Hhriss

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Hhriss
Wc1hhriss.jpg
Type Heavy Fighter
Primary User Kilrathi Empire
Introduction 2655
Length 28 meters
Mass 22 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 380 KPS
Cruise Velocity 300 KPS
Acceleration Good
Max Y/P/R 12/10/15 deg/s
Guns
Missiles
Armor
  • 18 cm fore
  • 14 cm aft
  • 17 cm sides
Shields 15-18 cm
Cloak No
Jump Drive No
Crew 1 (Pilot)




Hhriss Target Identification circa 2655

A successor in essence to the less famous Gratha, the Hhriss represented another attempt by the Kilrathi Empire to replicate the 'technology over numbers' strategy made effective by humanity. Hhriss units began entering service in 2655 aboard newly updated Snakeir-Class Carriers (this deployment tactic would be repeated in 2668, with the Vatari/Hakaga pairing). The Terran Confederation first encountered the Hhriss during fighting in the Ardai System; the design would become well known soon after, as both regular and Drakhai Hhriss units flocked to Firekka as part of the show of force behind the Sivar-Eshrad ceremony.

Though the Hhriss never saw wide-scale use, it still holds a place in the small collection of Kilrathi fighters truly respected by their Terran opponents.