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{{infobox Fighter New
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|faction = terran
|name = A-17 Broadsword
|name = CF-131 Broadsword
|type = Torpedo Bomber
|image = image:wcmbroadswordprofile.jpg
|manufacturer = [[manufacturer:=Camelot Industries]]
|image = image:Wc2broadsword.jpg
|caption =  
|caption =  
|type = Fighter/Bomber
|manufacturer = [[Camelot Industries]]
|primary user = [[user:=Terran Confederation]]
|primary user = [[user:=Terran Confederation]]
|additional users = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]]
|additional users = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]]<br>
<br> [[user:=Guild]]
[[user:=Guild]]<br>
<br> [[user:=Mercenaries]]
[[user:=Mercenaries]]
|introduction = 2633
|introduction = 2633
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|image2 = Image:wcmbroadsword.jpg
|caption2 = CF-131 Broadsword Target Identification circa 2654
|source = [[source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
}}
}}


[[Image:broadsword-5.png|thumb|300px|right|Broadsword Target Identification circa 2665]]
=History=
==Overview==
Camelot Industry's Broadsword is one of the Terran Confederation's most successful spacecraft designs; Broadswords served on and off from 2633 to 2701--across multiple wars and for several different factions. The bombers were originally designed during the Pilgrim War to support the Grand Fleet's invasion of the Pilgrim Alliance. Early CF-131 Broadswords served as massed missile platforms and strategic ship-to-planet bombers.


The '''A-17 Broadsword''' is a heavy bomber that first saw combat in 2633 as the '''CF-131'''. Slow and heavy, without even afterburner capabilities, the Broadsword packs tremendous power in both its guns and its shields, capable of destroying nearly any capital ship it faced, assuming it was not gunned down by enemy fighters first.
With the advent of the Kilrathi war and the development of the torpedo, Broadswords changed to fit the times. In 2648 all current model Broadswords were outfitted to carry two antimatter torpedoes. That number would eventually double, by 2664, and then double again, by 2701. Broadswords became the Confederation's heaviest anti-capship bomber for the middle portion of the war; Broadswords flying off the [[Tiger's Claw]], [[TCS Concordia (CVS-65)|Concordia]] and elsewhere achieved great success in dangerous torpedo runs.


== History ==
After the end of the Kilrathi War, the Confederation relegated Broadswords to reserve wings and boneyards.


The most famous instance of the Broadsword's service was aboard the [[TCS Concordia (CVS-65)|TCS ''Concordia'']], where it served as the primary bomber for the legendary dreadnought. A later variant which appeared in the [[Gemini Sector]] in [[2669]] displayed better acceleration, maneuverability, and armor, but contained an increased missile payload rather than the torpedoes for which it was once known.  
Zachary Banfield's Guild maintained two squadrons of Broadswords which were used to attack the FRLS Mjollnir and destroy the FRLS Sindri. The Landreich themselves operated a number of Broadswords during the Kilrathi War, fielding them during the Battle of Hell Hole.


Later variations continued to serve throughout the [[Nephilim War]], most notably in the [[Epsilon Sector]], proving popular to [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] who needed something destroyed ''now''. These variations now boasted afterburners, but otherwise had lower maximum velocity than the older designs. An '''Executioner''' variant continued the Gemini variant's missile platform role, capable of obliterating any fighter that happens to fly in front of it. A '''Warpig''' variant carries the 4 [[Torpedo|torpedoes]] of the original variant, largely serving as an updated version. Finally, a '''Behemoth''' variant carries an unprecedented level of weapons and firepower, with 8 torpedoes and 100 [[Dart DF]] missiles.
The Union of Border Worlds operated a number of Broadswords during their aborted war with the Terran Confederation. Admiral Tolwyn was, at one point, captured by a stripped patrol Broadsword as he attempted to flee the Peleus System.


== Variant Comparison ==
But the Nephilim invasion of 2681 reactivated Broadsword squadrons - and proved that they were incredibly effective against the new foe. Production of Broadswords resumed, with modernized variants like the Executor, Warpig and later Behemoth rolling off the assembly lines.
 
In the post-Nephilim War world, surplus Broadswords are a common sight on the volatile Terran-Kilrathi frontier.
 
==[[source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]==
 
==[[source:=Wing_Commander_Academy_Manual|TCSNA Handbook]]==
 
''The Broadsword was originally designed as an attack bomber for enemy capital ships, but it also serves as an adequate all-purpose fighter. Poor acceleration and maneuverability may force the Broadsword to take several hits from hostile fighters, but strong armor and shields and a wide array of weapons make it a formidable enemy. Keep in mind that the Broadsword is equipped with turrets on both sides and the rear of the ship and several missiles. If it manages to get close enough to a capital ship, it can successfully penetrate phase shields with its four torpedoes. A tractor beam allows this ship to perform retrieve-and-rescue missions in space.''
 
==[[source:=Wing_Commander:_The_Kilrathi_Saga_Manual|Joan's Fighting Spacecraft - 2668 Edition]]==
 
==[[source:=Privateer_Playguide_Manual|Gemini Guide]]==
 
''The Broadsword is a commonly encountered Confederation fighter. It is equipped with a deadly array of blasters and several HS and FF missiles, which pose a severe threat to any enemy that ventures to cross its path. The Broadsword’s main weaknesses lie in its slow speed, low maneuverability and limited acceleration powers. If you are flying a very maneuverable ship in an encounter with this vessel, the odds are definitely in your favor. A side attack on the weaker port and starboard armor is advisable.''
 
==[[source:=Star*Soldier|Joan's Fighting Spacecraft 2700-2701 - Epsilon Sector Supplement]]==
 
''<u>A-17 Broadsword Executioner</u> <br>
The Executioner is a return to the Broadsword’s pre-war role as a heavy missile platform. Fighter pilots are well advised to avoid the Executioner’s forward firing arcs: they combine five Dart DF rocket packs with heavy hitting plasma cannons. A truly deadly combination on their own, these weapons are accompanied by a military grade tractor beam capable of immobilizing enemy ships.''
 
''<u>A-17 Broadsword Warpig</u> <br>
Though they were initially relegated to the surplus yards, the Broadsword design proved itself against the Nephilim. During the first assault on a construction reef, it was a militia Warpig squadron which scored the killing blow — while Devastator and Shrike units suffered heavy casualties.''
 
''<u>A-17 Broadsword Behemoth</u> <br>
The Behemoth is an inelegant solution for the limitations of the modern battlefield: the design adds giant sheaths of Platolum armor to protect the ship’s delicate fuselage. The upgrade also doubles the torpedo capacity of the classic design. Although these additions
significantly reduce engine performance, expert Broadsword pilots know better than to rely on maneuverability in the first place.''
 
= Specifications =
==Early Terran-Kilrathi War==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! width="80pt" |Stat\Variant
! width="80pt" |
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2665)
! width="150pt" |CF-131A Broadsword[[image:wcmbroadswordprofile.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2669)
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2648)[[image:wcmbroadswordprofile.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Executioner (2701)
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2654)[[image:Wcatv-broadsword-cropped.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Warpig (2701)
|-
! width="150pt" |Behemoth (2701)
| Source:
| [[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
| [[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
| [[Source:=Category:Academy_Television|Academy TV]]
|-
| Class:
| Fighter/Bomber
| Fighter/Bomber
| Bomber
|-
| Length:
| 12 meters
| 12 meters
|
|-
| Mass:
| 14 metric tonnes
| 14 metric tonnes
|
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 320 Kps
| 320 Kps
|
|-
| Cruise Velocity:
| 150 Kps
| 150 Kps
|
|-
| Guns:
| [[Mass Driver Cannon]]s (3)
| [[Mass Driver Cannon]]s (3)
| [[Plasma Gun]]s (2)
|-
| Turret:
| Dual-Mount [[Neutron Gun]] (3)
| Dual-Mount [[Neutron Gun]] (3)
| Dual-Mount [[Laser Cannon]] (1)<br>Single-Mount [[Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
| Missile Hardpoints:
| Missile Mounts (3)
| Missile Mounts (3)
| Dart DF (?)<br>Spiculum IR (?)
|-
| Missile Hardpoints:
| align="center"|-----
| Torpedoes (2)
| Torpedoes (2)
|-
| [[Tractor Beam]]
|
|
| yes, rear
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides):
| 10.0/10.0/8.0 cm
| 10.0/10.0/8.0 cm
|
|-
| Shields (Fore/Rear):
| 13.0/13.0 cm
| 13.0/13.0 cm
|
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
| None
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
|-
| Crew:
| 1 (Pilot)
| 1 (Pilot)
| 2 (Pilot, Co-Pilot)
|-
| Service Entry:
| 2633
| 2648
|
|}
 
==Late Terran-Kilrathi War==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" | Class
! width="150pt" |A-17D Broadsword[[image:wc2broadsword.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2667)[[image:wc2broadsword.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2667)[[image:wc2broadsword.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2667)[[image:wc2broadsword.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2669)[[image:p1broadsword.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Broadsword (2669)[[image:p1broadsword.jpg|150px]]
|-
| Source:
| [[Source:=WC II Playguide Manual]]
| [[source:=Wing Commander 2]]
| [[source:=Wing_Commander_Academy_Manual|WC Academy Manual]]
| [[source:=Category:Wing_Commander:_Academy|WC Academy]] (info questionable)
| [[source:=Privateer Playguide Manual]]
| [[source:=Wing Commander: Privateer]]
|-
|-
| Class:
| Class:
| Heavy Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
| Fighter Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
| Fighter-Bomber
| Fighter-Bomber
|-
|-
| Length:
| Length:
| 36 meters 
| 36 meters
| 36 meters
| 36 meters
| 36 meters
| 36 meters
| 36 meters
| 41 meters
| 36 meters
| 36 meters
| 36 meters
|-
| Mass:
| 100 metric tonnes
| 100 metric tonnes
| 100 metric tonnes
| 100 metric tonnes
|
|
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 320 KPS
| 320 KPS
| 320 KPS
| 320 KPS
| 350 KPS
| 350 KPS
|-
| Cruise Velocity:
| 150 KPS
| 150 KPS
| 150 KPS
| 150 KPS
|
|
|-
| Acceleration:
| Poor
| 1 k/s^2
| Poor
| Poor
| 400 k/s^2
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| 5/5/5 deg/s
| 4/4/4 deg/s
| 5/5/5 deg/s
| 4/4/4 deg/s
| Average
| 87/85/95 deg/s
|-
| Guns:
| Mass Driver Cannon(3)
| Mass Driver Cannon(3)
| Mass Driver Cannon(3)
| Mass Driver Cannon(3)
| Mass Driver Cannon(3)
| Mass Driver Cannon(3)
|-
| Turret:
| Dual-Mount [[Neutron Gun]] (3)
| Dual-Mount [[Neutron Gun]] (3)
| Dual-Mount [[Neutron Gun]] (3)
| Dual-Mount [[Neutron Gun]] (3)
| Dual-Mount [[Laser Cannon]] (1), Dual-Mount [[Particle Cannon]] (1)
| Dual-Mount [[Particle Cannon]] (2)
|-
| Missile Hardpoints:
| [[Friend or Foe]] (3)
| [[Friend or Foe]] (4)
| [[Friend or Foe]] (4)
| [[Friend or Foe]] (4)
| [[Friend or Foe]] (6)
| [[Friend or Foe]] (6)
|-
| Missile Hardpoints:
| Torpedoes (4)
| Torpedoes (4)
| Torpedoes (4)
| align="center"|-----
| [[Heat Seeker]]s (3)
| [[Heat Seeker]]s (3)
|-
| [[Tractor Beam]]
| Yes (rear)
| Yes (rear)
| Yes (rear)
| Yes (rear)
| Not Listed
|
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides):
| 15.0/15.0/13.0 cm
| 40.0/40.0/35.0 cm
| 15.0/15.0/13.0 cm
| 30.0/30.0/30.0 cm
| 25.0/20.0/17.5 cm
| 25.0/20.0/17.5 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Rear):
| 18.0/18.0 cm
| 50.0/50.0 cm
| 18.0/18.0 cm
| 90.0/90.0 cm
| Not Listed
| Level5/Level5
|-
| Shield Recharge
| Not Listed
| 3 cm/s
| Not Listed
| 1 cm/s
| Not Listed
|
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| None
| Chaff Pod (1)
| Chaff Pod (1)
| Chaff Pod (1)
| None
| None
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
|-
| Crew:
| 4 (Pilot, 3 Gunners)
| 4 (Pilot, 3 Gunners)
| 4 (Pilot, 3 Gunners)
| 4 (Pilot, 3 Gunners)
| Not Listed
|
|-
| Service Entry:
| 2664
|
|
|
|
|
|}
 
==Terran-Nephilim War==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Executioner (2701) [[Image:arenabroadswordexecutioner.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Warpig (2701) [[Image:arenabroadswordwarpig.jpg|150px]]
! width="150pt" |Behemoth (2701) [[Image:arenabroadswordbehemoth.jpg|150px]]
|-
| Class:
| Heavy Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
| Heavy Bomber
|-
| Length:
| 36 meters
| 36 meters
| 41 meters
|-
|-
| Mass:
| Mass:
| 100 metric tonnes 
| ?    metric tonnes
| 100 metric tonnes
| 100 metric tonnes
| 110 metric tonnes
| 110 metric tonnes
| 150 metric tonnes
| 150 metric tonnes
|-
|-
| Max Velocity:
| Max Velocity:
| 320 kps
| 350 kps
| 300 kps
| 300 kps
| 275 kps
| 275 kps
| 225 kps
| 225 kps
|-
| Cruise Velocity:
| 150 Kps
|    ?  Kps
|    ?  Kps
|    ?  Kps
|    ?  Kps
|-
|-
| Acceleration:
| Acceleration:
| Poor
| Average
| 55 k/s^2
| 55 k/s^2
| 55 k/s^2
| 55 k/s^2
Line 95: Line 436:
|-
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| Max Y/P/R:
| 5/5/5 deg/s
| ?      deg/s
| 65/65/65 deg/s
| 65/65/65 deg/s
| 55/55/55 deg/s
| 55/55/55 deg/s
Line 102: Line 441:
|-
|-
| Shields:
| Shields:
| 18 fb cm
| ?  fb cm
| 410 cm
| 410 cm
| 410 cm
| 410 cm
Line 109: Line 446:
|-
|-
| Armor:
| Armor:
| 15f/13lr/15r cm
| 25f/17.5lr/20r cm
| 1000 cm
| 1000 cm
| 1100 cm
| 1100 cm
Line 116: Line 451:
|-
|-
| Guns:
| Guns:
| [[Mass Driver Cannon]](3)
| Tachyon Gun (2)
| [[Mass Driver Cannon]](3)
| Meson Blaster (2)
| [[Tachyon Gun]] (2), [[Plasma Gun]] (2)
| Tachyon Gun (2)
| [[Meson Blaster]] (2), [[Neutron Gun]] (2)
| [[Tachyon Gun]] (2), [[Neutron Gun]] (2)
|-
|-
| Turret:
| Guns:
| [[Neutron Gun]](2)3 (3 turrets, 2 guns each), [[Tractor Beam]](1)3
| Plasma Gun (2)
| [[Laser]] (2)3, [[Particle Cannon]](2)
| Neutron Gun (2)
| Deployable; [[Bomber Turret|Bomber Turrets]]
| Neutron Gun (2)
| Deployable; Bomber Turrets
|-
| Turrets:
| Deployable<br>Bomber Turrets
| Deployable<br>Bomber Turrets
| Bomber Turrets
| Bomber Turrets
|-
|-
| Missile Hardpoints:
| Missiles:
| 4x1 [[Torpedo]], 4x1 [[Friend or Foe Missile|FF]], 1x1
| 2x5 Heat Seekers
| 1x3  HS, 1x6 [[Friend or Foe Missile|FF]]
| 1x4 Torpedo
| 5x20 DF, 2x5 [[Heat-Seeking Missile|HS]]
| 2x4 Torpedo
| 1x4 [[Torpedo]], 5x20 [[Dart DF]]
|-
| 2x4 [[Torpedo]], 5x20 [[Dart DF]]
| Missiles:
| 5x20 Dart DF
| 5x20 Dart DF
| 5x20 Dart DF
|-
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| Missile Decoys:
| [[Chaff Pod]] 1
|
| ?
|
| ?
|
| ?
| ?
|-
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
Line 151: Line 486:
|-
|-
| Crew:
| Crew:
| 1 (Pilot)
|
| 1 (Pilot)
|
| 1 (Pilot)
|
| 1 (Pilot)
| 1 (Pilot)
|-  
|-  
| Service Entry:
| Service Entry:
| ?
|  
| ?
|  
| 2701
|  
|  2701
|  2701
|}
|}


== Images ==
=Appearances=
[[Image:Wc2broadsword.jpg]]
 
[[Image:P1broadsword.jpg]]
==Wing Commander Movie==
 
==Wing Commander Academy==
 
==Wing Commander 2==


==Wing Commander Privateer==


== Alternate History (the real world) ==
==Wing Commander Arena==


== Appearances ==
=Gallery=
* 2665 Variant [[Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi|Wing Commander II]]
* 2667 Variant [[Wing Commander Privateer]]


== References ==
<Gallery>
* http://www.wcnews.com/encyclopedia/showrecord.php?id=1430
Image:wc2broadsword4.gif|Broadsword Target Identification circa 2664
Image:privbroadsword4.gif|Broadsword Target Identification circa 2669
Image:arenabroadswordexecutioner.jpg|Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Executioner in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701
Image:arenabroadswordwarpig.jpg|Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Warpig in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701
Image:arenabroadswordbehemoth.jpg|Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Behemoth in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701
</Gallery>


{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Pilgrim Stars]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Pilgrim Stars]]}}

Revision as of 01:47, 2 May 2012

CF-131 Broadsword
Wcmbroadswordprofile.jpg
Type Fighter/Bomber
Manufacturer Camelot Industries
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Union of Border Worlds

Guild
Mercenaries

Introduction 2633
General Characteristics
Length 12 meters
Mass 14 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Velocity
Cruise 150 kps
Maximum 320 kps
Armament
Guns
Mass Driver Cannon (3)
Turrets
Dual-mounted Neutron gun Turrets (3)
Default Missile Loadout
Missile Mounts (3)

(Post-2648) Torpedo Mounts (2)

Components
Cloaking Device No
Jump Drive yes
Defense
Shields
Fore 13 cm equivalent
Aft 13 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 10 cm
Rear 10 cm
Right 8 cm
Left 8 cm
Wcmbroadsword.jpg
CF-131 Broadsword Target Identification circa 2654
Source Confederation Handbook


History

Overview

Camelot Industry's Broadsword is one of the Terran Confederation's most successful spacecraft designs; Broadswords served on and off from 2633 to 2701--across multiple wars and for several different factions. The bombers were originally designed during the Pilgrim War to support the Grand Fleet's invasion of the Pilgrim Alliance. Early CF-131 Broadswords served as massed missile platforms and strategic ship-to-planet bombers.

With the advent of the Kilrathi war and the development of the torpedo, Broadswords changed to fit the times. In 2648 all current model Broadswords were outfitted to carry two antimatter torpedoes. That number would eventually double, by 2664, and then double again, by 2701. Broadswords became the Confederation's heaviest anti-capship bomber for the middle portion of the war; Broadswords flying off the Tiger's Claw, Concordia and elsewhere achieved great success in dangerous torpedo runs.

After the end of the Kilrathi War, the Confederation relegated Broadswords to reserve wings and boneyards.

Zachary Banfield's Guild maintained two squadrons of Broadswords which were used to attack the FRLS Mjollnir and destroy the FRLS Sindri. The Landreich themselves operated a number of Broadswords during the Kilrathi War, fielding them during the Battle of Hell Hole.

The Union of Border Worlds operated a number of Broadswords during their aborted war with the Terran Confederation. Admiral Tolwyn was, at one point, captured by a stripped patrol Broadsword as he attempted to flee the Peleus System.

But the Nephilim invasion of 2681 reactivated Broadsword squadrons - and proved that they were incredibly effective against the new foe. Production of Broadswords resumed, with modernized variants like the Executor, Warpig and later Behemoth rolling off the assembly lines.

In the post-Nephilim War world, surplus Broadswords are a common sight on the volatile Terran-Kilrathi frontier.

Confederation Handbook

TCSNA Handbook

The Broadsword was originally designed as an attack bomber for enemy capital ships, but it also serves as an adequate all-purpose fighter. Poor acceleration and maneuverability may force the Broadsword to take several hits from hostile fighters, but strong armor and shields and a wide array of weapons make it a formidable enemy. Keep in mind that the Broadsword is equipped with turrets on both sides and the rear of the ship and several missiles. If it manages to get close enough to a capital ship, it can successfully penetrate phase shields with its four torpedoes. A tractor beam allows this ship to perform retrieve-and-rescue missions in space.

Joan's Fighting Spacecraft - 2668 Edition

Gemini Guide

The Broadsword is a commonly encountered Confederation fighter. It is equipped with a deadly array of blasters and several HS and FF missiles, which pose a severe threat to any enemy that ventures to cross its path. The Broadsword’s main weaknesses lie in its slow speed, low maneuverability and limited acceleration powers. If you are flying a very maneuverable ship in an encounter with this vessel, the odds are definitely in your favor. A side attack on the weaker port and starboard armor is advisable.

Joan's Fighting Spacecraft 2700-2701 - Epsilon Sector Supplement

A-17 Broadsword Executioner
The Executioner is a return to the Broadsword’s pre-war role as a heavy missile platform. Fighter pilots are well advised to avoid the Executioner’s forward firing arcs: they combine five Dart DF rocket packs with heavy hitting plasma cannons. A truly deadly combination on their own, these weapons are accompanied by a military grade tractor beam capable of immobilizing enemy ships.

A-17 Broadsword Warpig
Though they were initially relegated to the surplus yards, the Broadsword design proved itself against the Nephilim. During the first assault on a construction reef, it was a militia Warpig squadron which scored the killing blow — while Devastator and Shrike units suffered heavy casualties.

A-17 Broadsword Behemoth
The Behemoth is an inelegant solution for the limitations of the modern battlefield: the design adds giant sheaths of Platolum armor to protect the ship’s delicate fuselage. The upgrade also doubles the torpedo capacity of the classic design. Although these additions significantly reduce engine performance, expert Broadsword pilots know better than to rely on maneuverability in the first place.

Specifications

Early Terran-Kilrathi War

CF-131A BroadswordWcmbroadswordprofile.jpg Broadsword (2648)Wcmbroadswordprofile.jpg Broadsword (2654)Wcatv-broadsword-cropped.jpg
Source: Confederation Handbook Confederation Handbook Academy TV
Class: Fighter/Bomber Fighter/Bomber Bomber
Length: 12 meters 12 meters
Mass: 14 metric tonnes 14 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 320 Kps 320 Kps
Cruise Velocity: 150 Kps 150 Kps
Guns: Mass Driver Cannons (3) Mass Driver Cannons (3) Plasma Guns (2)
Turret: Dual-Mount Neutron Gun (3) Dual-Mount Neutron Gun (3) Dual-Mount Laser Cannon (1)
Single-Mount Laser Cannon (2)
Missile Hardpoints: Missile Mounts (3) Missile Mounts (3) Dart DF (?)
Spiculum IR (?)
Missile Hardpoints: ----- Torpedoes (2) Torpedoes (2)
Tractor Beam yes, rear
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides): 10.0/10.0/8.0 cm 10.0/10.0/8.0 cm
Shields (Fore/Rear): 13.0/13.0 cm 13.0/13.0 cm
Missile Decoys: None None None
Jump Capable: Yes Yes Yes
Crew: 1 (Pilot) 1 (Pilot) 2 (Pilot, Co-Pilot)
Service Entry: 2633 2648

Late Terran-Kilrathi War

Class A-17D BroadswordWc2broadsword.jpg Broadsword (2667)Wc2broadsword.jpg Broadsword (2667)Wc2broadsword.jpg Broadsword (2667)Wc2broadsword.jpg Broadsword (2669)P1broadsword.jpg Broadsword (2669)P1broadsword.jpg
Source: WC II Playguide Manual Wing Commander 2 WC Academy Manual WC Academy (info questionable) Privateer Playguide Manual Wing Commander: Privateer
Class: Heavy Bomber Heavy Bomber Heavy Bomber Heavy Bomber Fighter-Bomber Fighter-Bomber
Length: 36 meters 36 meters 36 meters 36 meters 36 meters 36 meters
Mass: 100 metric tonnes 100 metric tonnes 100 metric tonnes 100 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 320 KPS 320 KPS 320 KPS 320 KPS 350 KPS 350 KPS
Cruise Velocity: 150 KPS 150 KPS 150 KPS 150 KPS
Acceleration: Poor 1 k/s^2 Poor Poor 400 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R: 5/5/5 deg/s 4/4/4 deg/s 5/5/5 deg/s 4/4/4 deg/s Average 87/85/95 deg/s
Guns: Mass Driver Cannon(3) Mass Driver Cannon(3) Mass Driver Cannon(3) Mass Driver Cannon(3) Mass Driver Cannon(3) Mass Driver Cannon(3)
Turret: Dual-Mount Neutron Gun (3) Dual-Mount Neutron Gun (3) Dual-Mount Neutron Gun (3) Dual-Mount Neutron Gun (3) Dual-Mount Laser Cannon (1), Dual-Mount Particle Cannon (1) Dual-Mount Particle Cannon (2)
Missile Hardpoints: Friend or Foe (3) Friend or Foe (4) Friend or Foe (4) Friend or Foe (4) Friend or Foe (6) Friend or Foe (6)
Missile Hardpoints: Torpedoes (4) Torpedoes (4) Torpedoes (4) ----- Heat Seekers (3) Heat Seekers (3)
Tractor Beam Yes (rear) Yes (rear) Yes (rear) Yes (rear) Not Listed
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides): 15.0/15.0/13.0 cm 40.0/40.0/35.0 cm 15.0/15.0/13.0 cm 30.0/30.0/30.0 cm 25.0/20.0/17.5 cm 25.0/20.0/17.5 cm
Shields (Fore/Rear): 18.0/18.0 cm 50.0/50.0 cm 18.0/18.0 cm 90.0/90.0 cm Not Listed Level5/Level5
Shield Recharge Not Listed 3 cm/s Not Listed 1 cm/s Not Listed
Missile Decoys: None Chaff Pod (1) Chaff Pod (1) Chaff Pod (1) None None
Jump Capable: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Crew: 4 (Pilot, 3 Gunners) 4 (Pilot, 3 Gunners) 4 (Pilot, 3 Gunners) 4 (Pilot, 3 Gunners) Not Listed
Service Entry: 2664

Terran-Nephilim War

Class Executioner (2701) Arenabroadswordexecutioner.jpg Warpig (2701) Arenabroadswordwarpig.jpg Behemoth (2701) Arenabroadswordbehemoth.jpg
Class: Heavy Bomber Heavy Bomber Heavy Bomber
Length: 36 meters 36 meters 41 meters
Mass: 100 metric tonnes 110 metric tonnes 150 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 300 kps 275 kps 225 kps
Acceleration: 55 k/s^2 55 k/s^2 55 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R: 65/65/65 deg/s 55/55/55 deg/s 70/70/70 deg/s
Shields: 410 cm 410 cm 410 cm
Armor: 1000 cm 1100 cm 1350 cm
Guns: Tachyon Gun (2) Meson Blaster (2) Tachyon Gun (2)
Guns: Plasma Gun (2) Neutron Gun (2) Neutron Gun (2)
Turrets: Deployable
Bomber Turrets 		Deployable
Bomber Turrets 		Bomber Turrets
Missiles: 2x5 Heat Seekers 1x4 Torpedo 2x4 Torpedo
Missiles: 5x20 Dart DF 5x20 Dart DF 5x20 Dart DF
Missile Decoys:
Jump Capable: Yes Yes Yes
Crew:
Service Entry:

Appearances

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Gallery

  • Broadsword Target Identification circa 2664

    Broadsword Target Identification circa 2664

  • Broadsword Target Identification circa 2669

    Broadsword Target Identification circa 2669

  • Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Executioner in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701

    Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Executioner in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701

  • Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Warpig in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701

    Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Warpig in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701

  • Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Behemoth in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701

    Privately owned A-17 Broadsword Behemoth in the Antares Quadrant, circa 2701

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