By DeJaKritz
07/26/2009 - 21:47:06
Type: Spaceship
Rating: -1 (Not rated)
Tags: confederation, light fighter, replica, wing commander
Description
From Wing CommanderCheck out my WC sporecast!Velocity: 420 kpsAcceleration: Good (315 k/s^2?)Afterburner: 1240 kpsY/P/R: 8/9/8 dps2x Laser Cannon2x Dart Dumbfire1x Javelin Heatseeker4 cm Armor4 cm ShieldsThis craft was more maneuverable than its Kilrathi counterparts in service at the time of its introduction. The Hornet performed the roles of escort and reconnaissance. The fighter's major weakness was its lack of firepower. Although the fighter only carried two lasers along with two Dart dumbfire missiles and one Javelin Heat-seeking missile, many pilots preferred it to the less maneuverable CF-105 Scimitar medium fighter. While less heavily armored than the Scimitar, the Hornet actually mounts slightly more powerful shields (equal thickness but with increased recharge rate). Noted Hornet squadrons include the Killer Bees and Yellow Jackets Squadrons, which were assigned to the T.C.S. Tiger's Claw during the Vega Campaign. James Taggart began his career flying the Hornet. By 2668, the Hornet was outdated and soon replaced by newer light fighters such as the F-54 Epee and the P-64 Ferret. Surplus Hornets were sold to the Free Republic of the Landreich after the Terran-Kilrathi War, where they would serve in numerous border disputes.
By LordVarmint
STILL with the Wing Commander replicas? lol Don't get me wrong - I love the ships. I think maybe you could turn out some original stuff of this standard too. ;p
By DeJaKritz
I think I can safely say I did a much better job on the Hornet this time around. I hope people are enjoying the increased accuracy in these replicas, or the extra detail for those of you who are not fans of WC (shame on you!).