Talon Shrike

The Talon Shrike is a variant of the [Talon](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/01LQXljox8-talon) light fighter manufactured by [Esperia](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0OaBKL7wlv-esperia), and is a replica of the historic [Tevarin](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/V8gJv3nB3X-tevarin) fighter designated "Shrike" by the [United Planets of Earth](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0QxBjKP2PN-united-planets-of-earth) (UPE) military that was first observed in use during the latter years of the [First Tevarin War](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bZwQm3meJM-first-tevarin-war) (2541 - 2546). The Shrike has a modified, missile-focused configuration compared to the base Talon, and is armed with internal missile racks to increase damage inflicted during hit-and-run attacks. Esperia consulted Tevarin and [Human](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Nwpnr6wa2-humans) historians to ensure that the modern reproduction of the Shrike was as authentic as possible.