Terran Confederation A-15 "Gladius" Medium Fighter/Bomber

A-15/B Gladius

Name: A-15/B Gladius
Craft: Terran Confederation A-15/B Gladius
Type: Medium Fighter
Scale: walker
Length: 36 meters
Skill: starfighter pilot
Crew: 1
Cargo Capacity: 3.1 metric tons
Consumables: 12 days
Jump Drive: x1
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 3D+1
Space: 10
Atmosphere: 415; 1,200 km/h
Hull: 3D
Shields: 1D
Sensors

• Passive: 40/1D
• Scan: 80/2D
• Search: 120/3D
• Focus: 4/4D

Weapons

• 2 Civilian Grade Laser Cannons

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-13/25/50
Atmosphere Range: 1-1,300/2,500/5,000m
Rate of fire: 5
Damage: 1D+2

• 1 Civilian Grade Particle Cannon

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-10/20/30
Atmosphere Range: 1-1,000/2,000/3,000m
Rate of fire: 3
Damage: 4D+1

• 2 Light Ordnance Hardpoints

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-30/60/90
Atmosphere Range: 60-3,000/6,000/9,000m
Ammo: 2 Light Heat Seeker Missiles
Rate of fire: 1
Damage: 1D+2

• Proton Torpedo Tube

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 2-25/50/100
Atmosphere Range: 200-2,500/5,000/10,000m
Ammo: 8
Rate of fire: 1
Damage: 2D

• Tractor Beam

Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-4/7/13
Atmosphere Range: 100-400/700/1,300m
Strength: 3D

• Electronic Counter Measure Module

Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Skill: sensors
Space Range: 1-13/25/50
Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km
Effect: Fire Control & Sensors -2D

Gear:

• Cargo Module: The vehicle may carry up to an additional 60 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.

Source:

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

A-15/C Gladius

Name: A-15 Gladius
Craft: Terran Confederation A-15 Gladius
Type: Medium Fighter
Scale: walker
Length: 36 meters
Skill: starfighter pilot
Crew: 1
Cargo Capacity: 3.1 metric tons
Consumables: 12 days
Jump Drive: x1
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 2D+1
Space: 31
Atmosphere: 795; 2,250 km/h
Hull: 5D+2
Shields: 5D
Sensors

• Passive: 40/1D
• Scan: 80/2D
• Search: 120/3D
• Focus: 4/4D

Weapons

• 2 Enhanced Rapid-Fire Laser Cannons

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-13/25/50
Atmosphere Range: 1-1,300/2,500/5,000m
Rate of fire: 12
Damage: 1D+1

• 2 Rapid Fire Particle Cannons

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-8/15/30
Atmosphere Range: 100-800/1,500/3,000m
Rate of fire: 11
Damage: 2D+1

• 2 Long Range Tachyon Guns

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-10/20/40
Atmosphere Range: 100-1,000/2,000/4,000m
Rate of fire: 3
Damage: 2D+1

• 2 Light Ordnance Tubes

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-10/20/80
Atmosphere Range: 100-1,000/2,000/8,000m
Ammo: 4 Standard Dumb Fire (DF) Missiles per tube
Rate of fire: 1
Damage: 3D

• 1 Light Ordnance Hardpoint

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-30/60/90
Atmosphere Range: 100-3,000/6,000/9,000m
Ammo: 1 Standard Heat Seeker (HS) Missile
Rate of fire: 1
Damage: 4D

• 1 Heavy Ordnance Hardpoint

Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-20/40/160
Atmosphere Range: 2-40/80/320km
Ammo: 1 Mk IV Torpedo
Rate of fire: 6
Damage: 2D

• Electronic Counter Measure Module

Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Skill: sensors
Space Range: 1-13/25/50
Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km
Effects: Enemy Sensors and Fire Control -1D

• Countermeasure Pod Dispenser

Fire Arc: aft
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: sensors
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-13/25/50
Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km
Ammo: 1
Rate of fire: 1
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:

• 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.