Avenger

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Avenger
File:Avenger-hires.jpg
Type Heavy Bomber
Manufacturer Psaab Engineering
Primary User Union of Border Worlds
Additional Users Black Lance
Introduction Unknown
Length 33 meters
Mass 21 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 350 KPS
Cruise Velocity 750 KPS
Max Afterburner Velocity 750 KPS
Acceleration 550 KPS
Max Y/P/R 35/50/35 DPS
Guns 2 Heavy Mass Drivers, 2 Heavy Proton Guns, 2 Leech Lasers, 2 Stormfires
Missiles 2x4 {4IR/4IR}
Turrets 2 Mass Drivers
Armor 250/250/250/250 cm
Shields 400 cm
Decoys 24
Cloak None
Jump Drive Yes
Crew 1
Devices Tractor Beam




Avenger flying off BWS Intrepid circa 2673.
Avenger Target Designation, circa 2673.

The Avenger is a heavy bomber and a primary starfighter of the Union of Border Worlds.

Overview

The Avenger is a massive bomber of a bulky and unconventional design. It is heavily armed with numerous lasers and a standard missile loadout, granting it a great deal of firepower. It is large and heavily-armored, allowing it extra protection on the battlefield. It also possesses jump capabilities. However, its large size and thick armor also reduces its speed and maneuverability, making it an easy target for intercepting craft. To compensate for this disadvantage, it is armed with a rear turret.

History

The Avenger is primarily fielded by the Union of Border Worlds.

The Avenger undertook numerous actions during the Border Worlds Conflict in 2673, and was used to assault enemy starships and installations controlled by the Black Lance. Unfortunately, several Avengers made their way into the hands of the Black Lance, and proved a lethal threat to the Union and Confederation alike.

One infamous action performed by the Avenger was the destruction of the Orlando Depot in the Hellespont System. The Black Lance pilot known only as Seether destroyed the depot just as Colonel Christopher Blair and Major Todd Marshall arrived to acquire a shuttle to Sol. The attack wiped out at least 3,000 Terran personnel on the station. Seether declared the attack a Border Worlds victory and fled before Blair could intercept him.

Avengers undertook actions against several Black Lance task forces, and were used in the assault on the TCS Lexington in the Silenos System. Colonel Blair used leech weapons against the Lexington until it was disabled, leaving its Black Lance contingent stranded and allowing the BWS Intrepid to escape.

It is unknown what other exploits the Avenger has since undertaken.

Specifications

Class: Heavy Bomber
Length: 33 meters
Mass: 21 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 350 KPS
Cruise Velocity: 750 KPS
Acceleration: 550 KPS
Max Y/P/R: 35/30/35 DPS
Fore Shield: 400 cm
Aft Shield: 400 cm
Front Armor: 250 cm
Right Armor: 250 cm
Left Armor: 250 cm
Rear Armor: 250 cm
Guns: 2 Heavy Mass Drivers 2 Heavy Photon Guns 2 Leech Lasers 2 Stormfires
Missiles: 8 IRs