IMGF-14B "Manaslu" Light Fighter

IMGF-14B "Manaslu" Light Fighter
Ship Class	Light Fighter
Built by	Independent Miners Guild
Technical information
Guns/Turrets	5 / 0
Opt. weapon class	10
Max. weapon class	10
Other equipment	1xCD/T 1xCM 1xM
Hull strength	5,250
Max. shield class	8
Cargo space	45 units
Nanobots/Batteries	44/44
Max. impulse speed	80 m/s
Max. thrust speed	199 m/s
Max. cruise speed	400 m/s
Power output	8,500 u
Power recharge	1,000 u/s
Additional information
Ship price	$1,250,000
Package price	$1,279,090

One of the first ships developed in the Himalayan line, the Manaslu is a radical departure away from the traditionally sleek lines associated with the Colonial EVO series. The original design specifications called for a vessel with the firepower of the old EVO-1B "Charon" class fighter, but the maneuverability of the Eagle series. Midway during the design cycle, it became apparant a choice had to be made, as a heavier power core and weapons control system made the design sluggish. The result yielded two ships, the lighter Manaslu class fighter which favors maneuverability and speed, and the heavier Lhotse class fighter.

The Manaslu is often employed as a patrol ship. Cheap to produce and maintain, the ship relies on superior numbers rather then individual strength to defend IMG installations and convoys.

Hardpoints

• 1 Class 10 Gun
• 4 Class 6 Guns
• 1 Cruise Disruptor OR Fighter Torpedo

Purchase Includes

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1 Scanner ($500) 1 Adv. Sentinel L. F. Shield ($28,590)

Availability

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Base Owner System Location Falkland Base Independent Miners Guild Tau-37 Border Worlds South Shields Refinery Independent Miners Guild Newcastle Bretonia