Originally designed and developed on the world of Selene by League loyalists working for an Imperial shipbuilding company, the S-5 Vampire starfighter was designed primarily to be a reconnaisance vessel. Its wide use by the Rebellion has earned this ship the nickname of "the Fat Boy".   The S-5 has proven itself to be slower and less maneuverable than its counterpart, the T-9 Tornado. However, various performance reviews have indicated that this starfighter is best suited for escorting military supply ships.   Recent rumors state that an upgraded version of the S-5, nicknamed "Bloodletter", will soon be released to replace the Vampire. However, recent galactic events have postponed the release of the Bloodletter, granting the Vampire a prolonged market life. GDX Group S-5 Vampire Starfighter CL 7 Huge starfighter Init +8; Senses Perception +9 Defenses Ref 15 (flat-footed 11), Fort 22; +3 armor hp 60; DR 5; SR 15; Threshold 32 Speed 16 squares (max. velocity 1,190 km/h), fly 4 squares (starship scale) Ranged laser cannon +5 (see below) or Ranged concussion missiles +5 (see below) Fighting Space 3x3 or 1 square (starship scale); Cover total Base Atk +2; Grp +24 Abilities Str 34, Dex 19, Con -, Int 16 Skills Initiative +8, Mechanics +9, Perception +9, Pilot +8, Use Computer +9 Crew 1 (skilled); Passengers 0 Cargo 60 kg; Consumables 1 day; Carried Craft none Hyperdrive x2 Payload 4 concussion missiles Availability Military; Cost 103,000 (50,000 used) Laser cannon (pilot) Atk +5, Dmg 4d10x2 Concussion missiles (pilot) Atk +5, Dmg 7d10x2, 4-square splash