Retaliator Bomber

Retaliator Bomber
Manufacturer	Aegis Dynamics (AEGS)
Role	Heavy Bomber
Size	Large
Crew	4 – 7
Series	Retaliator
Cargo capacity	0 SCU
Production state	Flight ready Flyable release Alpha 2.6.0
Cost
Buy	4,031,700 aUEC
Rent (1 day)	80,634 aUEC / 40,317 REC
Insurance
Claim time	63:45 min
Expedite	15940 min
Expedite fee	10:38 aUEC
Pledge
Standalone	US$275
Original	US$250
Availability	Time-limited sales
Specifications
Length	69.5 m
Beam	42.5 m
Height	12.5 m
Combat speed	138 m/s
Max speed	942 m/s
Mass	343,270 kg
Lore
Introduction	2544 CE (2544)

The Aegis Retaliator Bomber is a heavy bomber used by the UEE Military for centuries. It is a key portion of the UEE's power projection, Retaliator squadrons have served with distinction against outlaws, the Vanduul and elsewhere. The base version of the Retaliator is customizable with additional modules.

Brochure Description

The military needed a ship that could deploy faster than a capital ship, could access a wider variety of jump points, and could still deliver payloads of near equal size and devastation. While a formidable foe on its own, a fleet of Retaliators has time and again proved to be more than a match for larger class vessels.

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S2 Chernykh WLOP - WillsOp
Computers	2x S2 M Computer N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Systems
Power plants	2x S2 Maelstrom AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Coolers	2x S2 Arctic AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Shield generators	2x S2 FullStop GODI - Gorgon Defender Industries

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	4x S2 M Fuel Intake N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Fuel tanks	2x S1 M Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum drives	1x S2 Crossfield WETK - Wei-Tek
Jump drives	1x S2 M Jump Module N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum fuel tanks	1x S2 M Quantum Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Thrusters
Main thrusters	2x S6 Main Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Maneuvering thrusters	2x S2 Retro Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
	4x S5 VTOL Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
	2x S4 VTOL Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
	12x S2 Fixed Maneuvering Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Weaponry
Turrets	3x S4 Manned Turret N/A - Unknown manufacturer 6x S3 11-Series Broadsword Cannon KBAR - KnightBridge Arms
	2x S4 Manned Turret N/A - Unknown manufacturer 4x S2 Scorpion GT-215 Gatling GATS - Gallenson Tactical Systems
Missiles	1x S9 Rear Torpedo Rack N/A - Unknown manufacturer 4x S9 Argos IX TALN - Talon Weapon Systems
	1x S8 Front Torpedo Rack N/A - Unknown manufacturer 2x S9 Argos IX TALN - Talon Weapon Systems

History

Since its introduction in the 26th century, Aegis Dynamics' Retaliator has had a distinguished, if conflicted, history. Before they started designing the bomber, researchers performed extensive interviews with military pilots to understand what was lacking in the contemporary bombers of the time. This pilot-centric approach drove the design decisions of what became the Retaliator; a heavy ordnance weapons platform capable of handling both fighters and ground targets. Although the Retaliator was almost synonymous with the reign of Messers and began to see decreased usage as the military distanced itself from that era, the ship began a surprising resurgence in the private sector.

The Retaliator was at the center of many controversies during the later Messer years, when the Navy decided to use Cluster Missiles against a political activist group hiding in what is now Haven, sparking debate throughout the UEE. After the Battle of Idris IV, Retaliators became common in recruitment messages for the First Tevarin War. Images like this one were created to help maintain the momentum of that landmark victory, cited by many historians as the turning point in the war.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Series variants

Retaliator Base

The Retaliator Base is basically an "empty" ship without any modules installed, allowing the pilot to purchase and install modules to customise their design.

Modules

The Retaliator was first introduced as a heavy UEE bomber. Later the option came to swap out various modules to convert it's usage to something else entirely.

Front Module	Rear Module	Name	Description
		Cargo	Transform your ship into a secure transporter. Each module has lift platforms that lower to the ground for easy loading/off-loading.
		Dropship	With seating for up to twelve troopers that can be easily lowered to the surface, it also comes with easy access to an array of weapon & ammunition storage units.
		Living	With these living quarters modules, you can turn your 'Tali' into a home away from home.
		Torpedo	The original modules of the Retaliators, the forward bay carries four torpedoes while the rear bay adds two more.

Future Modules

CIG have stated that they hope to have more modules types in the future. These include Bomb Bays, Bounty Hunting, Medical, Salvaging and even recharging stations for the Titan armor.

Paints

The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Retaliator.

Image	Paint Name	Description	Price (aUEC)	Price ($)
	"Grey"	A grey colour scheme with the same accents as the original	205,500	7.50
	"Twilight"	A fragmented grey color scheme.	206,000	11.00
	"Blue & Gold - ILW 2950"	A Limited edition Gold & Blue color scheme for the ILW 2950 event	n/a	(tba) (Limited)

In-game availability & pricing

Updated: October 22, 2020 (2020-10-22) - Alpha 3.11.0

Buying

New Deal, Lorville	Astro Armada, Area18	Teach's Ship Shop, Levski
4,031,700	Unavailable	Unavailable

Renting

Vantage Rentals, Lorville	Traveller Rentals, Area18	Regal Luxury Rentals, New Babbage
Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable

Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at Ship renting.

Gallery

For a full gallery, see Category:Retaliator Images.

Pledge price history

Date	Pledge cost (USD)	Insurance	Availability	Sale
2020-05-26	275	120 months	Time-limited	Invictus 2950