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During the 2950 [[Invictus Launch Week]], a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the [[UEE Navy]] fleet around the [[Stanton |
During the 2950 [[Invictus Launch Week]], a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the [[UEE Navy]] fleet around the [[Stanton system]]. It was flown by the [[999th Squadron]] and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with [[F7A Hornet Mk II]]s accompanied a [[Javelin]], and two [[Idris-M]]'s.<ref>[[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.1|Alpha 3.9.1]] in-game survey during [[Invictus Launch Week]]</ref> |
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The Anvil F8A Lightning is a heavy fighter used is used as a space superiority fight in the UEE Navy. It was specifically designed to counter heavy Vanduul craft, such as the Glaive and Scythe. it is a more nimble, more heavily armed fighter craft than its F7 predecessor, trading off a second turret for more fixed weaponry.
Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the F8C Lightning civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption.
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OrdnanceFew vehicles employed by the proud men and women who serve in our Empire’s Navy inspire the awe of the legendary F8 Lightning. A force to be reckoned with, the F8 has secured Humanity’s freedom from numerous threats at home and abroad countless times.
The F8A won the UEE Navy's Next Generation Star Fighter bid, surpassing Aegis' Dogfighter 3000 in the 2nd place and RSI Black Widow in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.[4]
During the 2950 Invictus Launch Week, a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the UEE Navy fleet around the Stanton system. It was flown by the 999th Squadron and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with F7A Hornet Mk IIs accompanied a Javelin, and two Idris-M's.[5]
The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)[6] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Concept Artist).[7]
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