Ts'usugi Blink Fighter Type II

Blink Fighter Type II-class
Class Information
Class:	Blink Fighter Type II-class
Role:	Aerospace Superiority Fighter
Expected Design Duration:	10
Time Between Minor Refit:	1
Time Between Major Refit:	2
Time Between Resupply:	0
Dimensions
Length:	26 meters
Width:	17 meters
Height:	3 meters
Decks:	1
Personnel
Officers:	1
Maximum (Evacuation) Capacity:	2
Propulsion
Propulsion Systems:	Sublight RCS Thrusters Hydrogen-Fueled Hyperthruster Heavy Muon Enriched Impulse Engine Blink Engine
“Efficient” Cruising Velocity:	Mach 2.5 / Blink
Maximum “Sustainable” Velocity:	Mach 4.3 / Blink
Emergency Velocity:	Mach 4.9 / Blink
Armaments
Energy Weapons:	Charged Pulse Type IX:5
Launchers:	Micro-Torpedo: 1 --
Payload Types:	Negatron Torpedo H/S Missile
Shielding Systems:	High-Capacity
Defensive Systems:	Ablative Hull Armor Duranium/Tritanium Double Hull Structural Integrity Field
Auxiliary Craft
Other
Additional Features:	Blink Engine Inertial Dampener / Nullifier System Conventional Stealth Systems and Construction Two-Crew Construction (Pilot Gunner / Operator)
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The update to the already impressive Blink Fighter, the Mark II has increased range, increased in-atmosphere speed and maneuverability, and slightly better shield generators. All in all though, a classic tribute to the expression of old, 'If it isn't broke, don't fix it'.

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The design of the Mark II was later 'improved' upon with the Mark IIa, which adds one vital addition: A second chair. This second operator chair handles communications, advanced cartography, sensors, applies Swarm Logic data to tactical displays, and manages weapon payloads. Removing all of this from the pilot's responsibility allows them to more accurately and efficiently focus on operating the craft. While existing Blink Aces don't usually fly with a Blink Op co-pilot, the newer recruits find the option almost invaluable, as it allows for two good candidates to work together to essentially equal one great candidate.