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The Rinkhals class assault fighter/light bomber was developed for the Banking cartel navies by the Skytech Corporation and was deployed against the Free Colonies to attack supply fleets, stations and off-world bases. Although capable of atmospheric flight, the Rinkhals was not maneuverable enough to be used in surface attacks on atmospheric worlds, and initial deployment in this role led to catastrophic losses. In void combat, its powerful thruster arrays proved very effective in allowing it to take on even deck fighters in one-to-one dogfights, leading to it being a sought after ship. After the Banking Wars were concluded, the remaining Rinkhals found their way into militia and provincial planet defense arsenals. Armed with two fixed tac guns, four fixed rap dogfight guns, a rear-facing twin-barreled self-defense turret as well as a large weapons bay from anti-ship seekers, drones and bombs, the ships was able to deliver a powerful blow against any fixed emplacement - while also being able to fight its way through fighter screens. Crewed by three (a pilot, bombardier and gunner) and powered by two large planar drive plates, the Rinkhals had impressive speed and acceleration for its size. Although not initially fitted, later incarnations were fitted with an IP (inter-planetary) drive.

Description
The Rinkhals class assault fighter/light bomber was developed for the Banking cartel navies by the Skytech Corporation and was deployed against the Free Colonies to attack supply fleets, stations and off-world bases. Although capable of atmospheric flight, the Rinkhals was not maneuverable enough to be used in surface attacks on atmospheric worlds, and initial deployment in this role led to catastrophic losses. In void combat, its powerful thruster arrays proved very effective in allowing it to take on even deck fighters in one-to-one dogfights, leading to it being a sought after ship. After the Banking Wars were concluded, the remaining Rinkhals found their way into militia and provincial planet defense arsenals. Armed with two fixed tac guns, four fixed rap dogfight guns, a rear-facing twin-barreled self-defense turret as well as a large weapons bay from anti-ship seekers, drones and bombs, the ships was able to deliver a powerful blow against any fixed emplacement - while also being able to fight its way through fighter screens. Crewed by three (a pilot, bombardier and gunner) and powered by two large planar drive plates, the Rinkhals had impressive speed and acceleration for its size. Although not initially fitted, later incarnations were fitted with an IP (inter-planetary) drive.