M-51 Interceptor v2.0

Wingspan: 45 meters
Height: 15 meters
Length: 51 meters
Mass: 1,108 units
Shields: 100k cap w 10k/s regen
Thrust ratio: 2.5
Cargo: 2k

Additional systems:

-Lvl 3 enhanced top speed & turn rate
-Enhanced shields
-Scanner w lvl 4 strength, lvl 2 duration.

Lightweight, cost-effective cousin to the M-55 Strike Fighter, this single engine, one-seater interceptor is as fast as fast gets, though nowhere near as tanky.
Armored by a single layer of standard armor for better thrust ratio.
Armed only by a pair of generously sized basic lasers for maximum hit probability on fast moving targets.
Comes equipped with a logic operated canopy and running lights.

Ideal for short range scouting, painting targets for the heavier craft in the attack group, or pilot training.



From time to time, they tend to go missing from inventory, only to mysteriously reappear the following day; All pilots involved will testify with a broad grin, that they definitely haven't been used for asteroid racing again.