Sorthak

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Sorthak
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Type Heavy Fighter
Primary User Kilrathi Empire
Length 38 meters
Mass 22 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 400 KPS
Max Afterburner Velocity 950 KPS
Acceleration 200 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R 65/55/65 deg/s
Guns 1 Meson Gun
Missiles 2 x 4 Hardpoints,
4 Stalker HS,
4 ImRecs
Turrets 6 Meson Guns
Armor 180 cm fore
180 cm aft
180 cm sides
Shields 250 cm
Cloak No
Jump Drive Yes




The Sorthak is a Heavy Fighter produced by the Kilrathi Empire during the later years of the Terran-Kilrathi War.

Overview

At the time of its introduction, the Sorthak was among the heaviest starfighters ever designed by the Kilrathi Empire. Fitted with a sizable missile payload and laser loadout, the Sorthak was well-adapted for engaging heavier targets such as transports, warships, and space stations, and its large size and armor meant that it could absorb considerable damage. One of its striking features was a rear turret composed of six Meson Guns, which made it a considerable foe when engaged by Terran pursuers. However, due to its low speed combined with its massive, cumbersome chassis the Sorthak could rarely outrun its pursuers, forcing it to rely on its rear turret for survival. Even at this, for all its firepower the rear turret was often inaccurate, making it a sitting duck at the hands of more experienced Terran pilots.

History

Sorthaks were seen during the later years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and were engaged numerous times throughout 2669. Several appeared during the evacuation of Blackmane Starbase, but were swiftly dispatched by Colonel Christopher Blair and his wing off of the TCS Victory. They would later be encountered again in the Alcor System when they attempted to ambush the Victory, but were again staved off by Blair. Finally, several Sorthaks took part in the defense of Kilrah against Colonel Blair's strike force during the Lancelot Flight, which saw the planet's complete destruction via the Temblor Bomb.