The Griffin fighter was
developed for the CED's "last hit" force. After heavier vessels and fighters
are done with their part of a battle, Griffins are sent in. Their small
size, light weight and powerful engines, together with state-of-the-art
armament, allow to sneak into places where the rest of the foe's forces
may be hiding and that are too difficult for larger fighters to get in.
The Griffin can out-manoeuvre and out-speed nearly any fighter ship in
existence, and can easily compete with most robots out there. Its only
disadvantages are the fragile shielding and a small secondary armament
load. The secondary projected role for Griffin is pinpoint strike and enemy
space penetration. The aerodynamic shape of the fighter is dictated by
the need to operate in atmosphere.
Part of the Griffin fleet
is dedicated to the last-wave Earth defence force. If the impossible happens
and all of the Earth's defences fail, the Griffins will scramble to meet
the enemy or fight him inside the atmosphere. |
