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Terran Confederation F/A-76 "Longbow" Heavy Fighter

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Name: F/A-76 Longbow
Craft: McCall Industries F/A-76 Longbow
Type: Torpedo Bomber
Scale: starfighter
Length: 20 meters
Skill: starfighter pilot
Crew: 2; skeleton: 1/+5
Cargo Capacity: 3.1 metric tons
Consumables: 7 days
Jump Drive: x1
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 2D+1
Space: 6
Atmosphere: 330; 950 km/h
Hull: 4D+2
Shields: 8D
Sensors

  • Passive: 20 / 0D+1
  • Scan: 40 / 1D
  • Search: 60 / 1D+1
  • Focus: 2 / 2D

Weapons

  • 2 Heavy Neutron Guns (firelinked)
Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Damage: 3D
  • 2 Standard Plasma Guns (firelinked)
Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D+1
Space Range: 1-3/8/15
Atmosphere Range: 10-300/800/1,500m
Damage: 3D+2
  • 2 Military Grade Particle Cannons (firelinked)
Fire Arc: aft turret
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D+2
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Damage: 2D
  • 4 Quad Light Ordnance Hardpoints
Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Skill: starship gunnery
  • Long Range Friend-or-Foe (LRIFF) Missile
Scale: capital
Fire Control: 4D
Space Range: 1-8/20/40
Atmosphere Range: 10-800/2,000/4,000m
Ammo: 8 total
Damage: 5D
  • Standard Heat Seeker (HS) Missile
Scale: capital
Fire Control: 3D+2
Space Range: 1-6/15/30
Atmosphere Range: 10-600/1,500/3,000m
Ammo: 8 total
Damage: 8D
  • 2 Dual Heavy Ordnance Hardpoints
Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Ammo: 4 Mk IV Torpedoes total
Damage: 40D
  • Tractor Beam
Fire Arc: turret
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D+1
Space Range: 1-2/6/12
Atmosphere Range: 10-200/600/1,200m
Strength: 4D
  • Electronic Counter Measure Module
Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Skill: sensors
Space Range: 1-5/13/25
Atmosphere Range: 10-500/1,300/2,500m
Effects: Enemy Sensors and Fire Control -1 pip
  • Countermeasure Pod Dispenser
Fire Arc: aft
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: sensors
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-5/13/25
Atmosphere Range: 10-500/1,300/2,500m
Ammo: 24
Effects: Enemy Sensors & Fire Control -1 pip

Gear:

  • 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.

Description: The F/A-76 Longbow is a heavy bomber in the service of the Terran Confederation. It has seen action with several Terran factions during and following the Terran-Kilrathi War.

The Longbow is a Kilrathi War era design among a long line of heavy bombers, including the A-17 Broadsword and the A-18 Crossbow. Like most bombers, the Longbow is built on a heavy chassis and is specially suited to neutralize high priority targets, including warships, installations, and planetary bases. The Longbow is heavily armored and can absorb enemy fire for prolonged periods. As of 2669, it was among the most heavily-armed fighters in the Confederation, hosting several lasers, a large missile loadout, at least four torpedoes, and a rear turret for additional protection. Its heavy payload made it a lethal threat to Kilrathi warships, especially from Longbows flying in squadrons.

One of the Longbow's greatest drawbacks, though, is its poor maneuverability. Being such a large fighter with a heavy payload, it is a poor choice against enemy fighters and must often rely on its rear turret and a fighter escort to ward off its opponents.

Some variants of the Longbow also possessed jump capabilities, a rarity among Confederation fighters.

Longbows saw extensive service in 2669 against the Kilrathi. At least one squadron was stationed on the TCS Victory. One of their more notable actions took place during the launch of the TCS Behemoth. The Victory sent its Longbows to plant mines around several jump points in the Torgo System to ward off any Kilrathi pursuers who might have attempted to stop the Behemoth from reaching the Loki System, where its primary weapon would be tested.

Even after the end of the Kilrathi War, the Longbow saw extensive action during the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673. During the conspiracy to drag the Confederation into a state of war with the Union of Border Worlds, the Black Lance acquired numerous Longbows for use in their attacks on the two factions. Many of these Longbows would be destroyed at the hands of Confederation and Border Worlds pilots.

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