VEN Example Skill Page - Bomber Ace
| Vast Imperial Starfighter Skill | |
| Bomber Ace | |
| Skill 1 Required" | |
| Ordnance Delivery | Earn proton rocket ammunition. |
| Skill 2 Required" | |
| Precision Training | Earn advanced targeting computer. |
| Tier 3 "Certifications" | |
| Bomber Ace | Become an Ace Bomber Pilot |
Contents
The Skill: Bomber Ace[edit]
A single bomb, torpedo or rocket in the right place, at the right time, can change the fate of the entire galaxy. The pilot in control of that weapon is, for a single, glorious moment in time, truly the architect of history. With a single pull of the trigger and one well-placed shot can catapult a pilot from obscurity into legend. Before he fired the fateful proton torpedo that destroyed the Death Star and turned the Rebel Alliance from a small nuisance into a dire enemy, no-one knew his name.
Those whom have mastered the ability to find those perfect shots, and to strike true, are known as ‘’’Bomber Aces’’’. Bomber craft possess enough firepower to threaten even the largest capital ship, and all this ordnance weighing them down makes them a prime target for every ship and gun in the area. A ‘‘’Bomber Ace’’’ needs nerves of steel, excellent survival instincts and most importantly, ‘’patience’’, in order to survive long enough to find his (or her) moment.
A ‘‘’Bomber Ace’’’ is able to engage targets from any range, at land or sea or space, and strike true every single time – whether the target is a hidden bunker, a fearsome Star Destroyer or a lightning-fast Interceptor on an attack vector, the ‘’’Bomber Ace’’’ keeps his cool and lines up the shot that will further cement his place in history. Even Baron Soontir Fel was defeated by a ‘’’Bomber Ace’’’, with a single, well-placed shot.
| “ | "Great shot kid, that was one in a million!" | ” |
| —―Han Solo to Luke Skywalker, just after the latter destroyed the Death Star | ||
Certification Mission: "The target area is only two meters wide"[edit]
Everyone knows about the Battle of Yavin, and the infamous ‘trench run’ that changed the fate of the entire galaxy. Faced with an elite squadron of enemy pilots, countless turbolaser batteries and even the most fearsome Top Gun in history, Lord Darth Vader himself, the Alliance pilots had their work cut out for them. ‘’’Utilizing your skills in Ground attack and Targeting, you will fly the Death Star Trench Run in a TIE/sa Bomber, and you will use the weaponry at your disposal to ensure the destruction of the Death Star.’’’
Instructors will be looking for skilled, imaginative and seamless combination of the skills you have already learned and realistic, challenging portrayal of your opponents and their attempts to get the better of you. You will be marked at a higher standard than ever before, so make sure to do your very best in your missions - demonstrating knowledge of your ship, weaponry and targets. You also need to demonstrate understanding of the fine details of targeting and the difficulties of aiming against an extremely small target whilst under enemy fire are absolute musts if you want to earn this title!
- ID Tag Earned: {Bomber Ace}
Skill Equipment: TIE/ad Advanced X2 "Avenger"[edit]
Building on the lessons learned from Lord Vader's own TIE Advanced X1 and the TIE Advanced X3, better known as the TIE/In Interceptor, the TIE/ad is the finest dogfighting craft ever made, combining a small target profile with a blistering array of lasers and concussion missiles, a speed that outmatches even the A-Wing, and a highly advanced targeting computer. When the traitorous Admiral Zaarin stole TIE/D Defender prototypes, only the TIE/ad Advanced was powerful and agile enough to take the traitors down.
Have no doubt, this craft is only issued to the very best pilots, and with your newfound agility, mobility, precision and sheer destructive potential, you will earn the respect, envy and fear of your fellow pilots - and you'll be able to fight on equal footing with even the best-equipped opponent, as you fly the descendant of Lord Vader's own custom fighter.
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You have Certified in Bomber Ace, the highest tier of proficiency for any Starfighter pilot seeking to become skilled in the art of bombing. There is no higher pinnacle to rise to in this field of expertise - you can count yourself as one of the best.
From here, you can take your skills and improve them by combining them with another cert. Combining Top Gun will make you capable of chewing up and spitting out Fighters and Capital Ships with equal impunity, whereas learning Electronic Warfare will make you the ultimate big game hunter…IN SPACE!
You're one of the best, but you can still get even better!
Links and Resources[edit]
A list of links to resources and suggested reading that will aid you in learning how to properly role-play using this skill.
- M-g-2 Warhead Launcher, the Vast Empire’s standard ordnance delivery system.
- The Battle of Yavin, from Wookiepedia
- The dreaded Death Star
PM Hades or Dunny if you have found a link you think should be added here.
- Note : The Vast Empire claims no credit for external sites and resources; all information provided is for fictional use only.
