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== Additional characteristics == |
== Additional characteristics == |
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+ | The fighter was specifically designed for speed, maneuverability, easy mass-production and meant to complement the large, slow [[Primus class battle cruiser]]s. Unlike most other fighters, the Sentri was not expected to engage in deepspace combat independently. Instead, Sentri squadrons were used to defend the Primus formations against flank and rear attacks. |
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+ | The fighter's speed and maneuverability allowed [[Centauri]] pilots to maneuver in and around the Primus formations, quickly moving to answer flanking threats with some support from the Primus' side-firing guns. Combining Sentri's fast interception speed with the Primus' heavy firepower, making Centauri formations very difficult for opposing forces to ambush. |
They have also proven adept at supporting [[Vorchan class medium warship]]s though the Vorchans themselves don't feature fighter support facilities, limiting the effective range of such formations to within a few jumps of a base or mothership. |
They have also proven adept at supporting [[Vorchan class medium warship]]s though the Vorchans themselves don't feature fighter support facilities, limiting the effective range of such formations to within a few jumps of a base or mothership. |
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Capable of both atmospheric and non-atmospheric flight, it was one of the largest and most powerful fighters in either environment. |
Capable of both atmospheric and non-atmospheric flight, it was one of the largest and most powerful fighters in either environment. |
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+ | The Sentri's relatively light armaments can work to its disadvantage when faced with superior numbers. |
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== Behind the Scenes == |
== Behind the Scenes == |
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The ship was designed by [[Mark Kochinski]] of [[Foundation Imaging]]. The early design of the ship featured blocky cockpit which was later redesigned to become more rounded. <ref name="b5s">[http://www.themadgoner.com/B5/B5Scrolls/B5Scrolls.htm#Screen2_10_4 Sentri fighter at B5Scrolls]</ref> An updated version of the fighter designed by CG Artist [[Jose Perez]] appeared in [[The Lost Tales]] - [[Voices in the Dark]]. <ref>[http://www.fxstation.com/babylon5/ Jose Perez Official Site - Portfolio]</ref> |
The ship was designed by [[Mark Kochinski]] of [[Foundation Imaging]]. The early design of the ship featured blocky cockpit which was later redesigned to become more rounded. <ref name="b5s">[http://www.themadgoner.com/B5/B5Scrolls/B5Scrolls.htm#Screen2_10_4 Sentri fighter at B5Scrolls]</ref> An updated version of the fighter designed by CG Artist [[Jose Perez]] appeared in [[The Lost Tales]] - [[Voices in the Dark]]. <ref>[http://www.fxstation.com/babylon5/ Jose Perez Official Site - Portfolio]</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:03, 24 October 2011
The Sentri class medium fighter was fast but lightly armed aerospace fighter deployed by Centauri Republic fleet. House Tavari Armaments located at Hevaria Orbital Shipyards over Tolonius VII is responsible for manufactoring this class of vessel.
Since Sentri fighters have a greater manoeuvrability and acceleration than the Earthforce Starfury Centauri pilots can perform drastic and stressful manoeuvres that will cause them to pass out passing control over to the autopilot which will complete the manoeuvre bringing the fighter around to a superior tactical position. [3]
Additional characteristics
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The following is based on Babylon 5: Into the Fire. |
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The fighter was specifically designed for speed, maneuverability, easy mass-production and meant to complement the large, slow Primus class battle cruisers. Unlike most other fighters, the Sentri was not expected to engage in deepspace combat independently. Instead, Sentri squadrons were used to defend the Primus formations against flank and rear attacks.
The fighter's speed and maneuverability allowed Centauri pilots to maneuver in and around the Primus formations, quickly moving to answer flanking threats with some support from the Primus' side-firing guns. Combining Sentri's fast interception speed with the Primus' heavy firepower, making Centauri formations very difficult for opposing forces to ambush.
They have also proven adept at supporting Vorchan class medium warships though the Vorchans themselves don't feature fighter support facilities, limiting the effective range of such formations to within a few jumps of a base or mothership.
Capable of both atmospheric and non-atmospheric flight, it was one of the largest and most powerful fighters in either environment.
The Sentri's relatively light armaments can work to its disadvantage when faced with superior numbers.
Behind the Scenes
The ship was designed by Mark Kochinski of Foundation Imaging. The early design of the ship featured blocky cockpit which was later redesigned to become more rounded. [4] An updated version of the fighter designed by CG Artist Jose Perez appeared in The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark. [5]
Appearances
Babylon 5 TV SeriesThe Coming of ShadowsPoint of No Return
No Surrender, No RetreatWheel of Fire
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Notes
- Sentri's entry at archived website of unreleased computer game Babylon 5: Into the Fire, which canon status is not verified, states the dimensions of fighter are as following: Length: 20m, Beam: 33m, Draught: 9m. [6]
References
Other Sources
 Centauri Republic Ship Classes
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| Capital Ships | ||
| Primus-class Battle Cruiser · Vorchan-class Medium Warship | ||
| Fighters | ||
| Sentri-class Medium Fighter | ||
| Transports | ||
| Primus-class Liner Variant · Liner · Transport · Atmospheric shuttle · Crew Shuttle | ||
| Other | ||
| Space station · Shipyard · Blockade mine · Perimeter mine | ||