Display MoreIt looks like Mac isn't the only person working with the Excalibur right now! A DeviantArt user named Euderion has posted a pretty great new render of another take on the ship! You can view the original post here. Be sure and check out their profile, they've done lots of great work in other universes... here's hoping there's more Wing Commander in Euderion's future!
Model tryout. The Excalibur class Starfighter from the Wing Commander Games.
The F-103 Excalibur is a heavy fighter that was first developed in the 2660s during the Kilrathi war. At the time of its introduction in 2669, it was one of the most advanced starfighters in Terran service. It was designed as a space superiority fighter and was fitted with a large and powerful armament designed exclusively for this role. It also could be fitted with a cloaking device for the purpose of high-priority stealth missions. A handful of Excaliburs were sent to the carriership TCS Victory. The Excalibur class is best known for bringing the Earth-Kilrathi War to an end. Ace pilot Christopher Blair flew an Excalibur equipped with an experimental Templor bomb. Colonel Blair and his squadron penetrated the Kilrah System and soon assaulted the planet. Colonel Blair's entire wing was shot down, but the Colonel himself managed to break through the planet's defenses and deploy the T-Bomb, destroying Kilrah and finally ending the Terran-Kilrathi War.
Image done in 3ds Max & Adobe After Effects
Excalibur model by Bapman
