| 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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