Rigel Bomber

Rigel Tactical Bomber
Size (metres, W×H×L)	85 x 26 x 142
Cargo capacity	40 TC
Cargo bay extension	N/A
Maximum speed	0.31 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 2.2 Pitch: 1.2
Energy banks	6
Energy recharge rate	Good (5.0)
Gun mounts	Fore
Missile slots	6
Shield boosters available	Yes
Military shields available	Yes
Hyperspace capable	Yes
OXP or standard	OXP
Available to player	Yes
Base price	400000 Cr

The Orion Series

The Rigel Class Tactical Bomber is the second in the Orion series of vessels produced by Saleza Aeronautics. The Rigel is an assault vessel designed to operate against space stations, large cruisers and planetary defences. Its wide, flattened body is designed to present a small cross-section to incoming fire while providing adequate capacity for missiles and shield boosters. The Rigel was originally intended to be fitted with a pair of uprated heavy mining lasers optimised for penetration against armour and embedded surface targets. However, this approach did not deliver the desired rate of fire, even with the use of the latest heat sink technology, and so the production version is equipped with a standard military laser armament. This, combined with four standard missile pylons, produced a vessel that could attack large vessels and stations and make a good account of itself in combat.

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The Rigel is available as part of the Saleza Aeronautics OXP.