Banshee (UBW)

Banshee
Type	Light Fighter
Manufacturer	Verier Underground
Primary User	Union of Border Worlds
Additional Users	Black Lance
Introduction	Unknown
Length	23.5 meters
Mass	18 metric tonnes
Max Velocity	500 KPS
Max Afterburner Velocity	1300 KPS
Acceleration	550 KPS
Max Afterburner Acceleration	900 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R	100/70/100 DPS
Guns	4 Lasers, 2 Leech Lasers, 1 Scatter Gun
Missiles	4x2 {2HS/2HS/2HS/2HS}
Armor	80/80/80/80 cm
Shields	250 cm
Decoys	16
Cloak	None
Jump Drive	None
Crew	1
Devices	None

Banshee Target Designation, circa 2673.

The Banshee is a light fighter primarily used by the Union of Border Worlds.

Overview

The Banshee is everything that characterizes a light fighter: fast, maneuverable, armed with a standard loadout, and bred for dogfighting. The Banshee is a space superiority fighter best suited for patrol, escort, and raiding missions, only occasionally carrying out offensive missions against enemy starships or convoys. The Banshee is not the best-armored fighter in combat, but it makes up for this with its speed, allowing it to dodge enemy fire for prolonged periods of time.

History

The Banshee is primarily fielded by the Union of Border Worlds, serving as its mainstay light fighter. It may or may not be related to the A-20 Banshee, a wartime Terran fighter which bears the same namesake.

The Banshee's service during the Terran-Kilrathi War is unknown, but it served in many actions during the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673. Banshees served on several Border Worlds carriers and were commonly seen on patrols throughout Union airspace, and were fielded in great numbers by the Border Worlds Militia. The Banshee served with distinction on the BWS Intrepid, and undertook numerous actions against the Black Lance while the vessel was commanded by Colonel Christopher Blair. However, they were also acquired by the Black Lance, who used them to harass vessels from the Terran Confederation to incite open warfare between the Confederation and the Union. Many Banshees were destroyed during the course of the conflict.

It is unknown if Banshees remain active as of 2681.

Specifications

Class:	Light Fighter
Length:	23.5 meters
Mass:	18 metric tonnes
Max Velocity:	500 KPS
Cruise Velocity:
Acceleration:
Max Y/P/R:	100/70/100 DPS
Fore Shield:	250 cm
Aft Shield:	250 cm
Front Armor:	80 cm
Right Armor:	80 cm
Left Armor:	80 cm
Rear Armor:	80 cm
Guns:	4 Lasers	2 Leech Lasers	1 Scatter Guns
Missiles:	8 HSs