Alpha-class Xg-9 Crossbow Gunboat

The Alpha-class Xg-9 Crossbow Gunboat is a modified version of the Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing used on occasion by the Empire and more frequently with the Astragon Navy in planetary assaults.

Characteristics
The Star Wing's wing arrangement had changed, with four projecting wings and a rollbar added to increase atmospheric manuverability, like the TIE/Ae dive bomber in the first sector. The paint did not change at all, and neither did the general-purpose ordinance launchers. However, the three chin mounts were now all ion cannons, while the heavy laser cannons are now on the wingtips.

It was still hyperdrive-capable for its time, and it was heavily shielded.