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The Starlight Marauder is armed with two gimbaled Skreeon turrets on both sides of the fighter. These guns are complemented by a single forward facing [[Firewasp]] cannon, and a pair of missile banks, with one facing forward and one facing aft. These weapons are turned primarily to disable and destroy ordnance, but can be turned on other vessels with varying degrees of effectiveness. | The Starlight Marauder is armed with two gimbaled Skreeon turrets on both sides of the fighter. These guns are complemented by a single forward facing [[Firewasp]] cannon, and a pair of missile banks, with one facing forward and one facing aft. These weapons are turned primarily to disable and destroy ordnance, but can be turned on other vessels with varying degrees of effectiveness. | ||
===FTL capability=== | ===FTL capability=== | ||
Until recently, these fighters were not equipped with [[Phantom Drives]]. Due to the changing nature of combat during the [[Gray Storm]], the Ascendancy opted to start equipping them with these drives for flexibility, at the cost of some maneuverability. | Until recently, these fighters were not equipped with [[Phantom Drive|Phantom Drives]]. Due to the changing nature of combat during the [[Gray Storm]], the Ascendancy opted to start equipping them with these drives for flexibility, at the cost of some maneuverability. | ||
==Tactical Usage== | ==Tactical Usage== | ||
The Ascendancy's space combat philosophy calls for small fightercraft to primarily defend larger vessels and formations from incoming ordnance. This is precisely what the Starlight Marauder was designed to do. The vessel can dogfight other starfighters, though this is typically only done if other combat-oriented starfighters cannot repel incoming forces. The fighter can also engage smaller-vessels, and sometimes larger vessels, depending on the situation. Typically, the most common alternate use for this fighter is reconnaissance. | The Ascendancy's space combat philosophy calls for small fightercraft to primarily defend larger vessels and formations from incoming ordnance. This is precisely what the Starlight Marauder was designed to do. The vessel can dogfight other starfighters, though this is typically only done if other combat-oriented starfighters cannot repel incoming forces. The fighter can also engage smaller-vessels, and sometimes larger vessels, depending on the situation. Typically, the most common alternate use for this fighter is reconnaissance. | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 19 April 2024
The Starlight Marauder is an interceptor designed and built by the Vokyran Ascendancy. They are characterized by fast speeds, a powerful shield, and thin armor. This class of fighter primarily defends larger vessels from incoming ordnance.
Design & Construction
The vessel is purpose-built to intercept and disable, destroy, or detonate incoming ordnance, be it missiles, torpedoes, or ballistic projectiles. This results in a vessel that has powerful, low-endurance shields, thin armor, and a mission-specific weapon set.
Armament
The Starlight Marauder is armed with two gimbaled Skreeon turrets on both sides of the fighter. These guns are complemented by a single forward facing Firewasp cannon, and a pair of missile banks, with one facing forward and one facing aft. These weapons are turned primarily to disable and destroy ordnance, but can be turned on other vessels with varying degrees of effectiveness.
FTL capability
Until recently, these fighters were not equipped with Phantom Drives. Due to the changing nature of combat during the Gray Storm, the Ascendancy opted to start equipping them with these drives for flexibility, at the cost of some maneuverability.
Tactical Usage
The Ascendancy's space combat philosophy calls for small fightercraft to primarily defend larger vessels and formations from incoming ordnance. This is precisely what the Starlight Marauder was designed to do. The vessel can dogfight other starfighters, though this is typically only done if other combat-oriented starfighters cannot repel incoming forces. The fighter can also engage smaller-vessels, and sometimes larger vessels, depending on the situation. Typically, the most common alternate use for this fighter is reconnaissance.