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'''Bomber''' is space vessel role describing combat craft designed to deliver massive amounts of destruction to large or area targets. Their primary methods of delivery are ordnance called [[Torpedo|torpedoes]] and the namesake [[:Category:Unguided bombs|bombs]]. Bombers use these ordnance to attack other vessels and ground targets respectively.

Bombers come in multiple different sizes.

Small bombers are ideal for carrier operations against a variety of targets. Though the curtailed size of their ordnance limits their effectiveness against the truly gargantuan super-capitals, the number of ships fielded together can flexibly scale to tackle many target sizes.

While less flexible than small bombers, medium bomber craft can carry more or a wider variety of ordnance and operate with greater independence.

Large bombers are capable of carrying the largest torpedoes and bombs, allowing them to deliver battle- or even war-winning amounts of damage.

Whether ground- or carrier-based, bombers are a naval commander's primary asset in fighting against hard targets. They, however, do not always have the ability to withstand fighter attacks unaided.

While [[capital ships]] may dominate volumes of space and space lanes, bombers are fielded to attack them and their support vessels. Whether stealthy insertion of an [[Eclipse]] or a massive formation of [[Retaliator|Retaliators]], their torpedoes cause havoc and destruction within enemy fleets.

Dirt side targets include massed infantry, bunkers, armor columns, and airfields. A bomber may be used to soften up IADS for easier insertion of ground forces or to interdict ground transport supply lines.