The Raider-I Corvette is a light frigate and corvette buildable by the Pentastar Alignment. It can be built at any Light Frigate Shipyard.
Unit Description[]
A fast, effective anti-fighter corvette with a heavy weapons loadout. It was designed by Lira Wessex to be a KDY-produced escort smaller than a Lancer and to assist hyperdrive-equipped smallcraft on missions. It is best used to protect larger ships from enemy bomber in a mobile role.
Stats[]
- Hull: 650 (Corvette)
- Shields: 550 / [11/R] (Corvette)
- Speed: 5.0 | Acceleration: 0.06 | Turn: 0.65
- 6x Light Dual Rapid Laser Cannons: 6 / 5.0s / 3.0km
- 2x Concussion Missiles: 1 / 20.0s / 4.0km
Bonuses[]
- Point-Defense: 1 / 0.47s / 1.25km
Special Abilities[]
- Emergency Retreat
History[]
Designed by Lira Wessex of Kuat Drive Yards, the Raider was designed to help TIE Fighters intercept single-pilot starfighters. Production of the Raider Corvette began in 6 BBY and the class saw great success throughout the Galactic Civil War. It was considered especially useful in the Outer Rim due to the presence of an on-board hyperdrive, granting Imperial Commanders the ability to effectively counter the tactics of the Rebel Alliance.
Usage[]
The Raider-I is an anti-fighter corvette with weak hull armor and shields, but very fast speeds and the "Emergency Retreat" ability, allowing it to flee a battle and escape to an allied world. It is armed with six Dual Light Rapid Laser Cannons, which fire six shots every 5.0 seconds with an effective range of 3.0km, and two Concussion Missile Launchers, which fire one missile every 20.0 seconds with an effective range of 4.0km. It is also equipped with a Point-Defense System, which fires one shot every 0.47 seconds with an effective defensive range of 1.25km. The Raider-I is best used interspersed throughout a fleet, allowing for it to screen against enemy fighters as well as shoot down incoming missiles.
Capabilities[]
- N/A