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{{infobox Fighter New
{{infobox Fighter New
|faction = terran
|faction = terran
|name = Banshee II
|name = Banshee
|type = Light Fighter
|type = Light Fighter
|manufacturer = Verier Underground
|manufacturer = Verier Underground
|image = image:Wc4banshee.jpg
|image = Image:Banshee-Render.jpg|thumb|250px
|caption =   
|caption =   
|primary user = Union of Border Worlds
|primary user = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]]
|additional users = Black Lance
|additional users = Black Lance
|introduction = Unknown
|introduction =
|length = 23.5 meters
|length = 23.5 meters
|mass = 18 metric tonnes
|mass = 18 metric tonnes
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|max afterburner velocity = 1300 KPS
|max afterburner velocity = 1300 KPS
|acceleration = 550 KPS
|acceleration = 550 KPS
|max afterburner acceleration = 900 k/s^2
|max afterburner acceleration = 900 k/s<sup>2</sup>
|max y/p/r = 100/70/100 DPS
|max y/p/r = 100/70/100 DPS
|guns = 4 [[Laser]]s, 2 [[Leech Laser]]s, 1 [[Scatter Gun]]
|guns = <br>
|missiles = 4x2 {2HS/2HS/2HS/2HS}
* 4 [[Laser Cannon|Laser]]s
* 2 [[Leech Gun]]s
* 1 [[Scatter Gun]]
|missiles = 4x2 {2[[HS]]/2[[HS]]/2[[HS]]/2[[HS]]}
|turrets =  
|turrets =  
|armor = 80/80/80/80 cm
|armor = 80/80/80/80 cm
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[[image:Wc4banshee2.png|thumb|300px|right|Banshee II Target Designation, circa 2673.]]
[[image:Wc4banshee2.png|thumb|300px|right|Banshee Target Designation, circa 2673.]]


The '''Banshee II''' is a light fighter primarily used by the [[Union of Border Worlds]].
The '''Banshee''' is a light fighter primarily used by the [[Union of Border Worlds]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Banshee II is everything that characterizes a light fighter: fast, maneuverable, armed with a standard loadout, and bred for dogfighting. The Banshee II 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 II is not the best-armored fighter in combat, but it makes up for this with its fair speed, allowing it to dodge enemy fire for prolonged periods of time.
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==
==History==
The Banshee II 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 is primarily fielded by the [[Union of Border Worlds]], serving as its mainstay light fighter. It should not be confused with the [[A-20 Banshee]], a [[Kilrathi War]]-era [[Confederation]] fighter of the same name.


The Banshee's service during the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]] is unknown, but it saw a lot of action during the [[Border Worlds Conflict]] of [[2673]]. Banshee IIs 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 II 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]] in order to promote open warfare between Confed and the Union. Many Banshees were destroyed during the course of the conflict.
The Banshee 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 space, 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 Banshee IIs remain active as of [[2681]].
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom]]}}


==Specifications==
[[category:Union of Border Worlds Fighter Class Names]]
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[[category:Union of Border Worlds Light Fighters]]
|-
| 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 [[Laser]]s 
| 2 [[Leech Laser]]s
| 1 [[Scatter Gun]]s
|-
| Missiles:
| 8 HSs
|}
 
[[category:Fighters]][[category:Terran Fighters]]

Latest revision as of 07:20, 24 April 2011

Banshee
Banshee-Render.jpg
Type Light Fighter
Manufacturer Verier Underground
Primary User Union of Border Worlds
Additional Users Black Lance
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/s2
Max Y/P/R 100/70/100 DPS
Guns
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 should not be confused with the A-20 Banshee, a Kilrathi War-era Confederation fighter of the same name.

The Banshee 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 space, 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.