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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''''Wusun''''' medium [[OmniFighter]] is a post-[[Jihad]] design built for [[Clan Snow Raven]] by its partners in the [[Outworlds Alliance]]. The ''Wusun'' came into existence largely due to the efforts of President [[Camden Avellar]], the head of the Alliance government. During the [[Jihad]] he strove to convince the Ravens that the [[United Outworlders Corporation]] was trustworthy enough to handle their technology, and that both parties could benefit from a commercial arrangement. By [[3076]] the Raven Council finally agreed to allow United Outworlders to build a new fighter under strict guidelines, and in 3085 the first ''Wusun'' fighters began to roll out of UOC's new factory on [[Ramora]].<ref name="TRO:3085p180+"/>
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The '''''Wusun''''' medium [[OmniFighter]] is a post-[[Jihad]] design, built for [[Clan Snow Raven]] by its partners in the [[Outworlds Alliance]]. The ''Wusun'' came into existence due in part of President [[Camden Avellar]], the head of the Alliance government. Through the middle of the [[Jihad]], he would try to convince the Ravens that [[United Outworlders Corporation]] was trustworthy enough to handle their technology, both sides would benefit. By [[3076]], the Raven Council finally agreed to allow United Outworlders to build their fighter under strict guidelines. By 3085, the first of the fighters began to roll out of [[UOC]]'s new factory on [[Ramora]].<ref name="TRO:3085p180+"/>
  
The ''Wusun'' is most often configured as a close-in interceptor. It boasts 11.5 tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, and its [[extralight fusion engine]] allows the craft to reach a maximum thrust rating of 12. Thanks to the weight saved by the engine and armor, the fighter has 24 tons of [[pod space]] available.<ref name="TRO:3085p180+"/>
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The ''Wusun'' is principally configured as a close-in interceptor, with 11.5 tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor to protect it. Its [[extralight fusion engine]] allows the craft to reach a maximum speed of 12. Thanks to the weight saved by the engine and armor, the fighter has 24 tons of [[pod space]] available to handle any weapons and equipment loads.<ref name="TRO:3085p180+"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
The ''Wusun's'' primary configuration is geared towards fighting an enemy at short to medium range. The nose pods have three [[ER medium laser]]s fitted, while each of the wings has a pair of [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. The launchers draw from a 4-ton ammunition bay. A [[targeting computer]] is included to maximum the accuracy of the laser weapons. Four additional [[double heat sink]]s have been added as well.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 181 - Primary Configuration of the Wusun.</ref>
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The ''Wusun''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary configuration is geared towards fighting an enemy in short and medium ranges. The nose pods have three [[ER medium laser]]s fitted, while each of the wings has a pair of [[Streak SRM-6]] with two tons of ammunition for each pair. To help with laser weaponry's accuracy, a [[targeting computer]] has been added. Four additional [[double heat sink]]s have been added to the base amount in the fighter chassis.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 181 - Primary Configuration of the Wusun.</ref>
  
 
== Alternate Configurations ==
 
== Alternate Configurations ==
*; Alternate Configuration A : This configuration is outfitted with an [[LRM-15]] launcher located in each wing. The launchers are enhanced with [[Artemis IV FCS]] and draw from a 4-ton ammunition bay.y The ''Wusun'' A also has three nose-mounted [[medium pulse laser]]s slaved to a [[targeting computer]]. BV(2.0)=2,369<ref name="TRO:3085p180+"/>, 2,372<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3592/wusun-a/ MUL online entry for the Wusun A configuration]''</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration A : This configuration is outfitted with a pair of [[LRM-15]] launchers enhanced with [[Artemis IV FCS]] located in each wing, fed by two tons of ammo. In the nose the ''Wusun'' A has three [[medium pulse laser]]s with a [[targeting computer]] guiding them. BV(2.0)=2,369<ref name="TRO:3085p180+"/>, 2,372<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3592/wusun-a/ MUL online entry for the Wusun A configuration]''</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration B : The ''Wusun'' B mounts a single weapon: a nose-mounted [[HAG 40]] with four tons (12 shots) of ammunition. This configuration also features a [[targeting computer]] and three additional [[double heat sink]]s. BV(2.0)=2,450<ref name="TRO:3085p180+"/>, 2,453<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3593/wusun-b/ MUL online entry for the Wusun B configuration]''</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration B : A single weapon configuration, the ''Wusun'' B has a [[HAG 40]] mounted in its nose pod with four tons of ammunition. Also included is a [[targeting computer]] and three additional [[double heat sink]]s. BV(2.0)=2,450<ref name="TRO:3085p180+"/>, 2,453<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3593/wusun-b/ MUL online entry for the Wusun B configuration]''</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : An all energy loadout, this configuration features an [[ER large laser]] in the nose while three [[heavy medium laser]]s are located in each of its wing pods. The heat and inaccuracy problems caused by the weapons are remedied by the installation of 11 additional [[double heat sink]]s and a [[targeting computer]]. BV(2.0)=2,365<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'' p. 181 - C Configuration</ref>, 2,368<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3594/wusun-c/ MUL online entry for the Wusun C configuration]''</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration C : An all energy loadout, this configuration features an [[ER large laser]] in the nose while three [[heavy medium laser]]s are located in each of its wing pods. The heat and inaccuracy problems caused by the weapons are remedied by installation of 11 [[double heat sink]]s and a [[targeting computer]]. BV(2.0)=2,365<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'' p. 181 - C Configuration</ref>, 2,368<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3594/wusun-c/ MUL online entry for the Wusun C configuration]''</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : This configuration, developed in [[Introduction Year::3121]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, carries a [[Gauss rifle]] and an [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] in the nose, both of which are tied into a [[targeting computer]]. The ''Wusun'' D also carries an [[ECM suite]] to disrupt enemy electronics. BV (2.0) = 2,362<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 207</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6815/wusun-d/ MUL online entry for the Wusun D configuration]''</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration D : This configuration, developed in [[Introduction Year::3121]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, carries a [[Gauss rifle]] and [[improved heavy large laser]] in the nose, both of which are tied into a [[targeting computer]]. The ''Wusun'' D also carries an [[ECM suite]] to disrupt enemy electronics. BV (2.0) = 2,362<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 207</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6815/wusun-d/ MUL online entry for the Wusun D configuration]''</ref>
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes|Wusun]]
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes|Wusun]]
[[Category:Clan Aerospace Fighters]]
 
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes|Wusun]]
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes|Wusun]]
 
[[Category:OmniFighter classes|Wusun]]
 
[[Category:OmniFighter classes|Wusun]]
 
[[Category:Outworlds Alliance Aerospace Fighters]]
 
[[Category:Outworlds Alliance Aerospace Fighters]]

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