GBF Raptor

The GBF Raptor is the main fighting spacecraft of the Blacktron Aerospace Force. It is more maneuverable than even the Tektron Shadow, and carries a much heavier payload. For starters, an Ion cannon hangs just beneath the cockpit of the Raptor, which allows it to disable ships with one shot. Two heavy-pulse lasers classed at Mark VII hang under the ship's belly, giving it the power to knock out almost any fighter craft with just a few hits. Two Vulcan-style cannons are mounted on the wings. These guns shoot out explosive-tipped bullets and are suitable for taking out medium- to small-sized targets. Finally, 18 missiles are mounted on the sides of the fuselage. Once a missile is fired, no more cycle into place. This means that once all the missile tubes are fired, they're all gone- a plus to all SA pilots.

The Raptor is propelled by a single engine, but numerous thrusters throughout the ship more than make up for the design's lack of maneuverability. The Raptor can take turns that would kill a minifig pilot, giving it a very sharp edge in dogfights. The Raptor also uses the odd FTL Drive dubbed the "Subspace Drive". The power plant for the Raptor seems to be non-existant; no energy signatures have ever been detected from its reactor. The energy output is very high, though, as the Raptor can reach speeds of .87ls.

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Crew > 1
Passengers > 0
Armor > Level 4 Ray-shielding
Weapons > 1 Ion cannon; 2 Mark VII Heavy-pulse lasers; 2 Vulcan Cannons; 18 missiles
Power Plant > Unknown
Propulsion > 1 Drive .87; 1 Subspace Drive
Top Speed (sublight) > .87ls
Current Use > Main Blacktron Aerospace Fighter