Imperial LA-AGS
Stealth Optional
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Here is a breakdown of Stealth Optional.
Version I did similar to my other Imperial assets.
Wanted it to be like a flying tank with how the canopy / windscreen is designed.
Decided to give it TIE style engines and some hints of solar panels from the wings.
In my version, the Empire is slightly more competent: I gave a defensive turret to safeguard those who enter / exit, as well as ramps for easy loading.
The rear cargo hold can fit up to 4 speeder bikes.
Front anti-air / surface cannons as well as an anti-personnel auto turret
The team over at EC Henry had the great idea of using missile launchers similar to the TIE Bomber ordinance pod, so I used that as inspiration for mine.
4 Composite Beam laser turrets instead of 2. Keeps the ground forces as well as aerial assaults at bay.
Closed doors.
Rear auto-turret to protect the Scout Troopers during their exfil
Cut-away of the interior.
Holds about 40 (tightly packed) troopers, and a pilot / copilot with up to 3 crew members
Some orthographic views added to the mix.
Imperial LAAT / Gun Ship. I always loved when the LAATs came in in AOTC and saved the day. Not a fan of the Imperial version from the Rebels and Ahsoka shows, so I did one of my own design that actually upgrades the old one.
Slightly larger in size; able to carry 40 personnel; 4 speeder bikes in the cargo hold, for starters.
I also upgraded the forward weapons to include an anti-personnel auto turret, and two heavier cannons as well. The wing ball turrets got an upgrade too, and can now fire above and below the ship, totaling in 4 separate composite-beam turrets. The shoulder fired missile launchers also got an upgrade similar to the TIE Bomber's ordinance pod, inspired by the EC Henry team's design.
For some design purposes, I made the cockpit more like a flying tank, with limited visibility for the pilot and gunner, but better shielding from attack. And I gave the main bay doors a MAJOR upgrade. The original doors just swung back and got in the way of half of the opening. These, offer a ramp as well as a repeater turret on the forward door to help provide cover fire for the troops exiting the craft.
