"Ungraceful Koi" Unmanned Interceptor

"The wars of the future will not be fought on the battlefield or at sea. They will be fought in space, or possibly on top of a very tall mountain. In either case, most of the actual fighting will be done by small robots. And as you go forth today remember always your duty is clear: To build and maintain those robots."

-The Commandant

The Koi is primarily designed as a defensive ambush weapon. Once dropped by a support carrier, it will remain almost entirely shut down, using only power from its solar panels to run a pair of pinhole optics that constantly scan space for movement. When a potential target is detected it will power up one of its larger "eyes" and capture an image which will either be processed by an internal image identification algorithm or transmitted to a remote controller. If it determines/receives attack clearance, it will then spool up its main generator for a blistering salvo of laserfire before quickly changing trajectory and returning to its dormant state.

If pressed, the Koi presents a dangerous foe in a dogfight. Due to its powerful processors and high tolerance for g-forces, the Koi is capable of amazing evasive acrobatics while maintaining a lock on its target. However, it can quickly run through its supply of fuel and gas coolant if left unsupported during an extended engagement or multiple engagements.

-Made for the Starfighters Group's "RW +200 Years" build contest.

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