Whitecap Defense Fighter

A computer rendering of the NAD-ER 2003 Fighter (Whitecap Defense Fighter)

Overview

Commissioned by the President of Triprism in 2001, the Whitecap Defense Fighter is the forefront of both Triprism's Technology and Military. Cristal Technology Inc was awarded the contract to build the Whitecap in Early 2002. Operated by the 101st Air Defense Squadron (White Squadron) of Triprism, which is based out of Hallow Airfield in Northeast Dictu. The fighter has gone through literally hundreds of revisions. The original prototype failed and went down near Delten and Jay Beach, Triprism. The crash was attributed to inadequte heat shielding, which caused the turbines to explode.

Specifications

• Operated By: Triprism National Air Force
• Official Name: National Air Defense-Early Response (NAD-ER) 2003 Air Superiourity Fighter
• Armament: Dual Nose-cone Machine Guns
• Optional Armament: Rocket-equipped Halcyon Spread Bomb, High Impact Air-to-Ground Missle, Guided Quick-manuever Air Torpedo, High-speed Silent Water Torpedo
• Top speed/Range: 612 knots, 12,000 nm
• Engines: Airfire Twin Duct Turbines

Profile

The Whitecap is meant for defense of the nation, and that is exactly what its mission profile describes. The Whitecap can be outfitted to take out a small(ish) offensive on either land, ground or sea. However, it can be adapted to go abroad in a wartime situation should the need arrive, and it can be fully equipped to function from an aircraft carrier with only a few minor modifications.

History

• Feb 18 2001 - Early Defense Fighter commissioned by President Cassidy.
• Jul 20 2001 - Project started under codename Project Wavecrest.
• Nov 11 2001 - Design proposal accepted, search for contractor begins.
• Jan 05 2002 - Cristal Tech wins bid for construction contract.
• Aug 23 2002 - Prototype Alpha, the NAD-ER 2002, is finished.
• Sep 13 2002 - Prototype Alpha crashes at Jay Beach. Pilot Harry Hickenbaum dies when craft explodes in midair.
• Dec 01 2002 - Prototype Alpha begins to be revised into Prototype Beta.
• Feb 28 2003 - Prototype Beta plans approved, contruction begins.
• Jul 04 2003 - Prototype Beta, the NAD-ER 2003, is completed.
• Aug 03 2003 - NAD-ER 2003 undergoes several very successful test flights.
• Dec 22 2003 - Prototype Beta christened Production Model, production begins at cost of $30,000,000,000 over three years.
• Oct 23 2004 - Production finished. Eleven aircraft produced, dubbed Whitecap Fighters. 101st Air Defense Squadron codenamed 'White Squadron.'
• Nov 7 2004 - White 11 (piloted by Harold Dautry) crashes into an oil plant outside of Megami City. Foul play suspected but not confirmed.