Designation: AAT-004C Ferir MkIII M (Mass Produced)
Role: Assault
Chassis: Medium
Engine: Six-Core Engine 30 Power
Operating Time: 6 Hours
Description:
A more advanced iteration of the widespread Ferir Mk II, the Mk III has numerous improvements over its older counterpart, namely: the presence of energy shields. Considerably more advanced than its older variant, the Ferir MK II trades its thick heavy plating and robust stature, for more a more maneuverable and well shielded unit. Due to their cost, and the already massive numbers of Mk IIs, the Mk III has been slow to phase into Coalition military, and is commonly only seen in the hands of veterans and squadron leaders.
Ferir Mk III's are proof of the Coalition's greater mastery over MAS techniques than the UEE, with the Mk III utilizing an advanced engine design allowing 6 power cores instead of the standard 4.
Systems:
P110 Type-9 Plasma Cannon. 7 WT 7 PWR.
- An assault plasma launcher utilized by the Ferir Mk III, the P110 provides it with devastating power. Firing high velocity bolts of plasma, the P110 is often capable of destroying lesser shielded and armored MAS's with one or two hits.
Havoc Missile System. 3 WT 2 PWR. - A missile launcher system set into the shoulders of the Mk III, the Havoc Missile System fires medium sized, powerful missiles, effective against most MAS types. Considerably faster than the Ferir Mk II Hammer Missiles, the Havoc missiles trade only a small amount of firepower for their increased maneuverability. Each shoulder launcher carries 4 missiles.
Energy Saber - Internal capacitor. 1 WT 3 PWR - The Ferir Mk III utilizes a high powered energy saber stored in its shoulder. The blade length can be adjusted, but due to the saber using its own power capacitors, the operational limit of the blade is 3 hours. As such, pilots are often encouraged to limit their melee time.
External Alloy Plating (Light). 3 WT 0 PWR - While the Ferir Mk III boasts an energy shield, it still maintains a solid layer of armor plating iconic to the Ferir series. The combination of shields and armor make it incredibly tough.
Class 2 Shields . 5 WT 5 PWR - A standard Shield generator, this shield provides defense against a small amount of MAS grade weapons fire, but will not stand up to sustained fire, or plasma weapons.
Tesla Drive. 0 WT 7 PWR - Originally an upgrade for Aces and commanders, Tesla Drives quickly became standard for Ferir Mk II MAS's- an idea that carried on to the Mk III variant. The Tesla Drive increases its maneuvering and top speeds in space, its improved handling allowing it to easily outclass the already disadvantaged aerospace fighters and MAS's. The Tesla Drives are also used in atmosphere as the sturdy Ferir can easily survive a drop into a planet's atmosphere from orbit. the Tesla Drives allow them to essentially para drop onto a planet from space. While in atmosphere, the Tesla Drives also grant the Ferir the power of flight, which the Mk III uses to its advantage due to the removal of much of its bulk and weight.
