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{{infobox Fighter New
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|faction = terran
|faction = terran
|name = F-95 Morningstar
|name = A-18 Crossbow
|image = image:Wc2morningstar.jpg
| caption =
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|image = image:Wc2morningstar.jpg‎
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|caption =
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|image2 = Image:Wc2morningstar4.gif
|caption2 = F-95 Morningstar Target Identification.
|source = [[source:=Special Operations 2]]
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[[image:Wc2morningstar4.gif‎|thumb|300px|right|F-95 Morningstar Target Identification.]]
= History =
 


The '''F-95 Morningstar''' is a heavy fighter that served with the [[Terran Confederation]] during the later stages of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]].
The '''F-95 Morningstar''' is a heavy fighter that served with the [[Terran Confederation]] during the later stages of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]].
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The existence of the Morningstar was leaked to the [[Kilrathi]] by agents of the [[Society of Mandarins]], a network of Terran traitors. The Kilrathi commissioned the Mandarins to capture a Morningstar for further study. Captain Grimaldi was one such agent, and hijacked one of the Morningstar prototypes from the ''Concordia'' and detonated explosives to cover her escape. Grimaldi escaped with a Morningstar prototype, killed Captain Colt and permanently injured Captain Burkheimer, effectively destroying the Wild Eagles. However, [[Special Operations Division]] tracked Grimaldi's fighter to [[Ayer's Rock]], the headquarters of the Mandarins, and launched a covert operation to destroy it and the Morningstar prototype before it fell into enemy hands.  
The existence of the Morningstar was leaked to the [[Kilrathi]] by agents of the [[Society of Mandarins]], a network of Terran traitors. The Kilrathi commissioned the Mandarins to capture a Morningstar for further study. Captain Grimaldi was one such agent, and hijacked one of the Morningstar prototypes from the ''Concordia'' and detonated explosives to cover her escape. Grimaldi escaped with a Morningstar prototype, killed Captain Colt and permanently injured Captain Burkheimer, effectively destroying the Wild Eagles. However, [[Special Operations Division]] tracked Grimaldi's fighter to [[Ayer's Rock]], the headquarters of the Mandarins, and launched a covert operation to destroy it and the Morningstar prototype before it fell into enemy hands.  


[[image:Morningstar-Launch.png|right|300px|thumb|The Morningstar prepares for launch.]]
After a prolonged standoff in the [[Ayer's|Ayer's System]], Colonel [[Christopher Blair]] and his allies launched a full assault on Ayer's Rock in Morningstars, eventually destroying the base and the stolen Morningstar, which was piloted by infamous Terran traitor [[Zachary Colson|Zach "Jazz" Colson]]. During the engagement, the Morningstar proved its combat effectiveness, downing dozens of enemy fighters in combat and the entire Ayer's Rock installation.
 
= Specifications =
 
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |
! width="200pt" |F-95 Crossbow (2668) [[image:WCAManualMorningstar.JPG|150px]]
! width="200pt" |YF-95/F-95 Morningstar [[image:Wc2morningstar.png|150px]]
|-
| Sources:
| [[source:=Wing Commander Academy Manual]]
| [[source:=Special Operations 2]]/[[source:=Wing Commander: Academy]]
|-
| Class:
| Heavy Fighter
| Heavy Fighter
|-
| Length:
| 20 meters
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass:
| 20 metric tonnes
| 20 metric tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 400 KPS
| 400 KPS
|-
| Cruise Velocity:
| 220 KPS
| 220 KPS
|-
| Afterburner Velocity:
| Not Listed
| 1200 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
| 3 (relative)
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| 8/8/8 DPS
| 8/8/8 DPS
|-
| [[Particle Cannon]]s (3)
| [[Particle Cannon]]s (3)
|-
| Missiles:
| [[Image-Recognition Missile]]s (2)
| [[Image-Recognition Missile]]s (2)
|-
| Missiles:
| [[Torpedo]]es (2)
| [[Torpedo]]es (2)
|-
| Missiles:
| [[Mace Nuclear Missile]] (1)
| [[Mace Nuclear Missile]] (1)
|-
| Armor (Front/Rear/Sides):
| 20.0/20.0/20.0 cm
| 20.0/20.0/20.0 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft):
| 15.0/15.0 cm
| 15.0/15.0 cm
|-
| Not Listed
| 3 cm/seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
| Yes
|-
| Service Entry
| Not Listed
| 2667
|}


After a prolonged standoff in the [[Ayer's|Ayer's System]], Colonel [[Christopher Blair]] and his allies launched a full assault on Ayer's Rock in Morningstars, eventually destroying the base and the stolen Morningstar, which was piloted by infamous Terran traitor [[Zachary Colson|Zach "Jazz" Colson]]. During the engagement, the Morningstar proved its combat effectiveness, downing dozens of enemy fighters in combat and the entire Ayer's Rock installation.
= Sources =
 
== [[source:=Wing_Commander_Academy_Manual|TCSNA Handbook]] ==
 
* Spacecraft of the Terran and Kilrathi Fleets
 
= Gallery =
<gallery perrow=6>
image:WCAManualMorningstar>JPG|F-95 Morningstar Siholutte circa 2668
image:Wc2morningstar4.gif|F-95 Morningstar Target Identification circa 2667
image:Morningstar-Launch.png|The Morningstar prepares for launch circa 2667
</gallery>


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

Revision as of 02:07, 9 May 2012

A-18 Crossbow
Wc2morningstar.jpg
Type Heavy Fighter
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Mandarins (stolen prototypes)
Introduction ~2667
General Characteristics
Length 20 meters
Mass 20 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 8 dps
Maximum Pitch 8 dps
Maximum Roll 8 dps
Acceleration Excellent
Velocity
Cruise 220 kps
Maximum 400 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1200 kps
Armament
Guns
Particle Cannons (3)
Turrets
Dual-Mount Neutron Gun (1)
Default Missile Loadout
Image-Recognition Missiles (2)
Torpedoes (2)
Mace Nuclear Missile (1)
Components
Jump Drive Yes
Defense
Shields
Fore 15 cm equivalent
Aft 15 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 20.0 cm
Rear 20.0 cm
Right 20.0 cm
Left 20.0 cm
Wc2morningstar4.gif
F-95 Morningstar Target Identification.
Source Special Operations 2


History

The F-95 Morningstar is a heavy fighter that served with the Terran Confederation during the later stages of the Terran-Kilrathi War.

The Morningstar was, at the time of its introduction in 2668, considered the most advanced heavy fighter yet fielded by the Confederation. Designed as a space superiority fighter and a formidable assault craft, the Morningstar was a heavily-armed craft created with the intent to easily engage virtually any threat posed by the Kilrathi Empire. It was also one of the few Terran fighters built with jump capability, granting it greater autonomy on the battlefield than what is afforded to most other Confederation fighters.

Unfortunately, the Morningstar's development and subsequent introduction into service was mired by technical flaws that plagued the fighter's jump drive. When activated, the jump drive would spontaneously shut down and render the fighter inoperable, leaving the pilot stranded in space. Early prototypes of the Morningstar also were incapable of retrieving ejected pilots due to the lack of a tractor beam. Several Morningstar prototypes would be lost due to the failure of their jump drives.

In 2668, the first Morningstar squadron, the Wild Eagles, was commissioned for combat duty on board the TCS Concordia. The squadron, led by Major Todd "Maniac" Marshall, was charged with field-testing the Morningstar in preparation for full combat implementation. The squadron also included Captain Markham "Crossbones" Colt, Captain Jeffrey "Talon" Burkheimer, and Captain Maria "Minx" Grimaldi. The squadron participated in several combat missions on the Concordia, all the while tending to the fighter's various flaws.

The existence of the Morningstar was leaked to the Kilrathi by agents of the Society of Mandarins, a network of Terran traitors. The Kilrathi commissioned the Mandarins to capture a Morningstar for further study. Captain Grimaldi was one such agent, and hijacked one of the Morningstar prototypes from the Concordia and detonated explosives to cover her escape. Grimaldi escaped with a Morningstar prototype, killed Captain Colt and permanently injured Captain Burkheimer, effectively destroying the Wild Eagles. However, Special Operations Division tracked Grimaldi's fighter to Ayer's Rock, the headquarters of the Mandarins, and launched a covert operation to destroy it and the Morningstar prototype before it fell into enemy hands.

After a prolonged standoff in the Ayer's System, Colonel Christopher Blair and his allies launched a full assault on Ayer's Rock in Morningstars, eventually destroying the base and the stolen Morningstar, which was piloted by infamous Terran traitor Zach "Jazz" Colson. During the engagement, the Morningstar proved its combat effectiveness, downing dozens of enemy fighters in combat and the entire Ayer's Rock installation.

Specifications

F-95 Crossbow (2668) WCAManualMorningstar.JPG YF-95/F-95 Morningstar File:Wc2morningstar.png
Sources: Wing Commander Academy Manual Special Operations 2/Wing Commander: Academy
Class: Heavy Fighter Heavy Fighter
Length: 20 meters 20 meters
Mass: 20 metric tonnes 20 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 400 KPS 400 KPS
Cruise Velocity: 220 KPS 220 KPS
Afterburner Velocity: Not Listed 1200 KPS
Acceleration: Excellent 3 (relative)
Max Y/P/R: 8/8/8 DPS 8/8/8 DPS
Particle Cannons (3) Particle Cannons (3)
Missiles: Image-Recognition Missiles (2) Image-Recognition Missiles (2)
Missiles: Torpedoes (2) Torpedoes (2)
Missiles: Mace Nuclear Missile (1) Mace Nuclear Missile (1)
Armor (Front/Rear/Sides): 20.0/20.0/20.0 cm 20.0/20.0/20.0 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft): 15.0/15.0 cm 15.0/15.0 cm
Not Listed 3 cm/seconds
Missile Decoys: None None
Jump Capable: Yes Yes
Service Entry Not Listed 2667

Sources

TCSNA Handbook

  • Spacecraft of the Terran and Kilrathi Fleets

Gallery

  • F-95 Morningstar Target Identification circa 2667

    F-95 Morningstar Target Identification circa 2667

  • The Morningstar prepares for launch circa 2667

    The Morningstar prepares for launch circa 2667

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