IPV-1 System Patrol Craft
Name/Model# : | IPV-1 System Patrol Craft (Imperial Patrol Vessel-1 System Patrol Craft)
Designer/Manufacturer : | Sienar Fleet Systems
Combat Designation : | Inter-System Patrol/Customs Craft
Scale : | Capital
Length : |
120 Metres
OR [150 Metre Length Variant]
150 Metres
Skill : | Capital ship piloting: IPV-1
Crew Skill : |
Capital ship gunnery 4D, capital ship piloting 5D, capital ship shields 4D and sensors 3D
OR [Laser Cannon Variant]
Capital ship piloting 5D, capital ship shields 3D+2, sensors 3D+2 and starship gunnery 4D
OR [Modified IPV-1]
Capital ship gunnery 3D, capital ship piloting 4D, capital ship shields 4D and sensors 3D
Crew : |
12 Crew 4 + Gunners 8
OR [Laser Cannon Variant]
16 Crew 12 + Gunners 4
OR [Modified IPV-1]
20 Crew 12 + Gunners 8
Skeleton Crew : |
3 (+5 DIFFICULTY)
OR [Modified IPV-1]
5 (+5 DIFFICULTY)
Troop Capacity : | 10 Troops
Cost of Craft : | Not available for sale
Nav Computer : | None
Sublight Speed : | 80 MGLT (WEG=7 Space Units)
Hyperdrive Rating : | None
Hyperdrive Backup : | None
Atmospheric Speed : |
1,000 kph (WEG=350)
OR [Laser Cannon Variant]
850 kph (WEG=295)
Manoeuvrability : | 2D+1
Cargo Capacity : |
200 Metric Tons
OR [Laser Cannon Variant]
100 Metric Tons
Consumables : |
3 Months
OR [Laser Cannon Variant]
2 Months
Weapons : |
4 Turreted Turbolaser Cannons (Fire Separately) Crew: 2 Gunners per cannon Fire Control: 2D Space Range: 3-15/35/75 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 300 metres-1.5 km/3.5 km/7.5 km Damage: 4D
OR [150 Metre Length Variant]
4 Taim & Bak XV7 Turbolasers (Computer assisted targeting) 1 Krupx VL-4a Warhead Launcher System
OR [150 Metre Length Variant]
3 Laser Cannons 1 Rear Turbolaser Cannon
OR [Laser Cannon Variant]
4 Turreted Laser Cannons Crew: 1 Gunner per cannon Scale: Starfighter Fire Control: 2D Space Range: 1-5/10/25 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 100 metres/500 metres/2.5 km Damage: 4D
Sensors : |
Passive : 40 Space Units/1D Scan : 80 Space Units/1D+2 Search : 130 Space Units/2D Focus : 4 Space Units/3D
OR [Laser Cannon Variant]
Passive : 30 Space Units/0D Scan : 60 Space Units/1D Search : 130 Space Units/3D Focus : 9 Space Units/4D
Shields/Hull Rating : | 150 SBD. Hull 60 RU (WEG=Shields 3D. Hull 3D+1)
Note : | TIE-SC and TIE (Tech Room) specifically state that the IPV-1 length is 150 metres. Due to its different appearance, most likely the IPV-1 featured is a different variant of the "series". XvsT (Craft Database) incorrectly states IPV-1 length as 153 metres and hull as 57 RU. PP states crew skills vary from 3D to 5D.
The IPV-1 System Patrol Craft is one of several types of system patrol craft that are in service with the Empire. Since our mighty warships cannot be everywhere, patrol craft are the first line of defence against any incursions by pirates, Rebels and hostile aliens. These ships rely on their powerful sublight engines, manoeuvrability and firepower to apprehend and if necessary, disable or destroy criminal ships. Since, they lack hyperdrives, system patrol craft spend most of their time flying specific routes in their assigned areas, observing known pirate and smuggling routes. Because of this, these craft are designed to engage in "pre-jump" combat in order to allow them to capture ships before they can flee into hyperspace. Often, crews of these craft serve long tours off-world, patrolling the borders of their star system. IPV-1s usually operate out of Imperial Navy bases, Imperial garrisons or large carriers, including Star Destroyers. "Constant vigilance" is the watchword of the patrol craft crew, as they must react quickly to intercept ships attempting to flee a system with smuggled or stolen goods. These commonly seen Imperial patrol vessels are the bane of smugglers and pirates from the Core to Wild Space. They are employed for patrol duties and are sometimes pressed into customs duty. Several variants of the IPV-1 exist in terms of what the craft is equipped with as well as its physical dimensions. The 150 metre variant (data entry's current picture) is more "tubby" and features two large antenna on its dorsal surface compared to the 120 metre variant, which is lean and lacks the dorsal features. In the case of the Modified IPV-1, it is equipped with starfighter scale weapons and as such it is intended to occupy smuggling craft until reinforcements can arrive. Also known by the name of system patroller, the two-engine IPV-1 is the standard Lant Mining Corporation security patrol ship. In its corporate capacity, the IPV-1 is employed for patrol duties, customs inspections and system protection. The IPV-1 has also found a large market supporting local system governments. Besides corporate users, defence forces, criminals, and even the Rebellion employ this craft.
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Sources: GMSR***Pg 39 / ISB***Pg 51 / FBS***Pg 30, 31 / PP***Pg 74 / SN***Pg 12 / TFOP***Pg 71 / TIE (Tech Room), (TIE Interceptor [Training] Mission 2), (TIE Defender [Training] Mission 2) / TIE-SC***Pg 85 / XvsT (Craft Database), (Imperial Campaign: Imperial Task Force Vengeance Mission 2)
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