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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.
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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
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==Types==▼
The speed of a starfighter is measured in Mag. One Mag is equivalent to about three hundred miles per hour, or 134.112 metres per second.{{wob ref|12469}}
[[Rig]] informs [[Spensa]] that an A-17 through A-32 central booster would fit in [[M-Bot]].{{book ref|skyward|22}}▼
▲==== Types ====
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}}▼
▲[[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|
▲== Maneuvering Systems ==
=== Acclivity Ring ===▼
An acclivity ring is a ring made of acclivity stone, a powerful substance that acts as anti-gravity when powered.▼
=== Atmospheric Scoop and Wings===▼
[[DDF]], [[Krell]], and the orbital debris field 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|Skyward|interlude|3}}▼
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|
▲=== 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 [[
As well as on ships, smaller acclivity rings are used for vehicles like hovercars and hoverbikes.{{book ref|Skyward|11}}{{book ref|Skyward|31}}{{book ref|Skyward|34}} They are also used as tools to assist lifting and handling heavier objects: such as the maintenance gear [[Spensa]] uses on [[M-Bot]].{{book ref|Skyward|36}}▼
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▲=== Atmospheric Scoop ===
▲[[File: Atmospheric Scoop Demo.jpeg|thumb|right|Demonstration of how Atmospheric Scoop functions by [[Ben McSweeney]]]]
Several acclivity rings can be used in conjunction to lift something larger, such as the orbital ship yards.
▲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. {{book ref|Skyward}}
=== GravCaps ===
{{image|Ben-bryant-GravCap.jpg|side=right|width=400px}}
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 g-forces for longer than than the GravCaps used by the DDF. Additionally, M-bot's cockpit is equipped with a mechanism that can adjust the direction of the pilot's seat, reducing the vertical forces on the pilot.{{
All fighters are equipped with a sensor system that allows them to monitor their surroundings.
Val-class scouters have a particularly good sensor system, able to work an a longer range and produce more detail than the sensors on other fighters such as the Poco.{{book ref|sky1|41}}
=== Shields ===
All DDF and Superiority starships utilize energy shields to protect their hulls and their occupants from harm. They are controlled by a component known as a shield igniter. Shields function directionally, blocking incoming fire while allowing outgoing weapons through.{{wob ref|11785}}
Shields can be disabled by an IMP blast, leaving ships vulnerable to enemy fire.{{book ref|sky1|14}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} DDF fighters must divert all power from their boosters—effectively either immobilizing the crafts or locking their trajectories—for around thirty seconds in order to reignite their shields.{{book ref|sky1|23}}
== Weaponry Systems ==
{{image|Ben-bryant-light-lance.jpg|side=left|width=400px}}
=== 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.{{
=== Destructors ===
The Destructor is a weapon used by the [[DDF]] and the [[
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==== Types ====
Pocos have 138 Stewart destructors, which can generate up to 30 kus of energy.{{book ref|sky1|23}}{{book ref|sky1|41}}
Val-Class scouters have a single 131, which has notably far less firepower than the 138 Stewart.{{book ref|sky1|41}}
=== Inverted Magellan Pulse ===
The Inverted Magellan Pulse is a weapon used by the [[DDF]] to disable the [[
The
▲=== 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 [[Krell]] ships.
== Ship Classes ==
▲It functions by shooting a beam of light at the target, attaching the two until the pilot releases them.{{cite}}
=== Poco ===
A standard form of fighter used by the DDF.
They are equipped with dual 138 Stewart Destructors.{{book ref|sky1|41}}
Their booster is an A19 Model, which allows them to move upward of Mag-10.5.{{book ref|sky1|2}}{{book ref|sky1|19}}
=== Val-Class Scouter ===
{{image|DDF_Val-class_Scout_Ship.jpeg|side=left|width=400px}}
Val-Class Scouters are ships intended for scouting and finding Krell which fly under the radar.{{book ref|sky1|41}} They are not intended for combat like other ships, but are made to be able to fight if the moment makes it necessary.{{book ref|sky1|41}}
They are equipped with a single 131 Destructor, with low firepower.{{book ref|sky1|41}} At the same time, they have low armaments, even in comparison to a Poco.{{book ref|sky1|41}}
They have a high-quality sensor installed into them, which are able to function at long-range, and provide a high degree of detail.{{book ref|sky1|41}}
They appear to have sharply angled wings, with a more narrow cockpit and fuselage compared to the Poco.{{file ref|DDF_Val-class_Scout_Ship.jpeg|Val-Class Scouter Art}}
▲It is described as a larger, more powerful version of the [[light-line]].{{cite}}
== Notes ==
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