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==Appearances== |
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*''[[Han Solo at Stars' End]]'' {{1st}} |
*''[[Han Solo at Stars' End]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance]]'' |
*''[[Scourge (novel)|Scourge]]'' |
*''[[Scourge (novel)|Scourge]]'' |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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*''[[Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook]]'' |
*''[[Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]'' |
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*''[[Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide]]'' |
*''[[Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Tempest Feud]]'' |
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*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]'' |
*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]'' |
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*''[[Galaxy at War]]'' |
*''[[Galaxy at War]]'' |
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Revision as of 23:13, 21 August 2014
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The IRD starfighters, short for Intercept * Reconnaissance * Defense, was a swift and heavily armed starfighter used by the Corporate Sector's Picket Fleet.
Characteristics
The IRD featured powerful engines, twin laser cannons, and the best pilot ejection mechanism of any contemporary fighter, but lacked a hyperdrive. As a result, the Authority IRD had to be transported by larger vessels such as the Marauder-class corvette or the Victory-class Star Destroyer.
History
An original IRD (left) and an IRD-A (right)
The Corporate Sector Authority designed the Authority IRD fighter for the various missions of the Picket Fleet. Early Authority IRD models were not aerodynamic and performed so badly in atmospheric combat that many pilots refused to engage targets in atmosphere; this led to the development of the Authority IRD-A starfighter, which was deployed during atmospheric battles. The IRD-A had a carefully molded fuselage that channeled air through a vector stabilizer, enhancing both maneuverability and speed; it also mounted concussion missiles, making it a tougher opponent than its predecessor.
During Han Solo's days in the Corporate Sector, Solo and a group of outlaw techs fought against the new Authority IRD-A fighters, defeating them in early model Z-95 Headhunters; this victory was anomalous, however, and other, more successful battles encouraged the Authority to begin a full production run of the IRD-A.
References
Appearances
- Han Solo at Stars' End (First appearance)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
- Scourge
Sources
- Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
- Tempest Feud
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- Galaxy at War