Crackshot Squadron

"'If you can't shoot 'em, ram 'em.'"

Crackshot Squadron are one of the three main starfighter wings available to the Er'kit branch of the Mantellian Outreach Corps. Flying mainly Z-3 Chasers, they are known for daring maneuvers that often bring them dangerously close to enemy fighters.

History
It is unknown currently if there was a specific reason for the founding of the Squadron, but it is known that it was first rounded up roughly two years ago.

The group first encountered it via conversations with their Ardennian pilot ally, as they learned that they rescued ally Aered had joined up with the squadron after passing his background check to join the Corps.

Desperately needing air support for the coming Battle for Jiuroctown, the Party sent out a call to base in a plea for help. Although tensions were rapidly mounting back on Er'kit - later discovered to have been in the lead up to outright war - Var Narek said they would be able to briefly spare Crackshot Squadron to help even the odds.

And even the odds they did. Flying in as the signal to start the battle, the Party and their allies heavily hampered any effort by the Ragescale to mobilize fighters, stealing three themselves and blowing up three more. Skunak even muddled up keys and allocations to hinder them further. Due to their staggered exit from the hangar, the pirates couldn't form an effective formation, and rapidly began to lose fighters due to the skillful shots of Captain Bess and Aered. As Qwori and his allies Vaaken and [Zygerrian name] focused on the communications tower to silence the base, Crackshot flew circles around the pirates until only one remained out of the six. Managing up until that point to suffer no casualties, their luck ran short as the lone pirate broke through their formation and downed Crackshot 3, which spiraled down and scattered across the roof of the Palace below.

Panic briefly set in as the Squadron flew to check on their comrade, Qwori and his friends having annihilated the remaining fighter. Fortunately for them, Aered spotted movement and promptly landed on a nearby patch of roof to lend a hand, the main battle raging below.

Members

 * Squadron Leader: Captain Harl Bess (Crackshot Leader)
 * Crackshot 3 - Nylos (Nautolan)
 * Crackshot 6 - Aered Argyris