LetheYards, a corporation formed by a number of ex-Imperial
contractors, has recently released it's first production run. The
Hangman fighter is designed to be the prime seller of the initial
run, and initial sales figures indicate that it is going to fill
that role admirably.
A short and stubby craft, the Hangman's four laser cannons are
all nose mounted, with the primary power plant located directly
behind the cockpit. This configuration allows the cannons to put
out massive amounts of power in a concentrated area, though at the
expense of accuracy. The ion cannons are mounted at the very edges
of the wings, for a wider range of fire.
The Hangman is fully capable of atmospheric combat, with
heavy, fixed wings giving it superior lifting power, especially
when compared to those craft that rely exclusively on their drive
power to carry them through, without worrying overmuch about
aerodynamic stability. Designed to compete with the X-Wing
fighter, the Hangman looks to be a near match for that craft,
though it is somewhat more expensive than the battle tested Incom
fighter.