Weapons stored on interior of the wings do not gimbal.įlaps on wings should open during flight so weapon can be Ladder (side cockpit), Same as the Avenger WarlockĬomponents that need to be accessible behind walls or floor panels, or have the interior built around them:Ĭomponents that don't need to be accessed but are somewhere on/inside the ship:Ĭontains 3 torpedoes stored horizontally side-by-side Individual torpedo size 9m x 0.9m x 0.9m Same torpedo size as the RetaliatorĪccessed via ladder on the nose of the ship like the Avenger Warlock. However, its armour should have enhanced scanning/detection reducing properties similar to the Hornet Ghost.Ī list of all components, templates and measurements that the concept artist needs to adhere to.ĪEGIS Avenger-style dual flight stick setup The ship is lightly armoured, relying on its stealth capabilities for quick, precise strikesĪs above. A central hatch similar to the Retaliator's opens for them to be fired. Three size 9 torpedoes are stored inside the ship. Weapons should fit inside the wings and have flaps open during flight/use. However, the Eclipse is not a dogfighter and isn't armed for protracted engagements. The ship was suggested to run with small components, which should help to keep its signature down.īallistic Gatling weapons to be used for short, brutal engagements. A central torpedo bay also would restrict the ability for it to have one engine.Ĥ x top, 4 x bottom with two top and bottom on the front, and two top and bottom at the rear. Twin engines, as they would produce less heat together than one larger engine. For maximum compatibility it should be able to fit inside an Idris, so should be 25m wide max.īeing an advanced stealth ship, the size and shape of the ship is kept to a smooth, minimalist nature, which will also help keep its weight down a little. The ship has been discussed to be approximately the size of a Gladiator. Missiles, bombs, weapons stored internally on the ship so as to reduce its profile flaps and bays open for their use.Engines and intakes that are moulded to be unobtrusive from the body profile.A smooth shape running the width and length of the ship like an aerowing.The AEGIS bomber should combine elements of Aegis'srounded aesthetic, and the design elements of iconic stealth ships. Armed with weapons for self-defence, but relies on stealth. Stealthier than the Hornet Ghost or Sabre.The most advanced stealth bomber available.Notwithstanding the declassification of Project Eclipse, the ship embodies proprietary technologies and intellectual property that remain under the ownership of Aegis Dynamics and/or the UEE. The fund was used to continue funding Project Eclipse for the UEE Military. The Eclipse was declassified as a military-level asset in 2947 under Historical Truth Act and the Militia Mobilization Initiative and sold to UEE citizens with a good standing. Since its first flight in Operation Lighthammer, the Eclipse has participated in numerous stealth and tactical bombing operations over the years, primarily for defensive measures performed by the UEE Navy. Since its introduction, it has distinguished itself as the most advanced stealth bomber in the UEE arsenal, with over three dozen successful operations. Īfter 2 years of extensive field tests, the Aegis Eclipse went into service in 2932. The Eclipse's advanced hull system is adaptable to environments thanks to multiple wing configurations that adjust to space or atmospheric flight. The arrowing design, massive firepower, and cutting-edge clandestine technology of their design easily surpassed the competition. The Navy needed a ship that could strike quickly before the enemy detected their presence or soften up strategic targets in anticipation of a larger attack. Military casualties were mounting in cases of direct combat with Vanduul capital ships.
In 2930, the UEE Navy was in need of a more advanced stealth bomber to use specifically in defensive operations against the Vanduul. Imperator Coley requested bids for a classified stealth bomber to have as a cautionary defensive measure should another Cold War arise between the Humans and Xi'an. At the time, the administration felt thatĭespite the efforts to mend ties with the Xi'an, the species longer lives resulted in lingering hostilities towards the UEE under the Messer reign. The Eclipse was commissioned under the previous administration on the orders of Imperator Coley.