Gladiator

Gladiator
Manufacturer	Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)
Role	Light Bomber
Size	Small
Crew	1 – 2
Production state	Flight Ready
Cost
Rent (1 day)	/ 16,500 REC
Pledge
Standalone	US$165
Original	US$150
Availability	Time-limited sales
Specifications
Length	22.5 m
Beam	22.5 m
Height	6 m
Max speed	981 m/s
Mass	87,497 kg

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
Radars	1x S1 Ecouter GRNP - Groupe Nouveau Paradigme
Computers	1x S1 S Computer N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Systems
Power plants	1x S1 Regulus AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Coolers	2x S1 Bracer AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Shield generators	2x S1 AllStop GODI - Gorgon Defender Industries

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	2x S1 S Fuel Intake N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Fuel tanks	2x S1 S Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum drives	1x S1 Beacon WETK - Wei-Tek
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	2x S2 HE 5.2 HAPR - Hammer Propulsion
Maneuvering thrusters	2x S2 Retro Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
	2x S2 M1-16 HYPR - Hydra Propulsion
	4x S2 M1-16 HYPR - Hydra Propulsion

Weaponry
Weapons	2x S2 M4A Laser Autocannon BEHR - Behring Applied Technology
Turrets	1x S6 Manned Turret N/A - Unknown manufacturer 2x S2 CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater KLWE - Klaus & Werner
Missiles	2x S6 Torpedo Rack N/A - Unknown manufacturer 4x S5 Stalker V TALN - Talon Weapon Systems
	4x S3 MSD-322 Missile Rack BEHR - Behring Applied Technology 4x S2 Tempest II FSKI - FireStorm Kinetics 4x S2 Ignite II FSKI - FireStorm Kinetics

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.
• The CEO and founder of Consolidated Outland, Silas Koerner, refers the Gladiator as "a half-assed toy for full grown children to play fighter hero".

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