Nephilim "Lamprey" Shield Killer

Name: Lamprey
Craft: Lamprey Shield Killer
Type: Shield Killer
Scale: starfighter
Length: 20 meters (estimated)
Skill: starfighter pilot
Crew: 1
Cargo Capacity: 800 kg
Consumables: 10 days
Jump Drive: x1
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 6D+2
Space: 21
Atmosphere: 610; 1,750 km/h
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D+2
Sensors

• Passive: 30 / 0D+2
• Scan: 60 / 1D+1
• Search: 120 / 2D+1
• Focus: 3 / 3D

Weapons

• Shield Killer Cannon

Fire Arc: Forward Narrow
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: 4
Damage: 2D (Bypasses Shields and Armor, damages Shield system only.)

• 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 -2D

Gear:

• Akwende Drive
• Matter/Antimatter Power Plant
• Auto-Repair System: Adds 5D to all repair checks.

Description: The Lamprey is something of an enigma. From all reports, the Lamprey seems to be unarmed,e xcept for what is becoming popularly known as a "Shield Killer Cannon." However, neither Confed Intelligence nor scientists studying the question have been able to pinpoint exactly how this cannon might work, whether it knocks out shields entirely and permanently, or if indeed this cannon exists at all. Studies of trace emissions do not contradict theories of shield disruption, bu there is very little evidence to go on.

It seems that whatever the Lamprey's battle role is, it must at least rely on heavily on supporting ships. Its own defenses are mediocre. It has moderate hsields which leave it fairly vulnerable to cannon fire, but it tends to rely one vasion as defense. Through an inexplicable trick of Alien technology, the Lamprey seems capable of instantly translating inertia into a more easily managed variety of power which enable sit to change directions and speeds with remarkable abruptness. Its non-linear design means it does not have to bank when it changes directions, because all sides are "front." Possibly due to this design, Lampreys seem to find it difficult to pitch or roll, and have been known to react slowly to an attack from behind.

Source:

• Wing Commander Encyclopedia: Lamprey
• The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 313)
• thedemonapostle