Star Wars: Squadrons/U-wing


 * U-wings keep the squadron flying. This is a support fighter specializing in disabling enemy fighters and empowering the squadron.
 * -Zerelda Sage

Support craft have a number of auxiliary systems dedicated to helping their team and hindering their opponents. While poor dogfighters and should never be in the middle of a furball, supports are often bullied by other players due to their value. They have a few one-on-one auxiliary abilities, but lack the mobility of fighters and interceptors and the raw damage of bombers.

In Fleet Battles, support craft function similar to a goalkeeper: they set up offensives and keep the offensive moving in the direction their team wants. Supports should seldomly attack enemy fighters directly and avoid flying too close to the action.

Support U-wings will usually run the repair droid, which allows them to heal and resupply other Republic fighters. The tactical shield, while helpful, is somewhat redundant as all fighters have shields.

Official Description: A sturdy gunship, the U-wing starfighter is a well-armed swing-wing vessel with support capabilities that make it dangerous against the Empire, and vital for New Republic squadrons.

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For specific component numbers and statistics, see the Components page.