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[[Image:A-wing.jpg|thumb|right|A Rebel A-wing interceptor]]
[[Image:B5 interceptor.jpg|thumb|right|An interceptor turret on the [[Babylon 5 (station)|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.
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.


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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, destroy missiles, or reduce the impact of beam weapons.
In ''[[Babylon 5 (series)|Babylon 5]]'', an interceptor is a [[point defense|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]]. It mounts several nuclear missiles. The interceptor has a maximum speed of 2,100 Knots (Mach 3.17) and a range of 8,050 nautical miles. It also has a cost of 600,000 USD.


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Latest revision as of 22:12, 12 June 2012

A Rebel A-wing interceptor
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. It mounts several nuclear missiles. The interceptor has a maximum speed of 2,100 Knots (Mach 3.17) and a range of 8,050 nautical miles. It also has a cost of 600,000 USD.