner makes a ranged touch attack, out to five range increments, and everything in the path of the target suffers the same damage, ignoring 5 points of hardness, except the intended target, which the weapon ignores 20 points of hardness. The targets in the path must make a Reflex save DC the attacker's attack roll for half damage. Door-Mounted Infantry Support.When infantry are loaded, they can fire from the open side doors, but suffer -4 to attack rolls (Marines, Marauders, or Reapers only). Assault DropInstantly deploys all infantry at target location, however the Skyhammer is considered stunned (takes no actions, loses Dex bonus to Defense, -2 to Defense) for 1 round.Infantry land with temporary +1 Defense and 1 additional attack action but at -5 to attack rolls for that round. MagShield EnvelopeProjects a defensive energy barrier around the Skyhammer for 5 rounds (30 seconds). Gains +5 Deflection bonus to Defense, damage is reduced by half, except sonic. While active, the Skyhammer can still move, but can't use its weapons. Has a 10 round (1 minute) cooldown. Hover Stabilization ModeSwitches between flight and hover mode. While in Hover mode, the hover coils and ducted fans ramp up providing improved stability, increasing weapon range by 25% and gaining a +1 to attack rolls, but speed is reduced by half. Takes a standard action by the Pilot to switch between normal and Hover modes, once per turn. Emergency ExtractionEvacuates nearby infantry in a 150 foot radius below the Skyhammer instantly into cargo hold. Using a modified version of the Gravity Tubes that is over powered, covering an area, to pull troops into the hold. However unlike the extraction fields and normal Gravity Tubes, the infantry and stunned (except don't drop their weapons) and unable to still fire their weapons, as they are pulled at great speed into the vehicle. The vehicle can be up to 120 ft  above the ground, and can be moving, but at half speed. The Magshield Envelop can not be used while using this ability. OptionsThe Skyhammer can make use of most common Dominion aerial vehicle upgrades and options, along with several unique upgrades to it. Rotary Cannon OverdriveIncreases Vulcan Cannon damage by +1 Die, but doubles ammunition used. Can be applied up to 3 times.PDC: 19. Extended Plasma ArcsIncreases Plasma Arc range by 25 ft, and allows targeting cloaked units when detected. Can be applied up to 3 times.PDC: 20 Drop Optimization MatrixReduces Assault Drop increases infantry drop buff duration by 1 round.PDC: 25</blockquote>

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