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|faction = terran
|faction = terran
|name = F-38 Talon
|name = F-38 Talon
|type = [[fighter type:=Light Fighter|Light]] [[ship type:=Fighter]]
|type = [[fighter type:=Light Fighter|Light]] [[ship type:=Fighter]] {{#set:fighter=Talon}}
|manufacturer =  
|manufacturer =  
|image = image:p2talon.png
|image = image:p2talon.png
|caption =  
|caption =  
|primary user = [[Terran Confederation Militia]]
|primary user = [[user:=Militia]]
|additional users = [[Church of Man]], [[Gemini Pirates]]
|additional users = [[user:=Church of Man]], [[user:=Pirates]]
|introduction =  
|introduction =  
|length = 18<sup>[http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/index.php?title=F-38_Talon#1 1]</sup>
|length = 18<sup>[http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/index.php?title=F-38_Talon#1 1]</sup>
|mass =  
|mass =  
|max velocity = 400
|max velocity = [[max speed:=400]]
|cruise velocity =  
|cruise velocity =  
|max afterburner velocity =  
|max afterburner velocity = [[max afterburn:=1000]]
|acceleration = 60
|acceleration =
|acceleration description = Very Good
|max afterburner acceleration =  
|max afterburner acceleration =  
|max yaw = 75
|max yaw =
|max pitch = 75
|max pitch =
|max roll = 75
|max roll =
|guns =  
|maneuverability description = Good
|missiles =  
|guns = <center>3</center>
* [[Mass Drivers]] (2)
* [[Particle Cannon]] (1)
|missiles = <center>1</center>
* [[HS]] Missiles (2)
|turrets =
|turrets =
|front armor = 150
|side armor = [[side armor:=7]]
|left armor = 150
|front armor = [[fore armor:=9]]
|right armor = 150
|rear armor = [[aft armor:=8]]
|rear armor = 150
|fore shield =  
|fore shield = 150
|left shield =  
|left shield = 150
|right shield =  
|right shield = 150
|aft shield =  
|aft shield = 150
|fighter complement =  
|decoys =  
|decoys =  
|cloak =  
|cloak =  
|jump drive = Yes
|jump drive = [[jump drive:=Yes]]
|crew = 1 (Pilot)
|crew = 1 (Pilot)
|devices =  
|devices =  
|gunmounts =  
|gunmounts = 3
|missilemounts =  
|missilemounts = 1
|modulemounts =  
|modulemounts =  
|cargo =  
|cargo =  
|cargobays =
|cost =  
|cost =  
|image2 = File:p2talon4view.PNG
|image2 = File:p2talon4view.PNG
|caption2 = Talon, as discovered in the Tri-System circa 2790.
|caption2 = Talon, as discovered in the Tri-System circa 2790.
|source = [[source:=Gemini Sector: An Overview]]
}}
}}


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In 2790, a disabled Talon was discovered at Nav Point #190 in the [[Tri-System]]. The [[CIS]] issued a Code 3 Top Priority call for the destruction of the ship and the capture of its pilot. The [[Papagod]] Clan deployed a pair of [[PLM4 Tembler|Tembler]]s to capture the ship for themselves. At this time, it is unknown why the appearance of an antique fighter caused such a serious reaction.
In 2790, a disabled Talon was discovered at Nav Point #190 in the [[Tri-System]]. The [[CIS]] issued a Code 3 Top Priority call for the destruction of the ship and the capture of its pilot. The [[Papagod]] Clan deployed a pair of [[PLM4 Tembler|Tembler]]s to capture the ship for themselves. At this time, it is unknown why the appearance of an antique fighter caused such a serious reaction.
== [[Gemini Sector: An Overview]] ==
The ''Talon'' is probably the ship you will encounter most often in Gemini. Flown by numerous different factions, it may appear in slightly different designs but its weapon loadouts and dynamics remain the same. You should take extreme care to keep the ''Talon'' away from your rear, since it is equipped with numerous HS missiles. If you are an accomplished pilot, you should be able to take out a ''Talon'' with relative ease, especially if you are flying a ''[[F-71 Stiletto|Stiletto]]'' or a ''[[Centurion]]'', since its armor is extremely weak. Try to avoid its particle cannon,
since a hit can inflict sizable damage.
== [[Privateer Playtesters' Guide]] ==


== ''[[Your Guide to the Universe]]''==
== ''[[Your Guide to the Universe]]''==
:No record of this class of ship is available through the [[CCN]], and no statistics for it could be found. However, reports of a ship fitting this description have been increasing. If you sight a ship resembling the picture to the right, please contact the office of Jak Synaslew, CIS Director of Vehicle Indentification and Classification.
<big>'''Unknown Ship'''</big><BR>
: No record of this class of ship is available through the [[CCN]], and no statistics for it could be found. However, reports of a ship fitting this description have been increasing. If you sight a ship resembling the picture to the right, please contact the office of Jak Synaslew, CIS Director of Vehicle Indentification and Classification.


== Variants ==
<br clear="all"/>
<sub><span id="1">1.</span> As depicted in internal models for Privateer 2: The Darkening.</sub>


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[[Category:Pirate_Fighters]]
[[Category:Pirate_Fighters]]
[[Category:Retro Fighters]]
[[Category:Retro Fighters]]
<sub><span id="1">1.</span> As depicted in internal models for Privateer 2: The Darkening.</sub>

Revision as of 17:11, 13 October 2012

F-38 Talon
P2talon.png
Type Light Fighter
Primary User Militia
Additional Users Church of Man, Pirates
General Characteristics
Length 181 meters
Crew 1 (Pilot)
Performance
Maneuverability Good
Acceleration Very Good
Velocity
Maximum 400 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1000 kps
Armament
Guns
3
Mounts 3
Default Missile Loadout
1
  • HS Missiles (2)
Mounts 1
Components
Jump Drive Yes
Defense
Armor
Front 9 cm
Rear 8 cm
Side 7 cm
P2talon4view.PNG
Talon, as discovered in the Tri-System circa 2790.
Source Gemini Sector: An Overview


The Talon is one of the most common fighters on the Terran-Kilrathi frontier, owing to the 2654 illegal sale of the fighters by Gemini Sector Governor Menesch to the Church of Man. For the fifteen years following that event, Talons became not only the primary vehicles of neo-luddite terrorism, but also common tools of pirates, mobsters and any other sort of illegitimate operation that might benefit from a fast, cheap fighter. Further complicating the matter, many frontier militia units also use the craft. In short, space is full of Talons.

In 2790, a disabled Talon was discovered at Nav Point #190 in the Tri-System. The CIS issued a Code 3 Top Priority call for the destruction of the ship and the capture of its pilot. The Papagod Clan deployed a pair of Temblers to capture the ship for themselves. At this time, it is unknown why the appearance of an antique fighter caused such a serious reaction.

Gemini Sector: An Overview

The Talon is probably the ship you will encounter most often in Gemini. Flown by numerous different factions, it may appear in slightly different designs but its weapon loadouts and dynamics remain the same. You should take extreme care to keep the Talon away from your rear, since it is equipped with numerous HS missiles. If you are an accomplished pilot, you should be able to take out a Talon with relative ease, especially if you are flying a Stiletto or a Centurion, since its armor is extremely weak. Try to avoid its particle cannon, since a hit can inflict sizable damage.

Privateer Playtesters' Guide

Your Guide to the Universe

Unknown Ship

No record of this class of ship is available through the CCN, and no statistics for it could be found. However, reports of a ship fitting this description have been increasing. If you sight a ship resembling the picture to the right, please contact the office of Jak Synaslew, CIS Director of Vehicle Indentification and Classification.

Variants


1. As depicted in internal models for Privateer 2: The Darkening.