AKA: Redclaw, Bakhtosh Redclaw

Spacecraft: Jalthi

Bio: Bakhtosh “Redclaw” is a rash on the comm units; he is best known for extremely sarcastic gloating during combat engagements. It appears that he belongs to an aristocratic Kilrathi family and has been trained in the politics of superiority from birth. He flies a Jalthi heavy fighter.

Strengths: Bakhtosh is the best Kilrathi shot in Vega Sector, bar none. His accuracy with ship's guns is becoming legendary even among Terran pilots, which is another strength. Some Terrans feel intimidated when confronting the legendary Bakhtosh, and consequently, their flying suffers. Additionally, he is a master of the crowning insult, the patronizing remark and the racial slur. He often goads Terran fighters into making tactical errors.

Weaknesses: Bakhtosh's piloting is nothing special. Like one legendary figure of Terran combat aviation, the Red Baron, he is an excellent marksman but a mediocre flier. Additionally, his insults and better-than-thou attitude are not poses; he believes himself to be superior to most Kilrathi, as well as all humans.

Tactics: Bakhtosh prefers to fire from a distance. He will move within the maximum effective range for his weapons and chew his target to pieces. The extra distance allows him a little time to cope with the maneuvers of superior fliers. If forced to close with a foe, he will launch one of his missiles.

Recommendation: Close in, firing continuously, then try to outfly him in standard fashion. Do not be daunted by his substantial reputation.