Though the Syndicate doesn't build fighter carriers, it is testing the waters with the Barb, a cheap and flexible carrier-launched craft featuring newly-developed miniaturized ion engines. The design philosophy of the Barb seems to have been "uglier than the Protector," and as you look at the cockpit nestled between the massive gun port and turret mount, you wonder where the power systems are supposed to go. Though an awkward-looking ship, it seems flexible enough to become a dangerous addition to any fleet with carriers.
In order to be capable of fitting a Proton Gun while still maintaining a turret mount, Syndicated Systems had to remove various life support systems, requiring that the pilot wear a pressurized suit rather than having the cabin be fully pressurized. Although it makes piloting a Barb an uncomfortable experience, the result is a level of short-range firepower that is unheard of for a craft its size.
Fighters do not come equipped with a hyperdrive. You cannot carry a fighter unless you have a ship in your fleet with a fighter bay.
| Category: | Fighter |
|---|---|
| Price: | 247,000 |
| Mass: | 105 tons |
| Energy: | 4000 + 72.00/s |
| Shields: | 800 |
| Shield Regen: | 12.00/s, drawing 12.00/s |
| Hull: | 200 |
| Required Crew: | 2 |
| Bunks: | 2 |
| (minmaxed): | 6 |
| (minmaxed): | 15 |
| Outfit Space: | 0/85 |
| Weapon Space: | 8/28 |
| Engine Space: | 2/22 |
| Gun Ports: | 0/1 |
| Turret Mounts: | 0/1 |
| Idle Heating: | 114.0/s |
| Thrust: | 22,320, drawing 24.00/s, heating 36.00/s |
| Steering: | 132, drawing 15.00/s, heating 30.00/s |
| Steering: | 7920/s |
| Outfits: | 1x Energy Blaster
1x Blaster Turret 1x nGVF-AA Fuel Cell 1x LP036a Battery Pack 1x D14-RN Shield Generator 1x X1050 Ion Engines |
| Category: | Fighter |
|---|---|
| Price: | 276,500 ← 247,000 |
| Mass: | 105 tons |
| Energy: | 750 + 72.00/s ← 4000 + 72.00/s |
| Shields: | 800 |
| Shield Regen: | 12.00/s, drawing 12.00/s |
| Hull: | 200 |
| Required Crew: | 1 ← 2 |
| Bunks: | 2 |
| (minmaxed): | 6 |
| (minmaxed): | 15 |
| Outfit Space: | 0/85 |
| Weapon Space: | 0/28 ← 8/28 |
| Engine Space: | 2/22 |
| Gun Ports: | 0/1 |
| Turret Mounts: | 1/1 ← 0/1 |
| Idle Heating: | 114.0/s |
| Thrust: | 22,320, drawing 24.00/s, heating 36.00/s |
| Steering: | 132, drawing 15.00/s, heating 30.00/s |
| Steering: | 7920/s |
| Outfits: | 1x Proton Gun
1x nGVF-AA Fuel Cell 1x Supercapacitor 1x D14-RN Shield Generator 1x X1050 Ion Engines |
| Category: | Fighter |
|---|---|
| Price: | 221,500 ← 247,000 |
| Mass: | 105.0 tons ← 105 tons |
| Energy: | 2250 + 72.00/s ← 4000 + 72.00/s |
| Shields: | 800 |
| Shield Regen: | 12.00/s, drawing 12.00/s |
| Hull: | 200 |
| Required Crew: | 1 ← 2 |
| Bunks: | 2 |
| (minmaxed): | 6 |
| (minmaxed): | 15 |
| Outfit Space: | 0/85 |
| Weapon Space: | 4/28 ← 8/28 |
| Engine Space: | 2/22 |
| Gun Ports: | 0/1 |
| Turret Mounts: | 0/1 |
| Idle Heating: | 114.0/s |
| Thrust: | 22,320, drawing 24.00/s, heating 36.00/s |
| Steering: | 132, drawing 15.00/s, heating 30.00/s |
| Steering: | 7920/s |
| Gatling Round Capacity: | 0/3000 ← 0 |
| Outfits: | 1x Gatling Gun
3000x Gatling Gun Ammo 1x Anti-Missile Turret 1x nGVF-AA Fuel Cell 3x Supercapacitor 1x D14-RN Shield Generator 1x X1050 Ion Engines |
| Category: | Fighter |
|---|---|
| Price: | 197,000 ← 247,000 |
| Mass: | 103 tons ← 105 tons |
| Energy: | 4000 + 72.00/s |
| Shields: | 800 |
| Shield Regen: | 12.00/s, drawing 12.00/s |
| Hull: | 200 |
| Required Crew: | 2 |
| Bunks: | 2 |
| (minmaxed): | 6 |
| (minmaxed): | 15 |
| Outfit Space: | 2/85 ← 0/85 |
| Weapon Space: | 10/28 ← 8/28 |
| Engine Space: | 2/22 |
| Gun Ports: | 1/1 ← 0/1 |
| Turret Mounts: | 0/1 |
| Idle Heating: | 114.0/s |
| Thrust: | 22,320, drawing 24.00/s, heating 36.00/s |
| Steering: | 132, drawing 15.00/s, heating 30.00/s |
| Steering: | 7920/s |
| Outfits: | 1x Mining Laser Turret
1x nGVF-AA Fuel Cell 1x LP036a Battery Pack 1x D14-RN Shield Generator 1x X1050 Ion Engines |