Rivale
This is a lean mean tank-killing machine!
-Striker pilot commenting on the Rivale
Specs
Classification: Rivale Light Air to ground attack/Air to air interceptor Gaia Striker
Superior Alliance nick name: Rivale, Revs, Beaks
Length: 17 meters
Shielding: Standard strength Energy barrier
Armour: Ne0-Carbonium (New form of carbon material)
Powerplant: Antimatter
Top speed Flying: Mach 6
Max ceiling: suborbital on Earth standard planet
Range: Unlimited
Seating position: Yamaha R6, Honda CBR600RR
Weapons:
40 mm nose chain gun x 1, Javelin missile system x 4 (Mounted to either side of the cockpit, dumb fire missiles that can be aimed at air or ground targets), Lower weapon hardpoint x 1, Energy projection system
Mode A
General purpose
Good for most situations
Mode B
Anti-armour beam
Used to take out tanks or other heavy armour
Mode C
Anti-ground
Used for strafing runs
General
This Gaia Striker was designed for quick hit and run situations whether it is for ground attack, air attack or interdiction missions. A versatile design the Rivale could adapt too many situations thanks to its lower weapon hardpoint which could mount a multitude of equipment. Weakly armoured and shielded it counted on its maneuverability and speed to survive in combat. With independently pivoting thrusters the Rivale could hover like a humming bird, fly swift as a falcon or be as maneuverable as a sparrow. Packing an unusually high amount of fire power for its sized it could eliminate most heavy ground targets easily. Would stay around as the main light gunship Striker for the foreseeable future.