D-Wing Space Superiority Fighter

The D-Wing Space Superiority Fighter, nicknamed Phoenix, was designed by Elhon Tay of Tay Industries to be a break away from the traditional design of most Imperial starfighters due to the fact that many in the Empire had found flaws with the standard TIE/LN starfighters.

Characteristics
The D-wing was a large fighter, coming in at nineteen meters, and was operated by both a pilot and a gunner rather than simply by one individual. In addition to this, the fighter contained a Class 2 hyperdrive as well as concussion missiles which made the construction costs expensive but also meant that it would be a dangerous complement to a swarm of TIE fighters.

While the rear gunner's primary role in the craft was to man the rear-firing bi-cannon as well as the other weapons, he was also able to take complete control of the craft in the event that the pilot was either killed or injured beyond the point of being able to pilot the craft efficiently. In addition to this, the pilot also had the capability of manning all the weapons on the craft which meant that the rear gunner could be replaced by a passenger if it was called for.

The weapon systems on the Phoenix were designed in such a way that they were in fact interchangeable so that their function could fit any role the craft was thrown into. In the standard configuration, there was room for additional weapons or sensor equipment to be added onto the craft. Because of the advanced materials used to create the D-wing, it was a very rugged craft and was capable of both taking and dealing a large amount of damage.