Civilian PL3A "Skecis Mk II" Medium Fighter

**Name**: PL3A Skecis, Mk II
**Craft**: Civilian PL3A Skecis Medium Fighter, Mk II
**Type**: Medium Fighter
**Scale**: starfighter
**Length**: 14 meters (estimated)
**Skill**: starfighter pilot
**Crew**: 1
**Passengers**: 1
**Cargo Capacity**: none
**Consumables**: 14 days
**Jump Drive**: x10
**Nav Computer**: yes
**Maneuverability**: 3D+1
**Space**: 6
**Atmosphere**: 330; 950 km/h
**Hull**: 2D+1
**Shields**: 3D
**Sensors**

* Passive: 20 / 0D+1
* Scan: 40 / 1D
* Search: 60 / 1D+1
* Focus: 2 / 2D

**Weapons**

* **3 Flux Beams Mk. II** (firelinked)

Fire Arc: Forward
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 3D+1
Space Range: 1/3/5
Atmosphere Range: 10-100/300/500m
Damage: 5D
* **5 Light Ordnance Hardpoints**

Fire Arc: Forward
Crew: 1
Skill: starship gunnery
* **Snipe Missile**

Scale: starfighter
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-2/5/10
Atmosphere Range: 10-200/500/1,000m
Ammo: 2
Damage: 4D+1
* **Brute Mk I Missile**

Scale: starfighter
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Ammo: 1
Damage: 6D+1
* **Brute Mk II Missile**

Scale: starfighter
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Ammo: 1
Damage: 8D
* **Python Missile**

Scale: capital
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Ammo: 1
Damage: 4D
* **Tractor Beam**

Fire Arc: turret
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/4/7
Atmosphere Range: 10-100/400/700m
Strength: 2D+1
* **Electronic Counter Measure Module**

Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Skill: sensors
Space Range: 1-5/13/25
Atmosphere Range: 10-500/1,300/2,500m
Effects: Enemy Sensors and Fire Control -1 pip
* **Countermeasure Pod Dispenser**

Fire Arc: aft
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: sensors
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-5/13/25
Atmosphere Range: 10-500/1,300/2,500m
Ammo: 10
Effects: Enemy Sensors & Fire Control -1 pip
**Gear**:

* Ejection Seat: This accessory allows the vehicle's crew and passengers to safely disembark while it is still in mid-flight. It can be used as the vehicle is being destroyed.

**Description**: The Skecis MK II is an unusual followup to the Skecis design. It improves in areas where the Skecis was limited, such as missile loadout and shields, but cuts down on things the original did effectively, such as gun mounts and armour protection. As a result, the Skecis MK II actually retails for 5,000 credits less than its predecessor. Because of this, it is the more common ship among groups in the Tri-System.

The Skecis MK II is especially popular among high-profile female pilots. One of the Tri-System's most famous, Vicksen Aureola, flies a Skecis MK II, as did Stella Widowmaker, a member of the Tri-System League of Hunters. They are also extensively used in mercenary work. Both Senator Ames of Janus IV and Xavier Shondi keep six Skecis MK II in their employ for enforcement missions. The fighters have also seen use by the organised pirate clans: three Skecis MK IIs once joined a Jincilla attack on a CIS convoy carrying home men wounded fighting on Terrel. Good Ol' Boys Haulage, a front for a pirate organisation, maintained a Skecis MK II as part of its arsenal.

The Skecis MK II entered service before 2785. Notable Skecis MK IIs include X465\_435E (2786) and D239\_756K (2785). X465\_435E is especially unusual because it has been granted a formal License to Kill.

**Source**:

* Wing Commander Encyclopedia: Skecis Mk II Medium Fighter PL3a
* The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 334)
* thedemonapostle