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|image = Image:Wc3sorthak.jpg|250px
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|primary user = [[Kilrathi Empire]]
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|max afterburner acceleration =  
|max afterburner acceleration =  
|max y/p/r = 65/55/65 deg/s
|max y/p/r = 65/55/65 deg/s
|guns = 1 [[Meson Gun]]  
|guns = 1 [[Meson blaster|Meson Gun]]  
|missiles = 2 x 4 Hardpoints, <br>4 [[Stalker HS]], <br>4 ImRecs
|missiles = 4 [[Stalker HS]],<br> 4 [[Claw IR]]
|turrets = 6 [[Meson Gun]]s
|turrets = 6 [[Meson blaster|Meson Guns]]
|armor = 180 cm fore <br>180 cm aft <br>180 cm sides
|armor = 180 cm fore <br>180 cm aft <br>180 cm sides
|shields = 250 cm
|shields = 250 cm fore<br>400 cm aft
|decoys =  
|decoys = 10
|cloak = No
|cloak = No
|jump drive = Yes
|jump drive = Yes
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The '''Sorthak''' is a Heavy Fighter produced by the [[Kilrathi Empire]] during the later years of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]].
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==Overview==
The '''Sorthak''' was a heavy fighter produced by the [[Kilrathi Empire]] during the last years of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. The Sorthak generated numerous rumors after it was first encountered by [[Terran Confederation|Confederation]] forces.
At the time of its introduction, the Sorthak was among the heaviest starfighters ever designed by the Kilrathi Empire. Fitted with a sizable missile payload and laser loadout, the Sorthak was well-adapted for engaging heavier targets such as transports, warships, and space stations, and its large size and armor meant that it could absorb considerable damage. One of its striking features was a rear turret composed of six Meson Guns, which made it a considerable foe when engaged by Terran pursuers. However, due to its low speed combined with its massive, cumbersome chassis the Sorthak could rarely outrun its pursuers, forcing it to rely on its rear turret for survival. Even at this, for all its firepower the rear turret was often inaccurate, making it a sitting duck at the hands of more experienced Terran pilots.  
 
On [[2669|2669.207]], during a routine naval air transfer, eighteen Confederation fighters (5 [[F-27 Arrow V|Arrow]]s, 9 [[HF-66 Thunderbolt VII|Thunderbolt]]s and 4 [[F/A-76 Longbow|Longbow]]s) were destroyed by a Sorthak. Black boxes recovered following the attack "indicated that an unusually large Kilrathi fighter attacked the group." The digital tape recovered from the boxes described the ship as "a cross between a ''[[Vaktoth]]'' and a destroyer, with massive guns protruding from both the front and rear." The fighter was codenamed "Sorthak" by [[Terran Intelligence]] after the incident in the [[Vega Sector]].
 
Sorthaks were encountered by the flight wing of the [[TCS Victory]] several times during the last operations of the war.


==History==
Sorthaks were seen during the later years of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]], and were engaged numerous times throughout [[2669]]. Several appeared during the evacuation of [[Blackmane Starbase]], but were swiftly dispatched by Colonel [[Christopher Blair]] and his wing off of the ''[[TCS Victory]]''. They would later be encountered again in the [[Alcor|Alcor System]] when they attempted to ambush the ''Victory'', but were again staved off by Blair. Finally, several Sorthaks took part in the defense of [[Kilrah]] against Colonel Blair's strike force during the [[Lancelot Flight - 2669|Lancelot Flight]], which saw the planet's complete destruction via the [[Y22A-1 Temblor Bomb|Temblor Bomb]].


[[category:Kilrathi Fighter Class Names]]
[[category:Kilrathi Fighter Class Names]]
[[category:Kilrathi Heavy Fighters]]
[[category:Kilrathi Heavy Fighters]]

Latest revision as of 05:37, 10 November 2023

Sorthak
Wc3sorthak.jpg
Type Heavy Fighter
Primary User Kilrathi Empire
Length 38 meters
Mass 22 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 400 KPS
Max Afterburner Velocity 950 KPS
Acceleration 200 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R 65/55/65 deg/s
Guns 1 Meson Gun
Missiles 4 Stalker HS,
4 Claw IR
Turrets 6 Meson Guns
Armor 180 cm fore
180 cm aft
180 cm sides
Shields 250 cm fore
400 cm aft
Decoys 10
Cloak No
Jump Drive Yes




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The Sorthak was a heavy fighter produced by the Kilrathi Empire during the last years of the Terran-Kilrathi War. The Sorthak generated numerous rumors after it was first encountered by Confederation forces.

On 2669.207, during a routine naval air transfer, eighteen Confederation fighters (5 Arrows, 9 Thunderbolts and 4 Longbows) were destroyed by a Sorthak. Black boxes recovered following the attack "indicated that an unusually large Kilrathi fighter attacked the group." The digital tape recovered from the boxes described the ship as "a cross between a Vaktoth and a destroyer, with massive guns protruding from both the front and rear." The fighter was codenamed "Sorthak" by Terran Intelligence after the incident in the Vega Sector.

Sorthaks were encountered by the flight wing of the TCS Victory several times during the last operations of the war.

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