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[AES] Charger Starfighter

American Exploration's Charger starfighter began as an overhaul of the organization's standard space superiority fighter, the Shock-class, as part of AES' extensive Mark II Project. The objective was to take the Shock to new heights, but retain its role and status as a light, nimble, and deadly dogfighter. While the overhaul was a rousing success, the newly created "Shock Mk. II" had attained an appearance and thruster layout so different from the original that its design team christened it with a new name. As a result, the Charger has found a unique role in AES' navy, filling a gap between the small, lightweight Shock and the large, heavily armed Torino, while still retaining the same feel (and dimensions) as its predecessor.

• Dry Mass: 18,592kg
  
• Environment: Vacuum
  
• No mods/rotors/pistons; survival ready

• 6 gatling guns
  
• 1 rocket launcher

• 2 batteries

• 4 small cargo containers

• 1 oxygen/hydrogen generator

• Repair Projector
  Projects a hologram of the ship in line with the actual craft to facilitate repairs.
  
• Resource Computer
  Onboard AI manages ship inventories, distributing ammunition evenly between the Charger's weapons. Script by Sinus32, check it out here.
  
• Dedicated Combat Gyro
  One of the Charger's two gyroscopes is quick bound to the pilot's toolbar to allow it be toggled on or off easily. While enabled, it allows for fast combat maneuvers, and can be switched off to better suit other procedures, such as docking.