Sabre Firebird Guide, Specs & Features
What to know
The Sabre Firebird is Aegis Dynamics' missile-focused strike variant of the Sabre. On the Sabre Firebird, guided weapons lead the attack, supported by the sensors, speed, and direct-fire weapons needed before and after launch.
Sabre Firebird specifications
Heavy ordnance aboard the Sabre Firebird
With the twenty-four Size 3 missiles, the Sabre Firebird delivers a focused missile strike before using its guns to follow up or leave the fight. The Sabre Firebird's speed & Agility provides the acceleration and control needed for combat work. Two Size 3 gun hardpoints beside the cockpit give the Firebird direct fire alongside its missile launcher.
The systems that bring the Sabre Firebird to release
Aboard the Sabre Firebird, guided weapons lead the attack, supported by the sensors, speed, and direct-fire weapons needed before and after launch.
Development note: The Sabre Firebird is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 3.23.1. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
Bringing the Sabre Firebird's heavy weapon to the target
Target identification and launch timing help the Sabre Firebird deliver the twenty-four Size 3 missiles without wasting a limited strike load.
The Sabre Firebird's speed & Agility provides the acceleration and control needed for combat work.
Two Size 3 gun hardpoints beside the cockpit give the Firebird direct fire alongside its missile launcher.
The Firebird's speed makes it difficult to track, while strong armor and shields provide protection if the missile fighter comes under direct fire.
The crew plans an approach that keeps the main weapon protected until it can be used.
Access, arming controls, and clear crew procedures keep the twenty-four Size 3 missiles secure until the attack is ready.
The Firebird's missile-strike loadout
A deployable launcher beneath the Firebird carries twenty-four Size 3 missiles for rapid attack runs. Two Size 3 guns give the pilot a direct-fire option once the missile bay is empty or a target closes inside the preferred launch window.
Twenty-four Size 3 missiles
Verify the target and friendly positions before the Sabre Firebird uses the twenty-four Size 3 missiles.
Hold the Sabre Firebird steady and use the twenty-four Size 3 missiles from the planned range.
Use the damage report to decide whether the Sabre Firebird attacks again or returns to rearm.
Missile Strike in action
The Sabre Firebird makes the twenty-four Size 3 missiles count by choosing targets carefully instead of launching every weapon at the first lock.
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Confirm what the Sabre Firebird is attacking
On the Sabre Firebird, identify the target, nearby allies, defenses, and range before using a limited missile.
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Choose the Sabre Firebird's next missile or torpedo
Aboard the Sabre Firebird, choose a weapon suited to the target's size and defenses. A limited missile rack is too valuable to launch all at once.
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Launch when the target and range are clear
Sensors confirm the target before the Sabre Firebird uses the twenty-four Size 3 missiles and checks whether another attack is needed.
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Check the target before the Sabre Firebird fires again
Before another launch, the pilot confirms what the target can still do and which Sabre Firebird missiles remain.
Sabre Firebird: Weapons and systems for the strike
The Sabre Firebird pairs its twenty-four Size 3 missiles with target identification, a planned approach, release controls, and the defenses needed to leave after the attack.
The Sabre carries 0.65 SCU of internal storage and a rack for a personal weapon or utility tool.
A bespoke launcher deploys from the Firebird's underside and carries twenty-four Size 3 missiles for concentrated attacks from a low-signature fighter.
In the event of damage, direct access to the ship's components supports prompt repairs, enabling a swift return home.
Inside the Sabre Firebird, target identification and tracking help the crew choose when and where to use the twenty-four Size 3 missiles.
The Sabre Firebird's pilot manages a limited guided load
Sensors, target identification, range, and countermeasures all matter before committing the twenty-four Size 3 missiles.
Choose each Sabre Firebird missile carefully
The Sabre Firebird's pilot needs to know which target deserves a guided weapon, which munition fits it, and whether the first launch worked before spending the next one.
For the Sabre Firebird, guided weapons lead the attack, supported by the sensors, speed, and direct-fire weapons needed before and after launch.
The Sabre Firebird carries the twenty-four Size 3 missiles through the approach, fires from the planned range, and checks the damage.
The pilot watches the damage before choosing another weapon from the Sabre Firebird's missile rack.
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