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|You pull the trigger, smart boy, doesn't take a brain to use a destructor. The IMP though, that’s another matter. Inverted Magellan Pulse. It breaks any shield—including your own —within fifty meters.
|Cobb{{book ref|sky1|23}}
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== 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]].
=== 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|
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The speed of a starfighter is measured in
==== Types ====
[[Rig]] informs [[Spensa]] that an A-17 through A-32 central booster would fit in [[M-Bot]].{{book ref|
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|
=== 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|
▲== Maneuvering Systems ==
=== Acclivity Ring ===
{{image|Ben-bryant-Acclivity-Ring.jpg|side=left|width=400px}}
An acclivity ring is a ring made of [[acclivity stone]], a powerful substance that acts as anti-gravity when powered.
The [[DDF]], the [[Superiority]], and the orbital debris field around [[Detritus]] use one or more acclivity rings to keep their ships in the air. They allow a ship to remain in the air even if the ship is motionless. These rings are very rare and their amount basically limits how many fighters human can utilize. Therefore, the salvage and recovery of these rings is one of [[Ironsides|Admiral Ironside's]] top worries and priorities.{{book ref|
Acclivity rings can be rotated
In addition to their use on starships, smaller acclivity rings are used for vehicles
Several acclivity rings can be used in conjunction to lift something larger,
▲[[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 ===
GravCaps, or gravitational capacitors, are a main functional part of [[DDF]]
[[M-Bot]] is noted to have superior GravCaps than DDF ships, which can absorb larger
== Weaponry Systems ==
=== Light-Lance ===
A Light-lance is a weapon and tool used by the [[DDF]]{{book ref|sky1|14}} and [[M-Bot]]{{book ref|sky1|30}} 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 functions by shooting a beam of light at the target, attaching the two until the pilot releases them.{{
It is described as a larger, more powerful version of the [[light-line]].{{
=== Destructors ===
The Destructor is a weapon used by the [[DDF]] and the [[Superiority]] to damage and destroy enemy ships.{{
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=== Inverted Magellan Pulse ===
The Inverted Magellan Pulse is a weapon used by the [[DDF]] to disable the [[Superiority|Krell]] starship shields.{{book ref|
The
== Notes ==
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