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| − | {{Youmay|the [[Galactic Republic]] [[starfighter]] unofficially known as the "A-wing"|the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel Alliance's]] [[RZ-1 A-wing interceptor]]}} |
+ | {{Youmay|the [[Galactic Republic]] [[starfighter]] unofficially known as the "A-wing"|the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel Alliance's]] [[RZ-1 A-wing interceptor]],or [[A-wing|other uses of the term ''A-wing'']]}} |
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| − | |name=Aurek tactical strikefighter |
+ | |name=''Aurek''-class tactical strikefighter |
|manufacturer=[[Republic Fleet Systems]]<ref name="KOTORCG">''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]''</ref> |
|manufacturer=[[Republic Fleet Systems]]<ref name="KOTORCG">''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]''</ref> |
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|class=[[Starfighter]]<ref name="SW:KOTOR">''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]''</ref> |
|class=[[Starfighter]]<ref name="SW:KOTOR">''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]''</ref> |
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| − | |cost=Estimated cost 360,000 [[Galactic Credit Standard|credits]] |
+ | |cost=Estimated cost 360,000 [[Galactic Credit Standard|credits]]<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
|length=9.2 meters<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
|length=9.2 meters<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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|max speed=1,400km/h<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
|max speed=1,400km/h<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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+ | |mglt=160 MGLT<ref name="TSL Prima Guide">''[[Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide]]''</ref> |
| − | |hyperdrive=*Class 2 |
+ | |hyperdrive=*Class 2<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
|shield gen=equipped |
|shield gen=equipped |
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|armament=*Heavy [[laser cannon]]s (2)<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
|armament=*Heavy [[laser cannon]]s (2)<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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*[[Proton torpedo]] launchers (2)<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
*[[Proton torpedo]] launchers (2)<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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**6 torpedoes<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
**6 torpedoes<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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| − | |crew=[[Pilot]] (1)<ref name="SWKOTOR31">''[[Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 31: Turnabout]]''</ref> |
+ | |crew=[[Pilot]] (1)<ref name="SWKOTOR31">''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 31: Turnabout]]''</ref> |
| − | |capacity=20 kg |
+ | |capacity=20 kg<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
|cargohandling= |
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| − | |consumables=1 week |
+ | |consumables=1 week<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
|era=[[Old Republic era]]<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> |
|era=[[Old Republic era]]<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> |
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|affiliation=*[[Galactic Republic]]<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> |
|affiliation=*[[Galactic Republic]]<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> |
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+ | *[[Onderon separatists]]<ref name="KOTORII">''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]''</ref> |
*Numerous civilian organizations<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
*Numerous civilian organizations<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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| − | The '''Aurek tactical strikefighter''', also known as an '''A-wing''', was the primary [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] [[starfighter]] used in the [[Old Sith Wars]]<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> and the [[New Sith Wars]].<ref name="DB:POD">''[[Darth Bane: Path of Destruction]]''</ref> |
+ | The '''''Aurek''-class tactical strikefighter''', also known as an '''A-wing''', was the primary [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] [[starfighter]], several models of which were used in the [[Old Sith Wars]],<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> the [[Great Galactic War]]<ref name="Tl3">''[[Timeline 3: The Return of the Mandalorians]]''</ref> and the [[New Sith Wars]].<ref name="DB:POD">''[[Darth Bane: Path of Destruction]]''</ref> |
==Characteristics== |
==Characteristics== |
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The fighter was capable of considerable acceleration and maneuvering, and had variable-geometry wings. They were easily refuelable and rearmable, thus driving down costs.<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
The fighter was capable of considerable acceleration and maneuvering, and had variable-geometry wings. They were easily refuelable and rearmable, thus driving down costs.<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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| − | Although the Aurek fighters saw combat throughout a time span of 3,000 years, they underwent extensive upgrades and revisions from one era to the next |
+ | Although the Aurek fighters saw combat throughout a time span of 3,000 years, they underwent extensive upgrades and revisions from one era to the next.<ref name="DB:POD" /> |
==History== |
==History== |
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Following the [[Great Sith War]], the Republic entered an era of restoration. During this period, the [[Republic Navy]] requested a "Generation Tomorrow Starfighter" to replace their aging [[Star Saber XC-01 starfighter|Star Saber XC-01]]. The Aurek was the winning design.<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
Following the [[Great Sith War]], the Republic entered an era of restoration. During this period, the [[Republic Navy]] requested a "Generation Tomorrow Starfighter" to replace their aging [[Star Saber XC-01 starfighter|Star Saber XC-01]]. The Aurek was the winning design.<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
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| − | [[File:Aurek tactical strikefighter.jpg|thumb|left|220px|An Aurek tactical strikefighter destroys a [[Sith fighter]]]] |
+ | [[File:Aurek tactical strikefighter.jpg|thumb|left|220px|An ''Aurek''-class tactical strikefighter destroys a [[Sith fighter]]]] |
| − | Aurek |
+ | Aurek fighter models were used by the Republic during the [[Mandalorian Wars]] ([[3976 BBY]]–[[3960 BBY]]),<ref name="KOTOR 8">''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 8: Flashpoint, Part 2]]''</ref> the [[Jedi Civil War]] (c. [[3956 BBY]]),<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> the [[First Jedi Purge]] (c. [[3951 BBY]]),<ref name="KOTORII" />, the [[Great Galactic War]] ([[3681 BBY]]–[[3653 BBY]])<ref name="Tl3" /> and the [[New Sith Wars]](c. [[2000 BBY]]–c. [[1000 BBY]]).<ref name="DB:POD" /> They also saw service in the [[Onderonian navy]] and in civilian squadrons, due to a naval policy of reselling damaged fighters and buying new ones rather than repairing them.<ref name="KOTORCG" /> |
Several squadrons of Aurek fighters comprised part of the Republic fleet that attacked the [[Star Forge]] during the [[Battle of Rakata Prime]]. A number of these ships were used by [[Jedi Knight]]s to land on board the Star Forge during the decisive strike against [[Darth Malak]]'s Sith Empire.<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> |
Several squadrons of Aurek fighters comprised part of the Republic fleet that attacked the [[Star Forge]] during the [[Battle of Rakata Prime]]. A number of these ships were used by [[Jedi Knight]]s to land on board the Star Forge during the decisive strike against [[Darth Malak]]'s Sith Empire.<ref name="SW:KOTOR" /> |
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| ⚫ | Later, [[General]] [[Vaklu]]'s fleet, which blockaded [[Onderon]] during the Sith Civil War, included fighters of this type, six of which attacked the ''[[Ebon Hawk]]'' when it entered the [[Japrael system|Onderon system]] only to be destroyed by the ship's dorsal [[turbolaser]] turret in the ensuing dogfight. <ref name="KOTORII" /> |
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| + | Aurek fighters continued to see use in the [[Great Galactic War]]<ref name="TL3">''[[Timeline 3: The Return of the Mandalorians]]''</ref> and later, the [[New Sith Wars]]. [[Hammerhead-class cruiser|''Hammerhead''-class cruisers]] were capable of holding a [[squadron]] of Aurek fighters during the New Sith Wars era.<ref name="DB:POD" /> The then-contemporary [[Corellian Colonizer]] [[Praxeum ship]]s carried at least 12 Aureks each.<ref name="TJP">''[[The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force (real-life book)|The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force]]''</ref> |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 8: Flashpoint, Part 2]]'' |
| − | *''[[Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Days of Fear]]'' |
| − | *''[[Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 31: Turnabout]]'' |
| − | *''[[Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Destroyer]]'' {{Mo}} |
| − | *''[[Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: |
+ | *''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 49: Demon, Part 3]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Lost Tribe of the Sith: Purgatory]]'' {{1stID}} |
| + | *''[[Lost Tribe of the Sith: Sentinel]]'' |
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*''[[The Betrayal of Darth Revan]]'' |
*''[[The Betrayal of Darth Revan]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]'' {{1st}} |
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]'' {{1st}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Timeline 3: The Return of the Mandalorians]]'' |
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*''[[Darth Bane: Path of Destruction]]'' {{1stID|Aurek fighter}} |
*''[[Darth Bane: Path of Destruction]]'' {{1stID|Aurek fighter}} |
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*''[[Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide]]'' {{1stID|A-wing}} |
*''[[Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide]]'' {{1stID|A-wing}} |
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*[http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=152583&start=0960 Leland Chee on their POD appearance] |
*[http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=152583&start=0960 Leland Chee on their POD appearance] |
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| − | *''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]'' {{1stID}} |
+ | *''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]'' {{1stID|Aurek tactical strikefighter}} |
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
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*{{Hyperspace|url=fans/hyperspace/source/writtenword/index.html?page=7|text=''The Written Word''|int=The Written Word}} |
*{{Hyperspace|url=fans/hyperspace/source/writtenword/index.html?page=7|text=''The Written Word''|int=The Written Word}} |
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*''[[The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force (real-life book)|The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force]]'' |
*''[[The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force (real-life book)|The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side (real-life book)|Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side]]'' |
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| + | *''[[The Essential Guide to Warfare]]'' |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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+ | *[[Hammerhead-class cruiser|''Hammerhead''-class cruiser]] |
*[[S-250 Chela-class starfighter]] |
*[[S-250 Chela-class starfighter]] |
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*[[Foray-class blockade runner|''Foray''-class blockade runner]] |
*[[Foray-class blockade runner|''Foray''-class blockade runner]] |
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*[[Lance Squadron]] |
*[[Lance Squadron]] |
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| + | |ru=Тактический ударный истребитель типа «Аурек» |
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Revision as of 18:55, 24 July 2014
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The Aurek-class tactical strikefighter, also known as an A-wing, was the primary Republic starfighter, several models of which were used in the Old Sith Wars,[2] the Great Galactic War[6] and the New Sith Wars.[7]
Characteristics
A squadron of Aureks on Serroco during the Mandalorian Wars.
The Aurek fighter was a 9.2 meter-long delta-shaped starfighter armed with two heavy laser cannons and two proton torpedo launchers, capable of holding six torpedoes.[1] The fighter was capable of considerable acceleration and maneuvering, and had variable-geometry wings. They were easily refuelable and rearmable, thus driving down costs.[1]
Although the Aurek fighters saw combat throughout a time span of 3,000 years, they underwent extensive upgrades and revisions from one era to the next.[7]
History
Following the Great Sith War, the Republic entered an era of restoration. During this period, the Republic Navy requested a "Generation Tomorrow Starfighter" to replace their aging Star Saber XC-01. The Aurek was the winning design.[1]
An Aurek-class tactical strikefighter destroys a Sith fighter
Aurek fighter models were used by the Republic during the Mandalorian Wars (3976 BBY–3960 BBY),[8] the Jedi Civil War (c. 3956 BBY),[2] the First Jedi Purge (c. 3951 BBY),[5], the Great Galactic War (3681 BBY–3653 BBY)[6] and the New Sith Wars(c. 2000 BBY–c. 1000 BBY).[7] They also saw service in the Onderonian navy and in civilian squadrons, due to a naval policy of reselling damaged fighters and buying new ones rather than repairing them.[1]
Several squadrons of Aurek fighters comprised part of the Republic fleet that attacked the Star Forge during the Battle of Rakata Prime. A number of these ships were used by Jedi Knights to land on board the Star Forge during the decisive strike against Darth Malak's Sith Empire.[2] Later, General Vaklu's fleet, which blockaded Onderon during the Sith Civil War, included fighters of this type, six of which attacked the Ebon Hawk when it entered the Onderon system only to be destroyed by the ship's dorsal turbolaser turret in the ensuing dogfight. [5]
Aurek fighters continued to see use in the Great Galactic War[9] and later, the New Sith Wars. Hammerhead-class cruisers were capable of holding a squadron of Aurek fighters during the New Sith Wars era.[7] The then-contemporary Corellian Colonizer Praxeum ships carried at least 12 Aureks each.[10]
Behind the scenes
As with most craft seen in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, this ship was initially unnamed. A number of fan sources speculatively named the ship as the W-wing interceptor and Delta-1 interceptor. Eventually, Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide tentatively identified the ship as the "A-wing". However, with the release of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, the ship was once again renamed to become the "Aurek fighter". As "Aurek" is the first letter of Aurebesh, the alphabet of Galactic Basic, the new name is considered to hold the same meaning.
The sound effect used for the Aurek fighter's engines is borrowed from that of the N-1 starfighter.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 8: Flashpoint, Part 2
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Days of Fear
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 31: Turnabout
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Destroyer (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 49: Demon, Part 3
- Lost Tribe of the Sith: Purgatory (First identified as Aurek-class tactical strikefighter)
- Lost Tribe of the Sith: Sentinel
- The Betrayal of Darth Revan
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- Timeline 3: The Return of the Mandalorians
- Darth Bane: Path of Destruction (First identified as Aurek fighter)
Sources
- Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide (First identified as A-wing)
- Leland Chee on their POD appearance
- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide (First identified as Aurek tactical strikefighter)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
The Written Word on Hyperspace (article) (content removed from StarWars.com and unavailable)- The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
- Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side
- The Essential Guide to Warfare
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- ↑ Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
- ↑ Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 31: Turnabout
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Timeline 3: The Return of the Mandalorians
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Darth Bane: Path of Destruction
- ↑ Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 8: Flashpoint, Part 2
- ↑ Timeline 3: The Return of the Mandalorians
- ↑ The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
See also
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