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XGP15A-II Outlaw Star
Without contest, the most advanced ship in the galaxy. The XGP15A-II was a result of secret cooperation between the Space Forces and the Pirate Guilds. Built for the express purpose of finding the Galactic Leyline, the XGP sported all of the latest in technological advances.
In addition to its speed and agility, the XGP is also armed to the teeth with various missile bays and hardpoints. It is, most importantly, a grappler ship, so it also features a pair of powerful grappler arms, able to engage in arm-to-arm combat, as well as wielding various tools (buzzsaws, laser cutters) and handheld weapons (axes and guns). During combat, the Outlaw Star may launch a number of independently maneuverably camera pods which can give a better image of the combat field when vision is normally obstructed. They do have a limited range, and usefulness varies depending on debris and other factors.
The computer system consists of two parts. First, the artificial intelligence nicknamed "Gilliam II", which handles most ship functions, and the bio-android known as Melfina who handles navigation.
The XGP was stolen by Hilda before it was even taken on a test run by the Space Force/Pirate Guild cooperative, so the action they faced shortly before Hilda's death was quite literally the first it had been put up against. The ship fared remarkably well. Later dubbed the "Outlaw Star" by Gene, and painted in a flamboyant red color, it was outfitted with weaponry and supplies, courtesy of Fred Luo. These additions were much needed, as the Outlaw Star soon found itself forced to prove itself in real grappler combat ... it, of course, excelled. Later, during the Heifong Space Race, the Outlaw Star finished a respectable fourth, but first in the privateer class, truly an amazing achievement for a first time entrant, and truly a testament to both the technological wonder that the ship is, as well as Gene's piloting ability.
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