These are the ships that you will take into battle. Each is a formidable nuclear-powered spacecraft that can be armed with a variety of weapons. Pilots select the configuration that best fits the combat role they've been hired for, or simply to suit their preferred play style.


SHRIKE-CLASS LIGHT FIGHTER: The Shrike is a small ship optimized for low mass and high acceleration; it relies on its ability to evade enemy fire, darting in and out of combat in order to carry out its mission. It may be configured for Reconnaissance, Interceptor, Strike and other roles, and can even be equipped to act as a devastating electronic warfare platform. It performs combat roles similar to the world-renowned F-16 Falcon.




HYPERION-CLASS HEAVY FIGHTER: A heavyweight champion and the largest playable fighter in the game, the Hyperion is an intimidating beast, meant to tear through all adversaries with sheer devastating firepower afforded by nine weapon stations. It may be configured for Space Superiority and Strike roles, as well as Battle Rider, Electronic Warfare, and others. It fulfills combat roles similar to the highly acclaimed F-15E Strike Eagle or the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.




PEGASUS-CLASS ASSAULT TRANSPORT: A large, sturdy multirole ship, the Pegasus relies on large propellant tanks and heavy armor to provide it with incredible endurance, allowing it press on through almost any opposition it is likely to encounter. It is extremely versatile and may be configured for Assault Transport, Combat Search and Rescue, Heavy Strike Ship, Missile Defense Boat, and more. It fulfills combat and support roles similar to the venerable AC-130 Spectre.


Final Title & Teaser reveal. Summer Beta

Posted 2019-05-16

Impeller Studios announced In The Black™ as the final title for their PC space combat sim based on realism. A gameplay teaser and interview have been released. It was also announced that ray tracing will be supported and a beta will be playable at Gamescom.

Gameplay Alpha Milestone Announcement

Posted 2018-02-13

Impeller Studios declares Starfighter Inc. has reached its Gameplay Alpha milestone. Alpha Squadron backers have been notified to report for duty during the exclusive closed-Alpha testing phase.

The Ships

Posted 2018-01-03

These are the ships that you will take into battle. Each is a formidable nuclear-powered spacecraft that can be armed with a variety of weapons. Pilots select the configuration that best fits the combat role they've been hired for, or simply to suit their preferred play style.

Let's take a look at the Shrike

Posted 2015-07-01

Single-seat multi-role fighter optimized for reconnaissance and information warfare. Depending on configuration it is also suitable for precision strike

New Funding Tier Information

Posted 2015-05-29

We wanted to get some more information out there about our higher level funding tiers - however we apparently hit the character limit for Kickstarter, so we're going to start hosting things over here!