Rapier Vanguard
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- Main article: F-44 Rapier II
| F-44 Rapier II Vanguard | |
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| Type | Medium Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Origin Aerospace |
| Service | 2701 |
| General Characteristics | |
| Length | 19 meters |
| Mass | 18 tonnes |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Yaw | 75 dps |
| Maximum Pitch | 75 dps |
| Maximum Roll | 75 dps |
| Acceleration | 150 k/s2 |
| Velocity | |
| Maximum | 365 kps |
| Afterburner | |
| Maximum Afterburner | 690 kps |
| Armament | |
| Guns | |
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| Default Missile Loadout | |
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| Components | |
| Modules | |
| Jump Drive | Yes |
| Defense | |
| Shields | |
| Fore | 230 cm equivalent |
| Aft | 230 cm equivalent |
| Armor | |
| Front | 500 cm |
| Rear | 500 cm |
| Side | 500 cm |
| Source | Star*Soldier |
Star★Soldier
Named for their exceptional service against the Nephilim. It was a Vanguard squadron which led the first strike through the gate against G#38KMSx-Red. All sixteen Rapiers were shot down, but they went out fighting: an analysis of their flight recorders showed a 129 to 1 kill ratio. Carrying Porcupines and a deployable turret, Vanguards are often used as minelayers.
