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'''Description''': One of the predecessors of the Starfury program, the twinwing Starfox was the last that did not use the patented split wing design of the Aurora’s latter models. Still thinking along the lines of atmospheric fighter design even though it was not capable of such flights, the Starfox used the external docking rings alongside Delta-Vs and assault shuttles. Like later designs it was highly maneuverable and carried a powerful set of fighterclass weaponry including matter guns and short-ranged missile systems. Relying too much on ammunition, the Starfox always had to have a carrier nearby to regroup and rearm in a hurry, but focused efforts of Starfox wings were lethal against other fighters of the time. | '''Description''': One of the predecessors of the Starfury program, the twinwing Starfox was the last that did not use the patented split wing design of the Aurora’s latter models. Still thinking along the lines of atmospheric fighter design even though it was not capable of such flights, the Starfox used the external docking rings alongside Delta-Vs and assault shuttles. Like later designs it was highly maneuverable and carried a powerful set of fighterclass weaponry including matter guns and short-ranged missile systems. Relying too much on ammunition, the Starfox always had to have a carrier nearby to regroup and rearm in a hurry, but focused efforts of Starfox wings were lethal against other fighters of the time. | ||
The Belt Alliance produced thousands of Starfoxes on the first few test deployments of the finished model, many of which were never recalled when the Aurora program created the Tiger Starfury – an obviously superior fighter. The Starfoxes were completely written off as losses in the field, with several enterprising captains and flight commanders making a small fortune selling these ‘missing inventory’ fighters to black markets and mercenaries across the galaxy. It is no wonder why their still is a number | The Belt Alliance produced thousands of Starfoxes on the first few test deployments of the finished model, many of which were never recalled when the Aurora program created the Tiger Starfury – an obviously superior fighter. The Starfoxes were completely written off as losses in the field, with several enterprising captains and flight commanders making a small fortune selling these ‘missing inventory’ fighters to black markets and mercenaries across the galaxy. It is no wonder why their still is a number of functioning Starfoxes floating around in certain circles. | ||
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*Babylon 5: Ships of the Galaxy (page 159) | *Babylon 5: Ships of the Galaxy (page 159) | ||
*thedemonapostle | *thedemonapostle | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 29 January 2019
Name: Starfox
Craft: Belt Alliance Starfox Fighter
Type: Fighter
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 15 meters (estimated)
Skill: Starfighter Pilot
Crew: 1
Crew Skill: Astrogation: 4D+2; Communications: 4D+2; Sensors: 4D+2; Starship Gunnery: 3D+1; Starfighter Pilot: 4D+2
Passengers: none
Cargo Capacity: none
Consumables: none
Maneuverability: 4D+2
Space: 8
Hull: 3D
Sensors
- Passive: 8 / 0D+1
- Scan: 16 / 0D+1
- Search: 32 / 0D+2
- Focus: 1 / 1D
Weapons
- Twin-Linked Matter Guns
- Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 1D+1
Space Range: 1-4/8/15
Ammo: 6
Damage: 7D
- 2 Dogfight Missile Racks
- Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 1D+1
Space Range: 1-9/17/34
Ammo: 4 missiles per rack
Damage: 5D
Miscellaneous:
- Artificial Gravity: no
- Crew: 1 Pilot
- Average Crew Experience Level: Belt Alliance Line
- Stealth: 12 (Base Difficulty to detect ship)
- Afterburners
- Fusion Engine
- Pivotal Thrusters
Description: One of the predecessors of the Starfury program, the twinwing Starfox was the last that did not use the patented split wing design of the Aurora’s latter models. Still thinking along the lines of atmospheric fighter design even though it was not capable of such flights, the Starfox used the external docking rings alongside Delta-Vs and assault shuttles. Like later designs it was highly maneuverable and carried a powerful set of fighterclass weaponry including matter guns and short-ranged missile systems. Relying too much on ammunition, the Starfox always had to have a carrier nearby to regroup and rearm in a hurry, but focused efforts of Starfox wings were lethal against other fighters of the time.
The Belt Alliance produced thousands of Starfoxes on the first few test deployments of the finished model, many of which were never recalled when the Aurora program created the Tiger Starfury – an obviously superior fighter. The Starfoxes were completely written off as losses in the field, with several enterprising captains and flight commanders making a small fortune selling these ‘missing inventory’ fighters to black markets and mercenaries across the galaxy. It is no wonder why their still is a number of functioning Starfoxes floating around in certain circles.
Source:
- Babylon 5: Ships of the Galaxy (page 159)
- thedemonapostle