The source of the Interceptor's success - small size - was also its greatest weakness. Many veteran privateers found they needed a ship with better firepower and combat endurance, but were either unable or unwilling to pay for a Hawk. Ultimately, it was an underground organization's need for a small, anonymous, but capable heavy fighter craft that led to the Mercury's creation. Though many are ignorant of its sinister origins, its availability throughout the galaxy is a testament to its effectiveness.
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