Dralthi IX

Dralthi IX
Type	Medium Fighter
Manufacturer	Caxki clan
Introduction	?
Primary user	Kilrathi Empire
Produced	?

The Dralthi IX is the latest version of the popular Dralthi spaceframe, designed specifically for anti-Nephilim action. While many ships commonly seen in the Epsilon sector are older designs that have had multiple variations exist over time, the Dralthi IX is unique in that it was designed from the outset to have three different models depending on its role. The Striker is a general model Dralthi IX, evolving directly from previous variants. The Shank is designed for close-range combat, using its cloaking device to get in close to a target unnoticed, then using a combination of Neutron guns and Paw DF missiles to quickly destroy its prey. Finally, the Rhino is the heaviest Dralthi ever built, with the weaponry and armor of a heavy fighter while maintaining much of the flying style of classic Dralthi designs.

Variant Comparison

Striker	Shank	Rhino
Length:	31 meters	38 meters	38 meters
Mass:	15 metric tonnes	18 metric tonnes	21 metric tonnes
Max Velocity:	420 kps	365 kps	300 kps
Max Afterburner velocity:	815 kps	690 kps	570 kps
Acceleration:	220 k/s^2	220 k/s^2	220 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R:	75/75/75 deg/s	65/65/65 deg/s	55/55/55 deg/s
Shields:	170 cm	120 cm	170 cm
Armor:	385 cm	460 cm	580 cm
Guns:	Laser Cannon (2), Mass Driver Cannon (2)	Meson Blaster (2), Neutron Gun (2)	Yachyon Gun (2), Plasma Gun (2)
Missile Hardpoints:	4x20 Paw DF, 1x4 Vampire HS	4x20 Paw DF, 3x10 Porcupine Mines	2x20 Paw DF, 3x5 Claw HS
Missile Decoys:	Yes	No	Yes
Jump Capable:	Yes	Yes	Yes