Fighter Entry Template

This page is the template that should be used for creating Fighter entries.

Every article should contain an infobox. The fighter infobox is used for both fighters and capships. Not every line needs to be filled in. Only those lines that are relevant need to be filled in.

USAGE:

{{infobox Fighter
|faction = #REQUIRED for faction design of template - terran/kilrathi/landreich/firekkan
|name = #REQUIRED <!--please avoid stating manufacturer in this field; it's stated two lines below -->
|type = #REQUIRED
|manufacturer = #REQUIRED
|image = <!--in the ''image:filename'' format, no image tags-->
|caption = <!--image caption; if it isn't descriptive it should be left blank-->
|designer = <!--only appropriate for single designers, not project leaders-->
|first flight = <!--if it hasn't happened, leave it out!-->
|introduction = <!--date the fighter entered or will enter military or revenue service-->
|retired = <!--date the fighter left military or revenue service. If vague or multiples, it probably should be skipped-->
|status = <!--in most cases, this field is redundant; use it sparingly-->
|primary user = <!--please list only one user – for military fighter, the user is a nation and not a service arm-->
|more users = <!--limited to three "more users" total; please separate with <br/>-->
|produced = <!--years in production, e.g. 2549-2599, if still in active use but no longer built-->
|number built = 
|unit cost = 
|developed from = <!-- the fighter which formed the basis for the topic type -->
|variants with their own articles = <!-- variants OF the topic type -->
}}

Following the infobox, the 5 angle shot should be placed next. Use the image tag with the following format.

[[Image:IMAGE NAME|thumb|300px|right|IMAGE DESCRIPTION]]

Other images should be placed in a gallery at the end of the article in a gallery. Galleries are created by using the gallery tag.

 <gallery>
Image:IMAGE NAME|IMAGE DESCRIPTION
</gallery>

Most fighter entries will not require long articles and may not need headings, however if they do, they are created by using the heading code. Two equal signs with the heading in the middle will create sections. This is useful when discussing ships that have extensive histories.

==Heading 1==

Article text should follow the 5 angle shot, if required use headings, if not the text can be entered simply by typing in the text. After text is inserted articles need to be categorized. Wikipedia uses the double brackets for creating links.

[[category:Capships]]

Multiple categories can be entered by creating multiple category tags.

This is the raw code for the F-36 Hornet Light Fighter. It is a useful reference when creating fighter entries.

{{infobox Fighter
|faction = terran
|name = Hornet
|type = [[Light Fighter]]
|manufacturer = Origin Aerospace
|image = image:wc1hornet.jpg
|introduction = 
|primary user = Terran Confederation
|more users = Union of Border Worlds, Free Republic of the Landreich
|produced =
}}

[[Image:Hornet.gif|thumb|300px|right|Hornet Target Identification circa Vega Sector 2654]]
[[Image:Cm-hornet.gif|thumb|250px|right|Hornet line-drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.]]

The F-36 Hornet was the standard light fighter of the [[Terran Confederation]] in 2654. It engaged in reconnaissance, patrol and light anti-shipping duties through the entire run of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. A trainer variant of the Hornet is flown by rookie pilots at the [[Terran Confederation Space Forces Academy]]. These starfighters are known for their speed, and carried a fairly-balanced arsenal of weapons for such a small fighter.

Noted Hornet squadrons include the [[Yellowjackets Squadron|Yellowjackets]] and [[Killer Bees Squadron|Killer Bees]] assigned to the ''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'' during the [[Vega Sector Campaign]]. General [[James Taggart]] began his career flying the nimble fighters.

The Hornet was officially replaced by the [[F-54 Epee]] in 2661, though Hornet squadrons continued flying combat missions through the [[Battle of Terra]]. After the war, surplus Hornets were sold to the [[Free Republic of the Landreich]] - where they served in numerous border disputes. Hornets were also sold to the [[Union of Border Worlds]], who utilized their existing squadrons in combat against the [[Black Lance]] during the 2673 [[Black Lance Conflict]]. 

The [[Flying Eyes]], VF-12 of the Free Republic of the Landreich Space Forces were used heavily during President [[Kruger]]'s [[Project Goliath]]. They conducted the initial flybys of [[KIS Karga]] which showed the hulk to be mostly intact. They were eventually transfered to the Karga/[[FRLS Mjolnir]] as part of its budding air wing. Their presence was critical when the carrier was attacked by [[Guild]] forces. VF-12 also served with distinction during the [[Battle of Baka Kar]] which pitted FRLN forces against those of  [[Ragark da Haka]] in [[2671]]. 

== Specifications ==

{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
| Class:
| Light Fighter
|-
| Length:
| 20 meters  
|-
| Mass:
| 12.5 metric tonnes  
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 420 kps
|-
| Cruise Velocity: 
| 300 kps
|-
| Acceleration:
| Good
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| 8/9/8 dps
|-
| Fore Shield:
| 3.0 cm equivalent
|-
| Aft Shield:
| 3.0 cm equivalent
|-
| Front Armor:
| 3.0 cm
|-
| Right Armor:
| 3.0 cm
|-
| Left Armor:
| 3.0 cm
|-
| Rear Armor:
| 3.0 cm
|-
| Guns:
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
| Missiles:
| Dart DF (2), Javelin HS (1)
|}

An earlier variant of the Hornet carried two [[FF Pike]] missiles instead of [[Dart DF|Dart DFs]].

== Images ==
<gallery>
Image:Bp-hornetside.gif|[[Origin Aerospace]] blueprint.
Image:Bp-hornetfront.gif|Origin Aerospace blueprint.
Image:Bp-hornettop.gif|Origin Aerospace blueprint.
Image:wc1box-hornet.jpg|View from a Hornet cockpit as it chases down a wing of [[Krant]]s.
Image:wc1box-hornet2.jpg|View from a Hornet cockpit as it engages a wing of [[Dralthi]].
Image:Killer Bees Hornet.gif|A Hornet from the [[Killer Bees Squadron]] prepares to launch.
Image:Hornet_Landing_1.gif|A Hornet landing on the [[TCS Tiger's Claw]].
Image:Hornet_Landing_2.gif|A Hornet landing on the flight deck of the TCS Tiger's Claw.
</gallery>
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