Squid

Squid
Type	Interceptor
Primary User	Nephilim
General Characteristics
Mass	12 tonnes
Performance
Maximum Yaw	90 dps
Maximum Pitch	90 dps
Maximum Roll	120 dps
Acceleration	520 k/s2
Rotational Acceleration	180 dps2
Velocity
Minimum	126 kps
Default	420 kps
Maximum	546 kps
Jet
Velocity	2400 kps
Acceleration	4800 k/s2
Fuel	8 seconds
Maximum Yaw	30 dps
Maximum Pitch	40 dps
Maximum Roll	90 dps
Rotational Acceleration	60 dps2
Armament
Guns
Quantum Disruptor (4)
Power	600 nanoJoules
Minimum Recharge	5 seconds
Default Recharge	50 seconds
Maximum Recharge	75 seconds
Default Missile Loadout
Cerberus (3) Proteus (1)
Components
Decoys	7
Defense
Shields
Fore	110 cm equivalent
Aft	80 cm equivalent
Shield Power	190
Minimum Recharge	.9 cm/second
Default Recharge	9 cm/second
Maximum Recharge	13.5 cm/second
Armor
Front	250 cm
Rear	290 cm
Right	270 cm
Left	270 cm
Core Damage Points	230
Source	Origin's Official Guide to Wing Commander Prophecy

Origin's Official Guide to Wing Commander Prophecy

This is the Alien sucker-punch fighter: it's as fast as lightning, nd carries enough firepower to cause serious damage to its targets. It is essentially a point-defense system for cap ships, designed to take on enemy fighters one-on-oone, and take them out.

A relatively small fighter, it has extremely powerful forward-pointing armament, and several "arms" that are usually folded back over the single engine like a carapace to enhance the ship's speed. The Squid's guns are mounted on the ends of the ars and, when the ship is in travel mode, the guns are not functional. Due to the extreme speed of the Squid, it is never particularly maneuverable, instead using its velocity to escape the battle zone and circle around again.

When the ship locates a target and slows down, the petals extend and the guns acquire a lock on the enemy. When this barrage reaches it target, the results are devastating.

Note, however, that when the petals are unfolded the ship is clumsy and vulnerable. The aft section, where the single engine is located, is a particularly noteworthy target, as usually the folded-down petals protect that part of the ship. Rear attacks are effective while the ship is preparing to fire.