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name R-9D Shooting Star
model mesh/r-9d.msh

text R-9D is the standard low-cost fighter used for long-range attack runs. \n \
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The Shooting Star utilizes a powerful Photon Belt Wave cannon designed for long range support fire. It projects high-energy uncharged particles at hapless foes who happen to delve into the weapons path. \
While it is difficult to inflict great damge to fast-moving targets with this weapon, the particle travel times are, for all practical cases, instant, allowing for sweeping fire and slow but certain doom for even the toughest enemies. It should be noted that should the pilot be able to deliver a full blast into a foe, the Photon Belt wave cannon would end up being much more deadly than the Standard Wave Cannon. \n \
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Unfortunately, due to the high energy requirements and weight of the wave cannons, none of the ships in the R-9D and R-9DH series carry missiles. Pilots will have to utilize the main weapons to their fullest extent.
