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A '''Starfighterstarfighter''' is a spaceworthy fighter plane.{{book ref|Skyward|prologue}} A number of [[:category:DDF_Ships|different starfighters]] are in production by the machines of [[Igneous Cavern]].▼
 
== Maneuvering Systems ==▼
▲A '''Starfighter''' is a spaceworthy fighter plane.{{book ref|Skyward|prologue}} A number of [[:category:DDF_Ships|different starfighters]] are in production by the machines of [[Igneous Cavern]].
 
== Mechanical Systems ==
=== Boosters ===
Central boosters are necessary for high acceleration for ships. Regular boosters can be found in junkyards and on hovercars, but grade-A central boosters can only be found on [[DDF]] military tech.{{book ref|skyward|22}}
The speed of a starfighter is measured in {{anchor|Mag}}mag. One mag is equivalent to about three hundred miles per hour.{{wob ref|12469}}▼
 
==== Types ====▼
▲The speed of a starfighter is measured in {{anchor|Mag}}mag. One mag is equivalent to about three hundred miles per hour.{{wob ref|12469}}
[[File: Atmospheric Scoop Demo.jpeg|thumb|leftright|400px|<small><center>by [[Ben McSweeney]]</center></small> Demonstration of how Atmospheric Scoop functions by [[Ben McSweeney]]]]▼
 
▲==== Types ====
[[Rig]] informs [[Spensa]] that an A-17 through A-32 central booster would fit in [[M-Bot]].{{book ref|skyward|22}}
 
After the sanitation worker comes in and talks to their class, Spensa asks Rig what type of central booster is used on the current version of Poco-class starships. Rig immediately responds that it is an A-19 booster.{{book ref|skyward|2}}
 
=== Atmospheric Scoop and Wings===▼
▲== Maneuvering Systems ==
Whether there is atmosphere makes significant difference in flying techniques. Although starfighters can fly in space, in atmosphere, they have atmospheric scoops to reduce wind resistance and wings to provide extra lift and maneuverability. They enable turns that cannot be performed without them.{{book ref|Skyward}}▼
[[File:Ben-bryant-Acclivity-Ring.jpg|thumb|right|400px|<center><small>by {{a|Ben Bryant}}</small></center>]]▼
 
=== Acclivity Ring ===
▲[[File:Ben-bryant-Acclivity-Ring.jpg|thumb|rightleft|400px|<center><small>by {{a|Ben Bryant}}</small></center>]]
An acclivity ring is a ring made of [[acclivity stone]], a powerful substance that acts as anti-gravity when powered.
 
 
Several acclivity rings can be used in conjunction to lift something larger, like the orbital ship yards.
▲[[File: Atmospheric Scoop Demo.jpeg|thumb|left|400px|Demonstration of how Atmospheric Scoop functions by [[Ben McSweeney]]]]
 
▲=== Atmospheric Scoop and Wings===
▲Whether there is atmosphere makes significant difference in flying techniques. Although starfighters can fly in space, in atmosphere, they have atmospheric scoops to reduce wind resistance and wings to provide extra lift and maneuverability. They enable turns that cannot be performed without them.{{book ref|Skyward}}
 
=== GravCaps ===
[[File:Ben-bryant-GravCap.jpg|thumb|right|400px|<center><small>by {{a|Ben Bryant}}</small></center>]]
GravCaps, or gravitational capacitors, are a main functional part of [[DDF]] [[Starfighter|Starfighters]]starfighters, allowing for more maneuverability than would otherwise be possible.{{cite}} When making sharp turns, the GravCaps prevent gravitational force from affecting the pilot for about 2 seconds, allowing more flexibility than would otherwise be possible. As DDF fighters do not limit maximum acceleration to protect the pilot, the G-force produced when accelerating can easily crush the pilot, so starfighters are equipped with [[GravCap]]s, which can absorb it to an extent of a certain maximum and several seconds.{{clarify}}
 
[[M-Bot]] is noted to have superior GravCaps than DDF ships, which absorb larger and longer g-force. Additionally, M-bot's cockpit is equipped with the mechanism that can adjust the direction of the pilot's seat, avoiding vertical forces on the pilot.{{cite}}
 
== Weaponry Systems ==
[[File:Ben-bryant-light-lance.jpg|thumb|rightleft|400px|<center><small>by {{a|Ben Bryant}}</small></center>]]
=== Light-Lance ===
A Light-lance is a weapon and tool used by the [[DDF]] and [[M-Bot]] to grapple to debris or other ships, allowing slingshot maneuvers otherwise impossible, rescue maneuvers, and other maneuvers to drag debris into [[varvax|Krell]] ships.
 
It is described as a larger, more powerful version of the [[light-line]].{{cite}}
 
=== Destructors ===
The Destructor is a weapon used by the [[DDF]] and the [[Superiority]] to damage and destroy enemy ships.{{cite}} Depending on the sequence of buttons pressed, the Destructor can fire a single projectile or a burst volley. The buttons can be held to charge and fire a concentrated beam.
The Inverted Magellan Pulse is a weapon used by the [[DDF]] to disable the [[Superiority|Krell]] starship shields.{{book ref|Skyward|14}}{{book ref|Skyward|23}}
 
The Inverted Magellan Pulse (IMP) emanates from the ship, instead of being fired like other weapons. When used, it has a radius of fifty feet, neutralizing all shields, including those on the user's own ship. This leave all ships in range vulnerable for a time, until they fire up their shields again.{{cite}}. This is useful for team fighting, where one ship neutralizes a shield, and their wingmate picks off the vulnerable Krell ship.
 
The Krell do not have this technology, giving the DDF an advantage. It is unknown how old the technology is, as both [[M-Bot]] and the DDF fighter ships have this capability.{{cite}}.
 
== Notes ==
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