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'''Name''': A-15/B Gladius<br />'''Craft''': Terran Confederation A-15/B "Gladius" Medium Fighter<br />'''Type''': Very Heavy Military Fightercraft<br />'''Scale''': starfighter<br />'''Length''': 25 meters (estimated)<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 />'''Maneuverability''': 3D+2<br />'''Space''': 11<br />'''Atmosphere''': 435; 1,250 kmh<br />'''Hull''': 1D+1<br />'''Shields''': 1D<br />'''Sensors'''
'''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: 3D
: 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: 4D+1
: 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 />Ammo: energy based<br />Damage: 6D+2
: 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: cargo hold<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Range: 25 meters<br />Strength: 4D
: 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<br />Fire Control: 2D<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: 1-13/25/50<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
*Collapsible sections
*Auto-Repair System
*Auto-Repair System: Adds 1D+2 to repair rolls.
*Armor: 1.00 cm Plasteel


'''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]]


'''Name''': A-15/C Gladius<br />'''Craft''': Terran Confederation A-15/C "Gladius" Medium Fighter/Bomber<br />'''Type''': Very Heavy Military Fightercraft<br />'''Scale''': starfighter<br />'''Length''': 25 meters (estimated)<br />'''Skill''': starfighter pilot<br />'''Crew''': 1<br />'''Passengers''': 0<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3.1 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 9 days<br />'''Cost''': 260,964 credits<br />'''Hyperdrive''': x1<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 3D+1<br />'''Space''': 18<br />'''Atmosphere''': 555; 1,600 kmh<br />'''Hull''': 2D+1<br />'''Shields''': 5D<br />'''Sensors'''
'''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 Enhanced Laser Cannons'''
*'''2 Enhanced Rapid-Fire 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: 6D+2
: 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: 1-10/20/30<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-1,000/2,000/3,000m<br />Damage: 8D+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: 1-12/24/40<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-1,200/2,400/4,000m<br />Rate of fire: 3<br />Damage: 2D+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
*'''3 Light Ordnance Hardpoints'''
*'''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
:*'''2 Standard Dumb Fire Missile Tubes'''
*'''1 Light Ordnance Hardpoint'''
:: Scale: starfighter<br />Space Range: 1-10/20/80<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-1,000/2,000/8,000m<br />Ammo: 1 tube per hard point; 4 missiles per tube<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Damage: 10D
: 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
:*'''Standard Heat Seeker Missile'''
:: Scale: starfighter<br />Space Range: 1-30/60/90<br />Atmosphere Range: 60-3,000/6,000/9,000m<br />Ammo: 1<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Damage: 13D+1
*'''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: 1-2,000/4,000/16,000m<br />Ammo: 1 Torpedo mk IV<br />Rate of fire: 1/3<br />Damage: 4D
: 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<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-13/25/50<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km<br />Effects: Enemy Sensors & Fire Control -1D
: 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
*Collapsible Sections
*Auto Repair System
*Auto-Repair System: Adds 1D+2 to repair rolls.
*Armor: 3.85 cm Plasteel


'''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 combines good velocity and acceleration with an effective and varied array of weapons. Its torpedoes make it an effective fighter for combat against capital ships. With its fairly strong blaster loadout and HS missiles, the Gladius is a versatile dogfighting spacecraft. Due to its maneuverability, it is hard to target the one accurately, but just a few on target hits can down the Gladius because of its weak shields.
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.