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| - The CloakShape fighter, or CS fighter, is a space and atmospheric fighter built by Kuat Systems Engineering decades before the Clone Wars. They were not considered particularly agile or powerful when first introduced, but the reinforced hull made the vessel quite durable and overall they were generally considered adequate for their class.
- The CloakShape fighter was a type of starfighter in use during the Age of the Empire. Luke Skywalker and Nakari Kelen were attacked by pirates in CloakShapes while flying the Desert Jewel though Hutt Space.
- Full stat sheet available: CloakShape Fighter stat sheet
- File:Cloakshape NEGVV.jpgThe CloakShape fighter, or CS fighter, was a space and atmospheric fighter built by Kuat Systems Engineering decades before the Clone Wars.
- These starfighters were not considered particularly agile or powerful when first introduced, but the reinforced hull made the vessel quite durable and overall they were generally considered adequate for their class. They had comparatively small powerplants which made them less than ideal for combat in deep space, but they performed competently in planetary atmospheres and were thus considered best suited to a defensive role. By 10 ABY, they only cost 15,000 credits.
- The CloakShape Fighter is a craft produced by Kuat Systems Engineering. The CloakShape is one of the most enduring fighter designs ever developed by a single company. Designed decades before the Clone Wars and used more or less ever since, the CloakShape Fighter was originally intended to serve as an atmospheric and short range space fighter craft. Armed with two medium laser cannons and two concussion missile launchers, they are adequate assault craft but best for planetary defense. The standard model has no deflector shield generator or hyperdrive systems, however.
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| - The CloakShape fighter, or CS fighter, is a space and atmospheric fighter built by Kuat Systems Engineering decades before the Clone Wars. They were not considered particularly agile or powerful when first introduced, but the reinforced hull made the vessel quite durable and overall they were generally considered adequate for their class.
- The CloakShape Fighter is a craft produced by Kuat Systems Engineering. The CloakShape is one of the most enduring fighter designs ever developed by a single company. Designed decades before the Clone Wars and used more or less ever since, the CloakShape Fighter was originally intended to serve as an atmospheric and short range space fighter craft. Armed with two medium laser cannons and two concussion missile launchers, they are adequate assault craft but best for planetary defense. The standard model has no deflector shield generator or hyperdrive systems, however. The CloakShape enjoys such widespread popularity because it is an incredibly easy craft to modify and upgrade to almost any specifications. Capitalizing on this design feature, Kuat Systems Engineering and several other companies have introduced numerous upgrade kits intended specifically for the starfighter. One of the most popular, developed by Curich Engineering, adds on a maneuvering fin at the back to increase handling in atmosphere - this has become so common that many people believe that it was part of the original design specifications. Many others include ones that improve such systems as the sensors, targeting computer or power generator. Like the Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter and Eta-2 Actis-class Light Interceptor, also produced by Kuat Systems Engineering, the CloakShape can dock with a specially designed hyperdrive ring. The CloakShape's main drawback is its small power generator. It is too small to keep the craft running for extended periods of time, especially during battles. However, due to the easiness of the upgrading of this craft, even novice mechanics can fit a larger generator, more weapons, better engines or a deflector shield generator to allow this craft to serve as part of many militaries and mercenary group's space starfighter services for years to come. A heavily modified version of the CloakShape, known as the Whitecloak Fighter, was used extensively by the Jedi Order before the introduction of the Delta-7.
- The CloakShape fighter was a type of starfighter in use during the Age of the Empire. Luke Skywalker and Nakari Kelen were attacked by pirates in CloakShapes while flying the Desert Jewel though Hutt Space.
- These starfighters were not considered particularly agile or powerful when first introduced, but the reinforced hull made the vessel quite durable and overall they were generally considered adequate for their class. They had comparatively small powerplants which made them less than ideal for combat in deep space, but they performed competently in planetary atmospheres and were thus considered best suited to a defensive role. The CloakShape's simple design, modular compartments, and universal adapters encouraged modification, allowing them to be fitted with a variety of aftermarket systems. A skilled mechanic could remove and replace entire systems with ease, and by the time of the Battle of Yavin it was widely considered impossible to find an "original CloakShape." Upgrades were commonly available to provide a stronger power generator, greater fuel storage, stronger weapons, more advanced sensors and targeting computers, and more powerful engines. Upgrades could even add completely new systems such as deflector shields, or convert the cockpit into an escape pod. In stock form, these fighters did not include a hyperdrive, which is why a self-powered hyperdrive sled was a popular upgrade. The most popular addition was the Curich Engineering rear wing and stabilizer conversion kit; it was so common that many assumed that the fighter originally came with the stabilizer. Even with the improved handling and turning radius provided by this modification, however, the CloakShape still had its flaws; like the Z-95 Headhunter, its relatively slow sublight speed allowed heavy weapons, normally useless against a starfighter, to target the sluggish craft. By 10 ABY, they only cost 15,000 credits.
- Full stat sheet available: CloakShape Fighter stat sheet
- File:Cloakshape NEGVV.jpgThe CloakShape fighter, or CS fighter, was a space and atmospheric fighter built by Kuat Systems Engineering decades before the Clone Wars.
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