SkunkyArt | Okwa — Overview of the Shaardu Arka

The Shaardu Arka features a fixed Empal'tel Na'kekell dual-staff turret, with a calibre of 420 mm, which is also the primary weapon system of the Al'kesh. This turret configuration is capable of firing plasma bolts for surgical strikes against light to medium armored targets, or dropping plasma charges, also known as plasma bombs, for area-wide bombardments.

Equipped with strong armor and shield systems, the Shaardu Arka is not only predestined for the flight maneuvers required for standard bombardments, but also excels at attacks in hover mode. This feature facilitates targeting accuracy, as the Shaardu Arka can constantly align itself with the intended target during firing.

Since the JNA's arsenal does not have a dedicated system for high-angle firing, hover mode is an alternative for indirect enemy fire. In hover mode, the Shaardu Arka carefully controls its altitude and uses its gravimetric propulsion to reach altitudes on short notice suitable for engaging targets that normally require an indirect fire trajectory. If necessary, to descend as quickly as possible after firing on the enemy to an altitude where it is protected from enemy fire by natural cover or its position.