Advanced Hive Fighter

Hive Fighter
Production information
Manufacturer	Slayn & Korpil
Class	Pursuit starfighter
Technical Specifications
Length	17.2 m
Width	2.9 m
Maximum Acceleration	2560 G
Megalight (MGLT)	124 MGLT
Maximum speed (atmosphere)	1,120 km/h
Engine unit(s)	1xQuadex Kryomaster engine
Hyperdrive rating	x1
Hyperdrive system	Slayn & Korpil HYd-999 hyperdrive motivator
Power plant	Vinop O2K cryogenic power cells and ionization reactor
Shielding	130 SBD
Hull	78 RU
Sensor systems	Fabritech ANv-9q sensor system with PH-5s long-range phased tachyon detection array PK-8f short-range primary threat analysis grid
Targeting systems	Fabritech ANq 3.6 tracking computer with IN-344-B "Sightline" holographic imaging system
Navigation system	Microaxial LpM-549 navigation computer
Avionics	Narmox HG.6w flight control avionics
Armament	1xGyrhil R-9X heavy laser cannon 1xGyrhil 72 twin autoblasters 1xKrupx MG9 proton torpedo launchers 8 proton torpedoes
Crew	Pilot (1)
Passengers	none
Cargo capacity	45 kg
Consumables	1 week
Usage
Role(s)	Pursuit starfighter
Affiliation	New Republic

 

Characteristics

Essentially a stripped-down B-Wing starfighter command capsule, the Hive Fighter was designed as a fast attack starfighter using components readily available in any units currently employing the B-Wing. Given the proliferation of the well-known craft - and the lack of bombing missions available outside of major conflicts - it made sense to allow for a configuration that could use available parts in a needed capacity.

Most major New Republic fleets initially scorned the model, but it was found to be a tough design, capable of anti-piracy and planetary defense roles. Eventually it found ready service in the Corellian Security Forces, often against the will of many Corellian officers, who wanted to maintain local-only craft. However, the pilots assigned to the fighters swore by their craft and it soon gained a solid following.