Name (Designation): Xg-1 Assault Gunboat (GUN)
Manufacturer: Cygnus Spaceworks
Type: Assault Fighter/Gunboat
Length: 14.5 m
Crew: 1
Speed: 90 MGLT (cruise); 135 MGLT (top)
Maneuverability: 90 DPF
Shields/Armour: 100 SBD / 28 RU
Armament: Two laser cannons, two ion cannons; two warhead launchers
Loadout: Sixteen concussion missiles
Hyperdrive: Yes

Comments:
The Star Wing, more commonly known as the assault gunboat, is the Empire's answer to the Y-wing: a versatile multi-role craft with an impressive weapons loadout, shields, and hyperdrive. The gunboat is faster and more maneuverable, however, and its standard load of concussion missiles is better suited to engaging starfighters. The result is more a heavy fighter than a bomber.

Gunboats are often encountered on patrol, or as part of an Imperial disable-and-capture operation. They can also be found providing air support for ground units; because of their variable-geometry wings, they are equally at home in an atmosphere or in space.

Tactical:
Assault gunboats are deadly at long range, but only average in a dogfight. Your first priority should be to close with them. Pay attention to your missile-lock warning and be prepared to evade or deploy countermeasures. Once you are at close range, pick your target and stay on his tail. Your twisting and turning should prevent any other gunboats from keeping a lock on you.

Be careful when making your kill; destroyed GUNs often do not explode cleanly. Break off immediately after the kill shot to avoid a collision with any large pieces.