R-41 Starchaser

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The R-41 Starchaser was a multi-role starfighter manufactured by Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc.

A two-seat version, named the R-42 Starchaser , existed; however, this version, despite being superior in some aspects, proved less popular with the primary market of the R-41 and only a few hundred were ever built.^[1]

Contents 1 Characteristics 2 History 3 Appearances 4 Sources 5 Notes and references

[edit] Characteristics

The Starchaser was built as a solid starfighter capable of competing with the Z-95 Headhunter. It had a good balance of speed, weapons and durability, but lacked heavy armor or internal hull bracing, which often made it vulnerable to well-placed enemy hits. It had a slight advantage over the Z-95 Headhunter with its ion cannons, and in the hands of expert pilots could pose a considerable threat even to newer starfighters, as was the case in the clash between the Rneeki pirates and the Empire at Kiilimaar.

[edit] History

By the end of the Clone Wars this starfighter was already outmatched by newer starships and by the time of the conflict between the Empire and the Rebellion it was generally considered outdated. It was still found in the hands of third party organizations, such as Black Sun and pirates like the Rneeki, who preferred it because of its reliability, because regular maintenance was not often available for these groups.

The R-41 was the favorite ship of Abron Mar, lieutenant to the crimelord Takara. Mara Jade stole an R-41 while escaping from smuggler Kaerobani's base on Rathalay with a recovered Jedi holocron.

[edit] Appearances

• Star Wars: TIE Fighter (First appearance)
• Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter
• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
• Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith

[edit] Sources

• The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
• Rebellion Era Campaign Guide

[edit] Notes and references