Rogue (Aerospace Fighter class)

This article is about the aerospace fighter. For other uses, see Rogue.
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Rogue
Production information
Manufacturer Iona Light Shipyards
Production Year 2631[1]
Model RGU-133E
Class Light aerospace fighter
Tech Base Star League
Cost 2,303,680 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Mass 40 tons
Structural Integrity
Frame Shipil 10R
Power Plant GM 200 fusion engine
Armor StarGlo Ferro-Aluminum
Fuel
Armament
Communications System Rander 300
Tracking & Targeting System SynComm Master
Heat Sinks 10 single heat sinks
BV (1.0) 812[2][3]
BV (2.0) 953[4][5][6]

Description[edit]

The Rogue was produced for the Star League Defense Force as a missile boat designed for zero-G combat. Though well-protected with five and a half tons of ferro-aluminum armoring, its sluggish performance often required it to be escorted by other fighters. Its five tons of fuel gave it the ability to patrol and perform guard duties, as well as function in a fire support and bombardment role. Still, the Rogue was little-loved with few supporters, and the destruction of the Iona shipyards in 2797 meant the craft was on its way to extinction. In the end, only a handful are left in the arsenals of ComStar and Word of Blake, with some possibly held by the Clans in older Brian Caches.[7][4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Rogue uses its wing-mounted Holly-8 LRM-15s to engage the enemy at long ranges and, when performing defensive operations, discourage the predation of other launching craft. However, after only eight salvos the craft is left to defend itself with two Starflash-1A medium lasers, one mounted in the nose, the other in the rear of the craft. Since it is often the first fighter to leave a fight, the rear laser is more likely to be used for discouraging any pursuit.[7][4]

Variants[edit]

  • RGU-133F 
    Though still poor at maneuvering and short on fuel, the RGU-133F was used as a ground-attack fighter by replacing each LRM-15 with two SRM-6s, with enough ammo for 30 salvos each, as well as the capability to carry bombs.[8] BV (1.0)= 614,[9] BV (2.0) = 818[5][10]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Streuner. The model code was accordingly changed to STR-133E.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Rogue (Aerospace Fighter class)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Combat Operations, p. 107
  3. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 63
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 232–233: "Rogue Fighter Profile"
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 184
  6. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 328
  7. 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 66–67: "Rogue Fighter Profile"
  8. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League), p. 280
  9. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 64
  10. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 329
  11. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League), p. 281
  12. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 65
  13. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 330
  14. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League), p. 282
  15. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 331
  16. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League), p. 283
  17. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 332
  18. Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169: "Rogue Variant"
  19. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 38

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