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'''Craft''': Terran Confederation A-15/B Gladius Medium Fighter<br />'''Type''': Very Heavy Military Fightercraft<br />'''Scale''': walker<br />'''Length''': 36 meters<br />'''Skill''': starfighter pilot<br />'''Crew''': 1<br />'''Passengers''': 0<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3.1 cubic meters<br />'''Consumables''': 9 days<br />'''Cost''': 232,993 credits<br />'''Jump Drive''': x1<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 2D+1<br />'''Space''': 6<br />'''Atmosphere''': 330; 950, kmh<br />'''Hull''': 1D+2<br />'''Shields''': 4D<br />'''Sensors''' | |||
*Passive: 40/1D | *Passive: 40/1D | ||
*Scan: 80/2D | *Scan: 80/2D | ||
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'''Weapons''' | '''Weapons''' | ||
*'''2 Civilian Grade Laser Cannons''' | *'''2 Civilian Grade Laser Cannons''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<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 />Damage: | : Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<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: 1D | ||
*'''1 Civilian Grade Particle Cannon''' | *'''1 Civilian Grade Particle Cannon''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<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 />Damage: | : Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<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: 2D+2 | ||
*'''2 Light Ordnance Hardpoints''' | *'''2 Light Ordnance Hardpoints''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<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 />Damage: 5D+1 | : Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<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: 5D+1 | ||
*'''Proton Torpedo Tube''' | *'''Proton Torpedo Tube''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 2-25/50/100<br />Atmosphere Range: 200-2,500/5,000/10,000m<br /> | : Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 2-25/50/100<br />Atmosphere Range: 200-2,500/5,000/10,000m<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Damage: 6D+2 | ||
*'''Tractor Beam''' | *'''Tractor Beam''' | ||
: Fire Arc: | : Fire Arc: all<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<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+1 | ||
*'''Electronic Counter Measure Module''' | *'''Electronic Counter Measure Module''' | ||
: Fire Arc: all<br />Crew: 1<br />Skill: sensors | : 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 | ||
'''Gear''' | '''Gear''' | ||
*Akwende Drive | |||
*Cargo module 60 cubic meters | *Cargo module 60 cubic meters | ||
*Ejection seat | *Ejection seat | ||
*Auto-Repair System | |||
*Auto-Repair System | |||
'''Source''': thedemonapostle; The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 293) | '''Source''': thedemonapostle; The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 293) | ||
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[[File:Terran Confederation A-15B Gladius Medium Fighter.gif|thumb|500px|right]] | [[File:Terran Confederation A-15B Gladius Medium Fighter.gif|thumb|500px|right]] | ||
'''Craft''': Terran Confederation A-15/C Gladius Fighter/Bomber<br />'''Type''': very heavy military fightercraft<br />'''Scale''': starfighter<br />'''Length''': 36 meters<br />'''Skill''': starfighter pilot<br />'''Crew''': 1<br />'''Passengers''': 0<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3.1 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 12 days<br />'''Cost''': 260,924 credits<br />'''Jump Drive''': x1<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 1D<br />'''Space''': 17<br />'''Atmosphere''': 540; 1,550 kmh<br />'''Hull''': 2D<br />'''Shields''': 1D+2<br />'''Sensors''' | |||
*Passive: 40/1D | *Passive: 40/1D | ||
*Scan: 80/2D | *Scan: 80/2D | ||
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*Focus: 4/4D | *Focus: 4/4D | ||
'''Weapons''' | '''Weapons''' | ||
*'''2 Rapid Fire | *'''2 Enhanced Rapid-Fire Laser Cannons''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: | : 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+2 | ||
*'''2 Rapid Fire Particle Cannons''' | *'''2 Rapid Fire Particle Cannons''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1- | : Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<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: 1D+1 | ||
*'''2 Long Range Tachyon Guns''' | *'''2 Long Range Tachyon Guns''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1- | : Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<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: 1D+2 | ||
*''' | *'''2 Light Ordnance Tubes''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D | : Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<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: 1D | ||
*'''1 Light Ordnance Hardpoint''' | |||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<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: 1D+1 | |||
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*'''1 Heavy Ordnance Hardpoint''' | *'''1 Heavy Ordnance Hardpoint''' | ||
: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-20/40/160<br />Atmosphere Range: | : Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<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: 6D+2 | ||
*'''Electronic Counter Measure Module''' | *'''Electronic Counter Measure Module''' | ||
: Fire Arc: all<br />Crew: 1<br />Skill: sensors | : 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''' | *'''Countermeasure Pod Dispenser''' | ||
: Fire Arc: aft<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: sensors<br />Fire Control: 2D<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 | : Fire Arc: aft<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: sensors<br />Fire Control: 2D<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 | ||
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*Akwende Drive | *Akwende Drive | ||
*Ejection Seat | *Ejection Seat | ||
*Auto Repair System | |||
*Auto | |||
'''Source''': thedemonapostle; The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 290) | '''Source''': thedemonapostle; The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 290) | ||
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=='''Description'''== | =='''Description'''== | ||
The Gladius | 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. | ||
Revision as of 05:46, 24 April 2014
A-15/B Gladius

Craft: Terran Confederation A-15/B Gladius Medium Fighter
Type: Very Heavy Military Fightercraft
Scale: walker
Length: 36 meters
Skill: starfighter pilot
Crew: 1
Passengers: 0
Cargo Capacity: 3.1 cubic meters
Consumables: 9 days
Cost: 232,993 credits
Jump Drive: x1
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 2D+1
Space: 6
Atmosphere: 330; 950, kmh
Hull: 1D+2
Shields: 4D
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: starfighter
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
- 1 Civilian Grade Particle Cannon
- Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
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: 2D+2
- 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: 5D+1
- 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
Rate of fire: 1
Damage: 6D+2
- Tractor Beam
- Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-4/7/13
Atmosphere Range: 100-400/700/1,300m
Strength: 4D+1
- 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
- Akwende Drive
- Cargo module 60 cubic meters
- Ejection seat
- Auto-Repair System
Source: thedemonapostle; The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 293)
A-15/C Gladius

Craft: Terran Confederation A-15/C Gladius Fighter/Bomber
Type: very heavy military fightercraft
Scale: starfighter
Length: 36 meters
Skill: starfighter pilot
Crew: 1
Passengers: 0
Cargo Capacity: 3.1 metric tons
Consumables: 12 days
Cost: 260,924 credits
Jump Drive: x1
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 1D
Space: 17
Atmosphere: 540; 1,550 kmh
Hull: 2D
Shields: 1D+2
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: 2D+2
- 2 Rapid Fire Particle Cannons
- Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
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: 1D+1
- 2 Long Range Tachyon Guns
- Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
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: 1D+2
- 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: 1D
- 1 Light Ordnance Hardpoint
- Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
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: 1D+1
- 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: 6D+2
- 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
- Akwende Drive
- Ejection Seat
- Auto Repair System
Source: thedemonapostle; The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 290)
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.