The NX-03 Space/Terrain Mark I (commonly known as the Sith fighter) was starfighter designed and built by Decreton Shipyards that formed the bulk of Darth Abeonis' and later Darth Krayt's assault forces during the Sith Crusade and Successors War respectively.
The Sith fighter first appeared as Abeonis returned to the Galactic Alliance in 58 ABY as invaders. Whilst many of their capital ships were of Galactic Alliance design (or similar too), the majority of his forces were made of these curious fighters. Small and agile, they could be easily stored in cargo bays, such that even a single mothership could deliver swarms of them into battle. Further, they were quick to scramble, making them a deadly first strike.
A swarm of attacking Sith fighters
Little has been gleaned about these fighters specifications. They appeared to carry a prototype twin ion drive system, seen only in this design. Its design appears to be a hybrid of various technologies, matching no specific world. Its specifications gave the fighter maneuverability to the point of instability, meaning much of the central chassis was given to managing the reactor core for optimal performance.
When docked, not in use or travelling through hyperspace, the Sith fighter had the ability to fold its wings and power down its weapon systems. In combat, these were unfolded, and the blaster cannons brought to bear, a concept seen in the s-foils of many GFFA fighters. This allowed it a broad attack arc, whilst its small profile made it a difficult target.
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