Vindicator

Vindicator
Type	Medium Fighter
Manufacturer	Murphy Labs
Primary User	Union of Border Worlds
Additional Users	Black Lance
General Characteristics
Length	20 meters
Mass	16 tonnes
Crew	1
Performance
Maximum Yaw	50 dps
Maximum Pitch	50 dps
Maximum Roll	50 dps
Acceleration	Good
Velocity
Maximum	400 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner	950 kps
Max Acceleration	700 k/s2
Armament
Guns
4 2 Tachyon Cannons 2 Lasers
Power	300 nanoJoules
Default Recharge	20 seconds
Turrets
1 Dual-Mount Laser Turret
Default Missile Loadout
2x3 (3FF/3FF)
Components
Modules
Tractor Beam 2 Leech Lasers 2 Stormfires
Decoys	24
Cloaking Device	None
Jump Drive	None
Defense
Armor
Front	150 cm
Rear	150 cm
Side	150 cm
Core Damage Points	100/79
Vindicator Target Designation, circa 2673.

The Vindicator is a medium fighter that served primarily with the Union of Border Worlds.

Overview

The Vindicator is a Terran fighter that can serve in both a medium fighter and a light bomber capacity. It features a standard missile loadout and a plethora of guns, as well as a rear turret for self-defense, making it a potentially lethal dogfighter in combat. As a light bomber, it can perform ground-based bombings on enemy forces and installations. These characteristics, together with its moderate maneuverability and speed makes it a solid general-performance fighter.

History

The Vindicator was primarily used by the Union of Border Worlds.

The Vindicator saw much action during the Border Worlds Conflict in 2673, and were deployed to defend Border Worlds interests from the superior forces of the Confederation. However, many Vindicators were also acquired by the Black Lance who used them against the Confederation while identifying themselves as Border Worlds pilots. During the course of the conflict, the Vindicator served in various missions, ranging from patrols to escorts to assaults on warships and planetary bombardments. They served with distinction on the BWS Intrepid.

Images

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  Border Worlds Vindicator, circa 2673.