Rapier Vanguard

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Main article: F-44 Rapier II
F-44 Rapier II Vanguard
Rapier vanguard.jpg
Type Medium Fighter
Manufacturer Origin Aerospace
Service 2701
General Characteristics
Length 19 meters
Mass 18 tonnes
Performance
Maximum Yaw 75 dps
Maximum Pitch 75 dps
Maximum Roll 75 dps
Acceleration 150 k/s2
Velocity
Maximum 365 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 690 kps
Armament
Guns
4
Default Missile Loadout
2x20, 1x4
Components
Modules
4
Jump Drive Yes
Defense
Shields
Fore 230 cm equivalent
Aft 230 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 500 cm
Rear 500 cm
Side 500 cm
Source Star*Soldier


Star★Soldier

Named for their exceptional service against the Nephilim. It was a Vanguard squadron which led the first strike through the gate against G#38KMSx-Red. All sixteen Rapiers were shot down, but they went out fighting: an analysis of their flight recorders showed a 129 to 1 kill ratio. Carrying Porcupines and a deployable turret, Vanguards are often used as minelayers.