Ophan Interceptor

The is an interceptor used by the Swords of Sanghelios. A high-speed fighter, it is used to take out enemy strikecraft long before they can reach the their target, and strike them down. Possessing a lethal armament, and long range, these are often the first line of defence for a Sword fleet. 
==Description==
===Role===
As part of the Sword's new tactical doctrine, the so called three rings, the Ophan forms the outermost ring of fleet defence. Suitable for launch from warships, ground base installations, or orbital stations, the Ophan reaches a fast cruising speed so it can move to intercept enemy ordnance and strikecraft beyond the fleet's range. With their target met, they would then engage in a short, and often one-sided engagement, then return to refuel and prepare for the next battle. 
As part of this role, they can rapidly accelerate, exceeding the performance of most other fighters in this regard. In fact, it performs at speeds fast enough to catch the RE-361 Estoc at top speed, where the Estoc was previously thought to be safe. Despite these incredible speeds, the Ophan's handling is remarkably easy and stable. Pilots have frequently described it as docile, even under full thrust. One quirk, common to the Ophan, is that due to the handbuilt nature of it's engines, each Ophan performs a little differently to one another, with some known to be exceptionally faster than expected. 
===Armour and Protection===
===Weapons===
===Sensors and Electronics===
===Engines and Powerplant===
==History==
===Development===
===Use with the Swords of Sanghelios===
==Variants==
===Ohpan Ultra===
===Crimson Star===
Due to the unique way the engines are built, each Ophan differs slightly in performance to others, though all adhere to a baseline. What most Ophan pilots agree on, is that the Silver Star burns hotter than the rest. Exceptionally fast, perhaps even the fastest Ophan in service, it flies like a red blur, burning its way towards its prey. 
Category:Covenant Aircraft