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MS/A-35 Aerospace Fighter
Hey y'all,
Featured in my latest chapter of The Long Run, this is the MS/A-35 'Thunderchief II'.
From the chapter- "The MS/A-35 platform is highly capable, operating in the full spectrum of deep space, orbital, sub-orbital and atmospheric areas of combat. Using high-efficiency hydrogen engines with high thrust, military pursuit and super-cruise settings, the MS/A-35 'Thunderchief II' medium aerospace fighter-bomber is also able to handle the long-range patrols and deep striking missions of the modern battlefield. The 'Thunderchief II' can field ninety percent of the aerospacecraft weapons systems in use by the UP military, ITO, and with minor field-level modifications, can even use most weapons in use by other groups. With high fuel-efficiency, long range, a large weapons load and advanced AI systems, the MS/A-35 medium fighter is still on the frontline of aerospace."
This is an ooooold illo from 2000. Originally part of an unnamed 'space opera', it's being recycled for the PostWar. I have a pile of other illos like this I'll likely post up later.
Check Six,
DireWolf505
Featured in my latest chapter of The Long Run, this is the MS/A-35 'Thunderchief II'.
From the chapter- "The MS/A-35 platform is highly capable, operating in the full spectrum of deep space, orbital, sub-orbital and atmospheric areas of combat. Using high-efficiency hydrogen engines with high thrust, military pursuit and super-cruise settings, the MS/A-35 'Thunderchief II' medium aerospace fighter-bomber is also able to handle the long-range patrols and deep striking missions of the modern battlefield. The 'Thunderchief II' can field ninety percent of the aerospacecraft weapons systems in use by the UP military, ITO, and with minor field-level modifications, can even use most weapons in use by other groups. With high fuel-efficiency, long range, a large weapons load and advanced AI systems, the MS/A-35 medium fighter is still on the frontline of aerospace."
This is an ooooold illo from 2000. Originally part of an unnamed 'space opera', it's being recycled for the PostWar. I have a pile of other illos like this I'll likely post up later.
Check Six,
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Actually, the Jaguar IRL had 'over the wing' stations, as did the EEL: https://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys.....-solo_1024.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped.....9_edited-5.jpg
I'm actually sort of wondering why would they be pilot carrying ships when they have A.I.'s?
I'm familiar with how in some scifi settings an A.I. can never match a true pilot on even odds. But sometimes I wonder if the A.I. is capable enough, that might not be a factor. It's just something I'm wondering about why they aren't simply drone fighters. Of course being on their own on long patrols when they have to check out something funny might not be a good idea for a simple drone running on their own and nothing probably beats a A.I. taking over for standard cruising through the random environment in space.
Still interesting design concept.
I'm familiar with how in some scifi settings an A.I. can never match a true pilot on even odds. But sometimes I wonder if the A.I. is capable enough, that might not be a factor. It's just something I'm wondering about why they aren't simply drone fighters. Of course being on their own on long patrols when they have to check out something funny might not be a good idea for a simple drone running on their own and nothing probably beats a A.I. taking over for standard cruising through the random environment in space.
Still interesting design concept.
You hit it right on the head, A.I.s can and will learn, but live pilots have hunches, and 'odd feelings' that can tilt things. Plus, no one wanted to give up the whole farm to A.I., and it's also a job, keeping folks doing something instead of drifting off to let the comps do everything. There are drone craft, of course.
But, the big thing is- the A.I.s get lonely without people, lol.
But, the big thing is- the A.I.s get lonely without people, lol.
If I can pitch in (because A.I. always interests me);
It could very well be that A.I. are much better at statistical and analytical thinking, providing for excellent management and optimization of the vessel and its equipment. A.I. could also be far more vigilant than a human pilot, allowing for split-second defensive maneuvers that could save vessel and pilot alike.
An organic brain on the other hand, while fragile and orders of magnitude slower could also potentially be much more flexible, able to view and understand the situation on multiple levels. People can also be much harder to predict, as well as make sudden semi-irrational decisions that could potentially provide a tactical edge. I'd imagine a battle between two evenly matched A.I.s with similar equipment wouldn't really work out to well, either they'd mutually tear each other to bits, or simply sit there in a stare-down, trying to out-predict the other.
There's also the human capacity for moral decision making, which while of great political and social importance, could be very difficult to teach to an A.I. depending on how intelligent it is.
Also... if we're talking Asimov's three laws, it may be necessary to have a human on board, just so there's someone who can pull the trigger.
All of this together could make a human/A.I. tandem system the most effective overall.
Buuuut... these are just my thoughts, and I tend to ramble a bit.
It could very well be that A.I. are much better at statistical and analytical thinking, providing for excellent management and optimization of the vessel and its equipment. A.I. could also be far more vigilant than a human pilot, allowing for split-second defensive maneuvers that could save vessel and pilot alike.
An organic brain on the other hand, while fragile and orders of magnitude slower could also potentially be much more flexible, able to view and understand the situation on multiple levels. People can also be much harder to predict, as well as make sudden semi-irrational decisions that could potentially provide a tactical edge. I'd imagine a battle between two evenly matched A.I.s with similar equipment wouldn't really work out to well, either they'd mutually tear each other to bits, or simply sit there in a stare-down, trying to out-predict the other.
There's also the human capacity for moral decision making, which while of great political and social importance, could be very difficult to teach to an A.I. depending on how intelligent it is.
Also... if we're talking Asimov's three laws, it may be necessary to have a human on board, just so there's someone who can pull the trigger.
All of this together could make a human/A.I. tandem system the most effective overall.
Buuuut... these are just my thoughts, and I tend to ramble a bit.
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