Hhriss

Hhriss
Type	Heavy Fighter
Primary User	Empire of Kilrah
Introduction	2655
General Characteristics
Length	28 meters
Mass	22 tonnes
Performance
Maximum Yaw	12 dps
Maximum Pitch	10 dps
Maximum Roll	15 dps
Velocity
Cruise	300 kps
Maximum	380 kps
Armament
Guns
Mass Driver Cannon (2) Neutron Guns (2)
Default Missile Loadout
Stalker HS (1) Claw IR (1)
Defense
Shields
Fore	15 cm equivalent
Aft	18 cm equivalent
Armor
Front	18 cm
Rear	14 cm
Right	17 cm
Left	17 cm
Hhriss Target Identification, circa 2655.

History

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.

Computer Gaming World - July 1991 - Joan's Supplement

The newest in Kilrathi spacecraft technology, the Hhriss combines strong firepower with a heavy layer of an experimental lightweight alloy armor. This fighter was first encountered in the Antares Sector in Secret Missions 2: Crusade.