Changes: IRD starfighter

Revision as of 18:44, 13 September 2014

Warning: This infobox has missing parameters: type and unrecognized parameters: modules, class, era, imageBG

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

File:Ird.JPG

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

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Rebellion Era Campaign Guide

Appearances

Han Solo at Stars' End (First appearance)
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
Scourge

Sources

In other languages

[RECG-1] 1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Rebellion Era Campaign Guide

[1]

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 {{Eras|imp|reb}}
+{{Starship_class
-{{Ship|
+|imageBG=
-image=[[Image:IRD-A_Starfighter.jpg|250px]]|
+|image=
-name=IRD-A starfighter|
+|name=IRD starfighter
-manufacturer=[[Corporate Sector Authority]]|
+|manufacturer=[[Corporate Sector Authority]]
-line=[[IRD series]]|
+|designer=
-model=IRD-A starfighter|
+|line=
-class=[[Starfighter]]|
+|model=IRD starfighter<ref name="RECG">''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]''</ref>
-length=8.5 meters|
+|class=[[Starfighter]]<ref name="RECG" />
-width=|
+|length=8.5 [[Imperial standard meter|meters]]
-height=|
+|cost=75,000 [[Galactic Credit Standard|credits]]<ref name="RECG" />
-max speed=1,150 kph|
+|modifier=
-max accel=|
+|sysmods=
-hyperdrive=None|
+|width=
-engine=|
+|height=
-shield gen=|
+|mass=
-sensor=|
+|max accel=
-power=|
+|mglt=
-armament=*[[Laser cannon]]s (2)
+|max speed=850 km/h<ref name="RECG" />
-*[[Concussion missile]] launchers (2)|
+|hyperdrive=None
-crew=[[Pilot]] (1)|
+|maneuverability=
-passengers=None|
+|engine=
-capacity=|
+|hdrange=
-consumables=|
+|hdsystem=
-era=*[[Rise of the Empire era]]
+|poweroutput=
-*[[Rebellion era]]|
+|power=
-affiliation=[[Corporate Sector Authority]]
+|shield gen=
-*[[Confederation]]|
+|hull=
-mglt=|
+|sensor=
-hdsystem=|
+|target=
-poweroutput=|
+|navigation=
-hull=|
+|avionics=
-sensor=|
+|maincomp=
-target=|
+|countermeasures=
-navigation=|
+|armament=*Medium [[blaster cannon]]s (2)<ref name="RECG" />
-avionics=|
+|crew=[[Pilot]] (1)<ref name="RECG" />
-countermeasures=|
+|passengers=None<ref name="RECG" />
-complement=|
+|complement=
-skeleton=|
+|bays=
-othersystems=|
+|escapepods=
-role=
+|skeleton=
-}}
+|capacity=30 kg<ref name="RECG" />
-The '''Authority IRD''', short for '''Intercept * Reconnaissance * Defense''', was a swift and heavily armed [[starfighter]] used by the [[Corporate Sector Authority|Corporate Sector]]'s [[Picket Fleet]].
+|cargohandling=
+|consumables=1 day<ref name="RECG" />
+|lifesupport=
+|communications=
+|othersystems=
+|availability=Military<ref name="RECG" />
+|role=
+|firstuse=
+|retired=
+|era=*[[Rise of the Empire era]]
+*[[Rebellion era]]<ref name="RECG" />
+|affiliation=*[[Corporate Sector Authority]]<ref name="RECG" />
+*[[Confederation]]
+|modules=}}
+The '''IRD starfighters''', short for '''Intercept * Reconnaissance * Defense''', was a swift and heavily armed [[starfighter]] used by the [[Corporate Sector Authority|Corporate Sector]]'s [[Picket Fleet]].
 ==Characteristics==
 The IRD featured powerful engines, twin [[laser cannon]]s, 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|''Marauder''-class corvette]] or the [[Victory I-class Star Destroyer|''Victory''-class Star Destroyer]].
-[[Image:Ird.JPG|thumb|left|200px|An IRD.]]
 ==History==
+[[File:Ird.JPG|thumb|left|200px|An original IRD (left) and an IRD-A (right)]]
-The Corporate Sector Authority designed the Authority IRD fighter for the various missions of the [[Corporate Sector Authority Picket Fleet|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''', 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 missile]]s, making it a tougher opponent than its predecessor.
+The Corporate Sector Authority designed the Authority IRD fighter for the various missions of the [[Corporate Sector Authority Picket Fleet|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 missile]]s, making it a tougher opponent than its predecessor.
 During [[Han Solo]]'s days in the [[Corporate Sector]], Solo and a group of [[outlaw tech]]s fought against the new Authority IRD-A fighters, defeating them in early model [[Z-95 Headhunter]]s; this victory was anomalous, however, and other, more successful battles encouraged the Authority to begin a full production run of the IRD-A.
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
 ==Appearances==
 *''[[Han Solo at Stars' End]]'' {{1st}}
-*''[[X-wing Alliance]]''
+*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance]]''
+*''[[Scourge (novel)|Scourge]]''
-*''[[Star Wars Missions 20: Total Destruction]]''
 ==Sources==
-*''[[The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels]]''
 *''[[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]]''
+{{Interlang
+|de=Abfang-, Aufklärungs- und Verteidigungs-Jäger
+|es=Caza IRD
+|nl=IRD_Starfighter
+|pl=Myśliwiec typu IRD
+}}
-[[Category:Starfighter classes]]
+[[Category:Confederation starfighter classes]]
-[[Category:CSA Vehicles]]
 [[Category:Corporate Sector Authority products]]
+[[Category:CSA starfighter classes]]

Wookieepedia