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{{infobox Fighter
{{infobox Ship
|faction = kilrathi
|faction = kilrathi
|name = Strakha
|name = Strakha
|image = image:Wc2strakha.jpg
|type = Stealth Fighter
|type = Stealth Fighter
|manufacturer =  
|manufacturer =  
|image = image:Wc2strakha.jpg
|caption =  
|introduction =  
|primary user = Kilrathi Empire
|primary user = Kilrathi Empire
|more users =  
|introduction = 2650s
|produced = 2650s-???
|length = 17
|mass =
|max velocity = 320
|cruise velocity = 200
|acceleration = Poor
|max yaw = 4
|max pitch = 4
|max roll =4
|guns = 2 [[Laser Cannon]]s
|front armor = 4
|rear armor 4
|side armor = 2.5
|shields = 4
|cloak = Yes
|jump drive = No
|crew = 1 (Pilot)
|devices =
|image2 = image:Wc2strakha4.gif‎
|caption2 = Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2656-2667
}}
}}


The '''Strakha''' is 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 starfighter that made short work of its [[Terran]] opponents by means of stealth, jumping in and out of visibility when least expected. They were often deployed in groups, leading unfortunate Terran pilots to stray in the midst of a pack of phantoms that could pick them off at any time.
==History==
 
The '''Strakha''', meaning "Hidden striker" in Kilrathi, was a stealth [[fighter]] in service with the [[Empire of Kilrah|Kilrathi Empire]] [[Imperial Fleet]].


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 a massive bombing run on the vessel, destroying it with all hands. One of the few survivors of the attack, Colonel [[Christopher Blair]], managed to record the attack on his datadisk before it was stolen by a [[Zachary Colson|traitor]] who leaked the carrier's location to the Kilrathi. Without evidence to support his claims of stealth fighter attack, Blair became the scapegoat of the attack and would spend the next decade confined to a space station.
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.


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 on hold for years.
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.


In the 2660s, the Strakhas reappeared in the Enigma Sector and their existence eventually exposed by Blair, who was now serving on the ''[[TCS Concordia]]''. It was later found that Major [[Zachary Colson]] was responsible for the destruction of the ''Tiger's Claw'', and was thus sentenced to death for treason.
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.


The Strakha continued to serve on the frontlines to the end of the war, and went through a radical redesign by [[2669]]. Unfortunately, for all their technological innovations, even they were no match for an experienced Terran pilot, who quickly took advantage of the fighter's weak shields and poor acceleration. It is unclear if production of this fighter resumed after the destruction of [[Kilrah]] in 2669.
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 & armor and poor acceleration.
 
==Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi==
 
==Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger==


== Specifications ==


{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
| Class:
| Stealth Fighter
|-
| Length:
| 17 meters 
|-
| Mass:
| ???
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 320 kps
|-
| Cruise Velocity:
| 200 kps
|-
| Acceleration:
| Poor
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| 4/4/4 dps
|-
| Fore Shield:
| 4.0 cm equivalent
|-
| Aft Shield:
| 4.0 cm equivalent
|-
| Front Armor:
| 4.0 cm
|-
| Right Armor:
| 4.0 cm
|-
| Left Armor:
| 4.0 cm
|-
| Rear Armor:
| 4.0 cm
|-
| Guns:
| [[Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
| Missiles:
| ???
|}


==Images==
==Images==
<gallery>
<gallery>
image:Wc2strakha4.gif‎|Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2656-2668.
image:Wc3strakha.jpg‎|Redesigned Strakha Stealth Fighter, circa 2669.
image:Wc3strakha.jpg‎|Redesigned Strakha Stealth Fighter, circa 2669.
image:Wc3strakha.png|Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2669.
image:Wc3strakha.png|Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2669.
image:Wc3strakha2.pngStrakha 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 mode=nolines>
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Fang_Friend-or-Foe_Missile.png
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Improved_Tac_Computers_Kilrathi.png
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Torpedo_Mount_Kilrathi.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[category:fighters]][[category:Kilrathi Fighters]]
==References==
 
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Fang Friend-or-Foe Missile (card)|Fang Friend-or-Foe Missile]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Improved Tac Computers (Kilrathi card)|Improved Tac Computers]]
* [[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]].
 
A Strakha appears in the [[source:=Wing Commander Academy (TV)|Academy]] episode "[[source:=Invisible Enemy]]", with an angular design reminiscent of its ''Wing III'' appearance.
 
''[[Wing Commander: Fleet Action]]'' includes references to Kilrathi "stealths", although the Strakha is not mentioned by name.
 
[[category:Kilrathi Fighter Class Names]]
[[category:Kilrathi Stealth Fighters]]
[[Category:Free Republic of the Landreich Fighters]]

Latest revision as of 14:19, 25 October 2023

Strakha
Wc2strakha.jpg
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
Wc2strakha4.gif
Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2656-2667


History

The Strakha, meaning "Hidden striker" in Kilrathi, was a stealth fighter in service with the Kilrathi Empire Imperial Fleet.

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 & armor and poor acceleration.

Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger

Images

  • Redesigned Strakha Stealth Fighter, circa 2669.

    Redesigned Strakha Stealth Fighter, circa 2669.

  • Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2669.

    Strakha Stealth Fighter Target Identification, circa 2669.

  • Strakha flown by Marjakh 'Stalker' nar Kur'u'tak, circa 2669.

    Strakha flown by Marjakh 'Stalker' nar Kur'u'tak, circa 2669.

  • WCTCG Weapon System Fang Friend-or-Foe Missile.png
  • WCTCG Weapon System Improved Tac Computers Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Weapon System Torpedo Mount Kilrathi.png

References

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.

A Strakha appears in the Academy episode "Invisible Enemy", with an angular design reminiscent of its Wing III appearance.

Wing Commander: Fleet Action includes references to Kilrathi "stealths", although the Strakha is not mentioned by name.

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