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Defender

The CDX Starworks I-287B Defender is used primarily by corporations and small governments who wish to protect their spheres of influence. Although the Defender is the fastest and most maneuverable fighter in production, its light armament, weak shielding, and abysmal fuel capacity relegate it to the role of an in-system interceptor, not a strike fighter. This latest version, the Defender Mk. II, has been retrofitted with larger fuel tanks to address this concern, but it is still limited in range.

Speed: 500 Au/h Accel: 375 Turn: 180°/sec Shields: 10u Charge: 0.33u/sec Armor: - Guns: 3 (max) Turrets: -

Space: 5 tons Cargo: 1 tons Fuel: 300u (3 jumps) Length: 8m Mass: 9 tons Crew: 1 Avail: 2 Cost: 100,000 cr

Weapons: 3 Laser Cannons

Rebel Manta

When Astrotech Space Industries went bankrupt seven years ago, their remaining inventory of Model F-37B Manta light fighters was quietly bought up by an anonymous party. The Manta, heavily used by the Confederation during the early days of the Great War, has fallen out of favor with modern combateers due to its light armament. Recently, though, a Confederate freighter captain reported being attacked by several "triangular space fighters," suggesting that the Rebellion may be using these outdated but highly maneuverable ships to further its cause.

Speed: 425AU/h Accel: 312 Turn: 180°/sec Shields: 20u Charge: 0.33u/sec Armor: - Guns: 4 (max) Turrets: -

Space: 5 tons Cargo: 3 tons Fuel: 200u (2 jumps) Length: 8m Mass: 9 tons Crew: 1 Avail: (61) Cost: 180,000 cr

Weapons: 1 Missle Rack + 1 Missile 3 Swivel Laser Cannons

Hawk

Mastech's F-5 Hawk light fighter provides an excellent defense for all types of starships. This specialized fighter was designed to operate only from the launch bays of other ships, and the resulting design compromises mean that its maneuverability and speed aren't the greatest, and it is only armed with a set of laser cannons and a pair of missiles.

Speed: 350 AU/h Accel: 280 Turn: 150°/sec Shields: 23u Charge: 0.38u/sec Armor: - Guns: 4 (max) Turrets: -

Space: 10 tons Cargo: 3 tons Fuel: 100u (1 jump) Length: 9m Mass: 10 tons Crew: 1 Avail: - Cost: 250,000 cr

Weapons: 2 Laser Cannons 1 Missle Rack + 2 Missiles

Confederate Patrol Ship

The P-361 patrol fighter, manufactured by the Terran Naval Yards, is the best starfighter ever designed. No other small ship can beat it in a dogfight - at least, such an occurence has never been publically reported.

Speed: 350 AU/h Accel: 217 Turn: 120°/sec Shields: 20u Charge: 0.32u/sec Armor: - Guns: 4 (max) Turrets: -

Space: 5 tons Cargo: 5 tons Fuel: 200u (2 jumps) Length: 10m Mass: 11 tons Crew: 1 Avail: (66) Cost: 700,000 cr

Weapons: 3 Proton Cannons 1 Missle Rack + 2 Missiles

Confederate Gunboat

The Terran Naval Yards G-564 missile gunboat is essentially a stretched model of its cousin, the P-361 patrol fighter. As an outgrowth of the earlier P-361 design program, the gunbaot's designers were able to keep the parts commonly used between the two ships; for example, the gunboat' unique tri-mounted wings are identical to the assemblies used by the patrol ship. The forwarded-mounted strakes along the fuselage sides hold missile racks and rocket launchers.

Speed: 250AU/h Accel: 217 Turn: 90°/sec Shields: 20u Charge: 0.25u/sec Armor: 5 Guns: 3 (max ) Turrets: -

Space: 5 tons Cargo: 5 tons Fuel: 300u (3 jumps) Length: 12m Mass: 15 tons Crew: 2 Avail: (66) Cost: 900,000 cr

Weapons: 2 Laser Cannons 1 Missle Rack + 4 Missiles 1 Rocket Launcher + 2 Rockets

Lightning

Blazitron Industries' new F-563 Lightning fighter-bomber recently won the Shelton Award for Extreme Cleverness, and it's easy to see why. The Lightning mixes high speed and good maneuverability with excellent firepower, resulting in an unbeatable combination. In addition, the design is so adaptable that a modified version, the F-563N, has been produced for shipboard operations.

Speed: 350 AU/h Accel: 312 Turn: 150°/sec Shields: 25 u Charge: 0.42u/sec Armor: 5 Guns: 5 (max) Turrets: 1 (max)

Space: 15 tons Cargo: 5 tons Fuel: 500 u (5 jumps) Length: 10m Mass: 12 tons Crew: 1 Avail: 3 Cost: 1,000,000 cr

Weapons: 4 Laser Cannons 2 Missle Racks + 4 Missiles 1 Rocket Launcher + 2 Rockets 1 Javelin Pod + 40 Javelins

Rapier

CDX Starworks's most popular offering, the F/A-927E Rapier attack fighter, is the heaviest-armed starfighter on the market. It has both missile racks and a torpedo launcher, and it is equipped with a laser turret for self-defense as well. However, all this firepower comes at the expense of speed and maneuverability, making the Rapier the clumsiest starfighter around. Still, it is popular with bounty hunters, corporate governments, and anyone needing a little more punch than is offered by other fighters.

Speed: 300 Accel: 217 Turn: 120°/sec Shields: 35u Charge: 0.48u/sec Armor: 15 Guns: 4 (max) Turrets: 1 (max)

Space: 20 tons Cargo: 15 tons Fuel: 400u (4 jumps) Length: 12m Mass: 15 tons Crew: 2 Avail: 3 Cost: 1,200,000 cr

Weapons: 4 Proton Cannons 1 Torpedo Launcher + 6 Torpedos 1 Rocket Launcher + 6 Rockets 1 Rear Laser Turret

Alien Fighter

Deadlier than a Rebel Cruiser, the alien fighter is fast, highly maneuverable and is almost invincible in combat due to its size and ability to quickly regenerate its shields. Travelling in flights of three, these fighters are extremely aggressive and should be treated with extreme caution if encountered.

Speed: 500 Accel: 450 Turn: 180°/sec Shields: 500u Charge: 6.25u/sec Armor: - Guns: 8 (max) Turrets: -

Space: 10 tons Cargo: 10 tons Fuel: 1,000u (10 jumps) Length: 15m Mass: 18 tons Crew: 8 Avail: - Cost: -

Weapons: 1 Fusion Beam 1 Drone Launcher + 2 Seeker Drones

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