The Striker is the standard fightercraft of the Triumvirate Air Force. Less expensive and more well-rounded than the Blacklight Stealth Fighter, it makes up the bulk of their fleets’ fighter units.
The Striker is a multirole starfighter, capable of both dogfighting and attacking enemy capital ships. It has a pair of light proton bolt cannons for dogfighting purposes, along with a long range ion beam turret. For anti-capital puposes, it carries a heavy ion lance cannon. Ion lances are a scaled-up version of ion beam weaponry, that fire in bursts rather than in a continuous stream.
It has a top acceleration of 560 G’s, slightly slower than peer fightercraft, due to its heavier increased mass. It is still highly maneuverable, and is able to fight on par with dedicated space superiority fighters. It packs somewhat heavier armor and shielding then most other fighters, to allow it to survive point defense during strike runs against capital ships.
The Striker is a versatile craft, used as both an escort for defending against enemy fighters and bombers, and as an attack craft for attacking ground forces and warships. Its well-rounded nature and reliability make it a favorite for Triumvirate fighter pilots.