Fighter Class

Homeworld fighter classes: Scout, Interceptor, and Bomber Squadrons. Learn their roles, costs, and research options.

Scout Squadron

Role: Reconnaissance Squadron

Speed: 480

Attack: 9

Cost: 350 Resource Units (RU) for 3 craft

Hit Points: 90

Armament: 1 x Autogun (Locked forward)

Special Abilities: 1 x Small EMP, 1 x Sensor Ping (costs 1000 RU)

Research:

• Enhanced Sensors - 500 RU - Allows 'Ping' ability
• EMP - 1500 RU - Allows 'EMP' ability

Interceptor Squadron

Role: Anti-Fighter

Speed: 325

Attack: 36

Cost: 500 RU for 5 craft

Hit Points: 150

Armament: 1 x Kinetic AutoGun (Locked forward)

Research:

• Level 1 Engines - 300 RU - Increases speed from 325 to 407
• Level 2 Engines - 500 RU - Increases speed from 407 to 488

Bomber Squadron

Role: Anti-Capital Ship Fighter

Speed: 260

Attack: 439

Cost: 550 RU for 5 craft

Hit Points: 150

Armament: Twin Fusion Bomb Launchers (Locked forward)

Research:

• Improved Bombs - 1500 RU - Allows Anti-Subsystem Bombs
• Level 1 Engines - 300 RU - Increases speed from 260 to 325
• Level 2 Engines - 500 RU - Increases speed from 325 to 390

Special Version: Elite Bomber Squadron

Role: Anti-Capital Ship Fighter

Speed: 451

Attack: 789

Cost: N/A

Hit Points: 450

Armament: 1 x Twin Fusion Bomb Launchers (Locked forward)

Notes: This special version is given to the player upon successfully saving 5 transport vessels in single player mission 2.