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[[Image:Rapier_II2666.gif|thumb|right|300px|Rapier II flown off the TCS Concordia, circa 2666.]]


== History ==
== History ==
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After the Kilrathi War, surplus Rapier IIs served with both the [[Free Republic of the Landreich]] and the [[Union of Border Worlds]] and proved popular among mercenary groups. By 2701, three more variants of the Rapier II had emerged as a result of needs of the [[Nephilim]] [[Nephilim War|Conflict]].  The Rapier II Blade is a direct update of the original space-frame, whereas the Vanguard and Cavalier added armor and other defensive abilities.  The Vanguard was often used in mine laying assignments, and was at the forefront of the first offensive strike against the Nephilim in their own territory.
After the Kilrathi War, surplus Rapier IIs served with both the [[Free Republic of the Landreich]] and the [[Union of Border Worlds]] and proved popular among mercenary groups. By 2701, three more variants of the Rapier II had emerged as a result of needs of the [[Nephilim]] [[Nephilim War|Conflict]].  The Rapier II Blade is a direct update of the original space-frame, whereas the Vanguard and Cavalier added armor and other defensive abilities.  The Vanguard was often used in mine laying assignments, and was at the forefront of the first offensive strike against the Nephilim in their own territory.


==Wing Commander==


===Mission Appearances===


===Conversational References===


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter [[image:WC1-Rapier.png|150px]]
|-
| Length
| 24 meters
|-
| Mass
| 13.5 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 450 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 250 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1300 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 10/10/10 DPS
|-
| Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|-
| Missiles
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (1)
|-
|
| [[Spiculum Image-Recognition]] (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 6.5/5.5/5 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 8.5 cm
|-
|Shield Recharge:
| 3 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|-
| Service Entry:
| 2654
|}


==Joan's Fighting Spacecraft - Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092==


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Medium Fighter [[image:Bp-rapieriiside.png|150px]]
|-
| Length
| 24 meters
|-
| Mass
| 13.5 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 450 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 250 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1300 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 10/10/10 DPS
|-
| Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|-
| Missiles
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (1)
|-
|
| [[Spiculum Image-Recognition]] (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 5/5/3 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 7 cm
|-
| Shield Recharge:
| 3 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|-
| Service Entry:
| 2654
|}


==Super Wing Commander==


===Mission Appearances===


===Conversational References===


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Medium Fighter
|-
| Length
| 24 meters
|-
| Mass
| 13.5 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 450 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 250 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1300 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 10/10/10 DPS
|-
| Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|-
| Missiles
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (4)
|-
|
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (4)
|-
|
| [[Spiculum Image-Recognition]] (2)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 6.5/5.5/5 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 8.5 cm
|-
| Shield Recharge:
| 3 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|-
| Service Entry:
|
|}


==Wing Commander: End Run==


===References===


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Medium Fighter
|-
| Designation
| F-44C
|-
| Length
| 19 meters
|-
| Mass
| 15 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 450 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 250 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1300 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 10/10/10 DPS
|-
| Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|-
| Missiles
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Space-to-Ground Anti-Radar Submunition Missile]] (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 6.5/5.5/5 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 8.5 cm
|-
| Shield Recharge:
| 3 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|-
| Service Entry:
|
|}


==Joan's Fighting Spacecraft 2664.128 Update==


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Medium Fighter
|-
| Designation
| F-44G
|-
| Length
| 19 meters
|-
| Mass
| 15 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 450 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 250 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1300 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 10/10/10 DPS
|-
| Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Particle Cannon]]s (2)
|-
| Missiles
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 6.5/6.5/5 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 8 cm
|-
| Shield Recharge:
| 3 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| [[Chaff Pod]]s (2)
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|-
| Service Entry:
|
|}


==Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi==


===Mission Appearances===


===Conversational References===


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Medium Fighter  <br>[[image:Wc2rapierii.jpg|150px]]
|-
| Designation
| F-44G
|-
| Length
| 19 meters
|-
| Mass
| 15 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 450 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 250 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1300 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 10/10/10 DPS
|-
| Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|-
| Missiles
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Space-to-Ground Anti-Radar Submunition Missile]] (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 7.5/7.5/6.5 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 11.5 cm
|-
| Shield Recharge:
| 3 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|-
| Service Entry:
|
|}


==Wing Commander: Fleet Action==


===References===


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Medium Fighter
|-
| Length
| 19 meters
|-
| Mass
| 15 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 450 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 250 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1300 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 10/10/10 DPS
|-
| Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|-
| Missiles
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 7.5/7.5/6.5 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 11.5 cm
|-
| Shield Recharge:
| 3 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|-
| Service Entry:
|
|}


==Wing Commander: False Colors==


===References===


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Medium Fighter
|-
| Length
| 19 meters
|-
| Mass
| 15 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 450 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 250 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1300 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 10/10/10 DPS
|-
| Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|-
| Missiles
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|-
|
| [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 7.5/7.5/6.5 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 11.5 cm
|-
| Shield Recharge:
| 3 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|-
| Service Entry:
|
|}


==Wing Commander: The Price of Freedom==


===References===


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
 
|-
 
! width="80pt" |Class
 
! width="150pt" |Medium Fighter  
 
|-
 
| Length
 
| 19 meters
 
|-
 
| Mass
 
| 15 tonnes
 
|-
 
| Max Velocity:
 
| 450 KPS
 
|-
 
| Cruising velocity:
 
| 250 KPS
 
|-
 
|Afterburner Velocity:
 
| 1300 KPS
 
|-
 
| Acceleration:
 
| Excellent
 
|-
 
| Max. YPR
 
| 10/10/10 DPS
 
|-
== Variants ==
| Weapons
=== Kilrathi War ===
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
<table border="0" style="float:center"><tr>
|-
<td valign=top>
|
{{infobox Ship
| [[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|faction = terran
|-
|name = F-44A
| Missiles
|image = image:WC1-Rapier.png|166px
| [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
|caption =  
|-
|type = Medium Fighter
|
|length = 24
| [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|mass = 13.5
|-
|crew = 1 (pilot)
|
|cost =
| [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|max yaw = 10
|-
|max pitch = 10
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
|max roll = 10
| 7.5/7.5/6.5 cm
|acceleration =
|-
|acceleration description = Excellent
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
|cruise velocity = 250
| 11.5 cm
|max velocity = 450
|-
|max afterburner velocity = 1300
| Shield Recharge:
|afterburner fuel =
| 3 seconds
|guns = [[MK. 25 Laser Cannon]]s (2)<br>
|-
[[MK. 40F Neutron Gun]]s (2)
| Missile Decoys:
|gun power =
| None
|min gun recharge =
|-
|def gun recharge =
| Jump Capable:
|max gun recharge =
| No
|hardpoints = 4
|-
|missiles = [[Dart DF]]s (2)<br>
| Service Entry:
[[Pilum FF]]s (2)<br>
|  
[[Spiculum IR]] (1)
|}
|devices =
|chaff =
|jump drive =
|fore shield = 8.5
|aft shield = 8.5
|shield power =
|min shield recharge =
|def shield recharge =
|max shield recharge =
|front armor = 6.5
|rear armor = 6.5
|left armor = 3
|right armor = 3
|image2 = Image:Rapier_II2654.gif
|caption2 = Rapier II flown off the TCS Tiger's Claw, Black Lion Squadron, circa 2654.
|source = [[Wing Commander]]
[[Super Wing Commander]]
}}
</td>
 
<td valign=top>
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|name = F-44C
|type = Medium Fighter
|length = 19
|mass = 13.5
|crew = 1 (pilot)
|cost =
|max yaw = 10
|max pitch = 10
|max roll = 10
|acceleration =
|acceleration description = Excellent
|rotational acc =
|mileage =
|cruise velocity = 250
|max velocity = 450
|max afterburner velocity = 1300
|max afterburner acceleration =
|afterburner fuel =
|guns = [[MK. 25 Laser Cannon]]s (2)<br>
[[MK. 40F Neutron Gun]]s (2)
|turrets =
|hardpoints = 4
|missiles = <br>
* [[Dart DF]]s (2)<br>
* [[Pilum FF]]s (2)<br>
* [[Space-to-Ground Anti-Radar Submunition Missile]] (1)
|devices =
|chaff =
|jump drive =
|fore shield = 8.5
|aft shield = 8.5
|def shield recharge = 3
|front armor = 6.5
|rear armor = 5.5
|left armor = 5
|right armor = 5
|source = [[Wing Commander: End Run]]
}}
</td>
 
<td valign=top>
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|name = F-44G
|image =
|caption =
|type = Medium Fighter
|length = 19
|mass = 15
|crew = 1 (pilot)
|cost =
|max yaw = 10
|max pitch = 10
|max roll = 10
|acceleration =
|acceleration description = Excellent
|cruise velocity = 250
|max velocity = 450
|max afterburner velocity = 1300
|afterburner fuel =
|guns = [[Laser Cannon]] (2)
[[Particle Cannon]] (2)
|gun power =
|min gun recharge =
|def gun recharge =
|max gun recharge =
|hardpoints = 6
|missiles = <br>
* [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
* [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
* [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|devices =
|chaff = 2
|jump drive =
|fore shield = 8
|aft shield = 8
|shield power =
|min shield recharge =
|def shield recharge = 3
|max shield recharge =
|front armor = 6.5
|rear armor = 6.5
|left armor = 3
|right armor = 3
|image2 =
|caption2 =
|source = [[Joan's Fighting Spacecraft 2664.128 Update]]
}}
</td>
 
<td valign=top>
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|name = F-44G
|image =
|caption =
|type = Medium Fighter
|length = 19
|mass = 15
|crew = 1 (pilot)
|cost =
|max yaw = 10
|max pitch = 10
|max roll = 10
|acceleration =
|acceleration description = Excellent
|cruise velocity = 250
|max velocity = 450
|max afterburner velocity = 1300
|afterburner fuel =
|guns = [[Laser Cannon]] (2)
[[Particle Cannon]] (2)
|gun power =
|min gun recharge =
|def gun recharge =
|max gun recharge =
|hardpoints = 6
|missiles = <br>
* [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
* [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
* [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|devices =
|chaff = 2
|jump drive =
|fore shield = 11.5
|aft shield = 11.5
|shield power =
|min shield recharge =
|def shield recharge = 3
|max shield recharge =
|front armor = 7.5
|rear armor = 7.5
|left armor = 6.5
|left armor = 6.5
|image2 = file:Rapier_II2666.gif
|caption2 = Rapier II flown off the [[TCS Concordia {CVS-65)|TCS ''Concordia'']], circa [[2666]].
|source = [[Wing Commander II]]
}}
</td>
 
<td valign=top>
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|name = F-44
|image =
|caption =
|type = Medium Fighter
|length = 19
|mass = 15
|crew = 1 (pilot)
|cost =
|max yaw = 10
|max pitch = 10
|max roll = 10
|acceleration =
|acceleration description = Excellent
|cruise velocity = 250
|max velocity = 450
|max afterburner velocity = 1300
|afterburner fuel =
|guns = [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
[[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|gun power =
|min gun recharge =
|def gun recharge =
|max gun recharge =
|hardpoints = 6
|missiles = <br>
* [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
* [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
* [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|devices =
|chaff = 2
|jump drive =
|fore shield = 11.5
|aft shield = 11.5
|shield power =
|min shield recharge =
|def shield recharge = 3
|max shield recharge =
|front armor = 7.5
|rear armor = 7.5
|left armor = 6.5
|left armor = 6.5
|image2 =
|caption2 =
|source = [[Fleet Action]]
}}
</td>
 
<td valign=top>
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|name = F-44
|image =
|caption =
|type = Medium Fighter
|length = 19
|mass = 15
|crew = 1 (pilot)
|cost =
|max yaw = 10
|max pitch = 10
|max roll = 10
|acceleration =
|acceleration description = Excellent
|cruise velocity = 250
|max velocity = 450
|max afterburner velocity = 1300
|afterburner fuel =
|guns = [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
[[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|gun power =
|min gun recharge =
|def gun recharge =
|max gun recharge =
|hardpoints = 6
|missiles = <br>
* [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
* [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
* [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|devices =
|chaff = 2
|jump drive =
|fore shield = 11.5
|aft shield = 11.5
|shield power =
|min shield recharge =
|def shield recharge = 3
|max shield recharge =
|front armor = 7.5
|rear armor = 7.5
|left armor = 6.5
|left armor = 6.5
|image2 =
|caption2 =
|source = [[False Colors]]
}}
</td>
 
<td valign=top>
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|name = F-44
|image =
|caption =
|type = Medium Fighter
|length = 19
|mass = 15
|crew = 1 (pilot)
|cost =
|max yaw = 10
|max pitch = 10
|max roll = 10
|acceleration =
|acceleration description = Excellent
|cruise velocity = 250
|max velocity = 450
|max afterburner velocity = 1300
|afterburner fuel =
|guns = [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
[[Mk. 40F Neutron Gun]] (2)
|gun power =
|min gun recharge =
|def gun recharge =
|max gun recharge =
|hardpoints = 6
|missiles = <br>
* [[Dart Dumbfire]] (2)
* [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
* [[Javelin Heatseeker]] (2)
|devices =
|chaff = 2
|jump drive =
|fore shield = 11.5
|aft shield = 11.5
|shield power =
|min shield recharge =
|def shield recharge = 3
|max shield recharge =
|front armor = 7.5
|rear armor = 7.5
|left armor = 6.5
|left armor = 6.5
|image2 =
|caption2 =
|source = [[Wing Commander: The Price of Freedom]]
}}
</td>
</tr></table>
 
== [[Nephilim War]] ==


==Joan’s Fighting Spacecraft - 2700-2701 - Epsilon Sector Supplement==
==Joan’s Fighting Spacecraft - 2700-2701 - Epsilon Sector Supplement==
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|  
|  
|}
|}
</td>
</tr></table>


== Images ==
== Images ==

Revision as of 02:08, 13 December 2011

F-44 Rapier II
WC1-Rapier.png
Type Medium Fighter
Manufacturer Origin Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Free Republic of the Landreich
Union of Border Worlds
Introduction 2654
General Characteristics
Length 24 meters
Mass 13.5 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 10 dps
Maximum Pitch 10 dps
Maximum Roll 10 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1300 kps
Armament
Guns
MK. 25 Laser Cannons (2)

MK. 40F Neutron Guns (2)

Default Missile Loadout
Dart DFs (2)

Pilum FFs (2)
Spiculum IR (1)

Components
Decoys None
Cloaking Device No
Defense
Shields
Fore 7 cm equivalent
Aft 7 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 5 cm
Rear 5 cm
Right 3 cm
Left 3 cm
Rapier II2654.gif
Rapier II flown off the TCS Tiger's Claw, Black Lion Squadron, circa 2654.
Source Claw Marks


Work-in-progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page.


History

The F-44 Rapier II was a medium fighter introduced in 2654. The Rapier's sleek lines and famous silhouette have become synonymous with the might of the Confederation military - and will remain forever enshrined in the minds of a generation of young men and women who grew up dreaming of top gun heroics. A disproportionate number of the top twenty aces from the Terran-Kilrathi War served with Rapier II squadrons.

The Rapier II first saw combat aboard the TCS Tiger's Claw: a pair of YF-44s were assigned to the carrier for active duty testing during the invasion of the Gimle System. Major Michael "Iceman" Casey and Captain Jeannette "Angel" Devereaux of the Star Slayer Squadron credited the fighter's first kills during a three point patrol mission. The prototypes performed magnificently and the same carrier soon received the first batch of production models, which Black Lion Squadron would fly during the battle for Kurasawa. By the invasion of Venice, Rapier II squadrons were assigned to both the Tiger's Claw and the Kyoto.

Within a year, the F-44A had been replaced on the assembly lines by the F-44B, which boasted a larger missile load-out and a limited-use jump drive. A combination of cost and technical issues would force the removal of the jump drive from future iterations - making the F-44B unique among the Rapier IIs lineage until after the Terran-Kilrathi War. A and B model Rapier IIs served with distinction during Operation Thor's Hammer, the assault on Jakarta and the defense of Firekka. A pair of F-44As even flew from then-Colonel James Taggart's intelligence ship, the Bonnie Heather.

In the late 2650s, the Rapier II went through a significant redesign of its space-frame, reducing the overall size and mass. The new design began with the popular F-44C model, which would go on to serve aboard escort carriers through the 2660s. F-44Cs flew with distinction off the TCS Tarawa during Operation Back Lash and the Third Enigma Campaign.

G and H model Rapier IIs served on fleet carriers through the Battle of Earth in 2668. The TCS Concordia's F-44G Rapier II squadron, with its distinctive lightning bolt markings on their tails, was considered to be the single finest active duty fighter unit in the Space Force.

After the Kilrathi War, surplus Rapier IIs served with both the Free Republic of the Landreich and the Union of Border Worlds and proved popular among mercenary groups. By 2701, three more variants of the Rapier II had emerged as a result of needs of the Nephilim Conflict. The Rapier II Blade is a direct update of the original space-frame, whereas the Vanguard and Cavalier added armor and other defensive abilities. The Vanguard was often used in mine laying assignments, and was at the forefront of the first offensive strike against the Nephilim in their own territory.



























Variants

Kilrathi War

F-44A
WC1-Rapier.png
Type Medium Fighter
General Characteristics
Length 24 meters
Mass 13.5 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 10 dps
Maximum Pitch 10 dps
Maximum Roll 10 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1300 kps
Armament
Guns
MK. 25 Laser Cannons (2)

MK. 40F Neutron Guns (2)

Default Missile Loadout
Dart DFs (2)

Pilum FFs (2)
Spiculum IR (1)

Hardpoints 4
Defense
Shields
Fore 8.5 cm equivalent
Aft 8.5 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 6.5 cm
Rear 6.5 cm
Right 3 cm
Left 3 cm
Rapier II2654.gif
Rapier II flown off the TCS Tiger's Claw, Black Lion Squadron, circa 2654.
Source Wing Commander

Super Wing Commander

F-44C
Type Medium Fighter
General Characteristics
Length 19 meters
Mass 13.5 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 10 dps
Maximum Pitch 10 dps
Maximum Roll 10 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1300 kps
Armament
Guns
MK. 25 Laser Cannons (2)

MK. 40F Neutron Guns (2)

Default Missile Loadout

Hardpoints 4
Defense
Shields
Fore 8.5 cm equivalent
Aft 8.5 cm equivalent
Default Recharge 3 cm/second
Armor
Front 6.5 cm
Rear 5.5 cm
Right 5 cm
Left 5 cm
Source Wing Commander: End Run
F-44G
Type Medium Fighter
General Characteristics
Length 19 meters
Mass 15 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 10 dps
Maximum Pitch 10 dps
Maximum Roll 10 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1300 kps
Armament
Guns
Laser Cannon (2)

Particle Cannon (2)

Default Missile Loadout

Hardpoints 6
Components
Chaff Pods 2
Defense
Shields
Fore 8 cm equivalent
Aft 8 cm equivalent
Default Recharge 3 cm/second
Armor
Front 6.5 cm
Rear 6.5 cm
Right 3 cm
Left 3 cm
Source Joan's Fighting Spacecraft 2664.128 Update
F-44G
Type Medium Fighter
General Characteristics
Length 19 meters
Mass 15 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 10 dps
Maximum Pitch 10 dps
Maximum Roll 10 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1300 kps
Armament
Guns
Laser Cannon (2)

Particle Cannon (2)

Default Missile Loadout

Hardpoints 6
Components
Chaff Pods 2
Defense
Shields
Fore 11.5 cm equivalent
Aft 11.5 cm equivalent
Default Recharge 3 cm/second
Armor
Front 7.5 cm
Rear 7.5 cm
Left 6.5 cm
Rapier II2666.gif
Rapier II flown off the [[TCS Concordia {CVS-65)|TCS Concordia]], circa 2666.
Source Wing Commander II
F-44
Type Medium Fighter
General Characteristics
Length 19 meters
Mass 15 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 10 dps
Maximum Pitch 10 dps
Maximum Roll 10 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1300 kps
Armament
Guns
Mk. 25 Laser Cannon (2)

Mk. 40F Neutron Gun (2)

Default Missile Loadout

Hardpoints 6
Components
Chaff Pods 2
Defense
Shields
Fore 11.5 cm equivalent
Aft 11.5 cm equivalent
Default Recharge 3 cm/second
Armor
Front 7.5 cm
Rear 7.5 cm
Left 6.5 cm
Source Fleet Action
F-44
Type Medium Fighter
General Characteristics
Length 19 meters
Mass 15 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 10 dps
Maximum Pitch 10 dps
Maximum Roll 10 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1300 kps
Armament
Guns
Mk. 25 Laser Cannon (2)

Mk. 40F Neutron Gun (2)

Default Missile Loadout

Hardpoints 6
Components
Chaff Pods 2
Defense
Shields
Fore 11.5 cm equivalent
Aft 11.5 cm equivalent
Default Recharge 3 cm/second
Armor
Front 7.5 cm
Rear 7.5 cm
Left 6.5 cm
Source False Colors
F-44
Type Medium Fighter
General Characteristics
Length 19 meters
Mass 15 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 10 dps
Maximum Pitch 10 dps
Maximum Roll 10 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1300 kps
Armament
Guns
Mk. 25 Laser Cannon (2)

Mk. 40F Neutron Gun (2)

Default Missile Loadout

Hardpoints 6
Components
Chaff Pods 2
Defense
Shields
Fore 11.5 cm equivalent
Aft 11.5 cm equivalent
Default Recharge 3 cm/second
Armor
Front 7.5 cm
Rear 7.5 cm
Left 6.5 cm
Source Wing Commander: The Price of Freedom

Nephilim War

Joan’s Fighting Spacecraft - 2700-2701 - Epsilon Sector Supplement

Blade

The Rapier II replaced the aging CF-117 in 2654 and immediately made an impact: Dragon, Bandit, Maverick, Maniac, Prankster... a disproportionate number of the war’s top twenty aces served with Rapier II squadrons. The Blade is the modern version of that famed ship, updated by fire through its service against the Nephilim.

Class Medium Fighter Rapier blade.jpg
Manufacturer: Origin Aerospace
Length: 19 meters
Mass: 15 tonnes
Max Velocity: 415 KPS
Afterburner Velocity: 815 KPS
Acceleration: 150 k/s^2
Max. YPR 90/90/90 DPS
Weapons Meson Blasters (2)
Tachyon Guns (2)
Missiles Dart Dumbfire (3 x 20)
Javelin Heatseeker (2 x 5)
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) 415 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) 280 cm
Devices: Sonar
Flares
Shield Battery
Gun Power Core
Jump Capable: Yes
Service Entry:

Vanguard

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.

Class Medium Fighter Rapier vanguard.jpg
Manufacturer: Origin Aerospace
Length: 19 meters
Mass: 18 tonnes
Max Velocity: 365 KPS
Afterburner Velocity: 690 KPS
Acceleration: 150 k/s^2
Max. YPR 90/90/90 DPS
Weapons Laser Cannons (2)
Neutron Guns (2)
Missiles Dart Dumbfire (4 x 20)
Porcupine Mine (3 x 5)
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) 500 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) 230 cm
Devices: Deployable Turret
Sonar
Gun Battery
Gun Power Core
Jump Capable: Yes
Service Entry:

Cavalier

When it comes to fighters, the Cavalier is the crown jewel of the Epsilon Sector’s arsenal. A true artist’s ship, the Cavalier’s weapons are focused around ranged engagements. An experienced Cavalier pilot will make use of his lasers and ionic pulse cannons to allow him to avoid missile barrages from enemy bombers.

Class Medium Fighter Rapier cavalier.jpg
Manufacturer: Origin Aerospace
Length: 19 meters
Mass: 20 tonnes
Max Velocity: 300 KPS
Afterburner Velocity: 570 KPS
Acceleration: 150 k/s^2
Max. YPR 90/90/90 DPS
Weapons Laser Cannons (2)
Neutron Guns (2)
Missiles Dart Dumbfire (4 x 20)
Spiculum Image-Recognition (2 x 10)
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) 550 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) 280 cm
Devices: Deployable Turret
Flares
Shield Battery
Shield Power Core
Jump Capable: Yes
Service Entry:

Images

  • Rapier II-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.

    Rapier II-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.

  • Origin Aerospace blueprint.

    Origin Aerospace blueprint.

  • Origin Aerospace blueprint.

    Origin Aerospace blueprint.

  • Origin Aerospace blueprint.

    Origin Aerospace blueprint.

  • Rapier II flown off the TCS Tiger's Claw, Black Lion Squadron, circa 2654.

    Rapier II flown off the TCS Tiger's Claw, Black Lion Squadron, circa 2654.

  • Rapier II flown off the TCS Concordia, circa 2666.

    Rapier II flown off the TCS Concordia, circa 2666.

  • A Rapier II Blade flown by a mercenary pilot in 2701.

    A Rapier II Blade flown by a mercenary pilot in 2701.

  • A Rapier II Vanguard flown by a mercenary pilot in 2701.

    A Rapier II Vanguard flown by a mercenary pilot in 2701.

  • A Rapier II Cavalier flown by a mercenary pilot in 2701.

    A Rapier II Cavalier flown by a mercenary pilot in 2701.

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