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The Starhawk is an Imperial Navy Bomber
==History==
The STC data for the Lightning was discovered during the [[Saint-Saen Crusade]], which liberated twelve worlds in [[Segmentum Obscurus]]. They were found on [[Karnak II]] by an [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] explorator team and the designs immediatly given to the Adeptus Mechanicus lords of [[Cypra Mundi]]. Over 500 years later the designs were finally approved for production in supplying fleet carriers and cruisers. The designs have slowly been leaked to the navy worlds of [[Bakka]] and [[Hydraphur]] and Lightnings are now more commonly seen alongside the Thunderbolt in both [[Segmentum Tempestus]] and [[Segmentum Pacificus]].
==In the 41st Millennium==
The main role of the aircraft is to engage enemy craft and establish air-superiority over a battlefield. They are often based on orbiting ships or air-strips on the surface, they are used on patrols, interception missions and to cover [[Marauder]] missions. It is also armed with [[Hellstrike]] missiles making it good at ground attack. Often they are used in combination with [[Imperial Guard]] regiments and can be called in by Imperial commanders.
==Navy wings known to contain Lightnings==
*[[2774th Imperial Navy Fighter Wing|Imperial 2774th Navy Fighter Wing]] - Wyrm squadron*[[3035th Imperial Navy Fighter Wing|Imperial 3035th Navy Fighter Wing]] - Firedrake squadron*[[717th Imperial Navy Fighter Wing|Imperial 717th Navy Fighter Wing]] - Warhawk squadron
==Armament and Upgrades==
The Lightning is armed with a long-barrelled [[Autocannon]] and [[twin-linked]] [[Lascannons]]. It may also take up to 4 [[Hellstrike Missiles]] and be upgraded with an [[Ejector Seat]], [[Flare or Chaff Launcher]], [[Armoured Cockpit]], [[Infra-red Targeting]], [[Illum Flares]] and [[Distinctive Paint Scheme or Decals]].
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