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The '''Poco''' is a basic [[starfighter]] used by the [[DDF]].
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The '''Poco''' is a basic [[starfighter]] used by the [[DDF]]. [[Spensa]]'s first ship was a Poco.
[[Spensa]]'s first ship was a Poco.
 
   
These are the ships recreated holographically in the [[Flight School]]'s flight simulators.{{book ref|Skyward|9}}
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Spensa states that "they looked like glorified pencils with wings."{{book ref|Skyward|9}} These are the ships recreated holographically in the [[Flight School]]'s flight simulators.{{book ref|Skyward|9}}
Spensa states that "they looked like glorified pencils with wings", but "they were still starships."{{book ref|Skyward|9}}
 
   
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== Features==
Pocos do not have a self-destruct function.{{book ref|Skyward|9}}
 
Other features include gravitational capacitors ([[GravCap]]s) and an [[acclivity ring]].{{book ref|Skyward|9}}
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Pocos are equipped with [[Destructor]]s, [[IMP]]s, [[Light-lance]]s, shields, and a A-19 booster.{{book ref|Skyward|2}} {{book ref|Skyward|9}} Other features include gravitational capacitors ([[GravCap]]s) and an [[acclivity ring]].{{book ref|Skyward|9}}
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It is equipped with [[Destructor]]s, [[IMP]]s, [[Light-lance]]s, shields, and a A-19 booster.{{book ref|Skyward|2}} {{book ref|Skyward|9}}
 
 
Pocos do not have a self-destruct function, but do have the capability to eject the pilot in case of crash.{{book ref|Skyward|9}}
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The Poco is stated to be a "basic but fast" model.{{book ref|Skyward|8}} Standard fighting speed is Mag-1, and the maximum speed for a Poco is Mag-10,{{book ref|Skyward|19}} with Mag being 300 miles per hour.{{wob ref |12469}}
   
It is stated to be a "Basic but fast" model.{{book ref|Skyward|8}}
 
The maximum speed for a Poco is Mag-10. {{book ref|Skyward|19}}
 
== Notes ==
 
[[M-Bot]] is armed with everything a Poco has, but with better GravCaps. His max speed is also Mag-20.
 
In space M-Bot's max speed is Mag-55.
 
 
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Revision as of 00:49, 13 July 2019

Poco
Type Spacecraft
World of Origin Detritus
Universe Skyward Universe
This page or section contains spoilers for Skyward!
This information has the ability to potentially ruin elements of the plot for the reader. Proceed with caution if you have not read this book.

The Poco is a basic starfighter used by the DDF. Spensa's first ship was a Poco.

Spensa states that "they looked like glorified pencils with wings."[1] These are the ships recreated holographically in the Flight School's flight simulators.[1]

Features

Pocos are equipped with Destructors, IMPs, Light-lances, shields, and a A-19 booster.[2] [1] Other features include gravitational capacitors (GravCaps) and an acclivity ring.[1]

Pocos do not have a self-destruct function, but do have the capability to eject the pilot in case of crash.[1]

The Poco is stated to be a "basic but fast" model.[3] Standard fighting speed is Mag-1, and the maximum speed for a Poco is Mag-10,[4] with Mag being 300 miles per hour.[5]