The B-Wing is the Rebel Alliance’s heavy assault starfighter. It’s armed with laser cannons, ion cannons and proton torpedoes. It has heavy armor and very strong shields for a ship of its size. The most unusual feature is a gyroscopic cockpit, which keeps the pilot level with an artificial horizon no matter which way the fighter is orientated. These qualities make it ideal for attacking large capital starships. A squadron of these odd looking fighters helped hold off the Empire’s star destroyers and cruisers during the battle of Endor, allowing the smaller, more nimble fighters to destroy the second Death Star.