M7V1 Fighter/Bomber

The M7V1 Fighter/Bomber was a class of starfighter with atmospheric capabilities currently operated, although not in frontline service, by the Imperial Arkanian Empire's navy, the Arkanian Imperial Navy. Developed back in 2029 during the time of the Democratic Republic of Orion, the M7V1 Fighter/Bomber was, at the time, the most advanced starfighter operated by the Navy of that time. It was heavily-armed, and had a short takeoff time.
== Development ==
The M7V1 Fighter/Bomber was part of the "M" series of starfighters developed by the Democratic Republic of Orion and its successor state, the Free Republic of Arkania. This new class of starfighter deviated completely from the design shape used on the M4-M6V1 Starfighters and was more heavily-armed. 
At its introduction, the M7V1 Fighter/Bomber was the most advanced and heavily-armed starfighter of its time, being able to operate in atmosphere and in the vacuum of space. 
== Service History ==
=== Democratic Republic of Orion ===
==== DTM-POEAIP War ====
During the short DTM-POEAIP War, M7V1 Fighter/Bombers were present in the hangar bays of Resurgence-class Battlecruisers and also served as escorts for the BMFS task force en route to the DTM base under attack in the islands of New Zealand. However, before the task force arrived at New Zealand, the enemy SLI and POEAIP forces withdrew from battle, ending the war.
=== Free Republic of Arkania ===
During the short-lived Free Republic of Arkania, M7V1 Fighter-Bombers saw no combat action and only served in military parades and demonstrations.
=== Imperial Merculan Empire ===
Under Merculan rule, Arkania was at a relatively peaceful state. 
==== Operation Return ====
The only war Merculan Arkania experienced was during Operation Return, when members of the Neo-Terran Alliance invaded Russia. M7V1 Fighter/Bombers were present only in the hangars of Resrgence-class Battlecruisers and escorted those starships to the ground, where they unloaded troops and vehicles.
=== Greater Terran Republic ===
Under Terran, older Arkanian assets would be decommissioned or placed into non-active service in favor of newer, more modern Terran-designed vehicles.
==== Second Hyberian War ====
During the massive Second Hyberian War, the old Arkanian Resurgence-class Battlecruisers and other starships were reactivated and placed into frontline combat. M7V1s were also reactivated, attacking Hyberian starships and combating Hyberian starfighters. 
==== War on Terran ====
M7V1 Fighter-Bombers escorted Terran dropships to the ground to protect them from enemy fire. These dropships transported the remaining Terran solders to the starships, which were then sent to Arkania Prime.
=== Second Arkanian Republic ===
Due to a lack of starfighters in the Arkanian military, the M7V1 Fighter/Bombers once again entered active service. However, when the Type-1A Viper-class Space Superiority Fighters entered service, the M7V1s once again were moved to the reserves,
==== Lunar-American War ====
During the Lunar-American War, The M7V1s fought alongside the Vipers and mounted on attack runs on the American vessels. 
=== Imperial Arkanian Empire ===
The M7V1 remains as a reserve vehicle for the Arkanian Imperial Navy and Air Force.
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