The Spectra is the premier reconnaissance aircraft of the Republic air force. Able to mask itself from most types of sensors and capture detailed footage of targets, this stealth plane is used by the Republic to keep tabs o potential threats near Verran space.
The Spectra is extremely fast, with a top acceleration of 1,106 G’s. It is able to outfly many of the galaxy’s most advanced fighters due to its small size and the array of impulse thrusters lining its fuselage, which gives it nearly unmatched maneuverability. Though the fighter has minimal armor and shields, it has heat sinks that mask its thermal signature for passive stealth, and thermal, gravitational, and LADAR jammers for active cloaking. The Spectra is incredibly difficult to detect, even for some of the older, more advanced races.
The Spectra lacks heavy firepower, only armed with a light plasma cannon for self-defense. In a dogfight, the best a pilot can usually hope to do is give their enemy the slip, and escape using their stealth and superior agility. While Spectras can engage other craft, they are generally outmatched in terms of durability and firepower.
Unbeknownst to the Republic’s enemies and potential threats, Spectras are almost always overhead, reporting their findings back to their superiors, and keeping them aware of every move being made that might affect the Republic.