In the late 2090s, the world was facing a new era of rapid urbanization, political instability, and environmental collapse. Cities expanded vertically and horizontally at once, making traditional ground-based and even airborne transport systems dangerously inefficient. To counter this, the Global Union of Autonomous Nations (GUAN) commissioned the creation of a new breed of compact, high-efficiency personnel transport vehicles—capable of precise vertical takeoff, quick deployment, and maximum security for VIPs and critical teams.
Thus, the Aegis V-9 Helicarrier was born.
Developed by a coalition of aerospace pioneers and defense contractors, the V-9 was a marvel of hybrid technology. It featured:
- A turbine-fan propulsion system housed within a sleek fuselage, reducing noise and infrared signature.
- Anti-gravity stabilization rings (seen around the craft), allowing for perfect hover and incredible agility, even in violent weather or inside city megastructures.
- Retractable landing struts integrated into the stabilization ring, ensuring a stable landing platform on uneven surfaces.
- A composite-carbon monocoque frame, providing high strength with minimal weight.
- Modular interior setups for evacuation missions, tactical insertions, or VIP transport.
Originally designed for rapid-response humanitarian missions, the V-9 quickly found its way into military and corporate sectors. Elite security firms, city emergency units, and black-ops organizations all fought to acquire them, adapting the base model with stealth features, heavy armor, or AI piloting systems.
The V-9 wasn't just transportation; it became a symbol of precision, power, and survival in a chaotic future. Seeing one land nearby could either be a sign of salvation—or impending intervention.
Today, only a few V-9s remain operational, mostly customized to their owners’ secretive specifications. Legends say a single V-9 once turned the tide of an entire city conflict without ever firing a shot, simply by appearing above the skyline.
Aegis V-9 Helicarrier – Spec Sheet
Manufacturer:
Aegis Dynamics Consortium (ADC)
Primary Function:
Personnel Transport / Tactical Insertion / VIP Evacuation
General Characteristics
Crew: 1–2 (Pilot + Optional Systems Officer)
Capacity: Up to 8 personnel (modular seating or standing with harnesses)
Length: 20.4 meters
Wingspan: 33.7 meters (with stabilization ring)
Height: 6.8 meters (landing mode)
Powerplant
Main Engine: Hybrid Ion-Turbine Propulsion Core (TITAN-X9)
Supplemental Systems: Anti-Gravity Stabilization Ring (AGR-3)
Performance
Top Airspeed: 480 km/h (low altitude)
Hover Ceiling: 2,500 meters
Operational Range: 1,100 km without refueling/recharging
Vertical Takeoff & Landing (VTOL): Fully autonomous or manual
Noise Signature: Ultra-Low (<40 dB at 50 meters)
Armament & Defense (Optional Packages)
Hardpoints: 2 concealed (micro-missile pods or kinetic disruptors)
Countermeasures:
Optical and Infrared Cloaking (short-term)
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Shielding
Armor: Reactive Smart-Composite Skin (auto-hardens against threats)
Special Features
AI Co-Pilot System ("Argus" Protocol) for autonomous nav/combat
Magnetic Lock Landing Gear (for landing on vertical surfaces or moving vehicles)
Rapid Deployment Ramp – full personnel disembark in < 5 seconds
Emergency Medical Module (deployable from internal bay)
Notable Variants
V-9S "Specter" – Stealth operations unit (blacked-out, radar-absorbent)
V-9M "Medivac" – Medical emergency variant (autonomous triage capabilities)
V-9X "Exodus" – Corporate VIP armored transport model
