S12 Sabre

The Sabre, developed by Aegis Dynamics, is a medium-class fighter designed to complement the United Federation of Nations’ expanding aerospace warfare doctrine. While the A9 Arrow holds the mantle of superior dogfighter and space control vessel, the Sabre fulfills a different niche—delivering overwhelming missile-based firepower in rapid, precision strikes. It is a fast, durable, and tactically adaptable strikecraft capable of both offensive air-to-air engagements and dedicated air-to-ground attack missions. As such, the Sabre has become the second mainstay of the UFN Air Force's strikecraft roster, filling the gap between lightweight interceptors and heavier atmospheric bombers.
The Sabre was envisioned not as a replacement to the Arrow, but as its counterpart. It thrives in missions that require high-velocity penetration, deep strike capability, and rapid engagement with enemy forces before they can coordinate a response. It is also well-suited to battlefield interdiction, convoy disruption, orbital support of ground troops, and the protection of forward-deployed assets across UFN territory.

Deployment and Role in the UFN Air Force

The UFN Air Force employs the Sabre primarily for air-to-ground and multi-role strike missions. It is frequently stationed at orbital firebases, atmospheric garrisons, and mobile staging platforms, often launching alongside or just after Arrow squadrons. In combat formations, Arrows may sweep ahead to neutralize enemy strikecraft, while Sabres follow to deliver missile payloads on surface targets, heavy walkers, armored columns, or fortified structures.
Because of its enhanced range and payload flexibility, Sabres are also used in longer-range strike missions beyond the reach of lighter fighters. It is often dispatched in response to emergent threats or to preemptively eliminate suspected strongpoints. The Sabre's design allows for deployment across multiple terrains and mission profiles without the need for major reconfiguration.

Missile Barrage Capability

The Sabre’s defining feature is its devastating missile barrage system. At the heart of its design lies a custom-engineered launcher capable of delivering a non-stop salvo of precision-guided ordnance. The fighter carries twelve Size 3 missiles as standard, allowing it to unleash overwhelming firepower in concentrated bursts. These missiles can be configured based on operational needs—armor-piercing, anti-personnel cluster munitions, or EMP-loaded warheads—making the Sabre incredibly adaptable to varying mission types.
When used in coordinated strikes, Sabre squadrons can eliminate multiple targets in a matter of seconds, saturating enemy defenses and punching holes in even the most heavily fortified positions. Their barrage-style delivery system is particularly effective at softening battlefield zones ahead of troop deployments or denying territory to advancing enemy units. The missile system is also calibrated for rapid reload and cycling, minimizing downtime between volleys.

Speed and Maneuverability

While the Sabre carries heavier armament than the Arrow, it has not sacrificed speed. Aegis Dynamics engineers developed a high-output propulsion system capable of extraordinary acceleration and sharp vector control. The Sabre excels in hit-and-run tactics—diving in for a missile barrage or cannon burst before evading retaliation through sheer velocity.
This speed allows it to challenge even high-performance fighters in open space and provides it with critical survivability when operating in heavily contested airspace. Its superior acceleration also allows it to close the distance on long-range targets faster than most medium-class strikecraft, delivering decisive strikes when timing matters most.

Durability and Survivability

Despite its classification as a medium fighter, the Sabre is remarkably tough. It features layered composite armor reinforced with ablative materials, granting it resistance to both ballistic and energy-based weaponry. Combined with a shield array that rivals those found on heavier craft, the Sabre can survive direct engagements that would cripple lighter fighters.
This toughness is not just for show—it allows Sabre pilots to stay in the fight longer, complete their objectives under fire, and exfiltrate from contested zones with a high rate of success. Its hull integrity and shield strength make it well-suited for missions that require repeated attack passes or prolonged exposure to defensive systems.

Weapons and Offensive Suite

Beyond its missile payload, the Sabre is armed with two Size 3 Gatling cannons. These high-velocity ballistic weapons deliver a torrent of kinetic energy that can shred through unshielded targets or suppress enemy positions between missile volleys. Mounted for forward fire, the cannons give the Sabre a solid backup arsenal for when missiles are depleted or unavailable.
The synergy between its missile system and its cannons creates a versatile strikecraft that can adapt mid-mission to evolving threats. Whether engaging fighters, walkers, emplacements, or ground convoys, the Sabre maintains enough offensive flexibility to deliver results.
The Aegis Sabre stands as a powerful counterpart to the UFN’s existing fleet of light and heavy fighters. Where the Arrow dominates the skies through speed and dogfighting finesse, the Sabre delivers decisive payloads through relentless, high-speed strikes. Its ability to fulfill both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles makes it indispensable to UFN battlefield operations, especially in environments where agility must be matched with firepower.
Durable, deadly, and blisteringly fast, the Sabre ensures that no target remains unchallenged. It is not just a tool of destruction—it is a force of disruption, sweeping across the battlefield to leave a trail of shattered armor and broken lines in its wake. As a symbol of the UFN Air Force’s evolving strike doctrine, the Sabre proves that the best defense is a precise and overwhelming offense.

Creation Date

2901

Width

30 meters

Length

26 meters

Height

3.8 meters

Speed

1,100 m/s

Complement / Crew

1 pilot

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

1,300 KµSCU