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COMM ID: Inge Wexler, Auxesian Star Paladin
TARGET ID: EIDO Network Communications Uplink
SUBJECT: Wraith performance testing
ENCRYPTION: HIGH
PRIORITY: MEDIUM

824 A.S. 4th February

Hereby my promised report about the newly acquired "90-ARKM-N45 'Wraith' Very Heavy fighters". These were obtained via a gift from Rheinland, to be more precise it was given to us by the Buro Der Marineintelligenz who seem to have been taken good care of these vessels. As instructed by the Keeper, the vessels were stripped and checked for any software as well as hardware that may contain spy technology. I do have faith in our mechanics but I cannot guaranty it that they truly cleaned these vessels as some systems are simply unknown to even the best of us.

These new vessels can be recognised under the following names and have the following loadouts:

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Wraith 1: Kopis Primary weapons:      3x PT90 "Enforcer Mk II" Core Particle Gun      2x CP-I "Debilitator" Civilian Improved Mk II Pulse Cannon Secondary weapons:      "Mini Razor" Tachyon-Antimatter Cannon      CD95XT Train Cruise Disruptor Missile Launcher      MX-17 Nuclear Mine Dropper Support equipment:      EM-3 "Sentinel" Countermeasure Dropper      SM e2 "Advanced Barrier" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield      Enhanced Thruster      Prototype Engine II      Advanced Deep Scanner      Armour Upgrade Mk VIII

Wraith 2: Hoplite 1 Primary weapons:      3x LB42 "Reaver Mk II" Core Laser Cannon      2x CP-m "Debilitator" Civilian Improved Mk I Pulse Cannon Secondary weapons:      CG-08 "Maxim" Chaingun      CD95XT Train Cruise Disruptor Missile Launcher      MX-17 Nuclear Mine Dropper Support equipment:      EM-3 "Sentinel" Countermeasure Dropper      SM e2 "Advanced Barrier" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield      Enhanced Thruster      Prototype Engine II      Advanced Deep Scanner      Armour Upgrade Mk VIII

Wraith 3: Hoplite 2 Primary weapons:      3x LB42 "Reaver Mk II" Core Laser Cannon      2x CP-m "Debilitator" Civilian Improved Mk I Pulse Cannon Secondary weapons:      CG-08 "Maxim" Chaingun      CD95XT Train Cruise Disruptor Missile Launcher      MX-17 Nuclear Mine Dropper Support equipment:      EM-3 "Sentinel" Countermeasure Dropper      SM e2 "Advanced Barrier" Heavy Fighter Molecular Shield      Enhanced Thruster      Prototype Engine II      Advanced Deep Scanner      Armour Upgrade Mk VIII

Preliminary flight and combat test results

Every vessel has been put through its paces to see if they meet all minimum requirements for modern day combat vessels. Each performed slightly different but within the proper margin and should be cleared for action. Some results are note worthy, for example, mobility wise these vessels performed in a superb manner and have even been able to challenge certain heavy fighters with their turning speeds. This however comes as a price as these vessels lack forward firepower due to not supporting a 6th primary weapon.

One major drawback has to be noted and that is the current Energy distribution system. Storing power seems to not be an issue for this vessels and it is able to fire consistently for a considerable amount of time (8.89 seconds). The issue sits in the conduits that lead the power to the equipment, these seem to be worn. They are very specific for this type of vessel and thus difficult to replace. Pilots have to take into account longer charging times when in combat, this should however not render these vessels inconsistent in their capabilities as the armour and mobility will make up for it.

A detailed report with all the results of the tests performed will be send to the Keeper for safe keeping and perhaps further development of these vessels.

That would be all.

Signed,

Inge Wexler
Star Paladin

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