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Ships of the Fleet

Last Updated June 24, 2007

Y-Wing Fighter

Owner	Rebel Alliance
Class	Medium Fighter
Availability	Unlimited Deployment
In Service	-10
Out of Service	n/a
Source	A New Hope
Author	George Lucas
Last Updated	August 30, 2006

Description:

One of the most durable and reliable starfighters in the galaxy, designed to excel in close-quarters combat, Y-wings also perform well as light bombers and escort vehicles. The Y-wings primary weapons are a pair of laser cannons and a rotating ion cannon, but it can also carry proton torpedoes, concussion missiles, and proton bombs. Although used heavily before the Battle of Yavin, they were widely replaced by X-wings in later years.

Despite its age, the Y-wing has become one of the Rebel Alliance's most impressive starfighters, serving admirably at the Battle of Yavin and other important conflicts. Prior to the introduction of the X-wing starfighter, Y-wings were the flagship fighters of the Alliance. Near the Battle of Endor, the Y-wing was expected to be phased out completely in favour of the newer B-wing, since the latter was more heavily armed as well as also having ion cannons. However, the B-wing suffered from technical difficulties and shortages of skilled pilots, and the Y-wing retained the advantage in manuverability and logistics.

Ship Control Sheet(s):

	Y-Wing Fighter - SCS
	Unlimited Deployment

	Y-Wing Longprobe Scout - SCS
	Limited Availability (33%)

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