In support of Anakin and Obi-Wan in the Battle of
Coruscant, the two Jedi are escorted by a squadron of ARC-170
fighters (aggressive reconnaissance fighters). Absolutely
loyal to the Republic, the clone pilots have the mission of
diverting the Trade Federations fighters and clearing the
way for the Jedi. With the inbred obedience that they received
in the Kaminoan breeding station, these brave fighters voluntarily
sacrifice themselves, so that the Jedi can fulfill their mission.
However, the clone pilots also have access to the skills of
the bounty hunter Jango Fett and place themselves in the path
of the enemy undaunted by death. The reconnaissance fighter
has a class 1.5 hyperdrive and carries torpedoes and laser
cannons. It is therefore less manoeuvrable than the Jedi Starfighter
and the fate of the ARC-170 is decided solely by the know-how
of the three-man crew…
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