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As Lightning Fall

2008-04-11T17:55:08Z

Crane:

{{mission|previous=Argonautica|next=Into the Lion's Den|campaign=Campaign Walkthrough}}

'''SOC LOOP 2, MISSION 1'''

'''Fighter squadron:''' 99th Skulls (?)

'''Description:''' The great EMP storm of doooom!

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==Background==
SOC says Snipes is alive, on an NTF transport somewhere in the nebula. They want you to go find him and bring him back.

==Walkthrough==
Welcome to EMP hell, pilot. Your ship will be EMPed every few seconds, making your HUD go wonky and your target switch at random. As the briefing says, under these conditions aspect weaponry is not the most brilliant idea you've ever had. As you might guess, this is very annoying. It is however worthwhile to play this mission so that you can play the next one.

Follow the nav buoys as suggested. It is easy to get turned around during the periodic Shivan attacks as you do so; you will have to struggle with your targeting gear to get back on course, or have an excellent sense of direction. You will need to pay attention to the flashing grey blips, which can be hard to see in the nebula. Using the original 2D radar rather than the SCP's 3D version is highly recommended.

Once you reach the transport spend a short while struggling to issue a C-3-9, then dogfight it with the Shivans that attack. Ordering the fighters to defend the friendly transports doesn't work as well, since they engage at too short a range to prevent hostile fighters from getting off a few shots.

Once the SOC transport has recovered Snipes and the crew of the Grall, and you have an RTB directive, hit alt-J and call it a day.

==Much Faster Walkthrough==
When the mission begins, DON'T TOUCH YOUR MOUSE.
Then, set engines to maximum, and go dead ahead with full burners. Have your wingmen form up on you, and ignore all resistance. After a few minutes, you should be told you've found the Grall, and lo and behold, it's right in front of you. Then, carry on defending the transport as above.

==Notable ships present==
NTT Grall

[[Category:Main Freespace 2 Campaign]]

GTF Ares

2008-04-11T17:52:02Z

Crane: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Ares320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Ares}}

The '''GTF ''Ares''''' is a heavy fighter class during the [[Second Shivan Incursion]]. It is an upgraded version of the [[GTF Hercules Mark II|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with more missiles and thicker armoring. The Ares's production was limited because of its high specifications and maintenance cost.

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTF Ares class of fighters is a radical upgrade of the Hercules II fighter. The power plant has been completely replaced with the newer, more powerful Nankam NA-27f model. Depleted uranium shielding has been added atop critical subsystems, making the Ares harder to incapacitate. Two primary weapon banks have been added, for greater firepower than the Herc II. This greater punch and protection come at a cost, however, as the Ares handles like a potato.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Name origin===
In Greek mythology, Ares is the god of war, slaughter, and bloodlust. He is the son of [[GTB Zeus|Zeus]] and Hera. Ares's half-sister is [[GTB Athena|Athena]], who is also considered to be a war deity. While Athena was more like a strategist and relied to precise calculations, Ares preferred more straightforward methods of warfare. The roman for ares is mars.

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Strategic Assault|Nankam Aeronautical|Poor|50.0 - 62.0|120.0|Ultra Heavy|425|650|20}}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]]
|- align="center"
| 2st
| 4
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]], [[GTW Akheton SDG|Akheton SDG]], [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]], [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]], [[GTW Morning Star|Morning Star]], [[GTW UD-8 Kayser|UD-8 Kayser]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]], [[GTW Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Maxim|Maxim]]
|}
*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Missile Banks|Missile Banks]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 90
| [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 100
| [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]], [[GTM EMP. Adv|Emp. Adv]], [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]], [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]], [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''The Ares is for those times when you just want to sit back and lob missiles at people. It also makes a decent bomber substitute against heavily defended convoys of transports and cruisers. Standard usage of an Ares defensively is to load up with [[GTM Trebuchet]]s, park next to what you're defending, and blow people away with paired hits at maximum range. Never try to dogfight; it is an exercise in futility.''

''This fighter is ideal for those who need firepower instead of maneuverability and speed. It can be armed with more missiles and is much tougher than the [[GTF Hercules Mark II]]. In fact, this fighter is tough enough to survive a glancing hit from the main beam of a [[GTC Fenris|Fenris]] at lower difficulties. Being a heavy attack fighter, it is vulnerable against faster-moving fighters. The Ares needs fighter escorts otherwise they are easily destroyed by more agile opponents. The Ares is compatible with a wide range of weapons, including the most destructive [[GTW Maxim]] and [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]].''

''This fighter is essentially tailor-made for the final missions of the main FS2 Campaign, where large numbers of bomber waves predominate, as these missions are more-or less written for the player to respond to nearly everything with massed [[GTM Trebuchet]] fire and finish off the crippled survivors with [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]]s. In most respects however the Ares is actually more a light bomber than a fighter.''

''There is something special about this fighter,first of all, its .pof file is called Bonus... second of all, You only get it if you complete the [[Into the Lion's Den]] SOC Mission (which probably everyone has done).''

''Though I'm not overly fond of the Ares for my own use, it is a brilliant ship to give a CPU controlled wing. Set them up with Maxim guns and Kaysers, and give them lots of Tornadoes, then point them at cruisers and corvettes. They'll survive longer than almost any other fighter in that situation, and longer than most bombers, since they aren't quite so vulnerable to enemy fighters.''

''When you can use it--do so. Loading the Ares with a low-power primary on the first bank (I prefer the [[GTW Subach HL-7]]) and a high-power primary on the second bank (I prefer the [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]]). Yes, it handles horribly. Yes, it is very slow. Yes, it has an excess of shields and hull. And yes, it's a bomber's worst nightmare. Load up secondaries with only the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and be ready to take on some AI enemies. Fighters or bombers beware--the Ares is the sniper of the GTVA. Even against fighters on Hard or higher difficulty, it was very possible to take out 80% of fighters and 90% of bombers (except for the [[Nephilim]]--which will require more thank just two Trebs to kill). If anything survives, it's probably badly damaged and can be finished off quickly with primaries. The AI doesn't seem to know how to use this fighter properly, so you're probably better off loading it with a configuration adjusted for the AI--use high-power primaries, shorter-range secondaries, and be ready to order coordinated attacks.''

''The Ares has exceptional primary energy recharge, greater than any other craft including the [[SF_Mara_%28Terrans%29|Terran Mara]]. Its reserves are slightly below the Terra Mara's, but equal to or better than anything else.''

''As mentioned above, the Ares is an excellent choice for the final missions of the campaign, especially when loaded with massed trebs. In my opinion, however, primary banks should consist of a Kayser in the second bank, for standard fighter killing, and a Maxim in the first bank. The Maxim serves several roles: it's good for finishing off crippled bombers (since they'll usually have no shield on the side that just took the trebs), it's excellent for shooting down any bombs they -do- manage to fire, and it's good for dealing with small capships, helping you to conserve trebuchets.''
}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTW Mekhu HL-7

2007-08-10T16:17:18Z

Crane:

The Vasudan variant of the [[GTW Subach HL-7]], the '''GTW Mekhu HL-7''' is, statistically, a slightly superior weapon. It boasts a higher rate of fire, better range, and a fraction more damage, however, it is less efficent and lacks the single hit power of its Terran counterpart. Although less efficent than the Subach, the Mekhu HL-7 still consumes very little power and, like the Subach gives an acceptable level of damage, making it a viable choice throughout your tour of duty. The Mekhu HL-7 can only be mounted on Vasudan fighters and bombers.

{{FS12_Weapons}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Subach_Mekhu_320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTW Mekhu HL-7}}

==Tech Room Data==
The Mekhu HL-7 is the Vasudan re-engineered variant of the Subach HL-7 xaser. Modifications made to the design by engineers at Mekhu give it a higher firing rate and longer range than the original Terran version. These improvements come at the cost of a slight decrease in power output. This trade-off fits well with Vasudan military tactics, but most Terran pilots prefer the performance of the original weapon.
==Veteran Comments==
''The Mekhu is used in place of the [[GTW Subach HL-7]] in [[Vasudan]] fighters. The Mekhu has a huge fire rate - same as the [[GTW Morning Star]], moves faster than the [[GTW Subach HL-7]], does (slightly) more damage-per-second but has less overall hitting power (per shot damage), and is less efficent. I personaly prefer the [[GTW Subach HL-7]] to this weapon, but it is quite effective. For more details on exact specifications see [[Weapon Comparison (FS2)]].''
''The dogfight varient of the Mekhu is probably the best dogfight varient weapon.''

''I personally prefer the rapid fire of the Mekhu to the Subach. A constant bombardment with this weapons wears down both shields and hull rather fast. It's simply beter at dealing damage and it's easier to hit fast oponents with it.''

''The Mekhu is, for me, the main attraction of Vasudan fighters. In my opinion, it is the best all-around primary weapon in the entire game. It has a higher rate of fire than any other gun except the Morningstar and the Maxim, neither of which are effective against shields, and it uses next to no energy.''

==Performance==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
| style="width:200px" | 970 m
|-
| '''Rate of Fire'''
| 6.67 / s
|-
| '''Velocity'''
| 485 mps
|-
| '''Base Damage'''
| 12
|-
| Armor Damage Multiplier
| 0.9
|-
| Shield Damage Multiplier
| 0.8
|-
| Subsystem Damage Multiplier
| 0.3
|}

===Statistics - Mekhu HL-D===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
| style="width:200px" | 970 m
|-
| '''Rate of Fire'''
| 6.67 / s
|-
| '''Velocity'''
| 485 mps
|-
| '''Base Damage'''
| 15
|-
| Armor Damage Multiplier
| 1.4
|-
| Shield Damage Multiplier
| 1.5
|-
| Subsystem Damage Multiplier
| 0.3
|}

===Notes===

[[Category:Weapon]]

GVF Serapis

2007-08-10T16:09:35Z

Crane:

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:serapis320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GVF Serapis}}

The '''GVF Serapis''' was the mainstay interceptor fighter for the Vasudan navy after its development following the [[Great War]].

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
Fast and highly maneuverable, the GVF Serapis is primarily used as a bomber interceptor. Its thin armor and weak shields give it a low survival rate in dogfights against more heavily armored fighters. Despite having only two primary and secondary weapon banks, the Serapis has been retrofitted to accommodate almost any loadout in the GTVA arsenal. Veteran Vasudan pilots love the Serapis for its agility and loadout options. Some Terran pilots who've been privileged enough to fly it claim to prefer it to any Terran fighter.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''The Serapis is classed as (and perhaps worse, deployed as if it were) a space superiority fighter, but don't let that fool you. This is in fact a civilian ultralight for airshows. While that sounds harsh, it is unfortunately rather true. A joy to simply fly thanks to its speed and manuverablity, the Serapis is also disturbingly fragile, at least as much so as the FS1-era [[GTF Valkyrie]] if not more so. The Serapis has an extremely high attrition rate in combat.''

''The Serapis is a light interceptor which was not designed to survive in prolonged battles. Those who liked flying the [[GVF Horus]] or the [[GVF Thoth]] will probably like this fighter as it is superior to its predecessors. The main strength of the Serapis is its weapon compatibility. A pilot who prefers intercepting fighters to doing heavy assault will most likely prefer this during the Vasudan missions.''

''It is to be noted that most Terran interceptors have better combat performance.''

''The only real reason you should choose this is for the fact that it is the only Vasudan fighter compatible with the Maxim. Its maneuverability and moderate speed makes it good for getting behind bombers and chalking them off, but its lack of armor and shielding make it a bad choice for all but the most skilled of players in engaging other fighters.''

''The hull is so weak that I had to edit it's table to avoid being killed within the first 5 minutes of combat. I only recommend it for it's speed, maneuverability, and the fact that it can carry the Maxim.''

''This fighter is useless. It has less shielding and actually goes '''slower''' than the Valkyrie of old. Its only saving grace is its ability to carry the Maxim and its extra missile bank (which is minuscule anyway). Always use the Tauret or Horus when you can, rather than this paper-thin pair of wings.''

''"Some Terran pilots who've been privileged enough to fly it claim to prefer it to any Terran fighter." This is because they're idiots. The Serapis is slower than the Horus, has weaker shields and armour, and is only marginally more manoueverable. It's only advantage is the extra missile capacity, but since you'll die before you can use them, this isn't much of an advantage. Whoever classed this as an "Advanced" interceptor is having a joke. And as for comparing it to Terran fighters...''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Advanced Interceptor
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Akheton Corporation
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Excellent
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 75.0 - 78.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 135.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Light
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 220
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 200
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 14 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[GTW Akheton SDG|Akheton SDG]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW Mekhu HL-7|Mekhu HL-7]], [[GTW Akheton SDG|Akheton SDG]], [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]], [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]], [[GTW Morning Star| Morning Star]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]], [[GTW Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Maxim|Maxim]]
|}
*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Missile Banks|Missile Banks]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 60
| [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 30
| [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]], [[GTM EMP. Adv|Emp. Adv]], [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM TAG-B|TAG-B]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

GVF Horus

2007-08-10T16:05:23Z

Crane:

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:horus320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GVF Horus}}

The '''GVF ''Horus''''' was one of the oldest and most widely-used fighters in the [[Vasudan]] navy. The Horus was a light interceptor with high speed and maneuverability at the expense of light shielding, armoring, and weaponry.

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Horus interceptor can outrun any ship in the PVN or the GTA. This makes it extremely dangerous. Its above average weapons capacity, combined with its good maneuverability and shielding make this one of the most well designed Interceptors in the galaxy. This ship is responsible for the destruction of more GTA bombers than any other. 
As a C class threat, Horus interceptors should be dealt with as quickly as possible.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GVF Horus was the fastest fighter class during the Great War and it's still the fastest fighter in the GTVA fleet. Its weapon capacity is average for a fighter, with four primary banks and two missile bays. The Horus pays for its speed and maneuverability with thin armor and relatively weak shields. The Horus shines as a bomber interceptor, a role Allied Command puts it in as often as possible. For offensive operations against well-defended targets, however, the Horus is a poor choice.

===Developer Notes===
Extremely fast with good weapons compatibility. Very useful in any kind of engagement.

===Veteran Comments===
''FS2 Horus is slightly more manouverable and more powerful than its FS1 cousin.'' 
''The Horus is a good ship in FS1, something to worry you if you're flying a bomber or a Herc. It is a privilege to be able to fly in FS2, and also, strangely superior to the newer Serapis in most respects. Compared to the Serapis the Horus' only serious flaw is smaller secondary banks, and the Horus actually has stronger shields and is faster. These qualities give it a better survival rate in combat then the Serapis, in my experience. Given a choice I will fly the Horus rather than the Serapis every time.'' 
''This is one hell of a fighter, but my gold medal for interceptor or best overall fighter has to go to the Perseus. This takes a very close second.'' 
''An excellent fighter, especially in multiplayer dogfight games, but the gold in this particular category goes to the Thoth, which is smaller and has better placed primary banks, allowing it to take out enemies with ease with Quad Mekhu HL-D's''

''In my opinion, easily the best of the Vasudan fighters. Not that this is saying much, since I hate Vasudan ships. It's highly manoueverable, and not made of pasteboard. It even has a reasonable amount of weapons capacity.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Interceptor
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Akheton Corporation
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Very Good/Good
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 90.0 - 110.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 170.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Medium/Light
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 120 / 170
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 200 / 230
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 26 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
| style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
| style="width:240px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]]
| [[GTW Mekhu HL-7|Mekhu HL-7]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[GTW Flail|Flail]]
| [[GTW Morning Star|Morning Star]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW ML-16|ML-16 Laser]], [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]], [[GTW Flail|Flail]], [[GTW Prometheus|Prometheus]], [[GTW Banshee|Banshee]], [[GTW Leech Cannon|Leech Cannon]], [[GTW Shield Breaker|S-Breaker]]
| [[GTW Mekhu HL-7|Mekhu HL-7]], [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]], [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]], [[GTW Morning Star|Morning Star]], [[GTW UD-8 Kayser|UD-8 Kayser]], [[GTW Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]]
|}
*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Missile Banks|Missile Banks]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
| style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
| style="width:240px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 40
| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]]
| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 40
| [[GTM Phoenix V|Phoenix V]]
| [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]], [[GTM Fury|Fury]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Interceptor|Interceptor]], [[GTM Phoenix V|Phoenix V]], [[GTM EM Pulse|EM Pulse]]
| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]], [[GTM EMP. Adv|Emp. Adv]], [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]], [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]], [[GTM TAG-B|TAG-B]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTB Artemis D.H.

2007-08-10T15:53:13Z

Crane: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Artemis_dh320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTB Artemis D.H.}}

==Description:==

The Artemis D.H. is a simple reskinning of the [[GTB Artemis]]. The "DH" presumably stands for "Death's Head".

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTB Artemis D.H. is an experimental variant of the standard Artemis class. The most notable change is that the Artemis's factory-issued Han-Ronald engines have been replaced by the same Nankam NA-27f powerplant now found in the GTF Ares fightercraft. The D.H. variant is faster and more maneuverable than the standard Artemis bomber, at no cost to armor or armament. During the OpEval period, Artemis D.H. bombers are being deployed in only select squadrons in different theatres of the war. If the evaluation trials go well, wider deployment of the Artemis D.H. class is expected.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''While many pilots, myself included, swear up and down that the Artemis D.H. is superior to the Artemis, this is, as Setekh has termed it, the "placebomber" effect. The only functional difference between the Artemis and Artemis D.H. is their texturing, as examination of the table files shows.'' 
''There really isn't much difference between the two. Use one as you would with the other.'' 

''The D.H. has 100 fewer hitpoints than the normal Artemis, but 200 more shield points. Additionally, in the Statistics, its maneuverability is given as "Average", instead of "Poor". The differences are minimal, but they do exist. The D.H. is a superior ship, but not by a long shot. Nonetheless, better is better.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Medium Bomber
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Han-Ronald Corp.
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Average
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 65.0 - 65.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 110.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Medium
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 275
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 700
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 36 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 4
| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]], [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]], [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]], [[GTW Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Maxim|Maxim]]
|}
*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Missile Banks|Missile Banks]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 40
| [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 60
| [[GTM Cyclops|Cyclops]]
|- align="center"
| 3rd
| 60
| [[GTM Cyclops|Cyclops]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]], [[GTM EMP. Adv|Emp. Adv]], [[GTM Stiletto II|Stiletto II]], [[GTM Piranha|Piranha]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]], [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno]], [[GTM Cyclops|Cyclops]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Ares

2007-08-10T15:49:09Z

Crane:

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Ares320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Ares}}

The '''GTF ''Ares''''' is a heavy fighter class during the [[Second Shivan Incursion]]. It is an upgraded version of the [[GTF Hercules Mark II|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with more missiles and thicker armoring. The Ares's production was limited because of its high specifications and maintenance cost.

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTF Ares class of fighters is a radical upgrade of the Hercules II fighter. The power plant has been completely replaced with the newer, more powerful Nankam NA-27f model. Depleted uranium shielding has been added atop critical subsystems, making the Ares harder to incapacitate. Two primary weapon banks have been added, for greater firepower than the Herc II. This greater punch and protection come at a cost, however, as the Ares handles like a potato.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''The Ares is for those times when you just want to sit back and lob missiles at people. It also makes a decent bomber substitute against heavily defended convoys of transports and cruisers. Standard usage of an Ares defensively is to load up with [[GTM Trebuchet]]s, park next to what you're defending, and blow people away with paired hits at maximum range. Never try to dogfight; it is an exercise in futility.''

''This fighter is ideal for those who need firepower instead of maneuverability and speed. It can be armed with more missiles and is much tougher than the [[GTF Hercules Mark II]]. In fact, this fighter is tough enough to survive a glancing hit from the main beam of a [[GTC Fenris|Fenris]] at lower difficulties. Being a heavy attack fighter, it is vulnerable against faster-moving fighters. The Ares needs fighter escorts otherwise they are easily destroyed by more agile opponents.''

''The Ares is compatible with a wide range of weapons, including the most destructive [[GTW Maxim]] and [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]].''

''When using this fighter, think mobile sentry gun if you're going to go attack other fighters. It is truly atrocious in handling, and will be a severe detriment in dogfighting, so if you want to, try and sit still and take out fighters with harpoons. However, the good firepower, great missile capacity, and armour makes this good for attacking warships.''

''Don't choose this one for the final missions. You almost always never make it to the node, and the sluggishness is just too much. You're constantly rearming with Trebutchets... no fun. :(''

''This fighter is essentially tailor-made for the final missions of the main FS2 Campaign, where large numbers of bomber waves predominate, as these missions are more-or less written for the player to respond to nearly everything with massed [[GTM Trebuchet]] fire and finish off the crippled survivors with [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]]s. In most respects however the Ares is actually more a light bomber than a fighter.''

''Excellent against Bombers (especially Seraphim and Nephilim) and Cruisers, but never, NEVER dogfight with this 'Fighter'. The Ares handles like a log of wood and can easily be outmaneuvered by any real fighter.''

''This fighter feels like a Herc MKI, in fact, it is a Herc MKI with better shields and armor. If you liked the Herc MKI but hated the Herc MKII, you will love this fighter.''

''There is something special about this fighter,first of all, its .pof file is called Bonus... second of all, You only get it if you complete the [[Into the Lion's Den]] SOC Mission (which probably everyone has done).''

''You can defend a ship against almost unlimited numbers of bombers in this ship. Hit B, lock on, fire Trebuchets, hit B again, lock on, fire, repeat until everybody dies. Forget interceptors, this is a bomber's worst nightmare.''

''Although it handles like a log, the sheer shielding, armor and firepower more than make up for it. This ship is death incarnate in the right hands - nothing can stand before you. Six [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]]s will turn any enemy into space dust. If you're not a good shot and have trouble with faster fighters, it's generous secondary capacity will solve the problem. Either way, the best fighter in-game for me.''

''Though I'm not overly fond of the Ares for my own use, it is a brilliant ship to give a CPU controlled wing. Set them up with Maxim guns and Kaysers, and give them lots of Tornadoes, then point them at cruisers and corvettes. They'll survive longer than almost any other fighter in that situation, and longer than most bombers, since they aren't quite so vulnerable to enemy fighters.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Strategic Assault
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Nankam Aeronautical
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Poor
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 50.0 - 62.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 120.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Ultra Heavy
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 425
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 650
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 20 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]]
|- align="center"
| 2st
| 4
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]], [[GTW Akheton SDG|Akheton SDG]], [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]], [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]], [[GTW Morning Star|Morning Star]], [[GTW UD-8 Kayser|UD-8 Kayser]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]], [[GTW Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Maxim|Maxim]]
|}
*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Missile Banks|Missile Banks]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 90
| [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 100
| [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]], [[GTM EMP. Adv|Emp. Adv]], [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]], [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]], [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Erinyes

2007-08-10T15:45:52Z

Crane:

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:erinyes320X240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Erinyes}}

The '''GTF ''Erinyes''''' was a heavy fighter used mainly by elite pilots around and after the time of the [[Second Shivan Incursion]]. Special Operations Command also preferred to use the Erinyes for their dangerous missions.

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
GTF Erinyes craft are fresh off the drawing boards of Triton Dynamics. Though fast and heavily armored, their main attraction is firepower. With eight primary banks and two secondary weapon bays, Erinyes are at the top of the combat craft food chain. Both sets of weapon banks have been designed to maximize compatibility with the greatest possible number of weapon system. Erinyes-class ships are being evenly distributed through the GTVA fleet, but only elite pilots are currently authorized to fly them.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''The pinnacle of GTVA technology, nothing and no one (smaller than a destroyer, anyways) is superior to the Eryines. Pilots used to having lots of missiles in a heavy fighter will be somewhat disappointed, but the Eryines does have more missiles then the standard GTVA fighter. Those eight primary cannon, however, are truly impressive in their destructive power. Unfortunately, the Eryines mounts a few too many guns for its capicator to handle on mid-to-high difficult levels and so should mount a mixed armament, unless one is an expert marksman.'' 
''This ship is good for all purposes, whether they be attack or escort. The secondary banks are somewhat small, but adequate considering the amount of firepower it has. A four-shot burst from all banks on an Erinyes armed with Prometheus S can take out any fighter in the game. It also has lots of armour, and good maneuverability and speed for a heavy fighter, and a small target profile when viewed from the front and back, though it can be easily hit from the sides, it being as long as a long limousine. '' 
''The real advantage of the Eryines is its versatiliy, it can mount nearly every non-Bomb weapon, sure most ships can do one or two things better than it can, but It betters every one of them in at least one useful respect. Its the only 'Everyman' Fighter in either game not to suffer from not being able to mount some of the better ordinanace, and nothing chews through entire Shivan Bomber waves quite as fast as close in Primary fire from an Eryines. This is the fighter that rewards good piloting more than any other'' 
''Fans tend to overrate the Erinyes's specifications and regard it as undefeatable and indestructible simply because it has 8 primary banks. It is doubtlessly an advantage, but every advantage has a disadvantage: The Erinyes eats more primary power than any other fighters in the game. In addition, it is slow, inmaneuverable, and easy to hit even from long range. While a skilled pilot is able to survive an attack from behind, the Erinyes still rates low on survivability due to its large size and sluggishness. Although its weapon compatibility is excellent, anti-cruiser and anti-warship bombs cannot be mounted on the Erinyes. It's pretty suitable for escort missions as long as proper fighter escort is given to take down any interceptor fighters that might attack the escorters. With its firepower, taking down bombers is easier than with any other craft, but in order to maintain a pauseless flow of laser, you must divert more power to your primaries. This usually means slower shield recharge or even less speed; or usually both.''

''There is little need for Prometheus or Kaysers on this. 8 Subachs can do serious damage and be fired continuously, though some additional stopping power could be supported, if that is your choice''

''True, a simple all Subach loadout is very effective. I personally prefer to carry one Kayser and one Maxim, myself. The Kayser for normal dogfighting, the Maxim for attacking small capships, and shooting down bombs. Of course, this does eat energy like a pig...''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Heavy Assault
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Triton Dynamics
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Average
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 65.0 - 70.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 130.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Heavy
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 325
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 500
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 17 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 4
| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]]
|- align="center"
| 2st
| 4
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]], [[GTW Akheton SDG|Akheton SDG]], [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]], [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]], [[GTW Morning Star|Morning Star]], [[GTW UD-8 Kayser|UD-8 Kayser]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]], [[GTW Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Maxim|Maxim]]
|}
*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Missile Banks|Missile Banks]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 40
| [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 50
| [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]], [[GTM EMP. Adv|Emp. Adv]], [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]], [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]], [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno]], [[GTM TAG-A|TAG-A]], [[GTM TAG-B|TAG-B]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]