- Intent: To create a heavy interceptor for use by the Echani.
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- Permissions: EIC is part of the Directorate and is allowed to utilize items listed as for the Directorate, or are directorate made and closed-market. See here: LINK
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- Manufacturer: Eshan Industrial Corporation
- Affiliation: The Echani Compact, Eshan Industrial Corporation
- Model: ECN Rapier-class Starfighter
- Production: Limited
- Material: Durasteel frame, Argentum Matrix Armor, Transparisteel canopy, Starfighter Components
- Classification: Heavy Interceptor
- Length: 17m
- Width: 6m
- Height: 9m
- Armament:Average
- Defenses: Average
- Squadron Count: Average: 12
- Maneuverability Rating: Average
- Speed Rating: High
- Hyperdrive Class: None
- Standard Repulsorlift Engines
- Standard Navigational Systems
- Standard Inertial Compensator
- Ejection Seat
- Biolux Organoform Circuitry
- Calor Series Bio Computers
- Oracle Communications Package
- Modular Auxiliary System Turret
- Tetra Targeting and Tracking System
- Lucerne Helical Engine
- Hardcore: This fighter has excellent defense for its size.
- Speed Demon: This fighter has excellent speed and maneuverability.
- Short Range: Possessing no hyperdrive, this fighter is limited to a flight range that allows it to return safely to a carrier or planetary landing point.
- Difficult Repairs: With the use of organoform circuitry and bio computers, repairs to these craft take substantially longer than most.
- No Life Support: Pilots of this Echani fighter must wear an EVA suit.
With advances in technology since the last round of starship and starfighter designs, most of the older fighters utilized by the Compact have become antiquated. In order to replace them, a project is currently underway to create new fighters for use in combat by the Compact Navy. One such fighter is the Rapier-class. Designed as a needle-type starfighter, the slender design allows for increased speed and maneuverability while creating a thinner profile for opponents to target. In order to make this a possibility, the inclusion of a helical engine and a modular turret have allowed systems to be maneuvered at the rear of the ship to keep the profile thin. Flight testing has shown this fighter performs just as well as the Rush-class, but with better defenses and a better package of auxiliary systems.
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