Xentryl Raider

The original Xentryl I had been a short range recon vessel which saw very little actual use within the Kartanin Warfleet, since most of its tasks were already performed admirably by Nurian Explorers. When the Warfleet began modernizing its inventory, a new use was eventually devised for the Xentryl II: a raiding starfighter.

Its hyperdrive range is limited to 500 light years, restricting it to local or carried-based operations. However, it's navicomp is capable of precalculating a series of rapid shortrange jumps, similar to a Jade Empire chainwhip procedure. When trying to avoid detection, Xentryls are usually able to sneak up on most enemy targets, unleash a barrage of laser fire - and their two space bombs against capital ships - then actively jam enemy sensors to interfer with counter attacks before jumping away to safety again.

Being assigned to a Xentryl squadron is a great honour for Kartanin fighter pilot, since its fragility, heavy armament and usual mission profile - operating deep within enemy territory, often against superior odds - is valued as a true warriors calling. Logically, most Xentryl pilots count among the best dogfighters the Warfleet has to offer.