The Longbow is used as a long range gunship that supplants the basic fighters in the NRF fleet. It has 4 light strength laser cannons, 2 heavy cannons, 36 medium warheads, and 2 slugthrower machine guns used against infantry in air-to-surface strikes. While this armament may seem like this ship is superior to all others, it is not. It is extremely costly to produce, has minimal acceleration, and must reload weapons at a capital ship frequently throughout a battle.