F-104 Bearcat
| F-104 Bearcat | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Heavy Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aerospace |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Additional Users | Black Lance |
| Introduction | 2673 |
| 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 | 4 Light Tachyon Cannons |
| Missiles | 4x2 (2HS/2IR/2IR/2HS) |
| Armor | 150 cm |
| Shields | 280 cm |
| Decoys | 24 |
| Cloak | None |
| Jump Drive | None |
| Crew | 1 |
| Devices | None |
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 Confederation Navy. A peacetime design, it was to defend the Confederation against future enemies and against Kilrathi raiders who were still intent on reigniting the war with Confed. With a standard armament and fair speed, it had potential as a formidable dogfighter on the frontlines.
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. Unfortunately, a number of them fell into the hands of the Black Lance, who utilized them to engineer a new 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 squad of Bearcats. The Union, in desperate need of pilots of starfighters, acted quickly to rescue the Terrans before the Black Lance could intercept them.
Very little is known of the Bearcat's exploits after 2673 or even if it entered full combat status.
Specifications
| Class: | Heavy Fighter |
| Length: | 27 meters |
| Mass: | 14 metric tonnes |
| Max Velocity: | 550 KPS |
| Cruise Velocity: | Unknown |
| Acceleration: | Good |
| Max Y/P/R: | 90/80/90 dps |
| Fore Shield: | 280 cm |
| Aft Shield: | 280 cm |
| Front Armor: | 150 cm |
| Right Armor: | 150 cm |
| Left Armor: | 150 cm |
| Rear Armor: | 150 cm |
| Guns: | 4 Light Tachyon Cannons |
| Missiles: | 4x2 (2HS/2IR/2IR/2HS) |
The F-104 Bearcat in the prototype stage in 2673.
