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The "Intercept Reconnaissance Defense" Starfighter is mainly used by the corporate authority, although it is also used among pirates as well as freelance pilots.
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Featuring powerful engines tailored towards atmospheric flight, as well as space, and twin laser cannons, the Corporate Authority IRD is a powerful ship, although easily outclassed by the well-known Z-95 Starfighters.
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The ejection system is perhaps the best feature of this craft, allowing the pilot to eject and survive nearly any situation, within milliseconds of firing the ejection controls.
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After the defeat of several IRD starfighters at the hands of Han Solo and a group of freedom fighters in Z-95's, The Corporate Authority began production of a new craft, the IRD-A.
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Notice the quick-responce ejection handles, conveniently placed on either side of the control mechanisms.
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Next ship will be the Cloakshape fighter, by "Marco Antonio".