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{{infobox Ship
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|faction = terran
|name = HF-66 Thunderbolt VII
|name = HF-66 Thunderbolt VII
|type = [[fighter type:=Heavy Fighter|Heavy]] [[ship type:=Fighter]]
|type = [[fighter type:=Heavy fighter|Heavy]] [[ship type:=fighter]]
|manufacturer = [[Manufacturer:=McCall Industries]], <br>[[manufacturer:=Douglas Aerospace]]
|manufacturer = [[Manufacturer:=McCall Industries]], <br>[[manufacturer:=Douglas Aerospace]]
|image = Image:WC4-Thunderbolt.jpg
|image = Image:WC4-Thunderbolt.jpg
|caption =  
|caption =  
|primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]]
|primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]]
|additional users = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]], <BR>Various [[user:=Pirate]] Groups
|additional users = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]], <BR>Various [[user:=pirate]] Groups
|nicknames = "Lead Sled"
|nicknames = "Lead Sled"
|introduction = [[introduced:=2668]]
|introduction = [[introduced:=2668]]
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|max roll = 50
|max roll = 50
|guns = <br>
|guns = <br>
* [[Plasma Gun]]s (2)
* [[Plasma gun]]s (2)
* [[Photon Cannon]]s (2)
* [[Photon cannon]]s (2)
* [[Meson Gun]]s (2)
* [[Meson blaster]]s (2)
|missiles = <br>  
|missiles = <br>  
* [[Heat-Seeking Missile]]s (6)
* [[Heat-seeking missile]]s (6)
* [[Torpedo]] (1)
* [[Torpedo]] (1)
|turrets = Single Mount [[Mass Driver]] (1)
|turrets = [[Mass driver|Single mount mass driver]] (1)
|front armor = 120
|front armor = 120
|rear armor = 120
|rear armor = 120
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|fore shield = 250
|fore shield = 250
|aft shield = 250
|aft shield = 250
|cloak = No
|cloak = no
|jump drive = [[jump drive:=No]]
|jump drive = [[jump drive:=no]]
|crew = [[crew:=2]] (Pilot, Gunner)  
|crew = [[crew:=2]] (pilot, gunner)  
|devices =  
|devices =  
|source = [[source:=Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger]]<BR>[[source:=Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom]]<BR>[[source:=Wing Commander: Secret Ops]]
|source = ''[[source:=Wing Commander&nbsp;III: Heart of the Tiger]]''<BR>''[[source:=Wing Commander&nbsp;IV: The Price of Freedom]]''<BR>''[[source:=Wing Commander: Secret Ops]]''
}}
}}


The '''HF-66 Thunderbolt VII''' is a heavy fighter in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]].  
The '''HF-66 Thunderbolt VII''' is a [[heavy fighter]] in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]].  


The Thunderbolt VII saw extensive action in the later half of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. As a heavy fighter, it was designed with the ability to hold its ground in a dogfight against multiple enemy fighters and to assault high-priority targets. The Thunderbolt VII was built on a heavy chassis with a large weapons loadout capable of sporting one torpedo for anti-ship combat. It possesses heavy armor and a rear turret for self-defense. While not as fast as most starfighters, it was still sufficiently maneuverable to hold its own on the battlefield.  
The Thunderbolt VII saw extensive action in the later half of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. As a heavy fighter, it was designed with the ability to hold its ground in a dogfight against multiple enemy fighters and to assault high-priority targets. The Thunderbolt VII was built on a heavy chassis with a large weapons loadout capable of carrying one [[torpedo]] for anti-ship combat. It possesses heavy armor and a rear turret for self-defense. While not as fast as most starfighters, it was still sufficiently maneuverable to hold its own on the battlefield.  


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The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and [[Kilrathi]] warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat.
The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and [[Kilrathi]] warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat.


One notable action of the Thunderbolt VII was that undertaken by Kilrathi pilot [[Ralgha nar Hhallas]], who until [[2669]] was a loyal pilot of the Terran Confederation. That year, he betrayed his comrades on the ''[[TCS Victory]]'' on behalf of the [[Kilrathi]] and fled the ''Victory'' on a Thunderbolt after his involvement in the loss of the ''[[TCS Behemoth]]''. His former comrade [[Christopher Blair]] pursued him and despite Ralgha's exceptional combat skills, gunned him down.  
One notable action of the Thunderbolt VII was that undertaken by Kilrathi pilot [[Ralgha nar Hhallas]], who until [[2669]] was a loyal pilot of the Terran Confederation. That year, he betrayed his comrades on the [[TCS Victory|TCS ''Victory'']] on behalf of the Kilrathi and fled the ''Victory'' on a Thunderbolt after his involvement in the loss of the [[TCS Behemoth|TCS ''Behemoth'']]. His former comrade [[Christopher Blair]] pursued him and despite Ralgha's exceptional combat skills, gunned him down.  


Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the [[Border Worlds Conflict]] of [[2673]], the [[Black Lance]] acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the [[Union of Border Worlds]] in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation.
Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the [[Border Worlds Conflict]] of [[2673]], the [[Black Lance]] acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the [[Union of Border Worlds]] in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation. [[Pirate|Pirates]] were also known to use Thunderbolts.


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==


== [[source:=Victory Streak]] ==
== ''[[source:=Victory Streak]]'' ==


== [[Wing Commander 3]] ==
== ''[[Wing Commander III]]'' ==


* '''Flyable Missions'''
* '''Flyable Missions'''
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** [[Sol Mission 1 (SOL-1)]]
** [[Sol Mission 1 (SOL-1)]]


== WC4 manual ==
== ''WC4'' Manual ==


== [[source:=Wing Commander 4]] ==
== ''[[source:=Wing Commander IV]]'' ==


* '''Appears in Mission'''
* '''Appears in Mission'''
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** [[Circe Mission Rescue Catscratch]]
** [[Circe Mission Rescue Catscratch]]


== WCP Gold Manual ==
== ''WCP Gold'' Manual ==


== WCSO missions ==
== ''WCSO'' missions ==


* '''Appears in Mission'''
* '''Appears in Mission'''
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image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Hard_Brake_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Hard_Brake_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Pounce_on_the_Prey.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Pounce_on_the_Prey.png
image:WCTCG_Luck_Skillful_Use_of_Missile_Decoys.png
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Improved_Shields.png
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Torpedo.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Appeaerances==
==Appearances==


* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Attack My Target (Kilrathi card)|Attack My Target]]
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' &ndash; [[Attack My Target (Kilrathi card)|Attack My Target]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Break-off (Kilrathi card)|Break-off]]
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' &ndash; [[Break-off (Kilrathi card)|Break-off]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Dewclaw (card)|Dewclaw]]
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' &ndash; [[Dewclaw (card)|Dewclaw]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Hard Brake (Kilrathi card)|Hard Brake]]
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' &ndash; [[Hard Brake (Kilrathi card)|Hard Brake]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Pounce on the Prey (card)|Pounce on the Prey]]
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' &ndash; [[Pounce on the Prey (card)|Pounce on the Prey]]
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' &ndash; [[Skillful Use of Missile Decoys]]
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' &ndash; [[Improved Shields (Terran card)|Improved Shields]]
* ''[[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]]'' &ndash; [[Torpedo (Terran card)|Torpedo]]


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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<gallery perrow=6>
<gallery perrow=6>
Image:Wc4tbolt.jpg|Thunderbolt VII during Border Worlds Crisis, circa 2673.
Image:Wc4tbolt.jpg|Thunderbolt VII during Border Worlds Crisis, circa 2673.
Image:WC4-ThunderboltConfed.png|Confederation Thunderbolt VII, circa 2673.
Image:WC4-ThunderboltConfed.png|[[Confederation]] Thunderbolt VII, circa 2673.
Image:WC4-ThunderboltPirate.png|Pirate Thunderbolt variant seen in the Hellespont system, circa 2673.
Image:WC4-ThunderboltPirate.png|[[Pirate]] Thunderbolt variant seen in the [[Hellespont|Hellespont System]], circa 2673.
Image:Wc4thunderbolt2.png|HF-66 Thunderbolt VII Target Designation, circa 2673.
Image:Wc4thunderbolt2.png|HF-66 Thunderbolt VII target designation, circa 2673.
</gallery>
</gallery>



Latest revision as of 07:35, 30 October 2023

HF-66 Thunderbolt VII
WC4-Thunderbolt.jpg
Type Heavy fighter
Manufacturer McCall Industries,
Douglas Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Union of Border Worlds,
Various pirate Groups
Introduction 2668
Nicknames "Lead Sled"
General Characteristics
Length 34 meters
Mass 20 tonnes
Crew 2 (pilot, gunner)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 50 dps
Maximum Pitch 50 dps
Maximum Roll 50 dps
Acceleration 200 k/s2
Velocity
Maximum 380 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1000 kps
Max Acceleration 800 k/s2
Armament
Guns

Turrets
Single mount mass driver (1)
Default Missile Loadout

Components
Cloaking Device no
Jump Drive no
Defense
Shields
Fore 250 cm equivalent
Aft 250 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 120 cm
Rear 120 cm
Right 100 cm
Left 100 cm
Source Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
Wing Commander: Secret Ops


The HF-66 Thunderbolt VII is a heavy fighter in the service of the Terran Confederation.

The Thunderbolt VII saw extensive action in the later half of the Terran-Kilrathi War. As a heavy fighter, it was designed with the ability to hold its ground in a dogfight against multiple enemy fighters and to assault high-priority targets. The Thunderbolt VII was built on a heavy chassis with a large weapons loadout capable of carrying one torpedo for anti-ship combat. It possesses heavy armor and a rear turret for self-defense. While not as fast as most starfighters, it was still sufficiently maneuverable to hold its own on the battlefield.

Work-in-progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page.


History

The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and Kilrathi warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat.

One notable action of the Thunderbolt VII was that undertaken by Kilrathi pilot Ralgha nar Hhallas, who until 2669 was a loyal pilot of the Terran Confederation. That year, he betrayed his comrades on the TCS Victory on behalf of the Kilrathi and fled the Victory on a Thunderbolt after his involvement in the loss of the TCS Behemoth. His former comrade Christopher Blair pursued him and despite Ralgha's exceptional combat skills, gunned him down.

Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673, the Black Lance acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the Union of Border Worlds in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation. Pirates were also known to use Thunderbolts.

Specifications

Sources

Victory Streak

Wing Commander III

WC4 Manual

Wing Commander IV

WCP Gold Manual

WCSO missions

Images

Appearances

Gallery