Terran Confederation A-15 "Gladius" Medium Fighter/Bomber: Difference between revisions

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Name: A-15/B Gladius
Craft: Terran Confederation A-15/B Gladius
Type: Medium Fighter
Scale: starfighter
Length: 36 meters
Skill: starfighter pilot
Crew: 1
Cargo Capacity: 25 metric tons
Consumables: 7 days
Jump Drive: x1
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 3D+1
Space: 7
Atmosphere: 350; 1,000 km/h
Hull: 2D+1
Shields: 3D
Sensors

Passive: 20 / 0D+1
Scan: 40 / 1D
Search: 60 / 1D+1
Focus: 2 / 2D

Weapons

2 Civilian Grade Laser Cannons (firelinked)

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-5/13/25
Atmosphere Range: 10-500/1,300/2,500m
Damage: 2D+2

Civilian Grade Particle Cannon

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D+1
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Damage: 2D

2 Light Ordnance Hardpoints

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 3D+2
Space Range: 1-6/15/30
Atmosphere Range: 10-600/1,500/3,000m
Ammo: 2 Light Heat Seeker Missiles
Damage: 8D

Proton Torpedo Tube

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-2/5/10
Atmosphere Range: 10-200/500/1,000m
Ammo: 8
Damage: 10D

Tractor Beam

Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-2/6/12
Atmosphere Range: 10-200/600/1,200m
Strength: 4D

Electronic Counter Measure Module

Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Skill: sensors
Space Range: 1-5/13/25
Atmosphere Range: 10-500/1,300/2,500m
Effect: Fire Control & Sensors -1D

Gear:

Ejection Seat: This accessory allows the vehicle's crew and passengers to safely disembark while it is still in mid-flight. It can be used as the vehicle is being destroyed.

Description: The A-15 Gladius was a Terran fighter used for patrol and anti-shipping missions by both the Terran Confederation and local planetary militia squadrons. The fighter saw widespread use in the Gemini Sector. The TCS Lexington carried a squadron of Gladii during her assault on Kilrah. One Lexington pilot, Niekro Hammond, scored at least 22 kills flying a Gladius. Gladii were also flown by pirates and renegades in the Evian System.

Source

Wing Commander Encyclopedia: A-15 Gladius
The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 293)
thedemonapostle

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-=='''A-15/B Gladius'''==
 [[File:Terran Confederation A-15B Gladius Medium Fighter.png|thumb|500px|right]]
-'''Name''': A-15/B Gladius<br />'''Craft''': Terran Confederation A-15/B Gladius<br />'''Type''': Medium Fighter<br />'''Scale''': speeder<br />'''Length''': 36 meters<br />'''Skill''': starfighter pilot<br />'''Crew''': 1<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3.1 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 12 days<br />'''Jump Drive''': x1<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 3D+1<br />'''Space''': 3<br />'''Atmosphere''': 260; 750 km/h <br />'''Hull''': 4D+1<br />'''Shields''': 5D<br />'''Sensors'''
+'''Name''': A-15/B Gladius<br />'''Craft''': Terran Confederation A-15/B Gladius<br />'''Type''': Medium Fighter<br />'''Scale''': starfighter<br />'''Length''': 36 meters<br />'''Skill''': starfighter pilot<br />'''Crew''': 1<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 25 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 7 days<br />'''Jump Drive''': x1<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 3D+1<br />'''Space''': 7<br />'''Atmosphere''': 350; 1,000 km/h<br />'''Hull''': 2D+1<br />'''Shields''': 3D<br />'''Sensors'''
-*Passive: 40/1D
+*Passive: 20 / 0D+1
-*Scan: 80/2D
+*Scan: 40 / 1D
-*Search: 120/3D
+*Search: 60 / 1D+1
-*Focus: 4/4D
+*Focus: 2 / 2D
 '''Weapons'''
-*'''2 Civilian Grade Laser Cannons'''
+*'''2 Civilian Grade Laser Cannons''' (firelinked)
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: walker<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-13/25/50<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-1,300/2,500/5,000m<br />Rate of fire: 5<br />Damage: 2D+2
+: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: walker<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-5/13/25<br />Atmosphere Range: 10-500/1,300/2,500m<br />Damage: 2D+2
-*'''1 Civilian Grade Particle Cannon'''
+*'''Civilian Grade Particle Cannon'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: walker<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-10/20/30<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-1,000/2,000/3,000m<br />Rate of fire: 3<br />Damage: 5D+1
+: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D+1<br />Space Range: 1-4/10/20<br />Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m<br />Damage: 2D
 *'''2 Light Ordnance Hardpoints'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-30/60/90<br />Atmosphere Range: 60-3,000/6,000/9,000m<br />Ammo: 2 Light Heat Seeker Missiles<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Damage: 2D+2
+: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D+2<br />Space Range: 1-6/15/30<br />Atmosphere Range: 10-600/1,500/3,000m<br />Ammo: 2 Light Heat Seeker Missiles<br />Damage: 8D
 *'''Proton Torpedo Tube'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 2-25/50/100<br />Atmosphere Range: 200-2,500/5,000/10,000m<br />Ammo: 8<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Damage: 3D
+: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-2/5/10<br />Atmosphere Range: 10-200/500/1,000m<br />Ammo: 8<br />Damage: 10D
 *'''Tractor Beam'''
-: Fire Arc: all<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: speeder<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-4/7/13<br />Atmosphere Range: 100-400/700/1,300m<br />Strength: 4D
+: Fire Arc: all<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-2/6/12<br />Atmosphere Range: 10-200/600/1,200m<br />Strength: 4D
 *'''Electronic Counter Measure Module'''
-: Fire Arc: all<br />Crew: 1<br />Skill: sensors<br />Space Range: 1-13/25/50<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km<br />Effect: Fire Control & Sensors -2D
+: Fire Arc: all<br />Crew: 1<br />Skill: sensors<br />Space Range: 1-5/13/25<br />Atmosphere Range: 10-500/1,300/2,500m<br />Effect: Fire Control & Sensors -1D
 '''Gear''':
-*Cargo Module: The vehicle may carry up to an additional 21.9 metric tons of cargo.
-*Collapsible Sections: This accessory reduces the ship's volume by ¼ when it is not occupied.
-*Akwende Drive: FTL Drive System. This drive allows the vehicle to make instantaneous FTL jumps
 *Ejection Seat: This accessory allows the vehicle's crew and passengers to safely disembark while it is still in mid-flight. It can be used as the vehicle is being destroyed.
-*Auto-Repair System: Adds 5D to all repair checks.
-*Afterburners: Adds +5 Space movement.
-===='''Source'''====
+'''Description''': The A-15 Gladius was a Terran fighter used for patrol and anti-shipping missions by both the Terran Confederation and local planetary militia squadrons. The fighter saw widespread use in the Gemini Sector. The TCS Lexington carried a squadron of Gladii during her assault on Kilrah. One Lexington pilot, Niekro Hammond, scored at least 22 kills flying a Gladius. Gladii were also flown by pirates and renegades in the Evian System.
+'''Source'''
 *[http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/A-15_Gladius Wing Commander Encyclopedia: A-15 Gladius]
 *The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 293)
 *thedemonapostle
-=='''A-15/C Gladius'''==
-[[File:Terran Confederation A-15B Gladius Medium Fighter.gif|thumb|500px|right]]
-'''Name''': A-15 Gladius<br />'''Craft''': Terran Confederation A-15 Gladius<br />'''Type''': Medium Fighter<br />'''Scale''': walker<br />'''Length''': 36 meters<br />'''Skill''': starfighter pilot<br />'''Crew''': 1<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3.1 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 12 days<br />'''Jump Drive''': x1<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 2D+1<br />'''Space''': 14<br />'''Atmosphere''': 485; 1,400 km/h <br />'''Hull''': 3D+2<br />'''Shields''': 4D+1<br />'''Sensors'''
-*Passive: 40/1D
-*Scan: 80/2D
-*Search: 120/3D
-*Focus: 4/4D
-'''Weapons'''
-*'''2 Enhanced Rapid-Fire Laser Cannons'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: walker<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-13/25/50<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-1,300/2,500/5,000m<br />Rate of fire: 12<br />Damage: 2D+1
-*'''2 Rapid Fire Particle Cannons'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: walker<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-8/15/30<br />Atmosphere Range: 100-800/1,500/3,000m<br />Rate of fire: 11<br />Damage: 3D+1
-*'''2 Long Range Tachyon Guns'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: walker<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-10/20/40<br />Atmosphere Range: 100-1,000/2,000/4,000m<br />Rate of fire: 3<br />Damage: 3D+1
-*'''2 Light Ordnance Tubes'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-10/20/80<br />Atmosphere Range: 100-1,000/2,000/8,000m<br />Ammo: 4 Standard Dumb Fire (DF) Missiles per tube<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Damage: 4D
-*'''1 Light Ordnance Hardpoint'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-30/60/90<br />Atmosphere Range: 100-3,000/6,000/9,000m<br />Ammo: 1 Standard Heat Seeker (HS) Missile<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Damage: 5D
-*'''1 Heavy Ordnance Hardpoint'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-20/40/160<br />Atmosphere Range: 2-40/80/320km<br />Ammo: 1 Mk IV Torpedo<br />Rate of fire: 6<br />Damage: 3D
-*'''Electronic Counter Measure Module'''
-: Fire Arc: all<br />Crew: 1<br />Skill: sensors<br />Space Range: 1-13/25/50<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km<br />Effects: Enemy Sensors and Fire Control -1D
-*'''Countermeasure Pod Dispenser'''
-: Fire Arc: aft<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: sensors<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-13/25/50<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km<br />Ammo: 1<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Effects: Enemy Sensors & Fire Control -1D
-'''Gear''':
-*Collapsible Sections: This accessory reduces the ship's volume by ¼ when it is not occupied.
-*Akwende Drive: FTL Drive System. This drive allows the vehicle to make instantaneous FTL jumps
-*Ejection Seat: This accessory allows the vehicle's crew and passengers to safely disembark while it is still in mid-flight. It can be used as the vehicle is being destroyed.
-*Auto-Repair System: Adds 5D to all repair checks.
-===='''Source'''====
-*[http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/A-15_Gladius Wing Commander Encyclopedia: A-15 Gladius]
-*The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 290)
-*thedemonapostle
-=='''Description'''==
-The A-15 Gladius was a Terran fighter used for patrol and anti-shipping missions by both the Terran Confederation and local planetary militia squadrons. The fighter saw widespread use in the Gemini Sector. The TCS Lexington carried a squadron of Gladii during her assault on Kilrah. One Lexington pilot, Niekro Hammond, scored at least 22 kills flying a Gladius. Gladii were also flown by pirates and renegades in the Evian System.