Gladiator

The Gladiator is a two-seat light bomber developed by [Anvil Aerospace](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qnN6Od6YD-anvil-aerospace) for the [United Empire of Earth](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth) (UEE) [Navy](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RPDvKOpdP4-uee-navy). It was designed as a combination fighter-bomber companion to Anvil's [F7A Hornet](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RXlXgwDlDk-F7A-Hornet) line of spacecraft, offering the UEEN the ability to significantly increase the overall offensive power of smaller escort carriers and support ships.The Gladiator has been a key part of the UEEN's skirmisher forces since the 2930s SEY and was recently made available to the civilian market for private enterprises and militia groups.