What to know
The Esperia Stinger is a human-made replica of the Vanduul Stinger. With the Stinger, a larger weapon package and stronger protection let the fighter engage tougher targets, at the cost of some light-fighter agility.
Stinger specifications
The airframe and weapons behind the Stinger
The Stinger is a heavy fighter built around the Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns. Stronger protection and a larger weapon package trade some agility for harder hits and longer combat endurance. The Stinger is a rare heavy fighter associated with experienced Vanduul pilots and high-ranking members of their clans.
The combat tradeoffs built into the Stinger
The Stinger trades some agility for heavier weapons, stronger protection, and more staying power in a fight.
Development note: The Stinger is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 4.3.2. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
Fighting equipment aboard the Stinger
The Stinger carries the Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns in a protected heavy-fighter frame built for harder targets and longer combat patrols.
The Stinger is a rare heavy fighter associated with experienced Vanduul pilots and high-ranking members of their clans.
The Stinger contributes most when its pilot or crew directs its weapons at the targets the ship was built to handle.
The cockpit puts flight, targeting, weapons, and damage information in front of the pilot.
Heavy sensor, shield, and weapon use can strain the power system, so the crew must watch heat and output.
Guns and missiles
One integrated Size 5 Wrath cannon, four Size 4 wing guns, two Size 2 lower-hull guns, and sixteen Size 2 missiles give the Vanduul Stinger a heavy, layered weapons package.
A Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns
The Stinger uses Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns against tougher fighters and larger threats instead of chasing the smallest targets.
The pilot uses the Stinger's durability to maintain fire while watching for concentrated return fire and new threats.
Damage, ammunition, shields, and control response determine whether the Stinger should keep pressing or return for support.
The Stinger's combat role from first target to recovery
Flying the Stinger well means choosing targets that suit its handling, protection, and the Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns.
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Choose a target that justifies the heavy package
The Stinger carries the weapons and protection to fight tougher ships rather than spending its advantage chasing the lightest target on the field.
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Keep the guns aligned while the ship moves
The Stinger's pilot uses protection and deliberate movement to keep the heavy weapons working without treating durability as unlimited.
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Concentrate the Stinger's main battery on the selected target
The pilot balances aim, distance, and the Stinger's condition while using the Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns.
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Keep power, shields, and ammunition under control
The Stinger stays effective while its pilot keeps the weapons, shields, and controls ready for the fight.
From cockpit controls to weapon mounts
The Stinger combines its Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns with the handling, protection, and targeting systems needed for its combat role.
For the Stinger, responsive handling helps the pilot keep the gun battery on target through tight turns.
Inside the Stinger, sensors and weapon controls help the pilot identify a suitable target and keep the gun battery aimed at it.
The Stinger's defensive package is sized around the fighter role its weapons are meant to perform.
Ammunition, missiles, repairs, and component checks prepare the Stinger for its next sortie.
Weapons and protection on the Stinger
Protection and the Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns let the ship fight tougher targets, while the pilot manages the slower response and larger commitment that come with a heavy fighter.
Heavy firepower needs a deliberate target and approach
The Stinger can stay in the fight longer than a light fighter, but it should use that durability to use its larger weapons effectively rather than chase the most agile target on the field.
On the Stinger, a larger weapon package and stronger protection let the fighter engage tougher targets, at the cost of some light-fighter agility.
The Stinger uses the Size 5 Wrath cannon with six supporting guns against targets that suit its speed, protection, and weapon range.
The pilot preserves enough power, protection, and control for the Stinger to finish the engagement or return for service.
See the Stinger in action
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