BB-2 Starfire fighter-bomber

BB-2 Starfire fighter-bomber The BB-2 Starfire fighter-bomber was the main bomber of the Galactic Alliance during the Sith-Imperial War and the subsequent Anti-Sith Insurgency that

followed.

Characteristics
The BB-2 Starfire fighter-bomber was a sleek, gently curved starfighter. Though not as maneuverable as the Alliance's CF9 Crossfire starfighter, the Starfire's pair of

massive engines provided it with the same speed. The engines also provided power to the craft's dual shield generators. The Starfire was crewed by three individuals- the pilot, co-pilot, and gunner. Incredibly well armed, the BB-2 Starfire's primary weapons were multiple warhead launchers. The BB-2's payload included 10 interceptor missiles, multiple proton torpedoes capable of being launched in two massive salvos, and 3 ion bombs.

Role
As a bomber, BB-2 Starfire's primary role was barrage missile/torpedo attacks on capital ships and stations. The standard tactic employed by the Galactic Alliance was to fire multiple salvos from maximum range. After the surrender of the Galactic Alliance at the Battle of Caamas and the formation of the Galactic Alliance Remnant, these tactics were changed to reduce wasting of precious ordnance. The new tactics included getting as close to an enemy target to guarantee a direct hit. Pilots of the Alliance's BB-2's relyed on the craft's powerful shielding to survive these types of engagments. Secondary weapon systems included a pair of forward mounted laser cannons, as well as a dorsal turret on each wing that contained a light laser cannon or small anti-fighter missile launcher.