K-1 Gunboat

Standard Model

Developed by the Nova Shipworks, the K-1 is a simple design that serves a variety of different functions. The primary role for the K-1 is point defence and systems patrol. The K-1 is well equipped for this task and is fast, manoeuvrable, and armed with a quad laser cannon that can deter most starfighters. For larger craft the K-1 carries a heavy laser cannon and concussion missiles. While fast and well armed, the K-1 suffers from a lack of hull and shield protection. The designers hoped that the skill of the pilots and gunners of these craft could overcome design flaws.

These ships are usually deployed in groups of three for customs and systems patrol. In Naval combat situations, they are placed in groups of 15 to 18 with corvettes in skirmish lines. They are found in territorial navies and Imperial fleets throughout the Outer Rim.

See Deckplan

Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1 Gunboat
Type: Gunboat
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 35.5m
Skill: Space Transports: K-1 Gunboat
Crew: 3 Gunners: 1 Skeleton: 1/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Space Transports 4D+2, Starship Shields 4D, Sensors 4D.
Passengers: 4 Troops
Cargo Capacity: 20 Tons
Consumables: 2 Weeks
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hypderdrive Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 365; 1,050 kmh
Hull: 3D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:

Passive: 20/1D
Scan: 40/1D+2
Search: 45/2D
Focus: 2/3D

Weapons:

1 Heavy Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Front
Crew: Co-pilot
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-5/15/30
Atmosphere Range: 100-500/1.5/3.0km
Damage: 5D+2

1 Quad Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 5D

1 Concussion Missile Launcher
Fire Arc: Front
Crew: Co-pilot
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 100/300/700m
Damage: 8D

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Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1 Gunboat
Class: Starfighter
Cost: Not available for sale
Size: Small (35.5m)
Crew: 4 (Skilled +4)
Passengers: 4 Troops
Cargo Capacity: 20 Tons
Consumables: 2 weeks
Hyperdrive multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Maximum Speed: Attack
Defence: 21 (+1 size, +10 armour)
Shield Points: 100
Hull Points: 300
DR: 5

Weapon: Heavy Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +8 (+1 size, +4 crew, +3 fire control); Damage: 5d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +1, M/L +0

Weapon: Quad Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Turret; Attack Bonus: +9 (+1 size, +4 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 6d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +0, M/L n/a

Weapon: Concussion Missile Launcher (6 missiles); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +8 (+1 size, +4 crew, +3 fire control); Damage: 7d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S/M/L n/a

K-1c Gunboat - Customs Model

With the success of the original K-1, the Nova Shipworks began receiving holo-letters requesting all sorts of upgrades and improvements. One of these early requests was for a customs variant. Many of the first gunboats were purchased by systems governments and while they did excel at defence, there was something lacking in the way of customs duties.

The engineers at Nova took the K-1 and gave it a new modification deal that they soon called the "police package". Firstly, they removed all the heavy weapons and sensors from the ship. In their place the engineers put in an ion cannon, suitable for stopping most fleeing vessels, and an improved sensors package.

When released, Nova offered a 'buy back' program which allowed systems governments who had originally purchased the K-1, to part exchange their K-1s for K-1cs at a mere 10% of the K-1c's market value.

In reality Nova just performed the modifications and claimed the ships were "new" which was true, from a certain point of view. The program was a success and soon most systems, corporations, and the Empire in the five sectors located around Nova Shipworks used them extensively.

Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1c Gunboat
Type: Gunboat
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 35.5m
Skill: Space Transports: K-1c Gunboat
Crew: 3 Gunners: 1 Skeleton: 1/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Space Transports 4D+2, Starship Shields 4D, Sensors 4D.
Passengers: 5 (4 Troops, 1 Customs Officer)
Cargo Capacity: 15Tons
Consumables: 2 Weeks
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 365; 1,050 kmh
Hull: 3D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:

Passive: 25/1D+1
Scan: 45/2D
Search: 50/2D+1
Focus: 3/3D+1

Weapons:

1 Ion Cannon
Fire Arc: Front
Crew: Co-pilot
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 4D

1 Quad Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 5D

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Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1c Gunboat
Class: Starfighter
Cost: Not available for sale
Size: Small (35.5m)
Crew: 4 (Skilled +4)
Passengers: 5 (4 Troops, 1 Customs Officer)
Cargo Capacity: 15 Tons
Consumables: 2 weeks
Hyperdrive multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Maximum Speed: Attack
Defence: 21 (+1 size, +10 armour)
Shield Points: 100
Hull Points: 300
DR: 5

Weapon: Ion Cannon; Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +11 (+1 size, +4 crew, +6 fire control); Damage: Special; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L n/a

Weapon: Quad Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Turret; Attack Bonus: +9 (+1 size, +4 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 6d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +0, M/L n/a

 

 

K-1o Gunboat - Observation/Recon Model

When the Galactic Empire began their massive arms build-up, every corporation clamoured to get as many military contracts as possible. In the Aur sector, the newly established Moff found himself with a need for recon ships. The people at Nova Shipworks went to the Moff with their proposal for an upgrade package for his Fleet's K-1 gunboats.

The engineers at Nova Shipworks made this ship as light as possible by removing all the heavy weapons from the ship and its troop carrying capacity as well. The quad cannon was moved from the ventral surface of the ship to the dorsal. A giant sensor dome was added to the top of the gunboat. This sensor dome greatly expanded the data footprint of the ship. These sensors are top of the line and rival many capital ship's sensors. These ships are almost always slaved through a C3 computer so that the entire group, squadron, or fleet can take advantage of the Observer's data.

The Moff was impressed by the K-1o and soon they were the mainstay of his recon lines and even expanded his forces so that every squadron could receive these ships. The word spread about these ships and within a year Nova Shipworks were receiving orders from fleets across the Outer Rim and even deeper towards the Core for the K-1o.

Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1o Gunboat
Type: Gunboat
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 36.5m
Skill: Space Transports: K-1o Gunboat
Crew: 3 Gunners: 1 Skeleton: 1/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Space Transports 4D+2, Starship Shields 4D, Sensors 4D.
Passengers: 2 (Sensors Operators)
Cargo Capacity: 20 Tons
Consumables: 3 Weeks
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 9
Atmosphere: 400; 1,150 kmh
Hull: 3D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:

Passive: 35/2D
Scan: 85/3D
Search: 160/3D+2
Focus: 4/4D

Weapons:

1 Quad Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 5D

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Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1o Gunboat
Class: Starfighter
Cost: Not available for sale
Size: Small (36.5m)
Crew: 4 (Skilled +4)
Passengers: 2 (Sensors Technicians)
Cargo Capacity: 20 Tons
Consumables: 3weeks
Hyperdrive multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Maximum Speed: Attack
Defence: 21 (+1 size, +10 armour)
Shield Points: 100
Hull Points: 300
DR: 5

Weapon: Quad Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Turret; Attack Bonus: +9 (+1 size, +4 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 6d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +0, M/L n/a

 

 

K-1t Gunboat - Torpedo Model

Since the start of the Civil War there has been a sharp increase in piracy. As time went on the pirates became richer and bolder and started using capital ships. Most convoy escorts were not strong enough to handle these new threats and Imperial protection for convoys were spotty at best since the bulk of the fleet was involved in the hunt for the Rebel Alliance.

Requests came to the Nova Shipworks to create a ship that could take on both starfighters and capital ships. The engineers basically removed the heavy weapons, and replaced them with a proton torpedo launcher. The ship carriers 6 torpedoes in storage that required the troop capacity and the cargo space had to be adjusted so that the automated loading system and storage facilities could be added. Overall, the K-1t is a decent ship and the Empire has ordered several dozen of these ships to round out their skirmish lines, but tackling capital ships alone is a job best left for other capital ships.

Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1t Gunboat
Type: Gunboat
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 35.5m
Skill: Space Transports: K-1t Gunboat
Crew: 3 Gunners: 2 Skeleton: 1/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Capital ship Gunnery 4D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Space Transports 4D+2, Starship Shields 4D, Sensors 4D.
Cargo Capacity: 15Tons
Consumables: 2 Weeks
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 365; 1,050 kmh
Hull: 3D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:

Passive: 20/1D
Scan: 40/1D+2
Search: 45/2D
Focus: 2/3D

Weapons:

1 Quad Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 5D

1 Proton Torpedo Launcher
Fire Arc: Front
Scale: Capital
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 1D
Space Range: 2-12/30/60
Atmosphere Range: 200-1.2/3.0/6.0km
Damage: 6D

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Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1t Gunboat
Class: Starfighter
Cost: Not available for sale
Size: Small (35.5m)
Crew: 5 (Skilled +4)
Passengers: -
Cargo Capacity: 15 Tons
Consumables: 2 weeks
Hyperdrive multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Maximum Speed: Attack
Defence: 21 (+1 size, +10 armour)
Shield Points: 100
Hull Points: 300
DR: 5

Weapon: Quad Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Turret; Attack Bonus: +9 (+1 size, +4 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 6d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +0, M/L n/a

Weapon: Proton Torpedo Launcher (6 torpedoes); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +7 (+1 size, +4 crew, +2 fire control); Damage: 9d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S/M/L n/a

K-1g Gunboat - Ground Support Model

While reading the Imperial Defence Network, an sales executive for Nova Shipworks came across an article detailing on how the Navy was refusing to allow the Army have starfighters to fill out its ground support wings. The article went on to say that many sector armies were using old TIEs and Z-95s, but that it seemed that the problem was going to resolve itself.

This executive went to the designers and engineers to ask if it were possible to modify the K-1 to provide a ground support variant. Two months later the people at Nova Shipworks presented the K-1g to the Imperial Army of the Aur sector. After the siege of Maltor II the K-1g showed their worth by acting as a mobile gun-platform/artillery piece/bomber and also in its anti-Starfighter role. The K-1gs are deployed in squadrons of 12 ships assigned to an Auxiliary Battle group throughout the Aur sector. Trials have begun in the Tolgon, Tralxi, and Baril sectors to see if its better to replace their own ground support 'fighters with the K-1gs.

Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1g Gunboat
Type: Gunboat
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 35.5m
Skill: Space Transports: K-1g Gunboat
Crew: 3 Gunners: 2 Skeleton: 1/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Space Transports 4D+2, Starship Shields 4D, Sensors 4D.
Passengers: 10 Troops
Cargo Capacity: 10 Tons
Consumables: 2 Weeks
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 365; 1,050 kmh
Hull: 3D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:

Passive: 20/1D
Scan: 40/1D+2
Search: 45/2D
Focus: 2/3D

Weapons:

2 Light Blaster Cannons
Fire Arc: Turret
Scale: Speeder
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 4D
Atmosphere Range: 1-50/100/250m
Damage: 5D+2

1 Quad Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 5D

1 Concussion Missile Launcher
Fire Arc: Front
Crew: Co-pilot
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 100/300/700m
Damage: 8D

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Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1g Gunboat
Class: Starfighter
Cost: Not available for sale
Size: Small (35.5m)
Crew: 4 (Skilled +4)
Passengers: 10 Troops
Cargo Capacity: 10 Tons
Consumables: 2 weeks
Hyperdrive multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Maximum Speed: Attack
Defence: 21 (+1 size, +10 armour)
Shield Points: 100
Hull Points: 300
DR: 5

Weapon: Light Blaster Cannon (2 fire-linked); Fire Arc: Turret; Attack Bonus: +13 (+1 size, +4 crew, +8 fire control); Damage: 5d8; Range Modifiers: PB/S/M/L n/a Range Increment: 50m

Weapon: Quad Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Turret; Attack Bonus: +9 (+1 size, +4 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 6d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +0, M/L n/a

Weapon: Concussion Missile Launcher (6 missiles); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +8 (+1 size, +4 crew, +3 fire control); Damage: 7d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S/M/L n/a

K-1fc Gunboat - Fighter Carrier Model

One of the few failures of the K-1 program, the K-1fc began as a way of improving the convoy protection capabilities by adding a pair of fighters, which would increase the combat capabilities. The engineers removed the missile launchers and troops from the ship. In their place, two external rack were added to the K-1. One rack was added to each side, but the pilots cannot enter the fighters from the gunboat. So they either have to be carried into battle in their TIEs (which would limit the time in space to how long the air supply in the TIEs, about 2 days), or they travel in the gunboat and then space walk to the fighters (which is very dangerous in combat situations).

The addition of these racks also lead to a lost in manoeuvrability for the K-1, thus losing one of its main advantages. The sales brochure for the K-1fc suggested that they be bought in groups of two so that the fighter carrying capabilities can be taken advantage of. The Aur Sector Fleet thought this was too much a waste, since for the same price as six (a full squadron of TIEs) they could buy a light cruiser with greater protection and the ability to logistically support the fighters. Nova was able to sell some to corporate concerns, but sales never reached the level for the project to be viable and the line was discontinued after one year.

Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1fc Gunboat
Type: Gunboat
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 35.5m
Skill: Space Transports: K-1fc Gunboat
Crew: 3 Gunners: 1 Skeleton: 1/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Space Transports 4D+2, Starship Shields 4D, Sensors 4D.
Passengers: 2 Pilots
Cargo Capacity: 20 Tons
Consumables: 2 Weeks
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 1D (2D without the fighters attached)
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 365; 1,050 kmh
Hull: 3D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:

Passive: 20/1D
Scan: 40/1D+2
Search: 45/2D
Focus: 2/3D

Weapons:

1 Heavy Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Front
Crew: Co-pilot
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-5/15/30
Atmosphere Range: 100-500/1.5/3.0km
Damage: 5D+2

1 Quad Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 5D

Carried Craft: 2 TIEs on external racks.

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Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1fc Gunboat
Class: Starfighter
Cost: Not available for sale
Size: Small (35.5m)
Crew: 4 (Skilled +4)
Passengers: 2 Pilots
Cargo Capacity: 20 Tons
Consumables: 2 weeks
Hyperdrive multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Maximum Speed: Attack
Defence: 21 (+1 size, +10 armour)
Shield Points: 100
Hull Points: 300
DR: 5

Weapon: Heavy Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +8 (+1 size, +4 crew, +3 fire control); Damage: 5d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +1, M/L +0

Weapon: Quad Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Turret; Attack Bonus: +9 (+1 size, +4 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 6d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +0, M/L n/a

Carries: 2 TIE/In on external racks

K-1a Gunboat - Assault Model

Another one of the failures of K-1 programs was the K-1a. This ship was one of the few requests that came from the Aur Sector Fleet. The Moff of the Aur Sector was looking for a ship to replace their Blastboat fleet, which was being reassigned to other sectors that were in greater need of those resources. In order to create this variant a few significant changes were made to the design. First all the heavy weapons were taken out, the cargo capacity was drastically reduce including it's range, and it's troops were taken out. In their place, a capital grade laser cannon and generator were installed. However the generator was small for a capital class weapon, and so the fire rate of the K-1 was considerably limited.

The Sector Forces did purchased about fifty ships and deployed them in two special assault skirmish lines. After three months one of these units was sent to support a battle against the Rebel fleet of the Aur Sector. During the battle the weakness of these craft were shown and about 15 of the 25 ships were lost. The Moff quickly broke up the remaining unit and reassigned them into regular gunboat units. He also stopped all further orders for additional K-1as. Nova took a slight lost on the K-1a run, but sales were good that year and so the company survived the fiasco.

Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1a Gunboat
Type: Gunboat
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 35.5m
Skill: Space Transports: K-1a Gunboat
Crew: 2 Gunners: 2 Skeleton: 1/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Capital Ship Gunnery 4D, Space Transports 4D+2, Starship Shields 4D, Sensors 4D.
Cargo Capacity: 5Tons
Consumables: 1 Weeks
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 6
Atmosphere: 330; 950 kmh
Hull: 3D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:

Passive: 20/1D
Scan: 40/1D+2
Search: 45/2D
Focus: 2/3D

Weapons:

1 Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Front
Scale: Capital
Crew: 2
Skill: Capital Ship Gunnery
Fire Control: 1D+1
Fire Rate: 1/5
Space Range: 3-15/35/75
Atmosphere Range: 6-30/70/150km
Damage: 4D

1 Quad Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 5D

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Craft: Nova Shipworks K-1a Gunboat
Class: Starfighter
Cost: Not available for sale
Size: Small (35.5m)
Crew: 4 (Skilled +4)
Passengers: -
Cargo Capacity: 5 Tons
Consumables: 2 weeks
Hyperdrive multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Maximum Speed: Cruising
Defence: 21 (+1 size, +10 armour)
Shield Points: 100
Hull Points: 300
DR: 5

Weapon: Heavy Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +6 (+1 size, +4 crew, +1 fire control); Damage: 5d10x3; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L +0

Weapon: Quad Laser Cannon; Fire Arc: Turret; Attack Bonus: +9 (+1 size, +4 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 6d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S +0, M/L n/a