VBA-4 D'Raria Model #: VBA-4 Codename: D'Raria Manufacturer: Rodarian Fleet Yards Weight: 28,000 Kg Height: 23.4 M (75 ft) in Battloid Mode 14.1 M (45 ft) in Walker Mode 4.1 M (13 ft) in Fighter Mode Width: 15 M (48 ft) at shoulders in Battloid Mode 30.2 M (97 ft) in Walker or Fighter Mode with wings at maximum extension Length: 10.0 M (32 ft) in Battloid Mode 30.2 M (97 ft) in Walker Mode or Fighter Mode Weapons: Arm-Mounted Plasma Cannons (2)     - Fire forward in Fighter or Walker mode.     - Fire out of the palms of mecha's hands in Battloid mode. Anti-Aircraft Plasma Cannons (2)     - Located below and to either side of the cockpit.     - Can be fired in any mode. Arm-Mounted Short-Range Plasma Missile Launchers (8)     - Four launchers mounted on each forearm.     - Only useable in Battloid mode. Leg-Mounted Medium Range Missile Launchers (6)     - Only useable in Battloid mode.     - Three launchers per leg.     - Assemblies concealed in legs until armed, raise outward to fire.     - Ship holds 2 volleys for a total of 12 missiles. Cargo: Small storage compartment located behind the pilot's seat. Equipment (Standard): Auto-pilot Combat computer Escape pod Homing beacon with separate power source Optical enhancement package (infrared, nightvision, thermal imager) Full sensor array Self-destruct (delay up to 60 min) History:     Following the successful introduction of the VBA-1, the Eltorian Guard proceeded to develop three additional models. The last of these was the VBA-4 D'Raria. Terrans have noted a passing resemblance of the D'Raria to the VA-3 Invader. While the shape is somewhat reminiscent of the bomber, that is where the similarities end. The D'Raria represents the fastest and most maneuverable VBA in the Eltorian military. In fact, the only craft known to be faster than the VBA-4 is the Terran VF-4 - and that is by a very narrow margin. The VBA-4 packs an impressive array of plasma-based armament in addition to Terran-style missiles. This makes it most effective in air-to-air combat, thought it is still formidable against surface targets as well.     Like all VBAs, the D'Raria has limited regenerative capacity - making the craft far more resilient than one might expect given its relatively sparse armor plating. Its main defensive advantage is its maneuverability. Thus the VBA-4 is only flown by the very best of the Eltorian Guard. An arrangement of necessity, considering how dependent the life of the pilot is on their skill with the machine.     The name D'Raria is taken from an aquatic animal native to the planet Kultoria. Known for its speed and grace in the water, the VBA-4 was modeled to resemble the creature in fighter mode. Terran pilots that have seen the D'Raria have given the craft their own nickname. Ironically enough, it is also taken from an aquatic animal: The Manta. "Speed and Maneuverability"