VGK-3 Shooting Star

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VGK-3 Shooting Star-class Starfighter Prototype

Production information
Manufacturer	Koensayr Manufacturing
Model	VGK-3 Shooting Star-class Starfighter Prototype
Class	Heavy Assault Starfighter
Technical specifications
Length	19 meters
Maximum speed (atmosphere)	1,000 kph
Armament	5 wing-tipped laser cannons (fire-linked) 2 forward proton torpedo launchers 1 rear twin ion cannon (fire-linked)
Crew	Pilot (1) Gunner (1)
Usage
Era(s)	Rebellion era New Republic era
Affiliation	Galactic Empire Alliance to Restore the Republic Independent

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The VGK-3 Shooting Star-class Starfighter was a high performance prototype.

CharacteristicsEdit

This five winged design derived its name from its star-like shape when viewed from the forward quarter. Although this design was slow, it was sturdy and well armed; its proton torpedo launchers made it a threat to capital ships, while its aft ion cannons could ward off attacks from the aft quarter.

HistoryEdit

The VGK-3 was originally being developed for the Galactic Empire by Koensayr, but was later stolen by the Rebel agents some time before the Battle of Endor. Interestingly, it appears that Koensayr continued work on the design (for the Rebels) after its theft from the Empire. This design was then later stolen by Bryce Agoris—a Rebel Infiltrator, and Myrgaanti Shi-Iki—a freelance operative shortly before the Battle of Endor, from the Rebel Alliance.

As a result, the VGK-3 project fell behind schedule and most hope for the New Republic to obtain these fighters had been dashed. It is suspected that the VGK-3 was in poor shape as the two thieves did not have the credits to properly maintain this fighter which they had extensively employed.