I-Beam Starfighter
Often mistaken for a B-Wing or a C-Wing from a distance, the I-Beam Starfighter was an exclusive starfighter manufactured and used by the Galderian Slave Traders. It is unknown whether the ship was designed by the slavers themselves, or a more advanced race which they had enslaved.
Despite the apparent similarities in appearance to the B- or C-Wing, the vessels are completely different. The I-Beam is strictly a defensive ship and was built to be launched from a carrier or space station. Typically deployed in squads of six or eight fighters, the I-Beam speed, maneuverability and sensor array -- advanced for its age -- allow it to quickly disable its target via heavy lasers.
In its day, the nimble I-Beam also held a reputation for frustrate opposing fighters, who often underestimated the threat posed by the relatively small exterior. Inside, the cockpit is spacious, making this ship a favorite of those sentients with larger frames. An enlarged canopy also gives the pilot a wide field of view, making battle tracking easier. The I-Beam's efficient use of space enables several squads to fit within a single carrier to swarm out in multiple waves to attack or defend on several fronts.
Despite its advantages, critics and pilots have often voiced their dislike of the I-Beam's downward 3rd wing, which makes take off and landing difficult. It also makes the fighter damage prone in the hands of newer pilots; thereby proving a constant headache for mechanics. Despite the complaint, the I-Beam has received much praise from those with experience in its cockpit, or who have seen it in action.
Affiliation
No Affiliation
Building
The estimated price of the raw materals required to build this ship is 104,606 Credits.
| Materals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Quantum | 43 |
| Meleenium | 441 |
| Ardanium | 22 |
| Rudic | 73 |
| Rockivory | 20 |
| Tibannagas | 17 |
| Lommite | 8 |
Weapons
| Weapon | Amount |
|---|---|
| Heavy Laser | 3 |
SPECS
| Navigation | Stats | - | Cargo | Stats | - | Hull | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperspeed | 0 | Weight | 70 T | Length | 11 m | ||
| Sublight Speed | 50 MGLT | Volume | 500 m³ | Hull | 150 | ||
| Max Speed | 500 km/h | Weight Cap | 4 T | Deflector Shields | 150 | ||
| Maneuverability | 6.00 | Volume Cap | 10 m³ | Ionic Capacity | 50 | ||
| Sensors | 4 | Max Passangers | 1 | ||||
| ECM | 0 |
Other Pages
Reference ^1-http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Fighters&ID=160