San'tok.yāi

San'tok.yāi
Manufacturer	Aopoa (XNAA)
Role	Medium Fighter
Size	Small
Crew	1
Production state	In concept
Loaner vehicle	Khartu-al
Pledge
Standalone	US$220
Original	US$220
Warbond	US$195
Original	US$195
Availability	Time-limited sales
Specifications
Length	24 m
Beam	23 m
Height	10 m
Combat speed	265 m/s
Mass	106,566 kg
Lore
Introduction	November 28, 2948 (2948-11-28)

The Aopoa San'tok.yāi ( kyexiin: san2to0kyaai1; SRX: san'tok.yāi (Proper); literally ship that creates genuine fear; ) is the export model of a Xi'an medium fighter converted for human use. Harnessing the power of next-generation Xi'an flight systems, upgraded dual-vector thrusters, and a daunting weapons package, Aopoa has crafted a fighter that retains the nimble dexterity and tight handling the brand is known for. All with the added ability to pack a serious punch when the situation calls for it.

Brochure Description

The mystery and majesty of the Xi'an Empire has intrigued humanity since our first encounter with the storied species in 2530. Their culture and society can be a hard nut to crack, but one thing that can always be said is that when it comes to ship tech, the Xi'an are doing things that human engineers and designers haven't even begun to consider.

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S1 S Radar N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Computers	1x S1 S Computer N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Systems
Power plants	2x S1 S Power Plant N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Coolers	2x S1 S Cooler N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Shield generators	1x S2 M Shield Generator N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	4x S1 S Fuel Intake N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Fuel tanks	1x S1 S Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum drives	1x S1 S Quantum Drive N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Jump drives	1x S1 S Jump Module N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum fuel tanks	1x S1 S Quantum Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Thrusters
Main thrusters	4x SX Dual-Vector Gen II XNAA - Aopoa

Weaponry
Weapons	4x S3 Yeng'tu Laser Repeater TOAG - Torral Aggregate
Missiles	4x S3 MSD-322 Missile Rack BEHR - Behring Applied Technology 8x S2 Size 2 Missile N/A - Unknown manufacturer

History

On 2948-11-28, in the 2948 Intergalactic Aerospace Expo, Aopoa announced that the company was making a civilian-spec medium fighter part of their export lineup. It rendered years of intelligence gathering obsolete for UEE. Aopoa's decision had seemingly been made after almost three decades of increasing Khartu-al sales to Human concerns. The spacecraft, named the San'tok.yāi, was revealed at an opulent invitation-only gala which broadly celebrated Xi'an culture and was centered around an unabridged presentation of āluo'a Thasyu se Xo'ma. What the public saw was an impressive new Xi'an design, the military already knew as a development of the frontline medium fighter they had studied for over ten years. As an export model, the San'tok.yāi is not an exact match for any of the mil-spec spacecraft observed previously, but is similar enough in both design and capabilities that it can be said with certainty to have been derived from them. The overall fuselage and flight configurations closely match recorded encounters with frontline medium fighter models. The dual-vector thrusters and Yeng'tu Laser Repeaters, included with the base civilian model, also conform to what was already known about the ship. Additionally, all footage of the San'tok.yāi maneuvering has been within the limits of previous military observations. Analysts have noted with some concern that the San'tok.yāi's capabilities are so close to what is known about the Xi'an medium fighter that this sudden reveal strongly indicates that the military must have access to a more advanced model that has not yet been seen - a potential roadblock for the recently commissioned F8 Lightning.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Starboard	Front	Rear	Below

Gallery

For a full gallery, see Category:San'tok.yāi Images.

Development

The San'tok.yāi's inital look was developed by Gary Sanchez (Freelance Concept Artist), who had worked on the final concept of the original Khartu-al. Because Sanchez was not available to fully concept the ship, he helped out with the initial direction, the concept design was later completed by Alex Akstinas (Concept Artist) from Foundry 42 UK. Other key contributions include Paul Jones (Art Director), John Crewe (Vehicle Pipeline Director), and Stephen Hosmer.

It was first revealed on 2018-11-28 in the 2948 Anniversary Special.

Design brief

Aims	A step above the Khartu-al, this medium fighter is dedicated to combat. Meant to go toe-to-toe with a Super Hornet or Sabre. Along with strong offensive capabilities, also contains advanced shield technology providing it with extra defenses.
Aesthetic	The design will expand and continue to refine the uniquely alien Xi'an spacecraft style initially developed for the Khartu-al.

Length	24m (Landed)
Width	23m (Landed)
Height	10m (Landed)
Mass	106,566 kg
Speed	265 mps
Crew	1
Powerplants	Small
Shield	2 x Small
Armour	Small
Weapons	4 x S3 Xi'an Laser Repeater
Missiles	4x S3 - BEHR MSD-322 Missile Rack 8x S2
Thrusters	4x S1
Countermeasures	1x S1 CML Flare 16x Flare 1x S1 CML Chaff 16x Chaff
Cargo Capacity	0 SCU

Trivia

• Name: It is named after the Tokyai, the apex predator that is native to the Xi'an world Xi.
• Original: It is an original Xi'an-produced export by Aopoa, and not a replica, reconstruction, or a product of reverse-engineering.| Q&A: Aopoa San'tok.yāi

See also

• Q&A: Aopoa San'tok.yāi
• "Work in Progress: Appoa San'tok.yāi". Jump Point. Vol. 6 no. 11. pp. 11–26
• "Whitley's Guide: Appoa San'tok.yāi". Jump Point. Vol. 6 no. 11. pp. 27–30