Welcome back,

Continuing forward with the blockade concept; I’ve decided to think thru the challenges faced after establishing a containment zone. Well, creatively enough, whomever the area or Planet blockades will more than likely send in an expeditionary force to monitor and observe the effectiveness of the blockade. Per usual, the idea is to find a weak spot, draw ships or fighters outside the blockade zone, and attack. It’s a pretty Cat and Mouse way of doing things, but the typical popular choice. So with that foreshadowing established, then what to do next? Remember this is space, not a gravity beholden engagement zone.

That’s where this, my 2nd remix of the Harrier Starfury falls into the fold. Firstly, the Wingspan has been widened, but who cares… But, if you do, its because its designed to fly out of an atmosphere, an unexpected atmosphere, meaning a different planet in the Solar System, being gently tucked inside before being seen in anticipation of the move. SO… it’s going to take the spot of the ships the enemy deemed appropriate to draw away from the blockade. Because typical fishing usually means capital ships near by or a large number of fighters ready to jump in and ambush, it’s literally carrying a much larger missile payload. It has a split sensor system upfront to help guide the missiles to their decided locations. Also, 2 more rapid fire smaller conventional long range guns are placed straddling each side of the nose and that oh so nice big gun.

The tails shaved to reduce weight, and honestly, thats about it. 24 Missiles suspended carefully in a rotary launch style, 2 conventional guns, 1 large cannon, swept back delta wing stabilizer wings and here we have it. The Thunderbolts day dreams. So yes, by all means, bring it ;)

Enjoy!
-JH