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[[Image:Darket dragonfly.jpg|right|thumbnail|A Darket Dragonfly as seen in [[Wing Commander: Arena]]]] | |||
The Darket light fighter was first introduced in 2668 By the Ki’ra Clan. Their sleek, fast design saw heavy usage near the end of the Kilrathi war. The Ki'ra Clan weren't disuaded by the Empire's defeat, but continued to improved upon their design over the course of the Nephilim war, giving birth to at least 3 unique variants of the fighter equiped for various roles. They were also later adapted to include Blackfish-type cloaking device, which made them an especially leathal threat in the post nephilim era frontier, where piracy and general lawlessness were the norm. The Darket stalker, for example, was a pirate favorite around 2700 A.D. for its ability to ambush unsuspecting comercial traders on the space lanes. | The Darket light fighter was first introduced in 2668 By the Ki’ra Clan. Their sleek, fast design saw heavy usage near the end of the Kilrathi war. The Ki'ra Clan weren't disuaded by the Empire's defeat, but continued to improved upon their design over the course of the Nephilim war, giving birth to at least 3 unique variants of the fighter equiped for various roles. They were also later adapted to include Blackfish-type cloaking device, which made them an especially leathal threat in the post nephilim era frontier, where piracy and general lawlessness were the norm. The Darket stalker, for example, was a pirate favorite around 2700 A.D. for its ability to ambush unsuspecting comercial traders on the space lanes. | ||
Revision as of 19:54, 11 August 2007
The Darket light fighter was first introduced in 2668 By the Ki’ra Clan. Their sleek, fast design saw heavy usage near the end of the Kilrathi war. The Ki'ra Clan weren't disuaded by the Empire's defeat, but continued to improved upon their design over the course of the Nephilim war, giving birth to at least 3 unique variants of the fighter equiped for various roles. They were also later adapted to include Blackfish-type cloaking device, which made them an especially leathal threat in the post nephilim era frontier, where piracy and general lawlessness were the norm. The Darket stalker, for example, was a pirate favorite around 2700 A.D. for its ability to ambush unsuspecting comercial traders on the space lanes.
A Comparison:
| Stat\Variant | Darket (2668) | Darket Dragonfly | Darket Raptor | Darket Stalker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length: | 24 meters | 24 meters | 24 meters | 27 meters |
| Max Velocity: | 520 kps | 580 kps | 515 kps | 425 kps |
| Max Afterburner velocity: | 1250 kps | 1150 kps | 975 kps | 800 kps |
| Acceleration: | 250 k/s^2 | 190 k/s^2 | 190 k/s^2 | 190 k/s^2 |
| Shields: | 80 cm | 80 cm | 130 cm | 80 cm |
| Armor: | 200 cm | 270 cm | 310 cm | 390 cm |
| Guns: | Meson Guns (2 | Laser Cannon (2), Tachyon Gun (2) | Meson Blaster (2), Ionic Pulse Cannon (2) | Laser Cannon (2), Neutron Gun (2) |
| Missile Hardpoints: | 1x2 (2HS) | 2x20 (40DF), 1x5 (5HS) | 2x20 (40DF), 2x5 (10HS) | 2x20 (40DF), 1x4 (VampHS) |
| Missile Decoys: | 6 | none | unlimited | none |
| Devices: | N/A | Engine Power Core, Cloak, Sonar | Shield Battery, Flares, Cloak | Gun Power Core, Cloak, Deployable Turret |
| Jump Capable: | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alternate History (the real world)
The Darket first appeared in Wing Commander III: The Heart of the Tiger. Three variants of the class are later seen in Wing Commander: Arena where the flyable fighters include the Darket Dragonfly, the Darket Raptor, and the Darket Stalker. Darkets also appear in the Novel False colors being flow by the Free Republic of the Landreich.
Works Cited
Star*Soldier (Arena Manual); False Colors (Novel); Warbirds (WC3 Foldout)
