IB-V

Summary
The IB-V is a very capable bomber wich can easily blast through enemy defences to deliver a massive payload. Usually seen operating in squadrons of five.

Combat Capabilities
The IB-V has a powerful array of nose mounted Gauss Cannons designed to blast away anything stupid enough to be in the way and to perform strafing runs. The two turrets are quite capable of keeping enemy fighters, or even missiles, at bay with a hail of metal. The IB-V has 6 hardpoints that can be fitted with a variety of missiles or other ordnance to suit the mission profile. However the main purpose of the IB-V is to deliver 2 tonnes of death, usually in the form of an anti-ship torpedo, cruise missile, mine, bunker buster, or free fall bombs. The IB-V also is extremely well protected with thick armour worthy of a corvette or light frigate and heavy duty shielding, that also works in atmosphere (a unique feature). Mark V's also have an Electronic Warfare Suite to fox enemy scanners and send missiles off course.

The Mark V can also be used as a boarding vessel, with a Marine team of 10 in the bomb bay, as the bomb bay doors can also be used as a docking clamp. The Marines then simply cut through the hull of the ship in question.