F-104 Bearcat

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F-104 Bearcat
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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




F-104 Bearcat Target Designation, circa 2673.

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)