In Umbris Potestas Est
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Intent:[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] To develop a true heavy fighter for the Imperial starfighter corps, fitting between the Eightgun-class Assault Fighter and the TIE Rapier
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: Seinar Fleet Systems
Model: Heavy Fighter
Affiliation: Sith Empire
Modularity: Yes
Production: Minor
Material: Quadanium Alloy
Description: Despite the Eightgun being a successful fighter, the Imperial military still required a more flexible fighter, a heavier one that [/SIZE]was a TIE. The Seinar monopoly was something the Empire was reluctant to abandon and open up new company slots to. Thus, despite its inferiority, the TIE Gladiator was brought into Imperial service on a minor basis.
Officially serving as the Empire's heavy fighter, the Gladiator is predominantly used by Imperial forces when the firepower of the TIE Rapier is required, but the disabling abilities of the Gladiator are needed to prevent the target from being destroyed. Aside from the stronger hull and shields, along with the ion cannons, the Gladiator's performance is essentially equal to the Rapier.
[SIZE=10pt]Classification:[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] Starfighter
Role: Heavy Fighter
Height: 6m
Width: 7.5m
Length: 9m
Power Core Generator/Reactor: Solar ionization reactor
Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1
Minimum Crew: 1
Optimal Crew: 1
Armaments: 4 laser cannons, 2 ion cannons, 2 missile launchers (6 missiles each)
Hangar: N/A
Non-Combative Attachments: Sensors, shields
Passenger Capacity: N/A
Cargo Capacity: 150kg
Consumables: 1 week
Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: Class 2[/SIZE]
