Approved Starship Vespa-Class Fighter

[Cyrus Drakon]

Vespa-Class Fighter​

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: A fighter-bomber for the Azure Imperium
• Image Source: Gears Online
• Primary Source: BTL Y-Wing Starfighter

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Azure Imperium Holdings
• Affiliation: Azure Imperium
• Model: Vespa-class fighter
• Production: Minor
• Material: Alusteel (hull) Crystasteel (cockpit)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification: Fighter-bomber
Length: 23.4 meters
Width: 2.9 meters
Height: 3.9 meters
Armament: High

• 1 twin-linked laser cannon
• 2 heavy missile bays
• 2 torpedo bays

Defenses: Average

• Standard Energy Shields
• Alusteel armor
• 
  Deionizer
  
• 
  Socket guard
  

Squadron Count: Very Low (4)
Maneuverability Rating: Low
Speed Rating: Moderate
Hyperdrive Class: 1.0

STANDARD FEATURES

• All standard features

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• A-1 Buster Missiles
• EAM-9 "Glutton" Baradium Missiles
• CBM-20 Baradium Cruise Missiles
• Energy Torpedoes
• Plasma Torpedoes

Strengths:

• Strike Bomber: The Vespa-class comes in fast and hits hard, possessing more than enough firepower to meaningfully damage capital ships.

Weaknesses:

• Specialty Bomber: The Vespa-class is primarily a bomber, with minimal firepower and maneuverability for dogfighting.

Description: The Vespa-class bomber is primarily an anti-ship attack craft, a specialist ship designed to provide support for other craft. It can carry a payload on par with capital ships, making it a useful harasser unit.

 

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Manufacturer: Azure Imperium Holdings

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Overall, this looks like it's approximately 5 ratings over what's typically considered to be balanced.

 

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Approved.