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{{infobox Ship | {{infobox Ship | ||
|faction = terran | |faction = terran | ||
|name = HF-66 Thunderbolt VII | |name = HF-66 Thunderbolt VII | ||
|type = [[fighter type:=Heavy | |type = [[fighter type:=Heavy fighter|Heavy]] [[ship type:=fighter]] | ||
|manufacturer = [[Manufacturer:=McCall Industries]], <br>[[manufacturer:=Douglas Aerospace]] | |manufacturer = [[Manufacturer:=McCall Industries]], <br>[[manufacturer:=Douglas Aerospace]] | ||
|image = Image:WC4-Thunderbolt.jpg | |image = Image:WC4-Thunderbolt.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = | ||
|primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]] | |primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]] | ||
|additional users = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]], <BR>Various [[user:= | |additional users = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]], <BR>Various [[user:=pirate]] Groups | ||
|nicknames = "Lead Sled" | |nicknames = "Lead Sled" | ||
|introduction = [[introduced:=2668]] | |introduction = [[introduced:=2668]] | ||
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|max roll = 50 | |max roll = 50 | ||
|guns = <br> | |guns = <br> | ||
* [[Plasma | * [[Plasma gun]]s (2) | ||
* [[Photon | * [[Photon cannon]]s (2) | ||
* [[Meson | * [[Meson blaster]]s (2) | ||
|missiles = <br> | |missiles = <br> | ||
* [[Heat- | * [[Heat-seeking missile]]s (6) | ||
* [[Torpedo]] (1) | * [[Torpedo]] (1) | ||
|turrets = | |turrets = [[Mass driver|Single mount mass driver]] (1) | ||
|front armor = 120 | |front armor = 120 | ||
|rear armor = 120 | |rear armor = 120 | ||
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|fore shield = 250 | |fore shield = 250 | ||
|aft shield = 250 | |aft shield = 250 | ||
|cloak = | |cloak = no | ||
|jump drive = [[jump drive:= | |jump drive = [[jump drive:=no]] | ||
|crew = [[crew:=2]] ( | |crew = [[crew:=2]] (pilot, gunner) | ||
|devices = | |devices = | ||
|source = [[source:=Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger]]<BR>[[source:=Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom]]<BR>[[source:=Wing Commander: Secret Ops]] | |source = ''[[source:=Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger]]''<BR>''[[source:=Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom]]''<BR>''[[source:=Wing Commander: Secret Ops]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''HF-66 Thunderbolt VII''' is a heavy fighter in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. | The '''HF-66 Thunderbolt VII''' is a [[heavy fighter]] in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. | ||
The Thunderbolt VII saw extensive action in the later half of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. As a heavy fighter, it was designed with the ability to hold its ground in a dogfight against multiple enemy fighters and to assault high-priority targets. The Thunderbolt VII was built on a heavy chassis with a large weapons loadout capable of | The Thunderbolt VII saw extensive action in the later half of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. As a heavy fighter, it was designed with the ability to hold its ground in a dogfight against multiple enemy fighters and to assault high-priority targets. The Thunderbolt VII was built on a heavy chassis with a large weapons loadout capable of carrying one [[torpedo]] for anti-ship combat. It possesses heavy armor and a rear turret for self-defense. While not as fast as most starfighters, it was still sufficiently maneuverable to hold its own on the battlefield. | ||
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The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and [[Kilrathi]] warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat. | The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and [[Kilrathi]] warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat. | ||
One notable action of the Thunderbolt VII was that undertaken by Kilrathi pilot [[Ralgha nar Hhallas]], who until [[2669]] was a loyal pilot of the Terran Confederation. That year, he betrayed his comrades on the | One notable action of the Thunderbolt VII was that undertaken by Kilrathi pilot [[Ralgha nar Hhallas]], who until [[2669]] was a loyal pilot of the Terran Confederation. That year, he betrayed his comrades on the [[TCS Victory|TCS ''Victory'']] on behalf of the Kilrathi and fled the ''Victory'' on a Thunderbolt after his involvement in the loss of the [[TCS Behemoth|TCS ''Behemoth'']]. His former comrade [[Christopher Blair]] pursued him and despite Ralgha's exceptional combat skills, gunned him down. | ||
Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the [[Border Worlds Conflict]] of [[2673]], the [[Black Lance]] acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the [[Union of Border Worlds]] in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation. | Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the [[Border Worlds Conflict]] of [[2673]], the [[Black Lance]] acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the [[Union of Border Worlds]] in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation. [[Pirate|Pirates]] were also known to use Thunderbolts. | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
== [[source:=Victory Streak]] == | == ''[[source:=Victory Streak]]'' == | ||
== [[Wing Commander | == ''[[Wing Commander III]]'' == | ||
* '''Flyable Missions''' | * '''Flyable Missions''' | ||
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** [[Sol Mission 1 (SOL-1)]] | ** [[Sol Mission 1 (SOL-1)]] | ||
== WC4 | == ''WC4'' Manual == | ||
== [[source:=Wing Commander | == ''[[source:=Wing Commander IV]]'' == | ||
* '''Appears in Mission''' | * '''Appears in Mission''' | ||
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** [[Circe Mission Rescue Catscratch]] | ** [[Circe Mission Rescue Catscratch]] | ||
== WCP Gold Manual == | == ''WCP Gold'' Manual == | ||
== WCSO missions == | == ''WCSO'' missions == | ||
* '''Appears in Mission''' | * '''Appears in Mission''' | ||
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image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Hard_Brake_Kilrathi.png | image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Hard_Brake_Kilrathi.png | ||
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Pounce_on_the_Prey.png | image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Pounce_on_the_Prey.png | ||
image:WCTCG_Luck_Skillful_Use_of_Missile_Decoys.png | |||
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Improved_Shields.png | |||
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Torpedo.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] | * ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' – [[Attack My Target (Kilrathi card)|Attack My Target]] | ||
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] | * ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' – [[Break-off (Kilrathi card)|Break-off]] | ||
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] | * ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' – [[Dewclaw (card)|Dewclaw]] | ||
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] | * ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' – [[Hard Brake (Kilrathi card)|Hard Brake]] | ||
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] | * ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' – [[Pounce on the Prey (card)|Pounce on the Prey]] | ||
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' – [[Skillful Use of Missile Decoys]] | |||
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' – [[Improved Shields (Terran card)|Improved Shields]] | |||
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' – [[Torpedo (Terran card)|Torpedo]] | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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<gallery perrow=6> | <gallery perrow=6> | ||
Image:Wc4tbolt.jpg|Thunderbolt VII during Border Worlds Crisis, circa 2673. | Image:Wc4tbolt.jpg|Thunderbolt VII during Border Worlds Crisis, circa 2673. | ||
Image:WC4-ThunderboltConfed.png|Confederation Thunderbolt VII, circa 2673. | Image:WC4-ThunderboltConfed.png|[[Confederation]] Thunderbolt VII, circa 2673. | ||
Image:WC4-ThunderboltPirate.png|Pirate Thunderbolt variant seen in the Hellespont | Image:WC4-ThunderboltPirate.png|[[Pirate]] Thunderbolt variant seen in the [[Hellespont|Hellespont System]], circa 2673. | ||
Image:Wc4thunderbolt2.png|HF-66 Thunderbolt VII | Image:Wc4thunderbolt2.png|HF-66 Thunderbolt VII target designation, circa 2673. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 07:35, 30 October 2023
| HF-66 Thunderbolt VII | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Heavy fighter |
| Manufacturer | McCall Industries, Douglas Aerospace |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Additional Users | Union of Border Worlds, Various pirate Groups |
| Introduction | 2668 |
| Nicknames | "Lead Sled" |
| General Characteristics | |
| Length | 34 meters |
| Mass | 20 tonnes |
| Crew | 2 (pilot, gunner) |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Yaw | 50 dps |
| Maximum Pitch | 50 dps |
| Maximum Roll | 50 dps |
| Acceleration | 200 k/s2 |
| Velocity | |
| Maximum | 380 kps |
| Afterburner | |
| Maximum Afterburner | 1000 kps |
| Max Acceleration | 800 k/s2 |
| Armament | |
| Guns | |
| |
| Turrets | |
| Single mount mass driver (1) | |
| Default Missile Loadout | |
| |
| Components | |
| Cloaking Device | no |
| Jump Drive | no |
| Defense | |
| Shields | |
| Fore | 250 cm equivalent |
| Aft | 250 cm equivalent |
| Armor | |
| Front | 120 cm |
| Rear | 120 cm |
| Right | 100 cm |
| Left | 100 cm |
| Source | Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom Wing Commander: Secret Ops |
The HF-66 Thunderbolt VII is a heavy fighter in the service of the Terran Confederation.
The Thunderbolt VII saw extensive action in the later half of the Terran-Kilrathi War. As a heavy fighter, it was designed with the ability to hold its ground in a dogfight against multiple enemy fighters and to assault high-priority targets. The Thunderbolt VII was built on a heavy chassis with a large weapons loadout capable of carrying one torpedo for anti-ship combat. It possesses heavy armor and a rear turret for self-defense. While not as fast as most starfighters, it was still sufficiently maneuverable to hold its own on the battlefield.
| Work-in-progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page. |
History
The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and Kilrathi warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat.
One notable action of the Thunderbolt VII was that undertaken by Kilrathi pilot Ralgha nar Hhallas, who until 2669 was a loyal pilot of the Terran Confederation. That year, he betrayed his comrades on the TCS Victory on behalf of the Kilrathi and fled the Victory on a Thunderbolt after his involvement in the loss of the TCS Behemoth. His former comrade Christopher Blair pursued him and despite Ralgha's exceptional combat skills, gunned him down.
Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673, the Black Lance acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the Union of Border Worlds in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation. Pirates were also known to use Thunderbolts.
Specifications
Sources
Victory Streak
Wing Commander III
- Flyable Missions
- Orsini Mission 2 (ORS-2)
- Orsini Mission 3 (ORS-3)
- Orsini Mission 4 (ORS-4)
- Tamayo Mission 2 (TAM-2)
- Locanda Mission 1 (LOC-1)
- Locanda Mission 2 (LOC-2)
- Locanda Mission 3 (LOC-3)
- Blackmane Mission 1 (BLA-1)
- Blackmane Mission 2 (BLA-2)
- Blackmane Mission 3 (BLA-3)
- Ariel Mission 1 (ARI-1)
- Ariel Mission 2 (ARI-2)
- Ariel Mission 3 (ARI-3)
- Delius Mission 1 (DEL-1)
- Delius Mission 2 (DEL-2)
- Caliban Mission 1 (CAL-1)
- Caliban Mission 2 (CAL-2)
- Torgo Mission 2 (TOR-2)
- Alcor Mission 2 (ALC-2)
- Freya Mission 1 (FRE-1)
- Freya Mission 3 (FRE-3)
- Freya Mission 4 (FRE-4)
- Proxima Mission 1 (PRO-1)
- Sol Mission 1 (SOL-1)
WC4 Manual
Wing Commander IV
- Appears in Mission
WCP Gold Manual
WCSO missions
- Appears in Mission
Images
Appearances
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game – Attack My Target
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game – Break-off
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game – Dewclaw
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game – Hard Brake
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game – Pounce on the Prey
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game – Skillful Use of Missile Decoys
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game – Improved Shields
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game – Torpedo
Gallery
Thunderbolt VII during Border Worlds Crisis, circa 2673.
Confederation Thunderbolt VII, circa 2673.
Pirate Thunderbolt variant seen in the Hellespont System, circa 2673.
HF-66 Thunderbolt VII target designation, circa 2673.
