Assault Fighter (PL 7)

The assault fighter is similar to the PL 6 fighter, but with superior engines, armaments, and defenses at the cost of less cargo capacity.

Type: UltralightSize: Gargantuan (–4 size)
Subtype: Assault fighterTactical Speed: 4,000 ft. (8 sq.)
Defense: 19Length: 32 feet
Flat-footed Defense: 13Weight: 36,000 lb.
Autopilot Defense: 6Targeting System Bonus: +4
Hardness: 20 (ballistic) or 40 (other damage forms)Crew: 1 (ace +12)
Hit Dice: 9d20 (180 hp)Passenger Capacity: 1
Initiative Modifier: +8Cargo Capacity: 1,200 lb.
Pilot’s Class Bonus: +7Grapple Modifier: +8
Pilot’s Dex Modifier: +6Base Purchase DC: 48
Gunner’s Attack Bonus: +8/+3Restriction: Military (+3)

Attack: 2 fire-linked particle beams +8 ranged (18d8) and plasma missile +3 ranged (18d8/19–20); or 2 fire-linked particle beams +8/+3 ranged (18d8)

Attack of Opportunity: None

Standard PL 7 Design Specs:

Engines: Induction engine, thrusters

Armor: Deflective

Defense Systems: Autopilot system, improved damage control (2d10), stealth screen

Sensors: Class V sensor array, improved targeting system

Communications: Mass transceiver, radio transceiver

Weapons: 2 fire-linked particle beams (range incr. 4,000 ft.), 1 plasma missile launcher (8 missiles; range incr. 5,000 ft.)

Grappling Systems: None