![]() ![]() ![]() Deflection shooting, which is in essence leading fire at an angle into a target as it turns in front of a ship's weapons, presenting one's opponent with a wall of destructive fire through which to fly, is an essential skill within the arsenal of veteran fighter pilots. However, as the enemy starfighter in question will likely be engaging in maneuvering of its own, this is not always possible. Pilots are trained to know that the easiest way to shoot down an enemy fighter or other type of craft is to manoeuvre their vessel into a position directly behind the rear end of their target, engaging it with their primary weapons, either lasers, ion cannons or disposable ordinance. The most important part of the attack stage of starfighter combat is the angle of attack at which one craft will try to shoot another one down. ![]()
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