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| - Outfitted admirably to serve as a multi-role platform for the Union commonwealth, the SubPro/CDMC Z-105 Harpoon is only outclassed by the Slayn & Korpil B-wing of the New Republic. Measuring in at a hefty 16 meters, and built around a reinforced cuerterium frame, the Harpoon is rock solid. Long-range was a priority required by the NAA, and the fighter has one of the longest operational ranges of a combat fighter, dropping the Crysessium-fed system her Centurion sister utilizes, and adopting the standard Galarol-U fuel system. With this extensive range and above-average handling capabilities, the Harpoon has transcended to become the favored assault and medium bomber.
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| - Outfitted admirably to serve as a multi-role platform for the Union commonwealth, the SubPro/CDMC Z-105 Harpoon is only outclassed by the Slayn & Korpil B-wing of the New Republic. Measuring in at a hefty 16 meters, and built around a reinforced cuerterium frame, the Harpoon is rock solid. Long-range was a priority required by the NAA, and the fighter has one of the longest operational ranges of a combat fighter, dropping the Crysessium-fed system her Centurion sister utilizes, and adopting the standard Galarol-U fuel system. With this extensive range and above-average handling capabilities, the Harpoon has transcended to become the favored assault and medium bomber. While no-where near as agile as a true fighter such as the Centurion, nor as punishing as the K-Wing or TIE Bomber, the Harpoon does make the most of its traits. Her warheads can vary between Proxies, Bearrats, and now the high-yield Barracuda III-S, a smaller sibling to the capital-scale Barracuda concussion missile. In addition, the Harpoon incorporates a number of hardpoints and an inertia-launch bomb bay, able to mount the Cascade I Anti-Electronics bomb, the NR Mk.303 Tactical Installation Munition (Nicknamed "Timmy"), and the brand-new Hellespont type 7.a kinetic-energy bomb. The Harpoon also mounts a high-cyclic Ion cannon, coupled with a pair of heavy laser cannons for ship-to-ship engagement. The Z-105 incorporates a two-man crew, with a Weapons & Sensor Officer (WSO, or "Wizzo") in the rear seat. This second officer is invaluable in the efficient operation of the Harpoon, especially when the craft is in its role as a long-range recon and anti-electronics craft. As of late, it has been progressively upgraded, with the Z-105F representing the current standard in CDU Navy service. This variant of the workhorse bomber sports improved armor over vital areas, and improved passive sensors. Upgraded fire-control sensors allow this most recent version of the Harpoon to carry the new Mk. 38 Longbow anti-shipping missile, giving an unprecedented standoff attack capability.
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