HS: 1 HP: 5 Powerplant: Quad sub-Ion A
ADF: 5 MR: 6 DCR: 30 Crew: 2
Armament: none
Defenses: none
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Auto-Eject Module, Streamlined

Computer
Alarm (4), Analysis (3), Astrogation (1), Auto Eject (2), Computer Lockout (2), Damage Control (4), Drive (3), Information Storage (1), Life Support (1), Maintenance (4)

The T-98 was initially designed by MerCo as a trainer, but can be readily upgunned for combat duty. The Star Fighter Corps didn't care much for the armed versions as they were little more than a 1-2 man equivilent to the Gunfighter, but we continue to rely on the T-98 as our primary training craft. A pod laser system can be added at -1 MR, thus making the official designation "F-98 Stellar Shark".

HS: 1 HP: 5 Powerplant: sub-Atomic A
ADF: 6 MR: 4 DCR: 30 Crew: 1
Armament: Pod Laser (long range)
Defenses: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar

Computer
Alarm (1), Analysis (3), Assault Rocket (1), Astrogation (1), Computer Lockout (3), Damage Control (1), Drive (3), Information Storage (1), Maintenance (1)

The MerCo AH-2 Hatchet has seen a lot of service among private corporations around the Frontier but it has become a popular choice amongst the various pirate organizations. Small and nimble, swarms of them can be quite effective. Smaller capital ships can host a squadron of Hatchets without a fighter bay, as they can be externally docked to a hull via external docking facilities affectionately referred to as "Hatchet Holsters". Each holster can accomodate 3 AH-2 fighters and can be mounted to any HS:5 or larger craft, one holster per 5 sizes (thus a HS:5 or 6 craft can accomodate one holster, HS:10 can accomodate 2).

HS: 1 HP: 8 Powerplant: sub-Atomic A
ADF: 5 MR: 5 DCR: 30 Crew: 1
Armament: PL, AR(x1)
Defense: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, VideoCom, possible Radar Decoy Mechanism

Computer
Alarm (1), Analysis (3), Assault Rocket (1), Astrogation (1), Computer Lockout (4), Damage Control (1), Drive (3), Information Storage (1), Maintenance (1), {{{ Radar Decoy (2) }}}

The Marauder is hands down one of MerCo's finest craft. The initial production model sported a unique "radar decoy" mechanism that fooled other radars into interpreting the Marauder as other fighter craft, depicting outlines that resembled the enemy's own in order to be interpreted as friendly craft. Star Law and UPF were quick to halt availability of the decoy mechanism to the general public, however MerCo still managed to sell enough Marauders equipped as such to untold numbers of buyers and the mechanism could possibly be duplicated or reverse engineered. So watch yourself out there...pirates use these craft quite efficiently with or without the decoy.

HS: 2 HP: 15 Powerplant: 2 sub-Atomic A
ADF: 4 MR: 4 DCR: 40 Crew: 2
Armament: PL, AR(x2), IB
Defense: RH
Communication/Detection Equipment: Subspace Radio, Radar, Videocom, Streamlined

Computer
Alarm (2), Analysis (3), Astrogation (1), Assault Rocket (1), Auto Eject (2) x2, Computer Lockout (4), Damage Control (2), Drive (4), Information Storage (1), Laser Cannon (1), Laser Battery (1), Life Support (1), Maintenance (2)

MerCo essentially borrowed Streel's "Vindicator" heavy fighter trainer design and added guns to produce the Mercenary heavy fighter. Crude but effective as a heavy duty fighter craft. Mercenaries, privateers, pirates, and other detached outfits like the HT-35M for it's versatility and durability, a small two man crew can get a lot done with one of these and even haul a small cargo in the craft's hold (large enough to accomodate a hovercycle).

HS: 2  HP: 12  Powerplant: shielded Atomic A
ADF: 4  MR: 4  DCR: 40  Crew: 1-3
Armament: PL, AR(x2), PLT
Defense: RH

Sleek and sinister in appearance, the Wolf has a nasty bark and an even more dangerous bite. Decent payload in an interstellar fighter, the Wolf can support up to three crew members in comfort thanks to good life support equipment and a shielded atomic drive.