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==Interceptors in ''Babylon 5''== | ==Interceptors in ''Babylon 5''== | ||
In ''[[Babylon 5 (series)|Babylon 5]]'', an 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 and missiles, or reduce the impact of beam weapons. | In ''[[Babylon 5 (series)|Babylon 5]]'', an 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 and missiles, or reduce the impact of beam weapons. | ||
==Interceptors in ''XCOM''== | |||
The ''Interceptor'' is a type of fighter that is utilized by XCOM until the development of the [[Firestorm|firestorm]]. | |||
[[Category: SW Technology]] | [[Category: SW Technology]] | ||
[[Category: B5 Technology]] | [[Category: B5 Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 06:46, 31 March 2011
An interceptor turret on the Babylon 5 station
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, an 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 and missiles, or reduce the impact of beam weapons.
Interceptors in XCOM
The Interceptor is a type of fighter that is utilized by XCOM until the development of the firestorm.