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In ''[[Babylon 5 (series)|Babylon 5]]'', and interceptor is a defensive weapon, not a [[starfighter]]. Widely used by the Earth Alliance, an interceptor is a rapid-fire pulse weapon that can disrupt incoming weapon pulses, destroy fighters, destroy missiles, or reduce the impact of beam weapons. | In ''[[Babylon 5 (series)|Babylon 5]]'', and interceptor is a defensive weapon, not a [[starfighter]]. Widely used by the Earth Alliance, an interceptor is a rapid-fire pulse weapon that can disrupt incoming weapon pulses, destroy fighters, destroy missiles, or reduce the impact of beam weapons. | ||
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Revision as of 15:29, 5 January 2009
In common usage, an interceptor is a fast fightercraft designed to intercept enemy aircraft before they come close enough to friendly surface assets to become a threat.
Interceptors in Star Wars
There are two starfighter designs described as interceptors in Star Wars, the Imperial TIE Interceptor and the Rebel A-Wing.
Interceptors in Babylon 5
In Babylon 5, and interceptor is a defensive weapon, not a starfighter. Widely used by the Earth Alliance, an interceptor is a rapid-fire pulse weapon that can disrupt incoming weapon pulses, destroy fighters, destroy missiles, or reduce the impact of beam weapons.