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Published: 2011-03-28 08:09:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 4820; Favourites: 60; Downloads: 119
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Description The Eta-5 interceptor was a type of snubfighter in use by the New Jedi Order and the Galactic Alliance Navy as of 40 ABY. Developed by Kuat Drive Yards, it was a descendant of the Eta-2 interceptor, but it was also regarded as a type of A-wing.
The Eta-5 possessed a pair of wing arrays similar to its Eta-2 predecessor, but had an overall hull shape in line with A-Wings. It was powered by twin ion engines, giving it top-of-the-line speed and maneuverability, but it had low armor and minimal shielding. It was equipped with dual fire-linked concussion missile launchers, laser cannons, and advanced computer targeting systems, giving it considerable punching power when it needed to engage small capital ships.
Wedge Antilles's daughter, Syal Antilles, flew this model when she entered the Galactic Alliance military under the name of Lysa Dunter. She joined VibroSword Squadron.

Original parts by Captain Shade!

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chevyhero [2022-11-02 23:07:53 +0000 UTC]

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TheElevatedDeviant [2012-02-11 02:09:16 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, I've been trying to figure out what these look like for years!
Also, it's good to see another Legacy of the Force reader!
Do you read Fate of the Jedi?

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VulpineWarrior-91 [2011-10-05 17:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is awesome! Good meld of the Eta-2 Actis and the A-Wing!

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kavinveldar In reply to VulpineWarrior-91 [2011-10-05 18:02:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Thats what I was going for, and the description of the ship in the books guided my hand!

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VulpineWarrior-91 In reply to kavinveldar [2011-10-05 18:14:11 +0000 UTC]

We get some really good looks at the ship in LOTF and FOTJ, true. I think the info could be a little more specific; for example, we don't know if it has a split nose or not, or whether it has an astromech. I'd like to think that it does, but... heck, what we really need is an official image! Till then, I guess it's all conjecture...

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Aseika [2011-04-14 06:33:49 +0000 UTC]

now thats a cool adteptation of the A-wing form startwars into something better looking

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One-village-idiot [2011-03-28 14:05:11 +0000 UTC]

nice job. sure looks like a speed freak. kinda reminds me of how swoop bikes are described in canon: "an engine with a seat and handlebars".

yeah, you may have done something similar, but I don't think it was labeled as a eta-5. Thanks for doing it anyway. As always, well done. And I have to say, very fast delivery too.

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kavinveldar In reply to One-village-idiot [2011-03-28 18:10:38 +0000 UTC]

Your quite welcome! Any other challenges.. send em my way.

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