XGA002 Alien Fighter

Description

Extra-Galactic Alien (XGA01)

Scale: Fleet (very nominally 1:1500th)

Four squadrons (48 fighters) supplied.

Size (Bounding Box, Sprue/Base): 41.41mm x 42.78mm x 11.68mm (13.01mm x 9.78mm x 8.47mm individually)

The XGA01-SV11-FA Fighter (technically attack fighter) is the first XGA01 fighter craft observed. This craft is highly distinctive due to its variable geometry fins, a feature not seen in any other XGA01 craft so far. The SV11-FAs fins have an unknown function, but which seems to directly affect its speed and manoeuvrability. The current theory is that the fins somewhat modulate the gravitic drive, switching between maximum speed (when closed) and maximum agility (when fully open.)

We have only minimal data so far, as the SV11-FAs have not been seen at the extreme ends of their fin profiles. However, by calculating the physical limits of how much the fins can move and applying approximate performances we have observed with the attitude of the fins, we can extrapolate what these maximum values could be. This is more approximate towards the agility end of the spectrum, since the observations we have of SV114-FA have been primarily at fairly high velocities, as opposed to dogfighting or strafing engagements where maximum manoeuvrability would be most of use.

The projections suggest that, when in the speed profile, the SV11-FAs acceleration may be as much as 64mc with an estimated 480 MEUs. More tentatively, we estimate that in the manoeuvrability profile, the SV11-FA could rate up to 720 MEUs, but with an acceleration of only about two-thirds the speed profile (around 41-42mc).

The SV11-FA has an XGA01 FTL drive, as evidenced as in neither of the first two sightings (of only three) was a carrier vessel spotted. It is possible, of course, that one or more of the ships spotted with them in the second such encounter are previously unknown carrier configurations, but this seems less likely given the later encounter.

The SV11-FA appears to be a strike fighter. The trilaterally symmetrical lobes each carry a single torpedo launcher. These launchers appear to be larger bore than many typical fighters. As XGA01 warhead technology is approximately on parity with Aotrs technology, given the size of the tubes and thus warheads, we estimate their capability at 150-175TXq yield and a tentative Warhead Capacity Rating equivalent of 3 (roughly comparable to the Aotrs HR-2D Horror or SY-4D Slayer). However, given the size of the launchers, it is possible the warhead yield could be significantly higher (comparable to the Slayer) if the warheads are dedicated anti-ship weapons. We do not know yet if XGA01 has hybridised warhead/torpedoes likes the Aotrs S-series, but as their munitions appear to be either missiles or torpedoes in separate weapon systems, intelligence does not believe this as likely.

We expect, given the volume requirements that each tube would carry no more than three (possibly only two) torpedoes each this would give the SV11-FA slightly more (27) than the comparable standard warhead capacity of the Foul Wings bays (24). However, as we have not seen the weapons used in action, this remains somewhat speculative nor does it account that, like the Aotrs, the XGA01 may utilise a varying number of warheads.

A trio of Psionic Sphere Swarm Shooters are placed in the fighters bow. Given the quad-S system has a fairly predictable power curve due to the standard size of the rings, we can give a reasonably confident estimate of each having about 24-26TXq each.

This is considerable firepower, especially coupled with the speed and manoeuvrability, even at the extremes. The estimates of the SV11-FAs shields and hull armour rating place them at 150-250TXq and 75-150TXq rating respectively, which is about in line with what we would expect from a heavy fighter.

Overall, then, the SV11-FA appears to be an extremely potent vessel, potentially more than a match one-on-one with Aotrs fighters like the Foul Wing. The only saving grace would appear to be that from what we have observed, these fighters are likely drones rather than piloted craft, and do not seem to show significantly greater intelligence than the other XGA01 fleet forces, which would hamper their effectiveness drastically.