Aethersprite Delta-7 Interceptor

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The Delta-7 Aethersprite-class light interceptor, also known as the Delta-7 Jedi starfighter or Delta-7 Jedi Interceptor, and commonly referred to as the Jedi starfighter, was a starfighter model designed by Kuat Systems Engineering and used by the Jedi Order before and during the Clone War. The variant Delta-7B Aethersprite-class light interceptor was also used by the Jedi during the Clone Wars.

Manufactured by Kuat Systems Engineering, the Delta-7 Aethersprite-class light interceptor was a Jedi-used starfighter that saw extensive action during the last years of the Galactic Republic, and was designed specifically with the Jedi in mind. The Delta-7's designers worked with the Jedi Order to create a starfighter with fewer internal systems than other starships, and focused on making the controls as responsive as possible due to the Jedi's Force-sensitive capabilities. An elite transport, it could accommodate a single pilot and an integrated astromech droid, as unlike later starfighter models, the wings were too thin for a full astromech socket. Instead, a modified astromech was hardwired into a socket on the vessel's wing, with its dome remaining intact but its components plugged directly into the ships computer. The droid therefore, would play an important part in assisting the pilot with navigation, damage control, and hyperspace travel coordinates.

Unlike most ships in the galaxy, the Delta-7 Jedi starfighter did not feature a built-in hyperdrive, but instead relied on external hyperspace transport rings that attached to the starship, allowing it to enter the trans-dimensional realm. Despite this, the ship could still attain speeds of 1,260 kph in realspace, and was painted red, the color which represented the diplomatic immunity the Jedi enjoyed.

The Delta-7 entered service with the Jedi Order as early as 32 BBY. Qui-Gon Jinn operated a Delta-7, as did his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi. Yoda operated his own customized version, and flew it on a mission to the Vagadarr system.

In 22 BBY, Kenobi flew his interceptor on a mission to Kamino, during which he discovered the existence of a clone army being produced without the approval of the Galactic Senate. The bounty hunter Jango Fett served as the cloning template, and was also a suspect in a plot to assassinate Padmé Amidala. The Jedi High Council ordered Kenobi to apprehend Fett and bring him to Coruscant for interrogation. Fett evaded arrest, but Kenobi managed to follow him to Geonosis.

Once Fett became aware of Kenobi's presence, the two engaged in a drawn-out dogfight over Geonosis, during which Kenobi jettisoned his starfighter's spare parts canisters to feign his own death. Kenobi eventually made his way to the surface of the planet, but was arrested by the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Anakin Skywalker and Senator Padmé Amidala attempted to stage a rescue, but were also apprehended and sentenced to death in the Petranaki arena. A Jedi assault team deployed to rescue the trio, but were severely depleted and on the verge of defeat when Yoda arrived with the Grand Army of the Republic. The ensuing Battle of Geonosis resulted in the end of the Separatist Crisis and the beginning of the Clone War.

At least one Delta-7, belonging to Jedi Master Plo Koon at the end of the Clone War in 19 BBY, was destroyed in the Battle of Cato Neimoidia during the execution of Order 66.

**Purchase TN:** 76 (To Build) 51 (New) 34 (Used)

**Restriction:** Mil (+3)

**Shield** – **SP** 50 – **DR** 10 – **Shield** **Damage Threshold** 20

• • The Delta-7 Aethersprite Interceptor requires the Pilot Starship Skill to be operated.

• • The Delta-7 Aethersprite Interceptor has vehicle mounted weapons, these vehicle weapons require the Vehicle Weapon Proficiency feat.

• • The Delta-7 Aethersprite Interceptor in combat is always moving either under its own power, or by its current momentum, unless it has been brought to a full stop (a starfighter coming to a full stop is a move action, a starfighter at a full stop is considered flatfooted until it moves again. This rule does not apply to vehicles able to hover in place). On a turn that a starfighter does not come to a full stop, and does not make a move action that round, the starfighter still moves forward in a straight line an amount of squares equal to one half its normal movement.

• • The light fortification converts 50% of turning all critical hits into regular hits.

***Accommodations***

• • 1 Seat Only

***Structure Traits***

• • Integrated Astromech (PL6) **• •** Hypersled Locking Clamps (PL6) **• •** Cargo Jettison System (PL 5) **• •** Light Fortification (PL 7)

***Power System***

• • Cryogenic Power Cell (PL 6)

***Vehicle Systems***

• • Maneuvering Thrusters (PL 5) **• •** Repulsorlift (PL6) **• •** 2x Ion Engines 1500 meters (PL 6) **• •** Life Support System (PL 5) **• •** Utility Flare System (PL 5) **• •** Class II Sensor Array (PL 6) **• •** Subspace Radio (PL 7) **• •** Autopilot System (PL 5) **• •** Anti-Accident System (PL 6) **• •** Shields (PL 7) **• •** Targeting System (PL 6) **• •** 2x Light Laser Cannon (PL 6) **• •** Landing Gear (PL 6) • • 6x Fuel Tanks (PL 5)