B65 Eclipse

The B65 Eclipse is a state-of-the-art stealth bomber designed by Aegis Dynamics for the United Federation of Nations Armed Forces. Deployed in response to mounting casualties in open warfare with the Vanduul, the Eclipse was crafted to strike unseen, delivering devastating payloads with surgical precision. Sleek, quiet, and deadly, it embodies the Federation's modern approach to air and space superiority: outmaneuver, outgun, and disappear.

Origins and Development

In the year 2730, the United Federation of Nations Armed Forces found themselves facing mounting losses in their engagements with the Vanduul. Conventional spacecraft and standard bombing runs were proving ineffective in the face of superior enemy tactics and detection systems. To turn the tide, the UFN issued a bid for the development of a next-generation stealth bomber. Aegis Dynamics rose to the challenge and submitted a design that would redefine clandestine warfare: the B65 Eclipse.
The Eclipse was envisioned as a shadow—something that could infiltrate enemy airspace, strike with precision, and vanish before alarms could be raised. Its distinctive arrowhead shape, adaptable wing configuration, and fully internalized weapons systems were combined with an advanced electronic signature suppression system. After two years of classified testing and extensive atmospheric and zero-G trials, the B65 Eclipse was officially inducted into service in 2732. Its debut operation, codenamed Lighthammer, saw it deliver a flawless precision strike on a Vanduul staging facility deep within an asteroid belt. The success of this mission cemented the Eclipse’s reputation as the new standard in stealth aerospace warfare.

Strategic Role and Combat Philosophy

The Eclipse is not designed to participate in prolonged battles or dogfights. It is, at its core, a surgical instrument of war—a mid-range stealth bomber whose mission begins and ends in silence. It exists to traverse the void undetected, deliver an overwhelming payload to a high-value target, and then withdraw with the same ghostly precision. While many aircraft rely on speed or armor, the Eclipse’s survival depends on stealth, misdirection, and timing.
Its operational doctrine is one of strategic intimidation and disruption. It is frequently deployed at the beginning of campaigns to dismantle key defense installations or during defensive operations to neutralize forward operating bases and strategic support infrastructure. With over three dozen successful missions recorded since its deployment, the Eclipse remains a pivotal asset in the UFN’s modern warfare doctrine, offering a near-guarantee of damage without retaliation when utilized properly.

Stealth Capabilities and Adaptive Design

Every inch of the Eclipse has been designed to minimize its presence on enemy sensors. Its twin engines are seamlessly integrated into the hull to reduce thermal and visual signatures, while the fuselage itself is molded with radar-absorbing composites and shaped to deflect scanning waves. All offensive systems, from torpedo bays to its autocannon and missile tubes, are housed internally to preserve a clean and undetectable exterior profile.
Its visual design reflects its purpose. The aircraft has a smooth, flowing silhouette that spans from its sharply pointed nose to its gently tapering aft. It adopts a compact wing configuration during zero-gravity flight to reduce its radar cross-section even further. When operating in planetary atmospheres, the wings unfold and extend additional stabilizers to increase maneuverability and aerodynamic efficiency. This adaptability enables the Eclipse to maintain optimal performance whether executing high-altitude bombing runs or traversing the vacuum of space.

Weapons and Ordnance Systems

While the Eclipse is not meant for close combat, it carries an array of formidable weapons specifically tailored for strategic bombing. Its most destructive armament is the M2475 Shiva-class nuclear missile, designed for catastrophic damage against capital ships and fortified installations. Complementing this are sixty M888 Octadart bombs, micro-precision explosives deployed for broad, multi-target strikes against surface positions or support craft.
For guided strikes, the Eclipse houses four ASGM-15 missiles and four M9109 50mm coilguns, designed for mid-range engagements or defensive use during withdrawal. Additionally, it possesses an ALI-50 110mm autocannon capable of sustained bursts when under threat, although it is rarely used offensively. These weapons, though devastating, are deployed methodically. The Eclipse’s targeting systems prioritize calculated precision over raw firepower, ensuring each strike has maximum tactical value.
Despite its weaponry, the Eclipse is not intended for dogfighting. Its large ordnance requires a lock-on time that is poorly suited for engaging agile enemy fighters, and its limited agility makes evasive maneuvers during prolonged combat infeasible. Eclipse pilots are trained to avoid detection altogether rather than attempt to survive direct engagements.

Aesthetic and Design Philosophy

Visually, the Eclipse is a manifestation of stealth. The hull is curved in a way that disguises its size and intention. Its intakes and exhausts are flush with the surface of the craft, hidden from sight, and engineered to minimize emissions. The matte-black finish across its body is composed of a radar-absorbent polymer infused with adaptive heat-diffusing nanomaterials.
Its design continues Aegis Dynamics’ tradition of blending sleek military utility with elegant form. While reminiscent of older stealth craft in its sweeping form, it incorporates 28th-century materials science and digital modeling to achieve a uniquely futuristic silhouette. On the battlefield, the Eclipse is less a ship and more a presence—a shadow that exists only until its payload is delivered.
The B65 Eclipse is the embodiment of asymmetric warfare at its most refined. Where brute force fails, the Eclipse succeeds through silence, precision, and technological superiority. In the modern battlespace, it is not enough to outgun the enemy—true power lies in the ability to strike without ever being seen. The Eclipse answers that need.
Since its induction, it has operated as the vanguard of the UFN's stealth operations, proving again and again that the deadliest weapon is one the enemy never detects. Whether used to preempt an invasion, suppress an insurgency, or end a war before it begins, the B65 Eclipse delivers its verdict with one decisive, undetected blow.

Creation Date

2730

Width

24.5 meters

Length

24.5 meters

Height

5 meters

Speed

1,050 m/s

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

1,300 KµSCU