The Vyre GS-4 is a compact, high-performance grav-sled engineered for personal transport, reconnaissance, and light-duty field operations across a variety of planetary environments. Built around a stabilized gravitic propulsion system and reinforced modular frame, it offers high-speed traversal, precision hover control, and adaptable configuration for both civilian and tactical use. With seating for four and integrated cargo capacity, the GS-4 balances mobility and utility, making it ideal for scouting patrols, rapid-response deployment, and frontier exploration. Its advanced systems—including adaptive camouflage, deflector shielding, and optional phaser turrets—provide durability and flexibility in both hostile and remote conditions.
Physical Specifications
- Length
- 5.2 meters (approx. 17 feet)
- Width
- 2.4 meters (approx. 8 feet)
- Height (at rest)
- 1.6 meters (approx. 5.25 feet)
- Operational Hover Height
- 1.5 to 3 meters (5 to 10 feet)
- Max Elevation Burst
- 6 meters (20 feet)
Performance Specifications
- Maximum Cruise Speed
- 320 km/h (200 mph)
- Peak Burst Speed
- 480 km/h (300 mph) [5 minute limited-duration overdrive]
- Hover Altitude Range
- 1.5 – 6 meters (5 – 20 feet)
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h)
- 3.8 seconds
- Turning Radius
- 9.5 meters (31 feet)
- Propulsion System
- Multi-vector gravitational repulsion array with directional thrust correction
- Stability Control
- Adaptive terrain compensation with inertial dampeners
Capacity
- Crew
- 1 pilot + 3 passengers
- Cargo Space
- 1.2 cubic meters (rear deck and under-seat storage)
- Max Payload
- ~600 kg (crew + gear + cargo combined)
Defensive and Offensive Systems
- Adaptive Camouflage Layer
- Surface-embedded holographic emitters allow the sled to blend with terrain or project visual decoys, reducing visual and optical targeting signatures.
- Low-Profile Deflector Shielding
- Integrated into the chassis frame, the deflector field provides moderate protection against small arms, debris, and environmental hazards without compromising power efficiency.
- Phaser Turret Mounts
- Two internal retractable mounts can house phaser turrets. Controlled via pilot HUD or passengers.
Core Components
- Grav-Pulse Stabilization Assembly
- Integrates the grav-core and pulse regulation system to provide primary lift, thrust modulation, and dynamic balance.
- Inertial-Altitude Control System
- Handles real-time inertial dampening and precise hover elevation through integrated sensor and field grid management.
- Repulsor Lattice Emitters
- Generates vector-directed repulsor fields, allowing for frictionless movement and adaptive thrust across varying terrain.
- Encapsulated Systems Core
- Centralized, shielded computer unit housing diagnostics, nav-control logic, and passive EM dampening for internal stability.
- Emergency Grav-Anchor System
- Activates in system failure or free-fall conditions, projecting a rapid hard-stop gravitic tether to secure the craft.
- Fusion Power Core
- Provides continuous high-output energy for all subsystems, including lift, control, and defensive circuitry.
- Deuterium Fuel Storage Module
- Cryo-sealed reserve feeding the fusion core, optimized for multi-day operation without resupply.
- Holographic Emitters
- Project navigational overlays, interface displays, and passive cloaking patterns for visibility control and data readout.
Auxiliary Systems
Development History
The Vyre GS-4 is the product of nearly two decades of iterative design, evolving from a high-speed racing prototype into a reliable, multi-role personal transport platform. Development began in 2371 with the GS-1, an open-frame sled built around an experimental grav-inertial lift system. Though fast and agile, it suffered from unstable vector control and a fragile modular frame. Its promising performance caught the attention of both private racers and defense agencies, despite its impracticality in the field.
The GS-2, launched in 2376, aimed to secure military contracts. It introduced dynamic pulse mapping for improved handling, but oversteering remained an issue. The quick-swap modular frame degraded under stress, and the system’s high energy demands required frequent power cell replacements. Maintenance was also a major barrier—fine gravitic alignments couldn’t be serviced outside of a workshop, making the unit field-inflexible.
By 2382, the GS-3 shifted focus toward industrial and expedition use. Vector stability improved with predictive dampening and terrain-adaptive feedback. A variable-output core system nearly doubled range, and modular frames gained durability through reinforced rails. While some components became hot-swappable, core maintenance still required specialized tools, limiting autonomy.
Released in 2388, the GS-4 finally fulfilled the platform’s potential. A stabilized pulse lattice and real-time terrain mapping enabled precise control at speed. The modular frame was reengineered with micro-locking rails and diagnostic support, making reconfiguration fast and reliable. A hybrid grav-core with pulse regulation solved power inefficiency, extending runtime to multiple days. Most importantly, gravitic clusters could now be swapped and recalibrated in the field, marking the GS-4 as the first truly self-sufficient model—favored by scouts, patrol units, and frontier expeditions.