X-Wing

The X-wing Snubfighter is the Black Imperium's response to the Victory Star Destroyers and the pride of Incom Technologies. A fast, powerful, and all-purpose fighter, the X-Wing is an upgrade from the older Z95 model and has repeatedly proven itself capable of surviving a VSD turbolaser barrage.
==Description==
Reasonably maneuverable, X-wings had two pairs of wing-like strike-foils, or S-foils, mounted at the rear of the craft on opposite sides. The foils on each side locked in place flush against each other; during combat, however, the foils were folded out to increase the spread coverage of the laser cannons mounted at the tips of the foils. This gave the craft its distinctive "X"-like appearance when viewed from the front or rear. The cannons on some earlier models could not be fired with the S-foils in locked position, perhaps as a safety feature. During hyperspace travel, the S-foils remained locked to preserve energy.
==Reputation==
During the battle of Bothawui, the X-Wings were first revealed by the Black Empire, and proved to be capable flying machines. 
==History==
After the battle of Vanix II, where the Black Empire lost the majority of its Z95 squadrons to the destructive power of the Victory Star Destroyer's turbolasers, only the prototype fighter MFS Feint One survived untouched. Stressing the importance of a capable fighter fleet, Euphemia Bellamy extensively funded research to upgrading the old models, putting the brilliant minds of Incom Technologies to work.
In a rushed production, the X-Wings resembled greatly the Z95s in form and style, but possessed key critical advantages - improved speed, hull, and versatility. Making their debut on the battlefield over Bothawui, much to the surprise of the Republic Navy, the X-Wings brought the Black Empire a decisive victory.
==Upgrades==
The full extent of upgrades available for these fighters is relatively unknown. The Black Imperium's Wing Commander alone works on them, to keep their secrets.
==Shipyards==
Incom Technologies, on Paxo. These ships are currently exclusive to the Black Empire.
Category:Snubfighters