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{{infobox | {{infobox Ship | ||
|faction = kilrathi | |faction = kilrathi | ||
|name = Strakha | |name = Strakha | ||
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|primary user = Kilrathi Empire | |primary user = Kilrathi Empire | ||
|introduction = 2650s | |introduction = 2650s | ||
|length = 17 | |length = 17 | ||
|mass = | |mass = | ||
|max velocity = 320 | |max velocity = 320 | ||
|cruise velocity = 200 | |cruise velocity = 200 | ||
|acceleration = Poor | |acceleration = Poor | ||
|max | |max yaw = 4 | ||
|max | |max pitch = 4 | ||
|max roll =4 | |||
|guns = 2 [[Laser Cannon]]s | |guns = 2 [[Laser Cannon]]s | ||
| | |front armor = 4 | ||
| | |rear armor 4 | ||
|armor = | |side armor = 2.5 | ||
|shields = 4 | |shields = 4 | ||
|cloak = Yes | |cloak = Yes | ||
|jump drive = No | |jump drive = No | ||
|crew = 1 (Pilot) | |crew = 1 (Pilot) | ||
|devices = | |devices = | ||
|image2 = image:Wc2strakha4.gif | |||
|caption2 = Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2656-2667 | |||
}} | }} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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First deployed in the 2650s, the Strakha was at the time the latest technological innovation of the [[Kilrathi]]. Designed to field a highly-efficient cloaking device, the Strakha was a swift and nimble fighter that could quickly overcome its [[Human]] opponents by means of stealth, jumping in and out of visibility when least expected. They were often deployed in groups, leading unfortunate Human pilots to stray in the midst of a pack of phantoms that could pick them off at any time. | First deployed in the 2650s, the Strakha was at the time the latest technological innovation of the [[Kilrathi]]. Designed to field a highly-efficient cloaking device, the Strakha was a swift and nimble fighter that could quickly overcome its [[Human]] opponents by means of stealth, jumping in and out of visibility when least expected. They were often deployed in groups, leading unfortunate Human pilots to stray in the midst of a pack of phantoms that could pick them off at any time. | ||
By far, the Strakha's most infamous action was the destruction of the | By far, the Strakha's most infamous action was the destruction of the [[TCS Tiger's Claw|TCS ''Tiger's Claw'']] in [[2656]]. While en route to destroy the Kilrathi [[Enigma Sector]] HQ at [[K'tithrak Mang]], the ''Claw'' was ambushed by a wing of Strakhas which led to a bombing run on the vessel, destroying it with all hands. One of the few survivors of the attack, Colonel [[Christopher Blair]], managed to record evidence of the stealth fighter on his fighter's data-disk before it was stolen by the [[Society of Mandarins|Mandarin]] [[Zachary Colson|traitor]] who had leaked the carrier's location to the Kilrathi. Without evidence to support his claims of stealth fighter attack, Blair was made a scapegoat and would spend the next decade relegated to service on a space station. | ||
During that same year, Crown Prince [[Thrakhath nar Kiranka]] destroyed the shipyards at [[Ghorah Khar (star system)|Ghorah Khar]], a Kilrathi colony that sought to secede from the Empire, in an effort to defend the Strakha's technology. This attack put the development of Strakha and Thrakhath's plans for conquest of the Enigma Sector on hold for several years. | During that same year, Crown Prince [[Thrakhath nar Kiranka]] destroyed the shipyards at [[Ghorah Khar (star system)|Ghorah Khar]], a Kilrathi colony that sought to secede from the Empire, in an effort to defend the Strakha's technology. This attack put the development of Strakha and Thrakhath's plans for conquest of the Enigma Sector on hold for several years. | ||
By the 2660s, the Strakhas reappeared in the Enigma Sector and their existence was eventually exposed by Blair, who was serving aboard the | By the 2660s, the Strakhas reappeared in the Enigma Sector and their existence was eventually exposed by Blair, who was serving aboard the [[TCS Concordia (CVS-65)|TCS ''Concordia'']] during this time. | ||
The Strakha continued to serve on the front lines through to the end of the Kilrathi War, and went through a radical redesign by [[2669]]. For all their technological innovations, they were still no match for an experienced Human pilot, who could quickly take advantage of the fighter's weak shields and poor acceleration. | The Strakha continued to serve on the front lines through to the end of the Kilrathi War, and went through a radical redesign by [[2669]]. For all their technological innovations, they were still no match for an experienced Human pilot, who could quickly take advantage of the fighter's weak shields and poor acceleration. | ||
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image:Wc3strakha2.png|Strakha flown by Marjakh 'Stalker' nar Kur'u'tak, circa 2669. | image:Wc3strakha2.png|Strakha flown by Marjakh 'Stalker' nar Kur'u'tak, circa 2669. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery mode=nolines> | <gallery mode=nolines> | ||
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* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Torpedo Mount (Kilrathi card)|Torpedo Mount]] | * [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Torpedo Mount (Kilrathi card)|Torpedo Mount]] | ||
== Behind the Screens == | |||
Appears in ''[[Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi]]'' and its [[source:=Special Operations 1|expansion]] [[source:=Special Operations 2|packs]], as well as the spin-off ''[[Wing Commander Academy]]''. | |||
A different design appears in ''[[source:=Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger]]'', and this model is used in the [[source:=Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game|Collectible Trading Card Game]]. | |||
''[[Wing Commander: Fleet Action]]'' includes references to Kilrathi "stealths", although the Strakha is not mentioned by name. Another unnamed stealth fighter appears in the [[Wing Commander Academy (TV)|Academy]] episode "[[Invisible Enemy]]". | |||
[[category:Kilrathi Fighter Class Names]] | [[category:Kilrathi Fighter Class Names]] | ||
[[category:Kilrathi Stealth Fighters]] | [[category:Kilrathi Stealth Fighters]] | ||
[[Category:Free Republic of the Landreich Fighters]] | [[Category:Free Republic of the Landreich Fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 11:11, 5 July 2023
| Strakha | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Stealth Fighter |
| Primary User | Kilrathi Empire |
| Introduction | 2650s |
| General Characteristics | |
| Length | 17 meters |
| Crew | 1 (Pilot) |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Yaw | 4 dps |
| Maximum Pitch | 4 dps |
| Maximum Roll | 4 dps |
| Acceleration | Poor k/s2 |
| Velocity | |
| Cruise | 200 kps |
| Maximum | 320 kps |
| Armament | |
| Guns | |
| 2 Laser Cannons | |
| Components | |
| Cloaking Device | Yes |
| Jump Drive | No |
| Defense | |
| Armor | |
| Front | 4 cm |
| Side | 2.5 cm |
| |
| Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2656-2667 | |
History
The Strakha was a stealth fighter in service with the Kilrathi Empire.
First deployed in the 2650s, the Strakha was at the time the latest technological innovation of the Kilrathi. Designed to field a highly-efficient cloaking device, the Strakha was a swift and nimble fighter that could quickly overcome its Human opponents by means of stealth, jumping in and out of visibility when least expected. They were often deployed in groups, leading unfortunate Human pilots to stray in the midst of a pack of phantoms that could pick them off at any time.
By far, the Strakha's most infamous action was the destruction of the TCS Tiger's Claw in 2656. While en route to destroy the Kilrathi Enigma Sector HQ at K'tithrak Mang, the Claw was ambushed by a wing of Strakhas which led to a bombing run on the vessel, destroying it with all hands. One of the few survivors of the attack, Colonel Christopher Blair, managed to record evidence of the stealth fighter on his fighter's data-disk before it was stolen by the Mandarin traitor who had leaked the carrier's location to the Kilrathi. Without evidence to support his claims of stealth fighter attack, Blair was made a scapegoat and would spend the next decade relegated to service on a space station.
During that same year, Crown Prince Thrakhath nar Kiranka destroyed the shipyards at Ghorah Khar, a Kilrathi colony that sought to secede from the Empire, in an effort to defend the Strakha's technology. This attack put the development of Strakha and Thrakhath's plans for conquest of the Enigma Sector on hold for several years.
By the 2660s, the Strakhas reappeared in the Enigma Sector and their existence was eventually exposed by Blair, who was serving aboard the TCS Concordia during this time.
The Strakha continued to serve on the front lines through to the end of the Kilrathi War, and went through a radical redesign by 2669. For all their technological innovations, they were still no match for an experienced Human pilot, who could quickly take advantage of the fighter's weak shields and poor acceleration.
Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
Images
Redesigned Strakha Stealth Fighter, circa 2669.
Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2669.
Strakha flown by Marjakh 'Stalker' nar Kur'u'tak, circa 2669.
References
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Fang Friend-or-Foe Missile
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Improved Tac Computers
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Torpedo Mount
Behind the Screens
Appears in Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi and its expansion packs, as well as the spin-off Wing Commander Academy.
A different design appears in Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger, and this model is used in the Collectible Trading Card Game.
Wing Commander: Fleet Action includes references to Kilrathi "stealths", although the Strakha is not mentioned by name. Another unnamed stealth fighter appears in the Academy episode "Invisible Enemy".
