UC-67 Mistaya

2 Mistayas flying in-atmosphere

## Overview

The UC-67 "Mistaya" is a versatile, multi-purpose aerospace vehicle developed by Rajhi Viet Aerospace originally designed to serve as a Transatmospheric Military Transport. Its extremely adaptable airframe and design makes it succesful in a variety of fields, from Gunships, Assault Fighters and Bombers, to Aerial Refuelers, Tactical Airlifters and even Civilian Models. The Mistaya has rooted into almost 120 different designs, each with a consistent outer hull and airframe but adapted to serve its specific purpose.

Today, the Mistaya has become a part of Antares like few other vehicles have in Human History. From the great spaceports of Sagallo to austere runways on frontier colonies, the descendants of that craft can be found, performing and supporting every imaginable mission in every imaginable environment. No aerospace craft ever put into service can match its capabilities. In every star system, on every world, during every second of the day, a Mistaya is in the air or in orbit, going further than any thought possible.

## History

### Early History

The creation of the UC-67 dates back to the integration of the Antares Star System. The early inefficient methods of delivering orbital cargo and personnel to planetary surfaces and vice-versa, which often caused significant wear in just a few flights, called for a new Transatmospheric vehicle.

By 249 AL, advances in Transpiration Cooling and Ceramic Composite Materials made possible through a technological exchange with the Cloister of the Spirits, promised a significant increase in durability at reduced expense. Later, the Confederate Navy issued a General Operating Requirement calling for this new trans-atmospheric transport craft. The vessel was required to possess the ability of seamlessly transitioning between atmospheric and orbital flight, the capability of taking off from unprepared or improvised runways, an initial service life of at least 5,000 landings and excess electrical power to support future specialized equipment.

Several designs were put forth, one of them, the X-204, was one of 3 designs tendered by Rajhi Viet Aerospace, the Confederacy's third largest defense contractor at the time. The X-204 narrowly won the Transatmospheric Utility Dropship Program, beating rivals from Chengatai Aerospace, O'Dowd Interplanetary, Suang Aerospace and Huaka'i Aviation.

It formally entered production in 254 AL and was redesignated as the UC-67A. Though setbacks were faced with early-issues using Cloister-derived thermal coating, and a long Spaceworthiness Certification Program, the UC-67A was a resounding success. It was highly regarded by the Confederate Navy, with several constituent nations of Antares, including the republics of Sabmadi, Embasora, Mandakir and Alfjari-Vet placing orders for it. Soon after, every republic within the Confederacy was using the Mistaya in some capacity.

### Service

The UC-67 first saw action during the Liberation of Torix, in which it ferried supplies and troops to remote locations at the time of the disorganized landings. UC-67s performed thousands of sorties to resupply cut-off units or rescue injured soldiers on the field. The Mistaya not only proved itself equipped to conduct cargo drops, playing a key-role in the defense of landing zone Kilitbahir, but during the campaign was also renowned for its adaptability and modularity, with many modifications made by desperate airmen. Makeshift bombers and fighters dropping improvised explosives on enemy positions when no other air-assets were available.

### Mistaya Family

The unexpected performance of these improvised UC-67s led to the creation of the UC-67G; the first Heavily Armed, Long-Endurance, Orbital Attack Variant. Outfitted with dual 30mm Cannons and a single 70mm railgun beneath the main fuselage, wing-mounted missiles and precision bombs further improved the 67G's standoff capability.

The UC-67N was the interstellar naval version of the same concept, tailored for Confederate Carriers and Vacuum Environments. The 67N sacrificed fuel and endurance in favor of an Electronic Warfare Suite, and more Ship-to-Ship combat capability with internal weapon bays containing up to 16 anti-ship missiles. Notably, the UC-67N "Thrillderness Man", gained national recognition for its aid in the destruction of the Beldrossi Battleship "Emperor Sel-Temek" during the First Beldrossi War.

The UC-67B was a modernized version of the UC-67A Mistaya, little is known apart from it being adapted for civic use and sold as the Rajhi Viet 205B, utilized as passenger liners and cargo haulers. Later, in 308 AL, a luxury version of the 205B marketed as the Rajhi Viet Jasper entered into production, with spacious living quarters, spa-style bathrooms and, meeting rooms. These were sold to private companies or high net worth individuals to be used by employees or families.

In 406 AL, Confederate Navy called for the replacement of the UC-67M, the latest modernized version of the UC-67A. Failed performances of proposed designs and cost overruns eventually led the Antares Parliament to fund an entirely new project altogether, one which would develop a new advanced derivative of the Mistaya. While outwardly similar, the new UC-72M "Super Mistaya" was an almost complete rework of the original, incorporating the latest sensor suites, larger displays and advanced avionics. The 72M provided the basis for dozens more variants.

One of these variants -and the most successful- was the UC-80P, specially equipped for use by the Pioneer Corps. They were the first of their size to incorporate FTL Drives, a feature that would later be added into much of the Mistaya Fleet. Special forces within the Pioneer Corps. make use of additional secret variants of the Mistaya, believed to be equipped with stealth technology and other advanced equipment, the first public images of these appeared during the Liberation of Earth in 542 AL.

## Design

Across Its numerous configurations, the Mistaya has an average length of about 98 feet, along with a wingspan of 81 feet, built around a primary modular cargo bay which the cargo compartment was approximately 39 feet (11.9 m) long, 9 feet (2.74 m) high and 11 feet (3.35 m) wide. Access to the Cargo bay is provided by a lording ramp at the rear of the fuselage, however this is not the same for all models. The UC-67 Airframe is a dual pressure vessel design, the forward crew compartment being isolated from the rear modular bay. At the forward-end of the vehicle, crew stations, along with critical life support, avionics, navigation, and comms systems are all co-located.

The vessel's blended body fuselage is flanked by with large vertical fins to provide directional stability in hypersonic operations. Additionally, it's variable-sweep outer wings highly optimize aerodynamic performance from low-speed to high-speed flight, these can later be fully folded away for ease of storage.

Thrust is provided by five engines of a variety of models. Mounted at the sides of the aft fuselage are two engines dedicated to atmospheric flight. The remaining three are reserved for use in vacuum and zero-g environments. All five engines can be used concurrently for use in demanding conditions. Reaction controls and limited VTOL Capacity are provided by several micro thrusters distributed across the fuselage and wing-root.

Limited flight requires a minimum of 2 experienced pilots while standard operations require Navigators, Flight Engineers and Loadmasters for full efficiency. These are located at the Mistaya's flight deck, outfitted with 6 large cockpit windows. Amenities on Standard models include Restrooms, Bunks, and a small Kitchenette.

## Gallery

Typical airframe of a MistayaA Civilian Model of the MistayaX-204, the first working protoype of a MistayaA Landed UC-67ATwo UC-67Gs hail fireTwo UC-67Ns flying near a large Confederate fleetTwo 205Bs fly in-atmosphereA Landed Jasper showing its rear enginesAn UC-72M Super Mistaya flies above a mountainous landscapeTwo UC-80Ps fly through a SpaceportTwo Stealth Mistayas seen during the Liberation of EarthA Fleet of several Mistayas from a variety of models
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