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The second Highway Star was lovingly assembled on [[Prometheus Forge]], where it went on to take pride of place at the start of Lebia's Classic vehicle collection. | The second Highway Star was lovingly assembled on [[Prometheus Forge]], where it went on to take pride of place at the start of Lebia's Classic vehicle collection. | ||
| − | Currently, the first Highway Star is displayed at Ford's Garage at Marsbase Sara, where it has become something of a minor tourist attraction. It has earned a small place in history for itself as the last full hardtech Record holder. The rules were changed a few months afterwards to permit waved entries. | + | Currently, the first Highway Star is displayed at Ford's Garage at Marsbase Sara, where it has become something of a minor tourist attraction. It has earned a small place in history for itself as the last full hardtech Record holder. The rules were changed a few months afterwards to permit waved entries for safety reasons. |
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
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* ''WHAT?!'': Loud. Dangerously loud. Can cause hearing damage to anyone with unprotected ears. Loud enough to be officially banned from being started within the confines of Marsbase Sara. | * ''WHAT?!'': Loud. Dangerously loud. Can cause hearing damage to anyone with unprotected ears. Loud enough to be officially banned from being started within the confines of Marsbase Sara. | ||
| − | * ''Spitfire'': At big throttle openings, the Star blows hot flame through open wastegates. These are genuine non-slapstick burn-the-garage-down flames. | + | * ''Spitfire'': At big throttle openings, the Star blows hot flame through open wastegates. These are genuine non-slapstick burn-the-garage-down flames. Be careful. |
* ''Road Ready'': Passed South Australia Single Vehicle Assessment. Is legal for use on Public roads in Australia, provided the boost is turned down to a minimum, the turbo wastegates are plumbed back into the silencers, sound deadening baffles are mounted and a set of road tyres are fit. | * ''Road Ready'': Passed South Australia Single Vehicle Assessment. Is legal for use on Public roads in Australia, provided the boost is turned down to a minimum, the turbo wastegates are plumbed back into the silencers, sound deadening baffles are mounted and a set of road tyres are fit. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | * A Third Highway Star replica was constructed by [[Eddie]] from on Prometheus Forge, copying the second. The third machine was then waved to make an attempt at an absolute speed record | + | * A Third Highway Star replica was constructed by [[Eddie]] from on Prometheus Forge, copying the second. The third machine was then waved to make an attempt at an absolute Fenspace speed record<ref>Currently approximately 511c</ref>, with Jet Jaguar invited to ride it. |
* [[Benjamin Rhodes]] has challenged Jet to a drag race between the ''Highway Star'' and his ''Lunatic Fringe''. As of yet, they haven't found somewhere where they can safely run both machines head to head. | * [[Benjamin Rhodes]] has challenged Jet to a drag race between the ''Highway Star'' and his ''Lunatic Fringe''. As of yet, they haven't found somewhere where they can safely run both machines head to head. | ||
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Revision as of 16:07, 5 June 2011
Contents |
| Highway Star | |
| Vehicle Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Base chassis | Custom designed motorcycle |
| Length | 2.5 meters |
| Mass | 527kG |
| Drive Type | 2600cc twin-turbocharged 4-rotor Wankel rotary engine. |
| Drive Rating | >650kW |
| Primary Manufacturer | Team Stingray |
| Owner | Team Stingray |
| Flag of Record | South Australia |
| Faction | Gearheads |
| Registry Number | B1G SPD |
| Purpose | Land Speed attempt. |
| Primary Crew | 1 Rider |
| Operational Status | Active(Stored) |
| “ |
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death. |
” |
| — Hunter S. Thompson | ||
History
The first Highway Star replica was designed jointly by Ford Sierra and Jet Jaguar, based off of the eponymous motorcycle from Bubblegum Crisis,. It was intended as both a break for Jet from her Panzer Kunst duties, and to be something that they could both do together. Over the course of three months, they designed, constructed and tested the Highway Star at Ford's Garage at Marsbase Sara. They aimed to make an attempt at the motorcycle land speed record, calling themselves Team Stingray
The Highway Star is powered by a custom built twin-turbocharged 4-chamber rotary engine built out of a pair of Mazda RE-13b engines, which is easily capable of outputting more than 650kW through a 12 speed gearbox, driving the rear wheel. The front wheel is driven by a hydraulic pump mounted to the rear driveshaft. If the back wheel begins to slip, power is shifted to the front wheel to stabilise the bike.
Over the course of two weeks, the Highway Star was tested at Lake Gairdner in South Australia, before the final record attempt. The day before Jet was due to make the attempt, a representative of the FIM informed her that her hardsuit armour would violate the handwavium prohibition. Fortunately, an alternate rider[1] was found to make the attempt.
After their successful attempt at the record, Team Stingray were invited to compete at Bonneville later in the year [2]. Lacking the necessary money to race, but having far more spare parts left over than they expected, they sold parts enough to construct a second Highway Star to Lebia Maverick. [3]
The second Highway Star was lovingly assembled on Prometheus Forge, where it went on to take pride of place at the start of Lebia's Classic vehicle collection.
Currently, the first Highway Star is displayed at Ford's Garage at Marsbase Sara, where it has become something of a minor tourist attraction. It has earned a small place in history for itself as the last full hardtech Record holder. The rules were changed a few months afterwards to permit waved entries for safety reasons.
Attributes
- Good old fashioned engineering: As per the requirements of the FIM, the Star is 100% pure all-natural hardtech. Traditional tuning methods used throughout. Requires an Earth-standard atmosphere to run, and runs best on high octane petrol. The higher the octane, the better it will run.
- A redefinition of the meaning of speed: Motorcycle Land Speed Record holder, May 2015.
- Human friendly: Although originally designed specifically around Jet Jaguar, with a little practice any experienced motorcyclist can handle it. Controls are basically 'Go', 'Go Faster', 'Stop'. Instruments are designed only to highlight important faults.
- WHAT?!: Loud. Dangerously loud. Can cause hearing damage to anyone with unprotected ears. Loud enough to be officially banned from being started within the confines of Marsbase Sara.
- Spitfire: At big throttle openings, the Star blows hot flame through open wastegates. These are genuine non-slapstick burn-the-garage-down flames. Be careful.
- Road Ready: Passed South Australia Single Vehicle Assessment. Is legal for use on Public roads in Australia, provided the boost is turned down to a minimum, the turbo wastegates are plumbed back into the silencers, sound deadening baffles are mounted and a set of road tyres are fit.
Quirks
- None more than usual for something built with human hands
Trivia
- A Third Highway Star replica was constructed by Eddie from on Prometheus Forge, copying the second. The third machine was then waved to make an attempt at an absolute Fenspace speed record[4], with Jet Jaguar invited to ride it.
- Benjamin Rhodes has challenged Jet to a drag race between the Highway Star and his Lunatic Fringe. As of yet, they haven't found somewhere where they can safely run both machines head to head.
- ↑ A local motorcycle journalist
- ↑ With KJ DeRosia as their rider since Jet cannot enter the US
- ↑ A few modifications over the original were also included, based on experience, notably improved heat shielding for the rider.
- ↑ Currently approximately 511c
