Gladius

Gladius

Manufacturer	Aegis Dynamics
Role	{{{role}}}
Measurement
Length	20 m
Beam	16 m
Height	5 m
Null-cargo mass	9700 Kg
Structural
Cargo capacity	0 t
Maximum crew	1 person
Upgrade space	? slots
Maximum power plant size	4
Factory power plant	Aegis K-5b Starwalk
Max engine (primary thruster)	2x TR2
Factory engine	Hammer Propulsion HM 4.3 (TR3)
Maneuvering thrusters	8x TR1
Factory maneuvering thrusters	Hydra Propulsion M1-16
Shield	Ascension Astro Soloshield
Hardpoints
Class-1	2x Klaus and Werner CF-007 Bulldog Repeater (wings)
Class-2	1x Gallenson Tactical Systems Scorpion GT-215 Gatling (nose)
Class-3	2x Tempest II CS (single racks) 4x Ignite II IR (twin racks)
Class-4
Class-5	{{{hp5}}}
Class-6	{{{hp6}}}
Class-7	{{{hp7}}}
Class-8	{{{hp8}}}
Additional equipment
Product page	https://robertsspaceindustries.com/store/444-aegis-gladius]

The Aegis Gladius is the UEE’s reigning light short-range patrol fighter. A single-seat ship with no room for expansion, the Gladius is fast, maneuverable and capable of punching far above its weight. The main advantage to the design is simplicity: cheap to produce, easy to repair and outfit and quick to train new pilots on. The Gladius is an aging design nearing the end of its life-cycle, although iterative updates have kept it the most nimble fighter in the active fleet.

Manufactured by Aegis Dynamics, the Gladius is the United Empire of Earth’s current front-line light fighter, serving against the Vanduul onboard Bengal carriers and elsewhere. The Gladius is an older design which has been updated over the years to keep up with modern technology.

In military circles, the Gladius is beloved for its performance and its simplicity. A fast, light fighter with a laser-focus on dogfighting, the Gladius is an ideal interceptor or escort ship. Fewer moving parts than the Hornet means new pilots can adapt to the ship more quickly and ground crews can keep them flying more easily.

Now, the Gladius is available for civilians! With some Gladius squadrons converting to the wider deployment of the F7A Hornet and the introduction of the F8 Lightning to elite units, the Navy has begun to auction older Gladii to planetary governments and qualified mercenaries. The spacecraft available to civilians are retired military models, with the same specifications and upgrade potential. Classified weapons technologies have been removed from the spaceframes, but they can be outfitted with a variety of civilian-grade weapons. The decommissioning process has also made room for civilian standard upgrades such as jump drives.

Gallery

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Early renders

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Aegis Gladius Declassified

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External links

• A veteran Dogfighter - The Gladius is Hangar-Ready
• Letter from the Chairman: $40 Million
• Aegis Gladius Declassified!
• Aegis Gladius