Scythe

The "Scythe" is the official [United Empire of Earth](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth)[Navy (UEEN)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RPDvKOpdP4-uee-navy) designation for a standard fighter operated by [Vanduul](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VpGPp92gdO-vanduul) forces. Having been encountered by [Humans](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Nwpnr6wa2-humans) for decades, they have become visually synonymous with the terror of Vanduul raids. Specialty spacecraft manufacturer [Esperia](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0OaBKL7wlv-esperia) produces a flyable replica of the Scythe, and is used as an aggressor in UEEN training units. Esperia has made an extremely limited number of Scythe replicas available to civilian hobbyists. Some pilots who capture Vanduul Scythes convert them for Human use, often with the aid of Esperia's resources.