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==History==
==History==
The Bearcat was designed and produced after the conclusion of the Terran-Kilrathi War in [[2669]]. It was one of many new Terran innovations to come forth during the peacetime era. By [[2673]], several combat-ready prototypes of the Bearcat were in testing. A number of them fell into the hands of the [[Black Lance]], who used them in an attempt to provoke war between the Confederation and the newly-independent [[Union of Border Worlds]].  
The Bearcat was one of many new Terran innovations to come forth during the peacetime era. By [[2673]], several combat-ready prototypes of the Bearcat were in testing. A number of them fell into the hands of the [[Black Lance]], who used them in an attempt to provoke war between the Confederation and the newly-independent [[Union of Border Worlds]].  


One notable action undertaken by the Bearcats was their role in the Black Lance assault on the [[Peleus|Peleus System]], where they were charged with defending a [[Clarkson-Class Jammer|jamming ship]] that was creating a communications blackout across the system. They also were present at the ''[[BWS Intrepid]]'''s assault on [[Ella]].
One notable action undertaken by the Bearcats was their role in the Black Lance assault on the [[Peleus|Peleus System]], where they were charged with defending a [[Clarkson-Class Jammer|jamming ship]] that was creating a communications blackout across the system. They also were present at the ''[[BWS Intrepid]]'''s assault on [[Ella]].

Revision as of 18:13, 12 September 2010

F-104 Bearcat
WC4 bearcat4.png
Type Heavy Fighter
Manufacturer Douglas Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Black Lance
Length 27 meters
Mass 14 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 550 k/s
Max Afterburner Velocity 1400 k/s
Max Afterburner Acceleration 1200 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R 90/80/90/ DPS
Guns Light Tachyon Cannon (4)
Missiles 4x2 (2HS/2IR/2IR/2HS)
Armor 150 cm
Shields 280 cm
Decoys 24
Cloak None
Jump Drive None
Crew 1
Devices None




F-104 Bearcat Target Designation, circa 2673.

The F-104 Bearcat was a heavy fighter in the service of the Terran Confederation.

Overview

Designed and manufactured in the aftermath of the Terran-Kilrathi War, the Bearcat was to be the next top-of-the-line heavy fighter in the Terran Confederation Space Force. A peacetime design, it was to defend the Confederation against future enemies and against Kilrathi raiders who were still intent on continuing the war with the Confederation. With a standard armament and fair speed, it had potential as a formidable dogfighter on the frontlines.

History

The Bearcat was one of many new Terran innovations to come forth during the peacetime era. By 2673, several combat-ready prototypes of the Bearcat were in testing. A number of them fell into the hands of the Black Lance, who used them in an attempt to provoke war between the Confederation and the newly-independent Union of Border Worlds.

One notable action undertaken by the Bearcats was their role in the Black Lance assault on the Peleus System, where they were charged with defending a jamming ship that was creating a communications blackout across the system. They also were present at the BWS Intrepid's assault on Ella.

In Speradon, a trio of Confederation pilots sympathetic to the Border Worlds defected to the Union after hijacking a squadron of Bearcats. The Union, in desperate need of fighter pilots, acted quickly to rescue the defectors before the Black Lance could intercept them.