Gladiator

T8C Gladiator
Manufacturer		Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)
Size		Small (2)
Focus		Light Bomber
Production state		Flight Ready
Maximum crew		2
Cost
REC cost		16,500 REC
Pledge cost		165 USD
Specifications
Null-cargo mass		87,497 kg
SCM speed		200.0 m/s
Afterburner speed		980.0 m/s
Length		22.5 m
Beam		22.5 m
Height		6 m
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The Anvil T8C Gladiator is the civilian model of the T8A Gladiator appeals to those that want to explore the 'Verse with a bit of added security. Supporting a maximum of two the Gladiator is perfectly equipped to explore and fight with or without a wingman. Its great modularity allows pilots to choose between an extra cargo hold or a bomb bay and replace the rear turret’s laser cannon with a tractor beam, making it an ideal craft for light salvage missions.

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	S Radar	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	S Computer	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	Aegis Dynamics	Regulus	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Coolers	Aegis Dynamics	Bracer	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	Gorgon Defender Industries	AllStop	Small (Small)	1 x 2

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

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	Main	1 x 2
Maneuvering Thrusters		Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster	Gimbal	1 x 8

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	Behring	M4A Laser Cannon		2 (3)	1 x 2
Turrets	Klaus & Werner	CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater	Manned	2 (2)	2 x 1
Missiles	Firestorm Kinetics	Tempest II	Behring MSD-322 Marsden	2 (3)	2 x 2
	Firestorm Kinetics	Ignite II	Behring MSD-322 Marsden	2 (3)	2 x 2
	Talon Weapon Systems	ASM-20/c Stalker V TL CS	ANVL Gladiator Torpedo Rack	5 (6)	4 x 1

History

The T8A Gladiators were originally developed to bridge the gap between fighters and bombers for the military. Since their introduction into UEE service, Gladiators have participated with distinction in military and law enforcement operations in numerous theaters around the Empire and beyond. They were introduced to civilian market as T8C Gladiators in an unknown time.

Model

Variants

• T8A Gladiator: The T8A Gladiator is the military variant of the Gladiator used by the UEE Military.

Development

The development of Gladiator in 2013, the initial 2D concepts and a 3D concept mesh created by David Hobbins (Concept Artist). When he was done, Andrew Ley (Concept Design Director) further refined the 3D concept mesh and the ship’s appearance, as well as providing rough animations for the many mechanical elements. After that, Matthew Johns (Senior 3D Artist) remodelled the ship, adding detail as well as further refining the mechanical elements and rough animations. With rendered images of the newly created 3D mesh and guidance from Paul Jones (Art Director), Gavin Rothery (Freelance Concept Artist) provided a 2D ‘paintover’ image for the Squadron 42 version of the Gladiator. Matthew then used this 2D paintover as a guide to inform the creation of textures and shaders that define the surfaces of the ship.

Trivia

• The Gladiator was inspired by the carrier-based dive and torpedo bombers of World War II such as the  TBF Avenger and the  SBD Dauntless.

• It was initially created for Squadron 42 only.

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