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{{SLVInfobox
|image         = Guardian-Ship-XG8-Javelin.png
|manufacturer  = Ram Tah
|yearsproduced = 3304-Present
|type          = Ship-Launched Fighter
|cost          = 15,270
|expansion     = Elite Dangerous: Horizons
|hangar        = [[Vessel Hangar]]
|dimensions    = 13.5m x 14.2m x 12.9m
|armour        = 10
|shields       = 30
|pitch         = 66
|yaw           = 28
|roll          = 133
|topspeed      = 316
|boostspeed    = 541
|utility       = 0
|weapons       = 3
}}
{{Quote|The Javelin (XG8) is the latest fighter to emerge from an innovative engineering project combining human and Guardian technology. Like its predecessor the Trident (XG7), the Javelin is fast and responsive, but also relatively fragile due to its light hull. This model is equipped with an integrated shard weapon.|In-Game Description}}
The '''XG8 Javelin''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] developed by the [[Engineers|Engineer]] [[Ram Tah]] using [[Guardian]] technology and data obtained from [[Guardian Beacon]]s. It is equipped with three Fixed Shard Launchers.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9hu4DXno5w YouTube: Introducing the Guardian Fighters]</ref>

==Overview==
In contrast with human-manufactured [[Ship-Launched Fighters]], the XG8 Javelin is an all-rounder that relies on its unique Guardian weaponry. It is slightly slower than the [[F63 Condor]], slightly less manoeuvrable than the [[Gu-97]], and has significantly less armour than the [[Taipan]], but its damage output is substantial, especially against [[Thargoid]] craft.

While the Javelin's Shard Launcher has the highest potential damage-per-shot (133) of all three [[Guardian]] hybrid fighters, its slow-moving projectiles make it difficult to use, limiting its range. However, it has the highest DPS of any fighter, and if allowed to apply its damage, it can quickly tear down even powerful shields singlehanded. In general, it is most effective against larger, slower targets, and less effective against smaller and more nimble enemies.

Be aware that during combat against a [[Thargoid Interceptor]], its [[Thargon|Thargon Swarms]] will prioritise any Ship-Launched Fighters in the area and quickly destroy them. Eliminate as many Thargon Swarms as possible before deploying a SLF to allow it focus on Thargoid ships unimpeded.

==Unlocking==
The XG8 Javelin can be permanently unlocked for purchase by providing the following [[Materials]] to a Guardian [[Technology Broker]]:

*1 [[Guardian Vessel Blueprint Fragment]]
*25 [[Guardian Power Cell]]
*26 [[Pattern Epsilon Obelisk Data]]
*18 [[Guardian Sentinel Wreckage Components]]
*25 [[Guardian Technology Component]]

==Notes==
*The XG8 Javelin was introduced in the Chapter Three (3.2) update of ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]''.

==Videos==
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File:Introducing the Guardian Fighters
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==Gallery==
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File:Guardian-Ship-XG8-Javelin.png|XG8 Javelin
File:Guardian-Fighters-Ships-Trident-Javelin-Lance.png|Guardian Trident, Javelin and Lance
File:Alliance-Crusader-and-Guardian-Javelin-SLF.png|Guardian Javelin and Alliance Crusader
SLF-XG8-Javelin.png|XG8 Javelin
</gallery>

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