Civilian ML03 "Faldari" Heavy Fighter

**Name**: ML03 Faldari
**Craft**: Civilian ML03 Faldari Heavy Fighter
**Type**: Heavy Fighter
**Scale**: starfighter
**Length**: 20 meters (estimated)
**Skill**: starfighter pilot
**Crew**: 1
**Passengers**: 1
**Cargo Capacity**: none
**Consumables**: 14 days
**Jump Drive**: x100
**Nav Computer**: yes
**Maneuverability**: 3D
**Space**: 6
**Atmosphere**: 330; 950 km/h
**Hull**: 3D+1
**Shields**: 3D+1
**Sensors**

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

**Weapons**

* **5 Stream Lasers Mk. II**  (firelinked)

Fire Arc: Forward
Crew: 1
Scale: walker
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 4D
Space Range: 1/3/5
Atmosphere Range: 10-100/300/500m
Damage: 6D
* **4 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: 1
Damage: 4D+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
* **Disruptor Missile**

Scale: starfighter
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Ammo: 1
Damage: None; If hit, the targeted craft cannot move for two rounds
* **2 Heavy Ordnance Hardpoints**

Fire Arc: Forward
Crew: 1
Skill: starship gunnery
* **Stingray Torpedo**

Scale: capital
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-4/10/20
Atmosphere Range: 10-400/1,000/2,000m
Ammo: 1
Damage: 32D
* **Hellraiser Torpedo**

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

Fire Arc: turret
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-2/5/10
Atmosphere Range: 10-200/500/1,000m
Strength: 3D+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
* **Enhanced 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 -1D
**Gear**:

* D-Drive
* Matter/Antimatter Power Plant
* 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.
* BSE Virus Generator (X=2): This accessory allows a vehicle's crew to attempt to infect a target craft with a disabling computer virus as an attack action. The Difficulty of the attack action equals 25 times X, where X is a whole number from one to three. If successful, the target craft is immobilized and its shields drop for a number of seconds equal to the degree of success. The effects of this accessory may be blocked by a successful Signal Filter Communications Save.
* Signal Filter: If infection with the BSE Virus is indicated, a Difficulty 25 Communications roll may be made in order to avoid its effects.

**Description**: The Faldari is a mid-range heavy fighter available on the private market in the Tri-System. The design was followed by the Faldari MK II, a significantly cost-reduced design.

One of the Tri-System's most well known pilots, Lerissa du Voille, flies the Faldari. Other noted Faldari pilots include Louissa Phillips, daughter of Hendri Phillips, and Melissa Banks, on again off again girlfriend of Vel Ricaud. Less reputable mercenaries frequently fly Faldari: four of the fighters defended The Buckaroo Boys, a murderous band.

The Faldari entered service before 2786. Notable Faldari include F902\_466J (2786) and I552\_235G (classified).

**Source**:

* Wing Commander Encyclopedia: Faldari Heavy Fighter ML03
* The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 338)
* thedemonapostle