Breaker 7

Breaker 7 bombers, designated as ASFB-7s, are Military sub-fighter bombers, becoming the most dominant form of heavy bombers in Starwatch.

Description
Breaker 7 bombers are advanced sub-fighters, built with aspects of both starfighters and bombers. They are heavier and slower than ordinary starfighters such as Starbirds when in an atmosphere, although they seem somewhat blocky in shape. On the ends of their wings are heavy cannons with extra boosters and retractable attack foils that can grant their cannons extra attack power, and have frontal missile launchers on their sides, in front of their engines. On their undersides is a heavy duty rapid-fire cannon, and from their backsides can come an extra defense gun, which is automated. Breaker 7s usually use unpainted Imperialite, but sometimes have colored markings according to their unit.

Capabilities
Breaker 7s are able to fly almost as fast as Starbird starfighters, bearing speeds higher than other standard bombers. However, this means that they can't hold equally large payloads. They are used on bombing runs against cruisers and fortifications rather than massive complexes and superstructures. They carry standard Light Drives, able to enter Hyperspace and go above light speed. They carry several cannons, along with surface defense systems and strong shielding systems and armor. Standard ejector seats and life support systems are also present aboard Breaker 7s. Within their cockpits, they carry advanced computers, scanners, navigational systems, and autopilot. Breaker 7s require highly advanced piloting skills to operate at maximum efficiency, as the cockpit can seem very cluttered to a non-Military pilot. However, when in sync with piloting gear and cybernetic implants, they can be flown the same as a standard starfighter. However, they are still not often used as dogfighting crafts.

Background
Breaker 7s were created during the Trans-Galactic War by the Government. They were originally designated as Alien Defense Force starfighters. They were mass produced at a galactic scale following the war, mostly replacing other heavy bombers, which could carry heavier payloads at the cost of speed and mobility. They became one of the first standard bombers to be used by the newly formed Starwatch, serving among the Navy and Starfighter Corps.