Starfighters

Starfighters are short-range combat vessels with a small crew complement (usually limited to a pilot and co-pilot). These ships emphasize speed and maneuverability over durability, and normally are heavily armed.

They are designed for very short (but intense) duty periods. As a result, they’re highly effective in battle—but only for limited amounts of time.

Starfighters are expensive and serve a single primary role: the destruction of enemy ships. Starfighter technology advances quickly, and most fleets must devote a large portion of their budgets to training pilots and keeping them equipped with cutting-edge ships.

Some of the most famous starfighters include the New Republic’s X-wing, the Empire’s TIE fighter, and the legendary (but outdated) Z-95 Headhunter. Pilots use the starfighter piloting skill to fly these versatile combat vessels.

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Source: REUP:421