When even the R-9B Strider was found wanting for long distance warfare, the Space Corps developed the R-9B2 Stayer. New vernier add stability and energy production, allowing this craft to travel farther and strike deeper into Bydo territory than most R-craft.
Requirements
Pilots need to acquire at least 15 minutes of flight time after obtaining the R-9B Strider to unlock this craft.
Description
[Intra-atmosphere Long Cruise Unit]
Fighter for extremely long distance atmospheric missions. The Wave Cannon’s output has been increased by 1 rank.
Armaments
Force
- 2 x Round Bit
OR
- 2 x Shadow Bit
OR
- 2 x Shield Bit
- 1 x Depth Bomb
OR
OR
- 1 x Scatter Bomb
Requirements
After obtaining the R-9B Strider and clearing Giant Crystal Colonies:
Solonium: 400
Etherium: 400
Bydogen: 400
Description
[Intra-atmosphere Long Cruise Unit]
Fighter for extremely long distance atmospheric missions. The Wave Cannon’s output has been increased by 1 rank.
Armaments
Force
- 2 x Round Bit
OR
- 2 x Shadow Bit
OR
- 2 x Shield Bit
- 1 x Balmung
OR
- 1 x Depth Bomb
OR
OR
- 1 x Scatter Bomb
Description:
R-9B2 Stayer -Bomber-
Fast long-range bomber with powerful missiles, though it lacks close-range weapons like the Vulcan gun. Also, no Wave Cannon.
Stats:
Units: 5
Fuel: 55
Radar: 2
Speed: 4
Evade: 22%
Requirements:
Rebel Chief's Will
Upgrade 1
30 Solonium
30 Etherium
Armaments:
Name | Ammo | Power | Range | Hit | ACE Hit | Use | Type | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tracer Missile | 7 | 25 | 2-3 | 70% | 83% | A/B | Guided | Missiles installed with high-powered homing devices for better accuracy. Can intercept enemy fire. |
Contact Missile | 5 | 35 | 2-2 | 35% | 42% | A/C | Guided | Missiles which explode on contact for additional damage. Has moderate accuracy, and can't intercept attacks. |
Balmung Prototype | 1 | 70 | 2-4 | 85% | 100% | ATK | Guided | Prototype nuclear missiles which explode near the target and deal heavy damage. Only one can be equipped at a time. |
Barricade II | 3 | 60 | 2-4 | 97% | 100% | BLC | Vector | Enhanced barrier blockade for intercepting incoming missiles. The interception rate has been improved. |
Trivia[]
- A Stayer refers to a horse that is a good performer in long distance races. R-9B2's name could be a horse reference like R-9B3 Sleipnir.
- In the Craft History of R-Type Final 2, it is revealed that the GZRA are the ones behind the development and creation of this R-Craft.