Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor

Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor The Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor, sometimes referred to as the Jedi interceptor due to its extensive use by Jedi pilots, was a Republic starfighter used during the Clone Wars that shared design elements with the Republic's Delta-7 and Delta-7B starfighters.

Characteristics
At 5.47 meters in length, the Eta-2 was significantly shorter than the already diminutive Delta-7. The new fighter's mass was further reduced by removing much of the forward space-frame, leaving the front of the ship in a forked shape. Like its predecessor, it was also too small to hold an onboard hyperdrive. Because of this, the Eta-2 had to rely on carrier vessels or hyperspace transport rings for long-distance travel. However, the Actis did have a full astromech droid socket, instead of a truncated unit as was seen in the early models of Aethersprite starfighter's.

Like the simultaneously developed ARC-170 and V-wing starfighters, the Eta-2 incorporated S-foils to radiate excess engine heat in the thick of combat, reducing the likelihood of damage to the craft. Occasionally, though not always, the lifting panels were opened during normal flight to further reduce stress on the engines.

Clone Wars
The Eta-2 Actis was designed by Kuat Systems Engineering, following up on its success with the Aethersprite. It included and improved upon many design elements of the latter. The only prominent drawback was apparent in the removal of shields, though this trade-off reduced production cost and lightened the craft. A number of Jedi Knight's voiced strong opposition to the new craft's lack of shielding, causing a shielded and more resilient variant to be developed. More importantly, it was much smaller than its predecessor, allowing far more Eta-2 ships to fit into hangars that could only hold a handful of Delta-7 and Delta-7B craft. The standard fighter complement of a Venator-class Star Destroyer included 192 Eta-2 interceptors.

The Eta-2 Actis first sore action during the Battle of Muunilist between Republic and Separatists forces and later during the Battle of Muunilist between Republic, Confederacy and Sith Empire forces were it was flown by Jedi Master Lachlan Thul.

Known interceptor's

 * Lachlan Thul's Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor
 * Saesee Tiin's Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor

Appearances

 * War on Two Fronts
 * Crisis Point
 * Crossfire
 * Swan Song
 * Nowhere to Hide
 * Shattered
 * The Clone Wars: Season Five