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BASILISK: A mythical and heraldic beast with the body of a lizard, six powerful legs, a serpentine tail, a venomous bite, and a gaze that can turn opponents to stone.

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A high speed, maneuverable, medium sized bomber designed for the interdiction role by denying opponents access to valuable resources or locations.

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1 - BOOSTER ENGINES: Engages the CONSTELLATION integrated engine system, which includes an enhanced gyro-stabilization unit (on whenever AG-1 is active), the QUANTUM DRIVE directional thrust boost engine (VTOL bar up), and the anti-gravity GRAVITON VTOL motor (VTOL bar down).
2 - MAIN LASER BATTERY: Activates the BASILISK's main heavy weaponry, a nose mounted PULSAR dual-beam Shock Bolt pulse cannon and two side mounted STAR LANCE Maser Guns.
3 - MAIN PROJECTILE WEAPONs: Activates the NOVA bomb-rifle system (based on the 50-ton mini-bomb; maximum ammunition capacity: 30 rounds), and twin SAGITTARIUS Rocket Pods (70 round capacity).
4 - AIR to AIR MISSILES: Activates the FANG advanced AA missile system (Interceptor based; total missile load: 30 units).
5 - AIR to GROUND MISSILES: Activates the TALON advanced AG missile system (Cleaver based; total missile load: 12 units).
6 - ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS: Activates two STAR FIRE II fore and aft anti-aircraft laser pods, located near the wing tips.
7 - GROUND ASSAULT LASER: Activates the ventral mounted PERIHELION combination Meteor Storm shard laser array and Pulsar Shock Pulse Cannon.
8 - DEFAULT SYSTEMS: Deactivating this group disconnects the main UMBRA reactor, deactivating all active sensors, as shown by extinguishing the various engine, radar, and running lights.

Updated: May 4, 2020