Sliver Class Fighter/Interceptor

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Sliver Class Drone Fighter

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a mass produced, numerous fighter which can be used to swarm enemies and overwhelm them.
• Image Source: Here. Mass Effect 3 art by Troodon80
• Canon Link: N/A
• Restricted Missions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

[SIZE=11pt]PRODUCTION INFORMATION[/SIZE]

• Manufacturer: The Contingency
• Model: Sliver
• Affiliation: The Contingency Only.
• Production: Mass-Produced.
• Material: Durasteel, alusteel, droid brain components.

[SIZE=11pt]TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS[/SIZE]

• Classification: Starfighter/Interceptor
• Length: 6m
• Width: 3m
• Height: 1m
• Armament: Low,
  3 x laser cannons.
• 1 x missile launcher (single shot)

[*]Defenses: Very Low,
[*]Lightweight plating.
[*]No shields.
[*]Squadron Count: 24.
[*]Maneuverability Rating: High,
[*]Speed Rating:, High,
[*]Hyperdrive Class: N/A
[SIZE=11pt]SPECIAL FEATURES[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=11pt]Can be stored in racks and deployed en masse.[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=11pt]Guns are all mounted forwards.[/SIZE]
  

[SIZE=11pt]Strengths[/SIZE]:

• Swarm. The Sliver operates in huge squadrons of 24, allowing them to overwhelm an enemy with targets and blast them.
• Speedy. Slivers move quickly and are very agile. They are especially devastating against bombers and slower fighters they can outpace.

[SIZE=11pt]Weaknesses[/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]:[/SIZE]

• Defences. To optimise speed and weapons, the Sliver has virtually no defences. It has light plating, no shields and minimal ion shielding.
• Hyperdrive. The Sliver has no hyperdrive and so must be carried into battle.
• Armament. Primarily designed for close ranged fighting, the Sliver’s weapons are relatively weak, especially its single shot missile.

Description:
The ultimate in speed and efficiency, the Sliver takes the fighter to the logical extreme. Essentially the Sliver is an engine with thrusters and weapons attached along with a droid brain to control it. This means that swarms of Slivers can be deployed, overwhelming an enemy with firepower. However, with their defences so low they risk being destroyed in equally vast numbers.

The Sliver’s main role is to attack, hold up and destroy as many enemy attack craft as possible. They are not suited for long engagements or for strafing enemy ships. They perform capably in the role of escort for bombers.