Sith Interceptor
Starships of the Galaxy, page 130.
The Sith interceptor is a starfighter seen during the days of the Jedi Civil War. Mass-produced and designed with a philosophy that would later be embraced by the Galactic Empire, a Sith interceptor is both light and agile, relying on the strength of numbers over that of its hull or shields. Thousands of Sith interceptors might be used in any given battle, and some enemy even refer to squadrons of the ships as “swarms” because of the overwhelming number of ships the Sith might field at any time. Though most pilots consider a single Sith interceptor to be little challenge, the odds are rarely so favorable; many battles see Sith interceptors outnumbering their opponents by a ratio of ten to one.
Knights of the Old Republic, page 164.
Few sights are as overwhelming as a Centurion-class battlecruiser spewing scores of Sith interceptors. Small, lightweight, and fragile, the Sith interceptor is a physical manifestation of Sith philosophy. Like the Empire under Darth Sidious uses TIE fighters, Revan’s Sith Empire uses disposable Sith fighters because they can be mass-produced and thrown at the enemy with little regard for the lives of the pilots. As long as they accomplish their goal, the Sith Lords care little for how many casualties the pilots of Sith interceptors sustain. Most Republic pilots who refused to defect to the Sith find it hard to believe just how fragile the Sith interceptor is, though the Sith pilots’ willingness to throw away their lives makes it likely that even sturdier Republic craft will suffer devastating losses during space engagements.
Sith interceptors are small, no more than 7 meters in length with their wings extended, and have very little in the way of hull integrity. The cockpits provide only the barest minimum of life support, allowing a pilot to fly without the need for a full space suit; however, most pilots of Sith interceptors do wear full environment suits since they are likely to need to eject (or on the off chance that they survive their craft’s destruction).
Capabilities
Those who favor the Sith interceptor might call it “light,” but most pilots would merely call it fragile. A single good hit from a laser cannon is usually enough to seriously damage, if not destroy, a Sith interceptor. Despite its fragility, the Sith interceptor is still a dangerous opponent that can linger in battle for quite some time. The ships are relatively nimble and can avoid damage from larger ships. Though they suffer in comparison to other starships, their numbers are usually enough to make up for their fragile nature.
The pilots of Sith interceptors learn quickly to rely on one another for assistance during combat (often using the aid another action to increase their chances to hit enemy starships or to suppress incoming fire). Additionally, Sith interceptors tend to fly in small groups, or wings, to ensure that at least a few of their number make it to their target to deal damage upon the enemy. The Sith care little for the lives of their pilots, and if their interceptors are destroyed in the process of making an attack run, this is considered an acceptable loss.
Star Forge Manufacture Sith Interceptor[1] (CL 5)
Knights of the Old Republic, page 164.
Huge starfighter
Initiative: +9; Senses: Perception +5
Defenses: Fort 21, Ref 17 (flat-footed 11) ; +3 armor
Hit Points: 50; DR: 10; Damage Threshold: 31
Speed: fly 16 squares (max. velocity 1,250 km/h), fly 5 squares (starship scale)
Ranged: laser cannons +4 (see below)
Fighting Space: 3×3 or 1 square (starship scale); Cover: total
Base Attack: +0; Grapple: 21
Attack Options: autofire (laser cannons)
Abilities: Str 32, Dex 22, Con —, Int 14
Skills: Initiative +9, Mechanics +5, Perception +5, Pilot +9, Use Computer +5
Crew: 1 (normal); Passengers: none
Cargo: 40 kg; Consumables: 1 day; Carried Craft: none
Availability: Military; Cost: not available for sale
Laser cannons (pilot)
Attack: +4 (−1 autofire), Damage: 3d10×2
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- ↑ The stat block listed here is identical to the one found in Starships of the Galaxy except it clarifies cover as being crew specific.