Originally designed by Core Revolutionary Industrial to be an interceptor fighter, the T-45 Thunderchild starfighter is a sturdy fighter that performs primarily escort duties and planetary defense. Although the hull seems weak when compared to other T-series starfighters of comparable strength, the T-45's shielding helps to compensate for its shortcomings.   The T-45 proved its worth early in its market history with its involvement in many small-scale revolts in the Outer Rim near the Corporate Sector. Devasta, Inc. T-45 Thunderchild Starfighter CL 11 Colossal* starfighter Init +3; Senses Perception +8 Defenses Ref 18 (flat-footed 11), Fort 22; +11 armor hp 70; DR 15; SR 35; Threshold 72 Speed 16 squares (max. velocity 1,120 km/h), fly 4 squares (starship scale) Ranged laser cannons +4 (see below) or Ranged concussion missiles +4 (see below) Fighting Space 8x8 or 1 square (starship scale); Cover total Base Atk +2; Grp +34 Atk Options autofire (laser cannons) Abilities Str 35, Dex 24, Con -, Int 14 Skills Initiative +3, Mechanics +8, Perception +8, Pilot +3, Use Computer +8 Crew 2 (skilled); Passengers 0 Cargo 100 kg; Consumables 1 week; Carried Craft none Payload 6 concussion missiles Availability Military; Cost 110,000 (60,000 used) *This ship is treated as a Gargantuan starfighter for the purposes of being targeted   by capital ship weapons, dogfighting, and using starship maneuvers. Laser cannons (gunner) Atk +4 (-1 autofire), Dmg 5d10x2 Concussion missiles (gunner) Atk +4, Dmg 7d10x2