Bring Down the New Fighter

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The Earth Federation that Guest belongs to is currently at war with the Balti Empire. Guest encounters an enemy prototype during a patrol mission in Pluto's orbit. It appears that enemy ace Karl is piloting that craft.

Characters

Karl

Name: Karl Weiss Age: 28 Nationality/Affiliation: Balti Empire 343rd Space Air Squadron Background: • Received combat training from childhood, consistently top of his class at military academy • Extensive space combat experience, over 200 enemy kills (atmospheric and space combined) • Expert in tactical and strategic theory, perfect coordination with AI flight assist Abilities/Characteristics: • Reflexes and judgment 5x faster than normal humans • Can pilot the SS-600 to its maximum potential without AI assistance → Superhuman reflexes and situational awareness • Capable of "impossible maneuvers" using thrust vectoring and attitude control • Prioritizes solo achievements, maintains composure under extreme conditions Personality/Mental State: • Cool-headed and rational, but extremely driven and confident • Willing to launch unauthorized sorties and act independently • Prioritizes "mission success and combat results" over orders from teammates or superiors • Understands his own limits but has very strong tactical adventurism

New Fighter

Designation: SS-600 Length: 17m Wingspan: 11m Height: 4.6m Wing Area: 38 sq m Empty Weight: 12,800kg Max Takeoff Weight: 36,570kg Max Payload: 12,000kg Engines: HPF-160000×2 Total Output: 320,000N Thrusters: HTF-8500×12 Output (per unit): 8,500N Retro Thrusters: HTF-12000×4 Output (per unit): 12,000N Max Speed: Mach 52.8 (space) Mach 4 (atmospheric) Cruising Speed: Mach 38 (space) Mach 1.9 (atmospheric) Range: 584,400 km (space) 14,000km (atmospheric) Fixed Armament: 35mm pulse laser cannons×2 Fixed Equipment: High-performance radar (80,000km detection range) JHMCS Autopilot system Flight assist system RAM coating 3D thrust vectoring nozzles Atmospheric escape capability Atmospheric reentry capability Optional Equipment: Drop tanks Anti-ship missiles Space-to-space missiles Surface attack missiles