Earth Alliance SA-33A Sabre Interceptor SA-33A Sabre Specifics The Sabre Interceptor was a promising new EA fighter before its unfortune encountering of the Minbari at the Battle of the Line. Built at the same facilities as the Tornado, this fighter was actually authorized for full-scale production by EF Command. Two hundered and forty examples of the Sabre were completed before the abrupt end of production. Most were assigned to Earth defense, though 96 found thier way into fleet deployment (the 48 rom the Odin came from those fighters assigned to Earth defense). They allowed Hyperions to carry a full squadron of fighters (house rule, see Titan class). Unfortunatly, most of these met with ugly ends. Only thirteen survived the Line, as well as the squadron on board the EAS Wallace, which was assigned to the Narn border initially, but was en route to Earth during the Battle of the Line. Like the Tornado, the Sabre was relegated to Mars defense and continued assignement to the Wallace. Thunderbolts replaced the Martian Sabres, which were then sent to museums, while the Wallace and her Sabres were destroyed when she declared her independance from Clark's EarthForce and attempted to make her way to Babylon 5. She might have made it, had her captain decided on a more oportune time than in the middle of an Earth Alliance battle group. The Sabre was armed with the a lighter version of the gatling pulse cannon than the Thunderbolt. It was also capable of carrying four missiles. On top of this, it was atmospheric capable. All this sounds great, excpet the fact that its armor and structure were only slighty better than the Delta-V. Acceleration and maneuverability were above EA standards, but without the usual EA robustness, the Sabre wasn't destined to be a lasting fighter in EarthForce. Sabre Interceptor SCS