Project SEELIE

==Goal==
Project: SEELIE was designed with the purpose of providing ARHK with a flexible, aerial transport that could connect the isolated Towers with the rest of the world at large. Each SEELIE is controlled by a sophisticated navigational AI that is able to deftly fly the massive aircraft in ways that would put the majority of fighter pilots to shame.
==History==
From the cluttered mind of Director Arcturus Castell, Project: SEELIE has its roots within the massive cargo aircraft used when ferrying materials and equipment from across the globe to form the groundwork of the ARHK organization. While traditional military transport aircraft like the C-130 Hercules have been long since proven as efficient in what they do, ARHK unfortunately could not employ such aircraft for their operations due to issues with the space required to host the necessary runways. Such limiting, and entirely self-imposed, constraints necessitated the development of a new aerial solution to this issue. A solution that many critics say was overly complicated and expensive, not to mention that the solution was entirely unneeded if one were to consider using traditional ocean-based transportation.
==Overview==
Standing for Self-opErating aErospatiaL carrIEr, Project: SEELIE makes up the bulk of ARHK primary transport capabilities and can best be described as a large, flying flat arch with a length of 75 meters. A tandem winged aircraft, the SEELIE’s wingspan measures close to 60 meters, with each wing ending in a single, powerful swivel mounted hybrid propulsion device consisting of a Zenith class Tilt rover and an Ascent-3 after-burning turbofan engine. Such a combination, though incredibly deafening, allows for the massive SEELIE to effortlessly perform vertical takeoffs from the space-limited ARHK towers, and allows it a carrying capacity of 350 metric tonnes. Utilizing ARHK’s advanced hard light technology to provide the necessary rigidness in flight, all four of the SEELIE’s wings can actually be folded up and retracted into its empty arch space, providing unparalleled compactness when not in use. 
An incredibly advanced suite of sensors coupled with state of the art navigational AI allows for minute, precision adjustments and efficient movements to handle almost any situation imaginable outside of hail of dense anti-aircraft fire. These accurate movements also allow for the aircraft to navigate the constant shifting placement of their mobile landing pads as the Tower's branch modules are shifted around. 
Built with versatility in mind, the SEELIE’s flat arch design allows for a number of different modules to be attached, allowing the aircraft to perform multiple roles. Each module is close to the same dimensions, being 60 meters in length, 6 meters in height and 8 meters in width. As each module is hot-swappable, SEELIEs are able to quickly be repurposed without needing expensive downtime. All non-prototype modules SEELIE modules are listed below:
* α-Module: The most commonly seen module, this module is nothing more than a large cargo hold, usually used to transfer raw materials or equipment to and from the towers. 
* β-Module: This is designed to ferry a large number of ARHK personnel. Coming in two separate configurations, the first holds up to 50 people in high class comfort, with all the amenities expected of a luxurious ballroom, while the second holds up to 250 people seated in close proximity, usually for security personnel.
* γ-Module: This module is basically a set of six large clamping devices, allowing the SEELIE to transport up to 4 TITANIA drones or 8 OBERON drones, in any combination.
* δ-Module: Reimagining the role of the SEELIE, this module turns the harmless aerial transport into a deadly air-to-ground gunship, acting as a surprisingly powerful and resilient air support platform, provided that air superiority is maintained. Like the β-Module, this module comes in multiple configurations, ranging from a quadruple set of enhanced omnidirectional Pulse Submunition Cannons, to a number of deadly Phanon Seeker Missile Arrays.
* ε-Module: The newest module, this turns the SEELIE into a veritable flying drone carrier. Containing a fleet of 60 PIXIE aerial strike drones and re-supplying and re-arming equipment, the SEELIE is able to operate as a decent imitation of a mobile air base.
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