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STONEWELL SC-27 STAR GOOSE SPACESHUTTLE

RPG Stats by Daniel Henwood (dhenwood@hotmail.com)
Design layout adapted from DAVE DEITRICH (deitrich@mcs.net)
Background info provided by the MACROSS ONLINE COMPENDIUM

BACKGROUND

The SC-27 Star Goose Space Shuttle designed by Stonewell, is the UN Spacy's favoured method of passenger and cargo transportation. Earlier models required a large booster rocket to help them achieve orbit, however later upgrades made the Stargoose shuttles capable of making orbit without the need of boosters and returning to a planets surface again. The Star Goose is the workhorse of the UN Spacy transporting passengers and cargo to and from the ARMD platforms, UN Spacy Warships, Apollo Moon Base and Factory Satellite with ease. The Star Goose is durable, and reliable, and well liked amongst its users.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Types:

SC-27 Star Goose: Standard version

Class: UN Spacy Space Shuttle
Manufacturer: Stonewell
Crew: 2, pilot and co-pilot
Passengers/Cargo: 30 passengers or 38 tons of cargo

MDC BY LOCATION:

(1) Main Body                                     575
(2) Main Engines (2)                              180 each
    Cockpit                                       100
    Wings (2)                                     180 each

NOTES:

Depleting the MDC of the Main Body will destroy the shuttle.
Destroying one engine will reduce the flight speed of the shuttle by 50%. Destroying both engines will render the shuttle immobile in space, in an atmosphere it will crash.

SPEEDS:

FLYING:: 1450 mph (Mach 2.2), with Mach 5 for short periods to attain orbit.

STATISTICAL DATA:

LENGTH:: 152 ft (46.3 m)
POWER PLANT:: Thermonuclear Fusion Reactor

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

NONE

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE SC-27 STAR GOOSE:

AUTO-PILOT: The SC-27 Star Goose is equipped with a computerized auto-pilot, allowing the pilot to relax or even sleep during long voyages. The auto-pilot can be programmed with a single destination or a complex flight plan involving multiple speeds, directions, and destinations. The onboard computer will alert the pilot when the shuttle is near its destination, and can also be set to automatically signal when sensors detect objects near the mecha. The auto-pilot was designed with long journeys in mind.
COMBAT COMPUTER: The SC-27 is equipped with a combat computer that can store and analyze data. Data collected by the combat computer can be displayed on the HUD of the cockpit of the mecha, which allows the system to display large amounts of data to the pilot and even highlight enemies and missile attacks with overlaid graphics. The combat computer tracks and identifies specific enemy targets, and has a database of over 10,000 images stored in memory. The computer can identify and track up to 250 targets simultaneously.
EJECTOR SEATS: The reinforced cockpit of the SC-27 contains ejector seats for the pilot and co-pilot that can be jettisoned when the jet is destroyed. The ejecter seats do not contain thrusters, but do contain powerful locator beacons. The ejector seats are also equipped with parachutes in case of ejection in an atmosphere. The combat computer is programmed to automatically eject the crew if the shuttle is destroyed (main body MDC reduced to 0), but this can be overridden if the pilot is feeling suicidal for some reason. Passengers do not have ejector seats.
HEAT AND RADIATION SHIELDS: Special shielding prevents the penetration of life threatening heat and radiation. A radiation detection and alarm system are linked with the shields and will sound an alarm if there is a is a breach in the shields and what the levels of radiation are.
HOMING SIGNAL: The ejector seats of the SC-27 are equipped with a homing device that enables rescue teams to locate a disabled craft or ejected life pod. The range of the signal is 400 miles (640 km). Most UN Spacy ships and variable fighters can locate and track homing signals, and the onboard computers will automatically notify their pilots if such a signal is detected.
RADAR: 200 mile (321 km) range.
RADIO/VIDEO COMMUNICATION: Long range, directional communications system with satellite relay capabilities. Range: 600 miles (960 km) or can be boosted indefinitely via satellite relay.
STANDARD SURVIVAL KITS: All UN Spacy craft come equipped with a portable survival kits. Inside the small reinforced box is a medium-sized flashlight, two hand flares, one rocket flare, a compass,infrared distancing binoculars, a small mirror, a pocket knife, dehydrated and concentrated food (can be stretched into a five day supply for one person) and basic first aid items (aspirin, bandages, disinfectants, etc.)
TACTICAL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM: The SC-27 cockpit is pressurized, and also provides additional air feeds to the crew's flight suit that provides him with pressurized breathing. The UN Spacy flight suit also contains an upper and lower g-suit that promotes blood circulation even during high-g turns, thus decreasing the possibility of pilot's blacking out in combat.

REFERENCES USED IN THIS DESIGN

Macross TV Series
"Doe's All The Worlds' Mecha Guide: Stonewell SC-27 Star Goose Space Shuttle