Retaliator

The Aegis Retaliator is the base variant of the 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.^[1]^[2]

Features

Modularity

The vehicle has the option to swap out two central areas of the ship with various different modular rooms. These can fundamentally alter the function and role of the ship.

Guns

The ships Guns are on the five manned turrets. Three of them hold a pair of Size 2 guns each, while the other two turrets can hold a pair of Size 3 guns each.

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	M Radar	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	M Computer	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	Aegis Dynamics	Maelstrom	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Coolers	Aegis Dynamics	Boreal	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	Gorgon Defender Industries	FullStop	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	TBD	M Fuel Intake	Medium (Medium)	1 x 4
Fuel Tanks		M Fuel Tank	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives	TBD	M Quantum Drive	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	TBD	M Jump Module	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		M Quantum Fuel Tank	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	N/A	1 x 2
		Retro Thruster	N/A	1 x 2
		VTOL Thruster	N/A	1 x 6
Maneuvering Thrusters		Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster	N/A	1 x 12

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Turrets	Klaus & Werner	CF-227 Badger Repeater	Manned	2 (2)	2 x 5

Lore

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.^[3]

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Series variants

Retaliator Bomber

	This is the exact same as the base model, but comes with the 'Torpedo' modules installed as standard. It is the original Retaliator model and has been used by the UEE Military for centuries as a long range heavy bomber.

Modules

In-universe, the Retaliator was first introduced as a heavy UEE bomber, with the option to swap out various modules to replace functionality coming later. In-game, the modules have been modelled but are waiting on modularity game systems to be implemented.^[4]

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,^[5] Bounty Hunting, Medical, Salvaging and even recharging stations for the Titan armor.^[6]