The Ossian-class Heavy Assault Bomber was designed to be the next generation anti-capital ship starfighter. The strengths and weaknesses of existent bombers were analyzed during the concept phase, and were then accounted for in the design of this fightercraft. The Ossian is substantially larger than many fighters, but makes up for this by toeing the line between fighter and gunboat. Many governments prefer capital ships to bombers as an effective anti-capital class weapon because bombers are often easy prey to interceptors and space superiority starfighters. The Ossian is designed with tremendously powerful shields and four laser turret stations. These stations, each manned by a live gunner, are capable of rapid rates of fire and feature a wide firing arc for maximized defensive potential.