Post by Gavin Phoenix on Dec 1, 2018 16:15:25 GMT -8
Preybird-class Starfighter
Ship Class: Heavy Starfighter
Ship Role: Heavy Assault Starfighter
Ship Length: 21 meters
Agility (A): 2
Defensive (D): 3
Offensive (O): 3
Speed (S): 2
Special Gear: None
The Preybird was a capable starfighter for both offensive and defensive purposes, with a heavy laser cannon on each wing, and two concussion missile launchers, one fore, and one aft. It was perhaps best known for the fact that it never entered full production. The Preybird was also one of the first craft to utilize an automatic gun harmonization system. This helped compensate for the wide stance of the laser cannons and allowed pilots to more accurately fire upon targets.
The Preybird was in most respects a competent snubfighter, with a heavily-armored hull and respectable speed, but significantly less maneuverable than a TIE/LN starfighter or a standard T-65 X-wing starfighter. However, its large size and intimidating, raptor-like appearance could make the Preybird appear more powerful than it really was: a tactic often employed by the smuggler Mazzic was to surprise a ship with his Preybirds, and invite the captain to surrender. Faced with aggressive, unfamiliar fighters, they often did just that.
Ship Class: Heavy Starfighter
Ship Role: Heavy Assault Starfighter
Ship Length: 21 meters
Agility (A): 2
Defensive (D): 3
Offensive (O): 3
Speed (S): 2
Special Gear: None
The Preybird was a capable starfighter for both offensive and defensive purposes, with a heavy laser cannon on each wing, and two concussion missile launchers, one fore, and one aft. It was perhaps best known for the fact that it never entered full production. The Preybird was also one of the first craft to utilize an automatic gun harmonization system. This helped compensate for the wide stance of the laser cannons and allowed pilots to more accurately fire upon targets.
The Preybird was in most respects a competent snubfighter, with a heavily-armored hull and respectable speed, but significantly less maneuverable than a TIE/LN starfighter or a standard T-65 X-wing starfighter. However, its large size and intimidating, raptor-like appearance could make the Preybird appear more powerful than it really was: a tactic often employed by the smuggler Mazzic was to surprise a ship with his Preybirds, and invite the captain to surrender. Faced with aggressive, unfamiliar fighters, they often did just that.
