One of the first types of Raider to be encountered by the Colonial Navy, the Pillager Class Raider was out classed and outmatched from day one. In comparison to the Colonial fighter of the time, it is slow and incredibly unmanoeuvrable. The only thing that let it survive was the fact that it was employed in large numbers, and with it is twin turbolasers, a hit by one of these craft was still enough to cause the destruction of the target fighter.
It has a three cylon crew (two acting as pilot and gunner, the third is the commander), and mounts two turbolasers on the wing tips. It is capable of atmospheric combat and has the ability to mount various other weapon payloads such as bombs and missiles.
An interesting note is that, like their Baseships, Cylons do not give their Raiders individual class names. A Raider is simply that. The Cylons just somehow manage to distinguish amongst themselves exactly what type of Raider is the one they are referring to.
| Type | Speed | Weapons | Damage | BPV | DFR | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillager Class Early Raider | 14 | Special | 3 | 1 | 1§ | 6000 | Gets a +1 to all attack rolls in the front arc |
