Vanguard Hoplite

The Aegis Vanguard Hoplite is a cross between the Vanguard deep space fighter and a dedicated boarding ship. Adapting the reliable base design for combined operations, the Hoplite is designed to insert an armored strike team in its target location and provide it with fire support until extraction.

Brochure Description
The Vanguard Hoplite's slim silhouette is designed to minimize target acquisition from hostiles while maintaining the dropship's aggressive posture.

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Development
The Vanguard is the promised twin-engine deep space fighter of the 60 million stretch goal. It is originally known as Bulldog. The concept was inspired by the twin-engine aircraft of World War II, like the and the.

The Hoplite was not a part of the initial three variants of the Vanguard series, it was created due to the requirement of a dropship in Squadron 42. With the expanded interior to house drop team, the exterior hull is expanded compared to the other variants.

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