SPOILER ALERT/PARASITE FIGHTER RACKS

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OKAY. Recently on B5 President Clarke sent Black Omega Squadron to 
ambush an Earthforce patrol in order to discredit B5. Black Omega 
Squadron was linked to external racks on a freighter. Here is my 
attempt to corrolate this with rules.

Parasite Fighter Rack
[^]: symbol for Ex-rack squadron
30: Cost
1 :Space

A ship may mount 1 squadron of Parasite Racked fighters per 30 Mass 
of Carrier ship.Since this squadron is carried externally, any damage 
caused to the Carrier vessel will destroy the Parasite Racks. If the 
Racks are hit with fighters still embarked, roll a D6-1 and that many 
fighters manage to disengage from the racks and launch. Parasite 
racks MAY be used on civilian transports. This was what they were 
developed for in order to provide escorts for merchants in high risk 
areas. A parasite rack may launch at any time IN ADDITION to any 
normal fighter bay launches. They must be recovered within the normal 
constraints of fighter recovery. Only Standard, Superiority or Heavy 
fighters may be Parasite Racked as the racks do not provide support 
for specialized weapon systems.

Thoughts? Comments?
Mike Wikan
Game Design\Conceptual Art
n-Space, Inc.
A Producer of 3D Entertainment Products