This is the newer version of the X-Wing that is slowly being issued to front line units, allowing thier T65Bs to go to secotrs that are less active. Those squadrons assigned to the main Fleet, Rebel Head Quarters and some of our most elite squadrons (Rogue and Renegade squadrons at first) will recieve them first.
It features more powerful lasers, a larger torpedo magazine, more powerful engines and thrusters, better targeting computers and better designed cockpit displays. Were the older B had flat CRT displays that served one function, the CA2 has some holographic displays, including a true holographic HUD, while others have been converted to voice or touch controlled, multi-purpose displays. The shields have had another emmitter added just aft of the astromech socket, providing greater protection for your R2 unit. The S- foils have had an extra 5 degrees of expansion added for greater atmoshperic stability, and pylons have been added to all of the ships, instead of just those that were lucky enough to get techs who could make the needed modifactions.
(WEG has made stats for the T-65B and CA4. However, the SWSB mentions that there is a CA2 which is replacing the B, and "The New Rebellion" mentions them as being an older, standerd type. However, the vast majority of my disposable income goes into SW, especially the RPG, and I have never found the stats for the CA2.
Note: Renegade Squadron was assigned to Echo Base, and was destroyed by Imperial forces while they were escorting a transport convoy. This was recounted in the public radio adaptation of ESB.)
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