The phoenix is a swift and deadly spacecraft that is rapidly replacing the older scouts [...] and corsairs [...] in the role of fighter for the protoss. Phoenix patrols are a common sight on the outer rim of protoss territory, where they sweep deep space for alien threats. The twin ion blaster armament of a phoenix is highly suited to air-to-air combat and can also be used for strafing light ground targets. A phoenix pilot can unleash a short-lived storm of destruction by overloading its warp field through the ship's ion blasters and teherby damage or destroy several small targets in vicinity. After that the ships needs a while to restore power supply and for this short time, it´s extremely vulnerable. [1]