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GTVA Colossus

2007-09-23T22:09:41Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{spoiler}}
*Freespace 2

{{shipimage|image=[[Image:colossus320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTVA Colossus}}

The largest space-faring warship ever constructed by [[Terrans]] or [[Vasudans]], the '''GTVA ''Colossus''''' was the result of twenty years of joint effort from dozens of contractors from across the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. Logging in with a length of six-kilometers, this behemoth was equipped with over eighty weapon turrets, in addition to over 240 combat spacecraft.

With the offensive power that exceeded most [[GTVA]] battlegroups, the ''Colossus'' was designed to combat the [[Shivans]] upon their return to Allied territory. The prospective target was one or more [[SD Lucifer|''Lucifer'']]-class super-destroyers, and it was deemed that the ''Colossus'' would not only have the firepower not only to destroy such a foe, but also to survive multiple hits from a ''Lucifer'''s primary weapon system.

==History==
The first combat use of the ''Colossus'' was against the [[Neo-Terran Front]]. NTF forces proved to be no match for the ''Colossus'' and her battlegroup, and the rebels made every effort to avoid direct combat with the [[juggernaut]]. It can be truthfully said that it was the ''Colossus'' that was the ultimate factor in the NTF's collapse. With his fleet shattered, and the remnants being actively pursued and destroyed by the ''Colossus'', [[Famous Persons|Admiral Aken Bosch]] gave the order to flee GTVA space to the relative safety of the nebula beyond [[Gamma Draconis]].

With the NTF defeated, the ''Colossus'' was finally to fulfil the role her designers had envisioned for her: the defeat of a Shivan incursion. However, as it turned out, the challenge was not to be [[SD Lucifer|SD ''Lucifer'']]-class superdestroyers, but rather a [[SJ Sathanas|SJ ''Sathanas'']]-class juggernaut. Twenty years of constant struggle finally culminated with the ''Colossus'''s destruction of the [[SJ Sathanas|''Sathanas'']], all at the cost of moderate damage to the ''Colossus''.

All would have been well was it not for the [[Shivans]] possessing multiple juggernauts. In the closing stages of the Battle of [[Capella]], the ''Colossus'' was deployed to interdict Shivan traffic at the [[Gamma Draconis]] jump node in [[Capella]] to divert enemy forces and attention away from the [[GTD Bastion|''Bastion'']], which was en route to collapse the jump corridor to [[Epsilon Pegasi]]. The ploy succeeded, as the [[Shivans]] first deployed a [[SD Ravana]], then a [[SJ Sathanas|SJ ''Sathanas'']] to engage the ''Colossus''. In her weakened state, it was obvious that the ''Colossus'' would not survive an engagement with another ''Sathanas''-class juggernaut, and Allied Command ordered the ''Colossus'' to withdraw.

However, with the success of the ''Bastion'''s critical mission in doubt, the ''Colossus'' disobeyed the direct order from Allied Command, and refused to disengage. Subsequently, the ''Colossus'' was destroyed with the loss of all hands. The thirty-thousand officers and crew of the ''Colossus'' willingly sacrificed themselves to ensure the continued survival of the billions of individuals making up the Terran and Vasudan species, and ultimately, the
[[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]].

==Victims of the ''Colossus''==
*NTCv ''Hawkwood'' (Destroyed at Enif Station)
*NTD ''Repulse'' (Admiral Koth's flagship. Kamikaze attacked the Colossus)
*NTD ''Andronicus'' (Reported destroyed in Command Briefing)
*NTC ''Camisard'' (Reported destroyed in Command Briefing)
*NTC '''Vanguard'' (''Reported destroyed in Endgame'')
*NTCv ''Congreve'' (''Implied destroyed in Endgame'')
*NTCv ''Danton'' (''Endgame'')
*SJ ''Sathanas'' (First, High Noon mission)
*SD ''Beast'' (Destroyed shortly before the second Shivan juggernaut destroyed the Colossus)

==Quotes==
"This is the GTVA ''Colossus''. Fighters, stand clear of hostile warships. All batteries, fire at will!"

"This is the GTVA ''Colossus''. Admiral Koth, you are ordered to power down your engines immediately and surrender. The Polaris jump node is blockaded, there is no escape."

"You are sacrificing thousands of lives for nothing!"

"If only Koth had surrendered rather than playing Martyr, his crew would still be alive"

"A Shivan juggernaut has jumped within range. What's the status of the [[GTD Bastion|''Bastion'']]?"

"We'll hold them back here. Just get the [[GTD Bastion|''Bastion'']] through!"

==Colossus, the cutscene==
'''Narrator:''' ''The following is classified level Rho. Unauthorized access is punishable under the GTVA security act, Deneb convention, section 21.3.5. We vanquished the Shivans in the Great War but the hard questions remained. How would we confront the threat of future invasion? The Shivans might return at any time, any place, without warning. How would we fight the next threat to the very existence of our species? In 2345, on the tenth anniversary of the Shivan attack on Ross 128, the Vasudan emperor Khonsu II addressed the newly-formed GTVA General Assembly. The emperor inaugurated an ambitious and unprecedented joint endeavor: The GTVA ''Colossus''.''

'''Khonsu II:''' ''Together we built a civilization on the ruins of the [[Great War]], and now we stand on the threshold of a new era of prosperity and harmony. With Project Colossus, the Vasudan people celebrate our shared covenant of peaceful co-existence and mutual defense of our Terran allies.''

'''Narrator:''' ''The ''Colossus'' is the most powerful space faring warship ever constructed. Spanning six kilometers from bow to stern, the ''Colossus'' has taken over twenty years to complete. Twelve ''Lucifer''-class destroyers can fit within its massive hull. Its state-of-the-art weaponry includes forty-five laser turrets, fifteen flak guns, twelve missile batteries, and twelve beam cannons. The ''Colossus'' wields more firepower than five ''Orion''-class destroyers combined. Sixty fighter and bomber wings are housed in its vast hangar and its crew numbers over thirty thousand. Among its major contractors are industry giants Triton Dynamics, Subach-Innes, and the Akheton Corporation. The alliance now wages war on multiple fronts: in Deneb, Alpha Centuri, Epsilon Pegasi, and the [[Nebula System|mysterious nebula]] beyond Gamma Draconis. Once deployed the ''Colossus'' will end these conflicts swiftly and decisively. If ever the Shivans return to threaten our worlds we will be ready to face the challenge, securing peace for today and for generations to come.''

----

{{FS12_Ships}}

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTVA ''Colossus'' resulted from an endeavor unprecedented in Terran or Vasudan history. This 6-kilometer-long behemoth is the result of 20 years of joint effort from dozens of contractors of both races. The ''Colossus'' is the most powerful space-faring warship ever made, bristling with over 80 weapon turrets. It also houses 60 fighter and bomber wings and requires a crew of over 30,000. The firepower of the ''Colossus'' is greater than that of most GTVA battle groups.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Juggernaught|[[Colossus Manufacturers]]|N/A|25.0|N/A|N/A|1 000 000|N/A|6166}}{|-
| style="width:200px"|'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Fighter Complement|Fighter Complement]]'''
| style="width:200px"|240 fightercraft (?) (60 wings)
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Turrets|Turrets]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=2 style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
|- align="center"
| [[Terran Turret]]
| 8
|- align="center"
| [[Terran Huge Turret]]
| 10
|- align="center"
| [[Standard Flak]]
| 12
|- align="center"
| [[MX-52]]
| 8
|- align="center"
| [[GTM Piranha|Piranha]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[AAAf|Anti-Fighter Beam]]
| 10
|- align="center"
| [[TerSlash|Terran Slashing Beam]]
| 7
|- align="center"
| [[BGreen|Big Green Beam]]
| 6
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''The GTVA Colossus was an excellent warship, eqipped perfectly for the job it was designed for. While engaging the NTF hordes, we always knew the battle was over when the Colossus entered the fray. The Colossus' demise was one of the bravest sacrifices ever made by a ship in the GTVA. It remained in front of a Sathanas juggernaut, even though it had no chance of surviving, so that the Bastion might reach the Epsilon Pegasi node.''

''The Colossus is really out of its league against the Sathanas, but it was never designed for killing juggernauts. The Colossus' proper role is hunting and killing destroyers, a task at which it excels. It would take a very large number of smaller ships to threaten the Colossus; witness its single-handed destruction of the NTF.''

''The GTVA Colossus is not that great at killing ships of equal size to it as the above veterans have said. The placement of its main beam turrets are all over the ship, meaning that maximum firepower cannot be directed against heavier ships. However this does also have its advantages. It means that no capital ship can be in a safe spot from it. It is also loaded with massive amounts of anti-fighter and bomber weaponry, making it a nightmare to attack. These anti-fighter weapons are also located around the main beams of the warship, making it more difficult to disable.''

''The GTVA Colossus...just saying that makes you get shivers down your spine. When you are fighting out on the "field" and you see the 6 kilometre behemoth, you can't help but to stop and stare at it. The Colossus in my terms means blond and majestic.''

''The Colossus is a superb ship in my opinion. It's weapon placement ensures no capship or fighter can attack it and stay safe. While not designed to confront ships like the Sathanas, if properly positioned it can take them on and emerge victorious. Its real strength lies in its anti-fighter weaponry and is a killer machine when confronting smaller warships.''

''It seems odd that it is the largest endeavour in Terran-Vasudan history with so many contractors, and with construction beginning well before the NTF Rebellion, and apparently the NTF and/or the average GTVA pilots didn't recognize or know about it. I don't buy it.''

''According to FRED-made simulations, it takes approximately 25 Nephilims to kill this thing, multiply that by two or three if you involve fighters escorting both the bombers and the Collossus. The Colossus better hope that it can make use of its 200+ plus fighters, because if not, this thing can get owned by bomber attack; most destroyers carry at least 40 fighters and bombers. Only an idiot would attack the Colossus with another capital ship, however.''

''The colossus is to destroyers what a corvette is to a cruiser, bigger and armed well enough to make mince meat out of them, though well position destroyers can inflict notable damage to it they will die in the end. but like with the corvettes it needs help taking anything of comparable size.}}
[[Category:Unique ships|Colossus]]
[[Category:Ship]]

SC Cain

2007-09-23T22:02:03Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:cain320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SC Cain}}

The '''SC ''Cain''''' was a Shivan class of cruiser. Cains were the mainstay cruisers used during the [[Great War]] and were still popular during the era of the [[Second Shivan Incursion]].

The Cain had an advanced variant, the [[SC Lilith|SC ''Lilith'']].

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Cain is by far the most common cruiser in the Shivan fleet. It is also the weakest. However, the Cain should not be underestimated. It has many turrets, as well as a cluster bomb defensive mechanism. As a strike cruiser, the Cain mostly appears in attacks against GTA or PVN capital ships and cruisers. In these cases, it should be destroyed immediately. The primary weakness of the Cain appears to be its unshielded turrets. Most of the turrets on the Cain can be destroyed with minimal damage. 
The Cain is a Class B threat.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The weakest of the Shivan cruiser classes is designated SC Cain. These vessels were commonly encountered during Great War battles. Cains are considered to be slightly stronger than the GTC Fenris cruiser class.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Cruiser
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 30.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| N/A
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 20 000
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 190 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Turrets|Turrets]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=2 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
| colspan=2 style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
| 4
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
| 3
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
| 3
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[FighterKiller]]
| 2
| [[FighterKiller]]
| 2
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[SAAA|Anti-Fighter Beam]]
| 1
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[SRed|Small Red Beam]]
| 1
|}

===Veteran Comments===
{{comment|''The Cain, is considerably stronger than a Fenris, but has an even worse anti-fighter point defense: with only one AAA turret on the bottom rear of the ship and a couple of weak missile launchers, it leaves the top of the vessel virtually undefended. As far as anti-capital work goes in cruisers, the Cain is pretty good, with a single SRed it will most likely take some skin of the nose of whatever capital ship it attacks it before going down, which it will with only 20,000 hitpoints. A wing of Herc IIs or Myrmidons should have no trouble taking down the Cain, nor should a Deimos, and a wing of bombers will take this ship down very quickly, it only takes ten Cyclops torpedos to take this beast down.''

''If in bombers don't bother with torps just shoot it, its turrets or sit behind it and shoot its backside off, about 2 mins should do it if on your own, half to 1/3 that with a kayser or maxim loadout''}}
[[Category:Ship]]

SC Cain

2007-09-23T22:00:24Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

SC Cain

2007-09-23T22:00:14Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:cain320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SC Cain}}

The '''SC ''Cain''''' was a Shivan class of cruiser. Cains were the mainstay cruisers used during the [[Great War]] and were still popular during the era of the [[Second Shivan Incursion]].

The Cain had an advanced variant, the [[SC Lilith|SC ''Lilith'']].

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Cain is by far the most common cruiser in the Shivan fleet. It is also the weakest. However, the Cain should not be underestimated. It has many turrets, as well as a cluster bomb defensive mechanism. As a strike cruiser, the Cain mostly appears in attacks against GTA or PVN capital ships and cruisers. In these cases, it should be destroyed immediately. The primary weakness of the Cain appears to be its unshielded turrets. Most of the turrets on the Cain can be destroyed with minimal damage. 
The Cain is a Class B threat.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The weakest of the Shivan cruiser classes is designated SC Cain. These vessels were commonly encountered during Great War battles. Cains are considered to be slightly stronger than the GTC Fenris cruiser class.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Cruiser
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 30.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| N/A
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 20 000
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 190 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Turrets|Turrets]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=2 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
| colspan=2 style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
| 4
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
| 3
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
| 3
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[FighterKiller]]
| 2
| [[FighterKiller]]
| 2
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[SAAA|Anti-Fighter Beam]]
| 1
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[SRed|Small Red Beam]]
| 1
|}

===Veteran Comments===
{{comment|''The Cain, is considerably stronger than a Fenris, but has an even worse anti-fighter point defense: with only one AAA turret on the bottom rear of the ship and a couple of weak missile launchers, it leaves the top of the vessel virtually undefended. As far as anti-capital work goes in cruisers, the Cain is pretty good, with a single SRed it will most likely take some skin of the nose of whatever capital ship it attacks it before going down, which it will with only 20,000 hitpoints. A wing of Herc IIs or Myrmidons should have no trouble taking down the Cain, nor should a Deimos, and a wing of bombers will take this ship down very quickly, it only takes ten Cyclops torpedos to take this beast down.''
''If in bombers don't bother with torps just shoot it, its turrets or sit behind it and shoot its backside off, about 2 mins should do it if on your own.''}}
[[Category:Ship]]

SC Lilith

2007-09-23T21:58:03Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:lilith320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SC Lilith}}

The '''SC ''Lilith''''' was a heavy cruiser class used by the Shivans in both the [[Great War]] and the [[Second Shivan Incursion]]. The Lilith offered a heavy beam cannon against capital ships and numerous other turrets against fighters.

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
While far more rare than its counterpart, the Cain-class cruiser, the Lilith is one of the most ferocious cruisers we have had the misfortune of combating. It has extremely strong weapon systems, as well as a very thick armor which our cannons can barely penetrate. One for one, the Lilith can easily destroy any of our cruisers. It is for this reason that they should be considered a primary target for all bomber squadrons in the GTA. 
The Lilith should be considered a Class A threat to any ships that encounter it.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The SC Lilith class of Shivan cruisers is a far-deadlier foe than the Cain class. Nearly impenetrable armor plating enables it to withstand tremendous punishment, enabling its nine turrets to lash out at warships and combat spacecraft with impunity.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Cruiser
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 20.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| N/A
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 75 000
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 190 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Turrets|Turrets]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=2 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
| colspan=2 style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Turret Laser]]
| 6
| [[Shivan Turret Laser]]
| 5
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
| 1
| [[Shivan Cluster]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Cluster]]
| 2
| [[SAAA|Anti-Fighter Beam]]
| 1
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[LRed|Large Red Beam]]
| 1
|}

===Veteran Comments===
{{comment|''The Lilith is, in FS2, probably the single most effective cruiser in the game. It gains this title simply because it is ridiculously difficult to destroy. This thick armor also makes it very difficult knock out critical subsystems and weapons, while its main beam cannon is a destroyer-scale LRed, giving it a nasty punch. Despite its durablity, its antifighter defenses are only marginally superior to the Cain, with its Shivan Cluster launchers instead of Fighterkiller missiles.'' 
''I'm 90% sure a Lilith can take on an Aeolus and come out winning. However, it simply does not possess the same general capabilities as an Aeolus.'' 
''If this ship comes out during an escort mission, be sure to have at least 3 Trebuchets and use them to destroy that LRed Beam before they tear your escort to shreds.''

''typical of a FS1 warship modified to match FS2 standards, although it is armored like a tank it lacks anti fighter firepower, but as a ship to support operations against destroyers it is up to the task.''}}

[[Category:Ship]]

SCv Moloch

2007-09-23T21:53:25Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:moloch320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SCv Moloch}}

==Description:==

===FS2 Demo Tech Room Description===
This big Shivan Mama is loaded with turrety goodness. Moloch is the name of another larger form of Aeshma, a many armed, many weaponed Indian goddess.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
Only one class of Shivan ship is classified as a corvette - the SCv Moloch class. Though they're physically as large as the GTCv Deimos class, Molochs do not seem to pack the same punch. They are far more deadly than any Shivan cruisers, however.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Corvette
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 30.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| N/A
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 80 000
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 724 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Turrets|Turrets]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=2 style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Turret Laser]]
| 5
|- align="center"
| [[Standard Flak]]
| 3
|- align="center"
| [[Heavy Flak]]
| 1
|- align="center"
| [[GTM Piranha|Piranha]]
| 1
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Cluster]]
| 1
|- align="center"
| [[MX-52]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[SRed|Small Red Beam]]
| 3
|}
===Veteran Comments===
{{comment|''Moloch is a poor excuse for a Shivan vessel and an even poorer excuse for a corvette. A Lilith poses more threat to allied forces than this big target. Its only saving grace is its ability to carry fighters, but it's never enough to turn the tide of battle.''

''The Moloch is an opponent to be taken seriously, despite all the negative commentary, and the statement a [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos]] can take one on successfully is somewhat debateable. Shivans use much more effective (and faster-cycling) direct-fire beams, of which the Moloch has three [[SRed]]-types. Like most Shivan capital craft, its antifighter defenses are rather less impressive then those of a comparable Terran ship. Despite this the Moloch's defenses are nonetheless probably the best, pound for pound, of any Shivan capital craft. It mounts a considerable number of flak guns, and they are well-posistioned. The broadside flaks are placed in such a way as to make them difficult to target at range, but still provide good coverage to the sides of the ship. Eliminating them requires getting in dangerously close. The aft flak is more vunerable, but is also a heavy mount and still capable of inflicting significant damage. The Moloch is a dangerous opponent to an unwary fightercraft. Fortunately, there are no anti-fighter beams.''

''The fighterbay is never used in the [[Portal:Freespace 2|Freespace 2]] campaign. The Moloch has by far the worst firepower and anti-fighter defenses of any corvette, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a niche. The Moloch is a cruiser hunter, easily capable of destroying one of the best cruisers in the game, the [[GTC Aeolus|Aeolus]], which the Moloch survives without suffering any real damage. However, when faced with a cruiser and a wing of heavy assault fighters, as in the demo mission '''[[Crisis in Capella]]''' the Moloch is in deep trouble, provided the fighters can destroy its main beam turrets quickly enough (they can). Under few circumstances will a Moloch prevail over a [[GTCv Deimos]], unless the Moloch launches bombers, the Deimos's many [[Standard Flak|flak guns]] and [[AAAf|AAA turrets]] add to its total firepower, and although the [[SRed]]s are definitely more accurate, the [[TerSlash]] does 2.2 times the maximum sustained damage, and the [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos]] has four, as opposed to the Moloch's three. However, if the Moloch is a good distance away, its accurate [[SRed]]s will be more effective than the [[TerSlash]] beams of the [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos]]. Still, in a poll, it was found few people actually consider the Moloch superior to the [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos]].''

''I don't wanna insult anyone, but everybody who says this ship isn't dangerous has never fought it! :) The plating of its turrets is more than poor in comparison to the over corvettes, yes. But:
Firstly: Its anti-fighter missiles can hit yout ''everywhere''. At a Sobek, I can hide beneath the rear side and it won't hit me if I just take out one single flak gun.
Secondly: The convoluted design of the Moloch makes it much more difficult to disarm than a Sobek for example. At the Sobek I can park two klicks above and eliminate almost all of its turrets, including the main beam cannons. At the Moloch the antifighter and beam cannons are evenly spread all over the ship.
My conclusion: Maybe not as good as the Deimos, but definitely better than the Sobek - which is already deadly!
Do not underestimate the Moloch, just because of the distorted image the main campaign gives of it. They also misused the Aeolus!''

''A Moloch is a threat to larger capital ships if they get position on them, though it is often said that Shivan ships are front heavy in firepower, so are the allied warships. from the rear with a few bombers for support can kill a destroyer e.g. [[Proving Grounds]] the moloch and bombers do significant damage to the GTD Aquitaine if the player is not alert, given a little extra time they could destroy the ship.''}}
[[Category:Ship]]

Targeting Laser

2007-09-20T20:21:35Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

'''Targeting Laser''' is an unused weapon found from FreeSpace 2

{{FS12_Weapons}}
==Description==

==Performance==
===Statistics===
{{Beam|Undefined|0.2|0|Targeting|0|0|0}}

==Notes==

===Veteran Comments===
{{Comment|Unused in "vanilla" [[Portal:Freespace 2|FreeSpace 2]], the Targeting Laser was originally intended to, upon 'hitting' the target, summon a strike of bombs arriving from subspace. It is likely the Targeting Laser was removed simply because this would effectively give the player an infinite amount of warheads, unbalancing the game. The Targeting Laser can actually work as intended in the vanilla version of FreeSpace 2, provided the [[ssm.tbl]] (blank by default) is correctly edited.

It is also notable as a beam weapon mountable on fighters with FreeSpace 2 pre-SCP, although it has a number of issues (namely the lack of energy consumption and that it always fires from a fixed point rather than the actual gun barrels).

Might be used as some kind of TAG laser if someone can do that in the weapons.tbl?

''Useful i suppose if you create a campaign involving a new class of warship that carried subspace capable missiles to attack a juggernaut scale threat from a safe distance, the mission involving this would need a limit of runs that could be made with a very long cool down time (a minute or more i think) to simulate the limited supply of massive and prohibitively expensive torpedoes capable of such a feat and the time it would take the ship to reload and re-target, i reckon the missiles would have to be close to Erinyes or Boanerges sized if not more to be believable to produce the size of blast wanted with a subspace device, fuel and engine speed, i suppose the current day equivalent would be a cruise missile using GPS for general guidance with laser guidance for the final approach.}}

[[Category:Weapon]]

GTW Circe

2007-09-20T18:54:29Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

'''GTW-19 Circe'''

{{FS12_Weapons}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Circe_320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTW-19 Circe}}

==Tech Room Data==
Derived from advanced electromagnetic weaponry, such as the Banshee, the GTW-19 Circe disrupts shield systems by focusing a barrage of widely varying EM harmonics upon its target. This energy is completely ineffective against any kind of armor plating or insulated subsystem. For this reason, the Circe is most effective when paired with a hull-damaging partner, such as the Maxim or Prometheus.

==Performance==
===Statistics===
{{Primary|1350|2.5|450|45|None|0|Full|45|None|0}}

==Notes==

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|The yin to the [[GTW Maxim|GTW-66 Maxim Cannon]]'s yang, the Circe eats shields for breakfast, but has no real other purpose.

I like to use this weapon in an [[GTF Erinyes]] with the [[GTW Maxim|GTW-66 Maxim Cannon]]. It's quite simple to fire off a couple of Circle bursts: completely striping away a fighters shields instantly, and then switch over to the Maxim and blow your target away.

''The Tech room says its a dev of the banshee but in terms of usage its more related to the shield breaker, i would have said the spiritual sucsessor to the banshee is the kayser.''}}

[[Category:Weapon]]

GTW Avenger

2007-09-20T18:49:04Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

The '''GTW-15 Avenger Cannon''' is a [[primary weapon]] which was used during the [[Great War]]. The main advantage of this weapon was that it was the only weapon that could inflict damage to [[Shivan]] [[Shields|shields]] during the onset of the [[Great War]]. Its predecessor, the [[ML-16]] was ineffective against shields and had to be replaced. After the development of the [[Prometheus]], the Avenger was no longer the preferred weapon of [[GTA]] pilots.

{{FS12_Weapons}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Avenger_320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTW-15 Avenger Cannon}}

==Tech Room Data==
A rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and gun system - capable of firing at a rate of more than 4500 rounds per minute - used primarily for close-defense situations - uses closed-loop radar technology to locate, identify, and direct a stream of highly destructive 45mm projectiles to the target.

With the advent of shield technology, the GTW-15 is preferred over the ML-16 in any ship that can carry it. It's extra damage against hulls make it one of the best anti cruiser weapons. It has also proven very effective against Vasudan fighters. However, it's substandard anti-shield capabilities make it a poor choice for dogfighting Shivans, although far better than the ML-16.

==Performance==
===Statistics===
{{Primary|1000|4|525|20|Full|20|Good|13.6|Poor|5.6}}

==Notes==

===The heist of the prototype===
:''Main article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]

===Veteran Comments===
{{Comment|The Avenger is a fine weapon, due to the lower energy demand, it is sometimes even more ideal than the Prometheus. Why? Because therefore you don't have to divert so much power on your lasers and you are able to have more energy on shields and energy.

I always like coupling this with a [[GTW Flail|GTW-32 Flail Rifle]]. I call it the "hook and flail" combo.

The Avenger's speed, and therefore its accuracy, is greater than that of the [[GTW Prometheus]] as well. If you don't have excellent aim or intend to engage at fair distances, the Avenger serves well.

A surprisingly good weapon. The Prometheus does have roughly 25% better damage against shields (8x4 shots vs 6x4 shots to remove a Basilisk's rear shield). However, the rate of fire, low energy use, and travel speed give this weapon some desirability over the Prometheus. The Avenger is extremely good against hull plating, and is a great partner for the Banshee...which will strip the shield in a couple of shots regardless. On its own, it may not be as great as the Prometheus, but the Avenger is a great choice when combined with a shield stripping weapon.

It's unclear why GTVA Command would see fit to replace this perfectly serviceable gun (expendibles; uses ammunition) with the considerably inferior Subach HL-7, especially with the fluff about the Subachs being expensive. Maybe because they needed a fast weak gun to teach newbies how to aim or something. But this is a good weapon even when inserted into an FS2 campaign, at least until the Prometheus S makes it obsolete again.

''I suspect its theoretical reliance on ammo was why it was taken out of service, i mean the cost to produce ammo for all the avengers in service at the end of the FS1 campaign must have been astronomical, not to mention you had an unrealistic unlimited ammo for it in FS1 which would have needed to be removed in FS2 to make it more believable.''}}

[[Category:Weapon]]

GTB Athena

2007-09-19T23:56:18Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

The '''GTB ''Athena''''' was one of the oldest, most commonly used class of bomber during the [[14-Year War]]. When the [[Shivans]] arrived with their outpowering warships, the need arose for larger, more devastating bombs, which the ''Athena'' was not large enough to carry.

Being the lightest bomber of all known Terran bombers, the ''Athena'' provided a reasonable efficiency against incoming hostile fighters, while it was not worth a fighter-class.

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:athena320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTB Athena}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The smallest bomber in the fleet, the Athena has oftentimes been mistaken for a fighter. However, one should not be fooled by its small size. The Athena can carry light bombs, and most missiles. It also has the ability to dogfight well. Its strong shielding and hull make it the favored "Lightning Bomber" of the GTA.

===Developer Notes===
Excellent for hit-and-run bombing. Good speed for its size, with a high capacity afterburner reserve.

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Light Bomber
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Dynamic Metamer
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Average
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 60.0 - 75.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 120.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Medium
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 250
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 500
|-
| '''[[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 1'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:50px" |Bank
| style="width:50px" |Guns
| style="width:200px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[GTW Flail|Flail]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW ML-16|ML-16 Laser]], [[GTW Disruptor|Distruptor]], [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]], [[GTW Flail|Flail]], [[GTW Leech Cannon|Leech Cannon]], [[GTW Shield Breaker|S-Breaker]]
|}
*'''[[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'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:50px" |Bank
| style="width:50px" |Capacity
| style="width:200px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 80
| [[GTM Phoenix V|Phoenix V]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 80
| [[GTM Synaptic|Synaptic]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM D-Missile|D-Missile]], [[GTM Fury|Fury]], [[GTM Phoenix V|Phoenix V]], [[GTM Synaptic|Synaptic]], [[GTM Stiletto|Stiletto]], [[GTM Interceptor|Interceptor]], [[GTM EM Pulse|EM Pulse]], [[GTM Cluster Bomb|Cluster Bomb]]
|}
===Veteran Comments===
{{Comment|
''I always wanted to love the Athena, but it's lack of a any serious anti-cap ship capablity made it a non-choice when going against anything bigger than a transport.'' 
 
''The Athena is the ultimate tool for a fighter pilot. But not a bomber pilot. It has higher speed then the Hercules, good manuverabilty, and can haul an equal if not greater amount of ordance. It has a thin target profile from the the sides and front-back. Its gun setup is the best for dogfighting or bomb interception ever seen in a Freespace game, more then compensating for its inablity to carry the [[GTW Prometheus|Prometheus]] or [[GTW Banshee|Banshee]]. If you want to carry real bombs, though, you'll have to get a Medusa.'' 
 
''If it could carry the [[GTW Prometheus|Prometheus]] or the [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], I would prefer it to the [[GTF Hercules]] as a heavy fighter, but the lack of these and any proper bombs means there's always a ship better than it for most missions. On the other hand prior to the more advanced ships and weapons it does make a good heavy complement to the [[GTF Apollo |Apollo]] and the [[GTF Valkyrie|Valkyrie]].'' 
''The Athena is probably one of the best ships in the whole FS universe. It's fast, manuverable, hard to hit, has great primary weapon placement and can take a lot of punishment. It can't carry the big bombs, but then again, crippling strikes are it's forte. Loaded with Stilleto and Fury missiles, it can quickly disarm and disable any ship, making it a easy prey for others. The only real downside to this jewel is it's incopability with some of the more advanced weapons.'' 
''This is the ship I swear by. The speed, amount of manuvering it has, shields, and amount of ordinance it can carry, along with it's almost nil front/side profile. With the exception of speed, I view this ship as the ideal anti-bomber ship, largely due to it's ability to pepper a bomber squadron down to almost nothing (mostly with Fury and Synaptic warheads), and then swoop in to finish the stragglers off. I singlehandedly finished off the Hades with this ship, and prefer it highly over any Hercules variant, or the Zeus, with it's far larger target profile, facts which plagued me for much of FS2.''

''Some serious balancing issues have cropped up when a bomber is superior to fighters in many dogfighting situations, but having said that i am not complaining about being able to take a tank into a soldier fight.}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Apollo

2007-09-19T23:52:43Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:apollo320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Apollo}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===

The '''GTF Apollo''' is the most common GTA fighter. It is highly versatile and can perform multiple roles, including space superiority, interception and assault.

===Developer Notes===

Original space superiority of the GTA fleet. Highly versatile, often doubles as assault type. Low weapon compatibility.

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Space Superiority
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Han-Ronald Corp.
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| High (Fair)
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 60.0 - 82.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 140.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Light (Medium)
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 240
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 350
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 21 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'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[GTW ML-16|ML-16 Laser]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW ML-16|ML-16 Laser]], [[GTW Disruptor|Disruptor]], [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]], [[GTW Flail|Flail]], [[GTW Prometheus|Prometheus]], [[GTW Leech Cannon|Leech Cannon]], [[GTW Shield Breaker|S-Breaker]]
|}
*'''[[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'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 40
| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 40
| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]], [[GTM D-Missile|D-Missile]], [[GTM Fury|Fury]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Interceptor|Interceptor]], [[GTM EM Pulse|EM Pulse]]
|}

===Veteran Comments===
{{Comment|
''This ship is vastly underrated. There is a general consensus among the FS2 community that the Apollo is worthless once you meet the Shivans. That's not true. The Apollo may not be terribly maneuverable and is on the slow side, but it is relatively durable and its guns are very well-placed. It can't carry the Phoenix V or Banshee, but it does carry the Prometheus, so weapons compatibility isn't as bad as many people think. The Apollo is best when you need a jack-of-all trades: it has better missile capacity and armor than the Valkyrie and Ulysses and more manoeuverability and speed than a Herc. It's tied with the Herc as my favorite ship.'' 
 
''The Apollo is truly the jack of all trades. Anything a Hercules, Valkyrie, or Ulysses can do, an Apollo can do, though probably not as competently. The adaptablity of the Apollo is its most potent weapon, and it performs far better in rapidly changing tactical situations then any of its more specialized brethern. It also fills the gaps between more specialized ships. If the mission calls for heavy firepower but the Hercules isn't quick enough, dogfighting but the Ulysses isn't tough enough, or interception but the Valkyrie doesn't pack enough ordance, then the Apollo will take over the task and serve well.''

''The apollo was great during the T-V missions where its balance of speed, amour and firepower served the ship well, but once other craft became available with new weapons its weapon compatibility issues really showed not being able to mount some of the weapons that became staples in the war with the shivans}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Ulysses

2007-09-19T23:49:03Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Ulysses320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Ulysses}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
Developed in a joint operation by the Vasudan and Terran governments, the '''GTF Ulysses''' is an excellent all-around fighter. It offers superior maneuverability and a high top speed.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
Affectionately nicknamed ''The Bat'' by its pilots, the GTF Ulysses is a well-designed craft that has had a far longer useful life than its engineers ever imagined. Developed jointly by Terran and Vasudan contractors, the Ulysses was first deployed near the end of the Great War. Its excellent maneuverability and high top speed give it an agility that pilots love, but at a cost of thin armor and a small secondary weapon loadout. The Ulysses is a better choice for offensive missions than defensive ones.

===Developer Comments===
Offers superior maneuverability and a high top speed. Smaller missile payload than other GTA fighters.

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Space Superiority Fighter|Triton Dynamics|Excellent|70.0 - 94.0|150.0|Light|180|380|16}}
===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 Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[GTW ML-16|ML-16 Laser]]
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW ML-16|ML-16 Laser]], [[GTW Disruptor|Disruptor]], [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]], [[GTW Flail|Flail]], [[GTW Prometheus|Prometheus]], [[GTW Leech Cannon|Leech Cannon]], [[GTW Shield Breaker|S-Breaker]], [[GTW D-Advanced|D-Advanced]]
| [[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 Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]], [[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 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 Harpoon|Harpoon]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]], [[GTM D-Missile|D-Missile]], [[GTM Fury|Fury]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Interceptor|Interceptor]], [[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 TAG-A|TAG-A]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''The GTF Ulysses is one of the oldest fighters the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance|GTVA]] is using after the [[Reconstruction]] Period. Originally designed by both Vasudan and Terran contractors during the [[The Great War]], the first deployment of the GTF Ulysses-class involved the capture of a [[SF Dragon|Shivan Dragon class fighter]]. The mission succeeded. After this mission, the production of the GTF Ulysses-class was begun. The Ulysses appeared to be a true interceptor fighter. The speed and the maneuveribility of this fighter can make it a dangerous opponent in dogfights despite of its relatively low firepower. Pilots nicknamed the Ulysses as ''the bat'' after its shape. Since there are more advanced [[Freespace 2 Era Craft|GTVA fighters]], like the [[GTF Loki]] or the [[GTF Perseus]], the GTVA seems to have decreased the number of deployments of the Ulysses-class. The Ulysses carries four primary and a single secondary bank. The secondary bank is capable of carrying 16 Harpoon missiles, and it is also compatible with the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and the older [[GTM Phoenix V]] missiles. Some pilots find the Ulysses too maneuverable, and because of its high turn rate, the Ulysses is unable to do smooth movements, decreasing the chances of a pilot to hit a smaller target. Since this class of fighter is small in size, it is relatively hard to hit. The Ulysses seems to be the best choice for use against the more dangerous and much smaller [[SF Dragon]].''

''The Ulysses is my personal favorite fighter and in the hands of one who can appreciate the high maneuverability, it more than makes up for the low missile capacity.''

''I'll second the comments about its handling. It turns extremely well, moves pretty quick, and it's tough to hit. An adept pilot can become well schooled in ways to avoid presenting the ship's broad top silhouette, forcing chasers to try for hits on the narrow side and rear profiles. The small secondary bank limits the realistic ability of this craft to wade through a wing or two of enemy ships quickly, but as a dueling and harassing fighter it's near the top of its class.'' 
''Avoid dealing with capital ships in "The Bat". Its small missile banks and low shield/hull strength will be your death if you do.''

''I always wanted to love the Ulysses, but in the end it was never quite up to my standards of durablity. Fun to fly and ideal for a 1v1 turning fight, but it can't induce the same kind of show-stopping, Shivan-leveling pyrotechnics that a Hercules or even an Apollo can. Keep that in mind before trying to wade through a wing of enemy fighters on your own in a Ulysses. It makes a superb dogfighter, however, and is servicible for any mission where enemy fighters will be your primary targets; bomber escort and protection of friendly craft against which a bomber wing would be overkill are ideal posistions for the Ulysses. True interceptor duties are problematic due to a small ordinance load.''

''The Ulysses is a neat little fighter to fly, and excellent for defensive maneuvers, but really is limited to interception or covering less maneuverable but more powerful fighters while they get the real job done.''

''Am I the only one who thinks the Ulysses is a useless mistake? I don't see why people can even try flying this thing through a mission. I usually choose either the Valkyrie or a heavier fighter in the FS1 missions, and in FS2 it's cannon fodder.''

''Not really. It's only good for dogfighting, not much else. Can't do escort, can't protect bombers, and definitely cannot attack ships.''

''Excuse me? Can't do escort? This thing is one speedy SOB, perfect for interception.''

''It doesn't have the armor or shielding to stand up in prolonged escort missions.''

''Prolonged missions showed up this fighters primary weakness its poor amour rating, enter a couple of cap ships in the mission and you might as well hit alt+J, on purely fighter missions this thing is bested only by that damn Dragon as you can out position any fighter and hit aft.''}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Hercules

2007-09-19T23:44:07Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Hercules320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Hercules}}

The Hercules was first introduced during the [[Great War]] and flew several successful missions against the [[Shivans]], being a mainstay of the Terran fleet. Later during the [[NTF Rebellion]] the [[Neo-Terra Front]] used the Hercules as their mainstay fighter, as well as the [[GTF Loki]].
 
The sequel of this class was the [[GTF Hercules Mark II]] with increased agility and secondary loadout at the expense of only four primary guns.

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The GTF Hercules is the slowest and most unmanageable fighter in the fleet. This is offset, however, by its overpowering weaponry and shielding. It carries 6 primary weapons, as well as two full secondary banks. This heavy assault fighter is best suited for small target attacks and bomber escort.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The old workhorse of the Terran fleet, the Hercules is a beloved but aging design. It was the mainstay of the Terran forces during the Great War, but it is slowly being phased out of the modern fleet. As they are replaced by Herc IIs, Myrmidons, and other recent designs, Hercules fighters are increasingly relegated to training and guard duties far from the front lines. Pilots who've flown Hercs for years love the ship's heavy armor and firepower and have learned to compensate for its low speed and poor maneuverability. The old Hercs are still widely used by NTF forces.

===Developer Notes===
Low max velocity offset by its tremendous offensive capabilities. High weapon capacity.

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Heavy Assault|Han-Roland Corp.|Average/Poor (FS1/FS2)|50.0 - 64.0|120.0|Medium/Heavy|250|600|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 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
| 4
| [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]]
| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[GTW Disruptor|Disruptor]]
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW ML-16|ML-16 Laser]], [[GTW Disruptor|Disruptor]], [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]], [[GTW Flail|Flail]], [[GTW Prometheus|Prometheus]], [[GTW Banshee|Banshee]], [[GTW Leech Cannon|Leech Cannon]], [[GTW Shield Breaker|S-Breaker]]
| [[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 Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]], [[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 1'''
| style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:60px" |Bank
| style="width:40px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
| style="width:240px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 60
| [[GTM Interceptor|Interceptor]]
| [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 60
| [[GTM Fury|Fury]]
| [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]], [[GTM D-Missile|D-Missile]], [[GTM Fury|Fury]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Interceptor|Interceptor]], [[GTM Phoenix V|Phoenix V]], [[GTM EM Pulse|EM Pulse]], [[GTM Cluster Bomb|Cluster Bomb]]
| [[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 Infyrno|Infyrno]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''I would say this is an okay fighter during the first Great War, but during FS2, it has become out-dated. It has six gun-points, so it has reasonable firepower, but that firepower is offset by it's slow speed and 'blockiness'. During FS1, it was a decent fighter, but it has been replaced by the [[GTF Hercules Mark II]] and the [[GTF Myrmidon]] in FS2. I like this a little better than the newer [[GTF Hercules Mark II]], because of its firepower, but there is almost always a better ship too use in FS2.'' 
''I like this fighter. It may be old in FS2, but its better than some of the newer craft, such as the Myrmidon. It doesn't have the maneuverability, speed, armor, or capacity of its newer version, but it has more gun points better placed, and a still large missile capacity.'' 
''I have always felt that the old Herc is far superior to the Herc 2 in terms of firepower and in general in fulfilling its role as assault fighter. If anything, the Ares is the true successor to this fighter. In FS1 you could take on literally anything in one of these, and the Herc 2 pales in comparison with the original.''

''The Herc II has 25 extra hull points, 10 extra shielding points, 50% more secondary capacity and has a normal speed 5 m/s faster than the Herc I, at the expense of two primary gunmounts. Personally I think the gunmounts are worth it, but it all comes down to playstyle, really.''

''If in a mission you have a choice between this vessel and the [[Myrmidon]], I'd choose this one, mostly for compatibility to the best missile in the game (IMHO), the [[Harpoon]] (of which the Myrmidon is not compatible with).''

''Loaded with the top guns in FS1 this thing was unstoppable, especially in prolonged fights, in FS2 the lack of speed really shows, though it is still suicidal to go head on with this thing on any difficulty, which cant be said for a lot of FS2 era craft.}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Hercules Mark II

2007-09-19T23:39:44Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Herc2.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Hercules Mark II}}
The '''GTF Hercules Mark II''' was the advanced version of the original [[Great War]]-era [[GTF Hercules]]. It is advanced in almost all aspects of the original Hercules, except for primary firepower. This sacrifice had to be taken to save up more space for [[secondary weapon]]s.

==Description:==

===FS2 Demo Tech Room Description===
The second generation of the Hercules fighter. It is faster, more maneuverable, and still carries a decent payload.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTF Hercules Mark II is the next generation of Terran heavy assault fighter. Introduced during the Great War, the original Herc's balance of firepower and maneuverability made it the most versatile strike fighter in the fleet. Some military historians have claimed the Hercules won the Great War, citing its deployment in key battles near the end of the Shivan conflict. Implementing recent advances in fusion drive technology, the Mark II improves the assault fighter's speed and maneuverability without sacrificing loadout capacity.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Heavy Assault|RNI Systems|Average|55.0 - 65.0|120.0|Heavy|275|610|17}}

===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"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[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 Circe|Circe]], [[GTW Lamprey|Lamprey]], [[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
| 80
| [[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 Tempest|Tempest]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]], [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]], [[GTM TAG-A|TAG-A]], [[GTM TAG-B|TAG-B]], [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno]],
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''The Herc II flies okay. My only complaint is with the weapons placement, as having the primaries set side by side makes shooting a fleeing target with horizontal deflection tricky. The secondary max loadout is a blessing, sometimes I like to load out on nothing but Harpoons and be a mobile SAM launcher.'' 
''I like all the Hercs. Good armour with large missile capacity, although a bit on the slow side, but decent maneuverability.

''The Herc II gets introduced rather cruelly to you; in your first mission in the fighter you are thrown against Shivan Maras and Astaroths, both of which can outmanuver and outrun you with ease. A Lion At The Door demonstrates the problems with the Herc II in rather brutal fashion on high difficulties.''
 
''The problem with the Herc II is the early missions, where it's the required fighter, often just aren't well suited to pure heavy fighter forces, which leaves some people with the impression it is a inferior ship overall. It really isn't. It's quite a good ship for Clash of the Titans II or Dunkerque for instance, and its my prefered ship for Proving Grounds''

''Extremely large ordinance capacity with decent maneuverability, a true heavy assault. Don't let Dragons get on you though, because you can't shake them.''

''While in the main campaign the Herc II is pretty much useless, in user-made campaign missions with lots of enemies, the Herc II is a godsend (provided that you have the right weapons, and no other ships like the Erinyes are available). Its thick armour is enough to get you through the heaviest of assaults.''

''The hercII's prowess is proved in Love The Treason... where its thick hide and heavy armourment are more useful than outright speed, especialy when the aelous jump in and start ripping the battlefield up.''}}
[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Loki

2007-09-19T23:36:30Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:Loki320X240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Loki}}

The '''GTF ''Loki''''' is an experimental stealth fighter which later became an interceptor fighter during the [[NTF Rebellion]].

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
Designed by GTI engineers, the GTF Loki is undoubtedly the best reconaissance craft in Terran or Vasudan service. Its hull shape and shielded reactor chamber lends itself to providing a low sensor profile, and is yet capable of very high speed maneuvers. Its relatively light armament and low armor rating make it unsuitable for extended firefights, however.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTF Loki is designated as a fighter, but it's more of a heavy reconnaissance craft. The Loki's micro-roughened hull and shielded exhaust chamber give it an extremely reduced profile to detection sensors. This makes it ideal for reconnaissance and infiltration missions that rely on stealth rather than firepower. Lacking the weaponry and armor to survive prolonged battles, the Loki can usually stay alive long enough for its high maneuverability and speed to discourage pursuers. Lokis are widely used by NTF forces.

===Developer Notes===
High max velocity offset by its tiny payload. High weapon capacity.

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Recon|Han-Roland Corp|High/Good (FS1/FS2)|75.0 - 64.0/95.0|160.0|Medium|250|400|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 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 Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[GTW Disruptor|Disruptor]]
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW ML-16|ML-16 Laser]], [[GTW Disruptor|Disruptor]], [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]], [[GTW Flail|Flail]], [[GTW Prometheus|Prometheus]], [[GTW Banshee|Banshee]], [[GTW Leech Cannon|Leech Cannon]]
| [[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 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 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
| 20
| [[GTM Interceptor|Interceptor]]
| [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]], [[GTM D-Missile|D-Missile]], [[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]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''It is not terribly fast by FS2 standards, and it has very low missile capacity. The primary reason to prefer the Loki over the Perseus is its extreme manuverability.''

''The Loki was never a superior fighter. It suffers from a small secondary capacity and weak shielding. In Silent Threat it was only marginally superior to the [[GTF Valkyrie|Valkyrie]], and then only in a dogfight. In FS2 it is in over its head against the second-generation GTVA fighters. In its defense it was intended to be a stealth fighter, so comparison to the [[GTF Pegasus|Pegasus]] might have been more appropriate...but it loses out there too.''

''Also, since the NTF uses this ship a ton in the first half of the game, you should be able to easily outfly it within the first few missions featuring the Loki. Although maneuverable, it lacks the firepower and protection of the [[GTF Myrmidon|Myrmidon]] or [[GTF Hercules Mark II|Herc II]]. If you fail at beating this one, you might want to rethink your piloting skills.''

''I've only used this a couple of times, and then only in the HOL campaign due to a lack of a proper interceptor which can carry Kaysers.''

''Most fans look upon this craft as inferior to any other fighter. This could be true, but anyone who does not rely only on secondaries can use this craft pretty well. It can carry the UD-8 Kayser and its primary layout is convenient. You can easily hit a medium-sized fighter with it. It is also very small and fast, making it a good interceptor if you are of a kind who does not use secondaries often.''

''Consistently underrated. People don't realize that the Loki is actually tougher and speedier than the Ulysses, and has a similiar teensy target profile. Guns are well placed, as well.''

''I like this ship, though not as fast as the [[GTF Perseus]] in silent threat it along with the Zeus were easily the best ships, ok in FS2 its getting old but i think it still performs well.}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Perseus

2007-09-19T23:33:48Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Perseus320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Perseus}}

The '''GTF ''Perseus''''' was the next generation of intercept fighters used by the Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance during the [[Second Shivan Incursion]]. The ''Perseus'' was notable for its speed and maneuverability yet it did not lack weapon compatibility or armoring.

==Description:==

===FS2 Demo Tech Room Description===
Designed by GTI engineers to replace the aging Valkyrie. This ship has the Valkyrie's speed and maneuverablity with more armor and weapon capabilities

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTF Perseus is the newest fighter in the GTVA's arsenal. Slated to replace the aging Valkyrie as the Alliance's primary interceptor, the Perseus's high max speed and maneuverability make it ideal to hunt and destroy enemy bombers. Perseus fighters have been assigned to the 3rd Battle Group on a trial basis, with wide deployment expected after the OpEval period. Primary weapons include the Subach HL-7 and Prometheus cannon, with secondary loads of Harpoon and Hornet missiles. Preliminary results have shown the Perseus to be a superb fighter.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Interceptor|Nankam Aeronautical|High|80.0 - 100.0|140.0|Average|265|350|17}}

===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"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[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]]
|}
*'''[[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
| 40
| [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[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-A|TAG-A]], [[GTM TAG-B|TAG-B]], [[GTM Stiletto II|Stiletto II]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''The Perseus, with its speed and manuverablity, is a joy to simply fly, much like the Serapis. Unlike the Serapis, the Perseus can also fight in addition to doing acrobatics. With shielding and armor to let it fight it out on even terms with most space superiority fighters, and better manuverablity, the Perseus is among the best fightercraft available to you as a GTVA pilot.'' 
''The best overall craft that you get to fly on a regular basis. Fast, maneuverable, and has enough armor to deal with defence missions as well as attack ones. However, missile bays are sort of small, and has an average amount of gun points. It also has a medium-sized frontal and rear target profile.'' 
''The tech rooms lie: The Valkyrie is as fast or faster than the Perseus (85, 100, and 165 vs 80, 100, and 140 for speed, max Oclk, and AB). In addition to being slower and looking like the Valkyrie on water retention, the Perseus has a larger xz-plane profile and its advantages are relatively minor; overall, the Perseus is a moderately distant second for best interceptor after the Horus, but the Valkyrie would have been a close first.'' 
''You're kidding me right? The Valkyrie pales in comparison to the Perseus. So what if the Perseus is larger and slightly slower? It has two secondary bays, both of which are larger, and its weapons placement is significantly better. You might be harder to kill in a Valkyrie, but a Perseus can easily take on virtually any role required of it.'' 

''Of the playable fast, high maneuverablility end Fighters the Perseus is the most useful, The [[GTF Loki]], [[GTF Ulysses]] and the Stealth Fighters all suffer from poor weapon loads and the [[GVF Thoth]], [[GTF Valkyrie]] and [[GVF Serapis]] have an almost comical inablity to take any punishment whatsoever, The Serapis also suffers incompatiblty with the [[GTM Trebuchet]], not quite compensated for by [[GTW Maxim]] abilty, all the moreso for the inablity for Carry [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]] , The [[GVF Horus]] is more or less equal in weaponary, but the Faster turning, relative toughness and better gun mounting location of the Perseus serves it better than the Horus's sheer speed does''

''Interceptor? No. Think space superiority. The Perseus is a better all-rounder than the Myrmidon and simply a badass ship. It has the right combination of speed, agility, and firepower to crush any other fighter except the Mara and maybe the Tauret. It's fast, it's agile, it has serious firepower, and it's stronger than the FS1 Apollo. I would rather fly this than an Erinyes.''

''In the 6th wonder with all power to engines but no burner it took a full min to fly the length of the colossus in this ship, in other craft this takes significantly longer, its fast an easy to arm well for most mission''}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Myrmidon

2007-09-19T23:29:12Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Myrmidon320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Myrmidon}}

The '''GTF Myrmidon''' is an official sequel to the [[GTF Ulysses]] light fighter despite the fact that the Myrmidon is a middleweight space superiority fighter. This class of fighter was a prefered choice for pilots of all skill due to its balanced attributes.

The [[53rd Hammerheads]] used primarily the GTF Myrmidon for its missions.

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
RNI Systems' GTF Myrmidon replaces the Ulysses as the Alliance's primary space superiority fighter. The Myrmidon has received high marks for speed, maneuverability, armor, and loadout. An ultra-efficient hull configuration provides space for three secondary weapon systems, a first for Terran-Vasudan fighters. This versatility enables Myrmidon squadrons to fulfill a range of combat roles, from light assault to heavy reconnaissance. In the Deneb system, the 53rd Hammerheads of the GTD Aquitaine have demonstrated the effectiveness of the Myrmidon against NTF forces.
===FS2 MTS Model Description===
Nankam Aeronautical’s GTF Myrmidon replaces the Ulysses as the Alliance’s primary space superiority fighter. A joint Terran-Vasudan endeavor, the Mymidon has received high marks for speed, maneuverability, armor, and loadout. An ultra-efficient hull configuration provides for the mounting of three secondary fire control systems, a first for Terran-Vasudan fighters. This versatility enables space superiority squadrons to fulfill a range of combat roles, from light assault to heavy reconnaissance. In the Deneb system, the 53rd Hammerheads of the GTD Aquitaine have demonstrated the effectiveness of the Myrmidon against NTF forces.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Advanced Space Superiority|RNI Systems|Average|75.0 - 95.0|135.0|Average|290|390|16}}

===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"
| 2st
| 4
| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]]
|- 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]]
|}
*'''[[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
| 20
| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 20
| [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]]
|- align="center"
| 3rd
| 40
| [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]], [[GTM EMP. Adv|Emp. Adv]], [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM Stiletto II|Stiletto II]], [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]], [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno]], [[GTM Helios|Helios]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''The Myrmidon is not the uberfighter tech room makes it out to be. It's actually slower than the [[GTF Ulysses]] on afterburner, and what they don't tell you about those three secondary banks is that the first two are very small. It can't carry the signature dogfighter's missile, the [[GTM Harpoon]], but it can make use of all three of the primary dogfighting cannon: [[GTW Subach HL-7]], [[GTW Prometheus S]], and [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]].''

''It does, however, have a problem in the primaries department. While the Myrmidon actually has six guns, granting it some serious firepower, their configuration is sub-optimal for dogfighting and hitting with the upper four guns requires some ignoring of the "Aim Here" aid. As an aside/general oddity, the Myrmidon is actually capable of carrying the [[GTM Helios]] bomb. It has enough space for four of them, giving it a considerable threat to poorly defended capital ships.''

''This class of fighter is ideal for those who prefer balance between firepower, strength and agility. The secondary weapon capacity equals with the Perseus with some compatibility differences. While the Myrmidon is unable to carry the Harpoon, the player needs to be better with primaries than secondaries. The six primary guns will help players with these preferences. The first and the second bank are ideally armed with [[GTM Tornado]]es and the third with [[GTM Tempest]]s. The second bank is not the best with Tempest because of the location of the firing points. Players might prefer this fighter for tactical runs as it is compatible with the [[GTW Akheton SDG]] anti-subsystem cannon. If you arm it to the first primary bank, you still have the second bank, which has four firing points to arm with the [[GTW Prometheus S]].''

''Jack of all trades, master of none. And that saying is no more present in any other fighter in FS than this, although it does have some advantages, such as a large number of gun points, compact profile, and the ability to carry the Helios, but it is also lacking in compatibility with quite a few essential weapons, it has small secondary banks (despite having 3) bringing the missile loadout capacity up to the [[GTF Perseus]] and that adds up to an incapability to do anything PARTICULARLY well. Emphasis on the particularly. If this was the bulk of the fighter force for the GTVA I'd be fine with that.''

''The Myrmidon is actually a reasonably capable fighter, its only really important flaw is the lack of [[GTM Harpoon]] capability.''

''The Myrmidon sounds good on paper, but in the field, the Myrmidon is one of the worst fighters in the game. It may be fast, but its maneuverability is closer to that of a bomber than a fighter, worse by far than the Ulysses or even the Apollo. Its primaries are placed poorly for dogfighting, especially the top four, which are the ones you would normally be relying on in a six-gun ship anyway. The missile bank capacity is average at best, and it does not carry the [[GTM Harpoon]], a fatal mistake for a dogfighter. Its target profile is absolutely enormous from any angle, and its huge engines shout "I'M RIGHT HERE! SHOOT ME!". My best guess for the optimal role of this ship is as a fast-attack fighter. Load it up with [[GTM Tornado]]es, crank the engine power, and unleash flaming death on freighters, transports, gas miners, and other weak ships, and then get away fast before the escorts swarm you (let's leave aside the mysteriously present Helios capability, which is tantamount to cheating). Once you get the Perseus, you will never fly the Myrmidon again, except in the SOC loop where you must fly it.''

''The Myrmidon is an excellent fighter, people just think of it as the successor of the [[GTF Ulysses]] which it isn't, really. This fighter is much more in the vein of the [[GTF Apollo]]. It's maneuverability isn't really that bad, and those six primary shots will chew through anything very quickly. These fighters are more adaptable than the [[GTF Perseus]], with three missile slots rather than two this fighter can carry a more varied load out, and changes to the ETS system of this ship dramatically change its abilities. If you need to defend a corvette, than attack a cruiser, then maybe take out some turrets on a [[GTD Hecate|Hecate]], and maybe dogfight a few [[SF Dragon|Dragons]] this ship will serve well, if you were just planning on doing any one of those things, there's probably a better fighter for the job.''

''A useful strike bomber. A wing of Myrmidons equipped with Helios torpedoes will pose a fearsome threat to any ship beneath destroyer class. It's secondary gun bank of 4 guns gives it a dangerous edge in dogfights.''

''Strange thing, the Myrm. It can carry warheads (Helios) that are almost the size of the ship itself.''

''this is a horrible ship, it has a mid sized target profile, at best average amour and shields, and not enough maneuverability to make up for it, so on missions like [[...But Hate the Traitor]], you are playing Russian Roulette to survive''}}
[[Category:Ship]]

GTF Ares

2007-09-19T23:23:31Z

Headdie214: /* 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

==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]].''

''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.''

''give a fighter bomber levels of armour and this is what you get, as mentioned above flys like a brick... no a brick wall, but when guarding something small like a transport with long range weapons, its almost boringly easy.''}}
[[Category:Ship]]

GTB Artemis

2007-09-19T23:18:17Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:artemis320X240.jpg]]|caption=The GTB Artemis}}

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTB Artemis is the most agile bomber in the GTVA fleet, which makes it ideal for quick-hitting missions against warships and other slow targets. Of the same technological generation as the Boanerges class, the Artemis is less heavily armed and carries a lighter weapon payload, but it is significantly more maneuverable. While the Boanerges can inflict more damage, the Artemis can undertake (and return from) missions the slower Boanerges would have no hope of surviving. All Artemis-class bombers in the GVTA fleet are currently serving with the 2nd and 3rd Battle Groups.
===FS2 MTS Model Description===
The GTB Artemis is the most agile bomber in the GTVA fleet, which makes it ideal for quick-hitting missions against warships and other targets whose defenses are slow to react. Of the same technological generation as the Boanerges class, the Artemis is less heavily armed and carries a lighter weapon payload, but it is significantly more maneuverable. While the Boanerges can inflict more damage, the Artemis can undertake (and return from) missions the slower Boanerges would have no hope of surviving. All Artemis-class bombers in the GVTA fleet are currently serving with the 2nd and 3rd Battle Groups.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Medium Bomber|Han-Ronald Corp.|Poor|65.0 - 65.0|110.0|Medium|275|700|36}}

===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]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''The Artemis may be the physical successor to the [[GTB Medusa]], but something of the FS1 [[GTB Athena]]'s spirit must have snuck in there, as the Artemis manuvers fairly well and is faster then the [[GTF Hercules Mark II]], on a par with the Vasudan [[GVF Tauret]].'' 
''While it may feel a bit like a heavy fighter, the Artemis isn't one, and that is most clearly demonstrated by its gun configuration. Hitting a fighter-size target with both shots from the Artemis' single primary bank almost requires divine intervention, with the consequence that dogfighting in an Artemis should be considered a stopgap solution until your escort can pick the offending enemy fighters off you.'' 
''Personally i find the poor primary placement on the Artemis more a irritation than a huge weakness, as I tend to use the [[GTW Subach HL-7|HL-7]] with it and that is well suited to the "hail of fire" approach, I find the Artemis is the best bomber to be using when you really have to dogfight on the way in.'' 

''While not the most potent dogfighter, its primary weapons placement mean you can hit a target that is veering out of your sight, or you can compensate by aiming slightly to the left or right of your intended target. I personally love the Artemis for its maneuverability and top speed. Firing your Cyclops at full burners with this means the bombs will almost definately hit, as they're travelling too fast to be hit. A true strike bomber, in every sense of the word.''

''With the better agility out of the 2 new bombers i much prefer this over the [[GTB Boanerges]] despite its reduced payload, i mean whats the support ship for anyway if not to provide you with unlimited bombs???''}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTB Boanerges

2007-09-19T23:12:21Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Boanerges320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTB Boanerges}}

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The new GTB Boanerges has been assigned to elite bomber squadrons in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Terran battle groups. The challenge of maintaining an aging fleet has motivated the GTVA to develop a new generation of ships able to withstand long-term abuse in the field. By maximizing shielding and payload (while offering enough maneuverability to make it a viable tactical unit), the Boanerges promises to remain in service for decades to come. One test pilot observed that the Boanerges handles better than any other bomber and has enough firepower to make it a formidable anti-capship weapon.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Heavy Bomber|RNI Systems|Very Poor|55.0 - 65.0|85.0|Very Heavy|325|850|34}}

===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"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach HL-7]], [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]], [[GTW UD-8 Kayser|UD-8 Kayser]], [[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
| 100
| [[GTM Cyclops|Cyclops]]
|- align="center"
| 3rd
| 100
| [[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]], [[GTM Helios|Helios]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''Most people seem to have been disappointed with the Boanerges. I'm one of them. Despite the tech description, the Boanerges really does not seem to handle better then an [[GTB Ursa|Ursa]]. It also lacks the [[GTB Ursa|Ursa]]'s second primary bank, having only a single two-gun set of primaries. In most anti-capital missions you'll want a [[GTW Maxim|Maxim]] primary, and dogfighting with a [[GTW Maxim|Maxim]] is an exercise in futility most of the time. This leaves you to fall back on your secondaries for anti-fighter protection, an uncomfortable situation, as secondaries run out. (And if you're not going after caps, why are you in a heavy bomber anyways?) It also does not seem to have a significantly stronger set of shields or a much stronger hull then an [[GTB Ursa|Ursa]]. Its only saving grace is that it has larger secondary bays and so can put a greater amount of weight on target before it runs dry...but sometimes this really does not seem enough to justify its use.''

''Basically the same thing as an Ursa, but with one primary and a greater secondary payload in two banks. Slightly faster too.''

''From the tech room description the Boanerges is really not meant to be better than the Ursa, but rather to be at least as good, the main driver for its adoption being reducing the maintenance burden. IMO the Boanerges is the better pure bomber, assuming that all heavy bomber wings are escorted by fighters, as they should be (but sometimes aren't), if you want to dogfight as well as bomb then you should really be using a light bomber like the [[GTB Artemis|Artemis]] or a [[GTB Zeus|Zeus]], not a heavy bomber at all''

''A crucial line is crossed in the Boanerges. Previous heavy bombers were incapable of dogfighting. The Boanerges is incapable of defending itself.''

''I don't really like this bomber either, but in some cases I'd prefer it over the Ursa. That thing could barely move and while this is not much better, at least it provides heavy bomber shield strength and heavy bomber firepower with some vestige of maneuverability. This shares roughly the same capacity as an Ursa, but with less hull strength and extremely weak gun power. Overall I'd find myself flying a different bomber but if they raised secondary capacity over the Ursa, increased hull strength or made this more maneuverable I'd be flying it a bit more often.''

''I don't know if this is the way the missions were set up but i felt almost invincible in FS1 piloting the Ursa, and in FS2 that feeling was nearly as strong... in this i don't know, felt like i was flying a brick waiting to die, which i did 2 or 3 times on my first mission in this.''}}
[[Category:Ship]]

GTC Aeolus

2007-09-19T23:08:05Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:Aeolus320X240.jpg]]|caption=GTC Aeolus}}

The '''GTC ''Aeolus''''' was an anti-fighter cruiser used by the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]] against both the [[Neo-Terran Front]] and the [[Shivans]]. Although the ''Aeolus'' was produced in limited numbers, those few that saw deployment were deadly against hostile fighters and bombers. Three ''Aeolus'' cruisers escorted the GTD ''Bastion'' to its final route to seal off the [[jump node]] between [[Capella]] and [[Vega]].

==Description:==
===FS2 Demo Tech Room Description===
The biggest, baddest, and meanest cruiser EVER. The Aeolus will smack you up.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTC Aeolus is the first cruiser class ever produced by the RNI shipyards orbiting Laramis II. Only two dozen of these cruisers were put into service in GTVA fleets, with production ending in 2365. Allied Command assigns Aeolus-class ships primarily to guard slow-moving convoys against fighter and bomber wings, as these cruisers are severely out-gunned by most capital ships in service today. Their flak and AAA turrets serve as marvelous deterrents to smaller craft, however.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Cruiser|RNI|N/A|30.0|N/A|N/A|38 000|N/A|272 m}}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Turrets|Turrets]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=2 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:120px" |Turret Type
| style="width:60px" |Amount
|- align="center"
| [[Terran Huge Turret]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[Standard Flak]]
| 6
|- align="center"
| [[AAAf|Anti-Fighter Beam]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[SGreen|Small Green Beam]]
| 2
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''Look upon its armament, ye fighter pilots, and despair. The Aeolus is the second most effective cruiser in the game, thanks to its array of [[Standard Flak|flak]] guns and [[AAAf|AAA]] beams that make attacking it a daunting prospect. The Aeolus will make mincemeat out of an unprepared fighter wing, and going one-on-one with it at short range is a very effective method of commiting suicide. It's anti-capital capability is good for a cruiser with two [[SGreen]]s, however it is still incapable of taking on anything larger than itself with any hope of survival. Its anti-capital firepower is theoretically 1/11 that of the [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos]].''

''It's pretty hard to overestimate the effectiveness of this cruiser... it has, by far, the best anti-fighter capability of any cruiser in the game, and nearly the best of any ship in the game. As far as I'm concerned only the [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos]] really outdoes it in that respect. The Aeolus however is no super-warship; like all cruisers, it's really ineffective in an anti-capital respect, though superior to most other cruisers. The missions of [[Portal:Freespace 2|Freespace 2]] are cruel to the Aeolus and do not show its full potential. For example in [[Clash of the Titans II]] all of the cruisers were severly damaged, even though at full strength Aeoli can fight off ~ 12 bomber wings and survive. In [[Their Finest Hour]] (which also causes many people to doubt the [[GTVA Colossus]]) many allied warships failed to have their beams armed, decreasing both their capital-ship weaponry and their anti-fighter defenses.''

''A damn good cruiser. Excels at escort missions, best demonstrated by the escort of the Bastion, where even though they were down to little more than 10%, they performed admirably. ''

''There is no really no "safe" approach when attacking an Aeolus, so the the only real option is to use slashing attacks: Line up outside its range, charge in at full power, afterburn on the way out and do not turn until at least 1500M over onto its other side''

''When an enemy Aeolus arrives in range, there's just one chance to survive: Blow it up, before it blows up you! This thing is horrible for any newcomer in FS and a great threat for anybody else. It has the best anti fighter and bomber capability of all capital ships (I tested this!), so stay away from that ship, if you don't have a friendly capital ship or a volley of cyclops to deal with it.''

''While the Aeolus is feared by many as the most powerful anti-fighter cruiser in the game, I must say that it is not. Despite the fact that it has many flak guns (which other Terran cruisers have a complete lack of), the Aeolus has only two anti-fighter beams, while the Leviathan has four. It is not flak that kills people, rather it makes the screen pulse red. This probably gives people the illusion that it is more dangerous than the Leviathan. It does not. Beams are what do the damage; the Leviathan is the triumphant anti-fighter cruiser.''

''The Aeolus is just about the only FS2 ship that can reliably take down a single fighter. That doesn't sound like much, but one competently-flown bomber can find and exploit a weak spot in almost every other ship. However, despite the Aeolus' fearsome reputation, it can be overwhelmed by a thought-out attack. If you go into FRED and do some testing, you'll notice that it only takes a wing or two of Medusas to kill this 'badass' ship. The exact number depends on the difficulty level, as the bomber's AI is better on higher difficulty.''

''Take a long range weapon.''

''True the Aeolus is easily killable by the player, especially in command of a bomber but it makes a nice mess of your fighter unless its a heavy like the Ursa''}}
[[Category:Ship]]

GTDr Amazon

2007-09-19T22:54:49Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Amazon320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTDr Amazon}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Amazon is a simple drone, used for basic combat training. They are unmanned, and carry only the weakest of weaponry.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTDr Amazon Model IV unmanned combat drone was once used for live basic combat training. They weren't tough, they weren't smart, and they weren't well armored. But they blew up very nicely. These drones are no longer manufactured, but their virtual counterparts are used in the Training Simulator Module (TSM) series. The Model IV is every fighter pilot's first TSM opponent, the first mobile foe he faces during simulator courses. If you can't handle an Amazon during training, it's time to reconsider your choice of careers.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Combat Drone|Unknown|N/A|70.0|N/A|N/A|150|100|14}}

===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
| 4
| [[GTW Training Laser|Training]]
| [[GTW Training Laser|Training]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
| Compatible Primaries
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| [[GTW Training Laser|Training]]
| [[GTW Training Laser|Training]]
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''Cannon fodder, used in training, not much more to say. Armed with the [[GTW Training Laser|Training Laser]] these puppies are defenseless, it doesn't matter what gun you have, take these things out of their misery.''

''I'm glad they starting making training modules because these things look expensive. I always felt guilty in FS1.''

It says "SHOOT ME" on the underside. Get to it, pilot.

''Preferred primarys up the tail pipes myself''}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTEP Hermes

2007-09-19T22:46:20Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:hermes320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTEP Hermes}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Hermes Escape pod has been used since the destruction of the [[GTD Goliath]] over 12 years ago. They are used by the crews of destroyers and installations to escape destruction. It is always best to be prepared.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GTEP Hermes escape pod is now standard equipment on every GTVA warship of cruiser size or larger. Each ship has several escape pods magnetically coupled to airlocks scattered around the ship's outer hull. Not intended for whole-crew evacuations, the Hermes has space for up to 20 crew members. Each pod is propelled by a small fusion engine, enough to remove the pod from the immediate vicinity of an exploding warship. It is also capable of subspace jumps.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Escape Pod|Unknown|N/A|40.0 - 55.0|N/A|N/A|200|N/A|14}}

===Armaments===
None

==Veteran Comments==
{{Comment|
''These are probably the most defensless ships in either game, how defensless? Go play [[Exodus]] in Silent Threat.''

''Motorized rickshaw. Complete piece of crap.''

''Some shops in this game have c comment referring to bombers sneezing on them to kill them, all a wounded [[GTF Valkyrie]] or [[PVF Anubis]] has to do is look at it and this thing dies''}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTW UD-8 Kayser

2007-09-18T19:31:11Z

Headdie214: /* Veteran Comments */

The '''GTW UD-8 Kayser''' is an advanced primary weapon that is now in its late OpEval period. It has high marks for both shield and armor penetration, beyond even the formidable [[GTW Prometheus S]]. Its shots move fast, reach a decent range, and pack a heck of a punch. That's the good news. The bad news is that, as expected for a prototype weapon, its compatibility with existing fighters and bombers is poor. Few craft can mount this cannon. The weapon's energy requirements are also very high. Still, when you see one of these on the battlefield, you should immediately be very cautious. It's a powerful device, given only to veteran and elite squadrons. Special Operations Command, especially, seems to have priority selection.

{{FS12_Weapons}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Kayser_320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTW UD-8 Kayser}}

==Tech Room Data==
The GTW UD-8 Kayser is the result of an intensive study of Shivan weapon technology. The Kayser emits focused waves of subatomic particles that bombard its target. Impact causes the wave function of the particles to collapse and emit extremely intense, zero-point energy microbursts. Standard policy dictates that weapons of this magnitude be mounted only on bombers, but it has become common practice for field technicians to mount them on fighters.

==Performance==
===Statistics - UD-8 Kayser===
{{Primary|975|4|650|28|Full|28|Very Good|25.2|Poor|9.8}}

===Statistics - UD-D Kayser===
{{Primary|975|3.33|650|16.8|Full|16.8|Full|16.8|Average|9.8}}

==Notes==

===Veteran Comments===
{{Comment|If there is a gun that you want to have when dogfighting, this is that gun. Combining rapid fire with high damage, a well-aimed volley of Kayser fire can convert most fightercraft to small amounts of debris with little difficulty. The downside is high energy requirements, which somewhat reduces the advantage of the rapid firing rate. Make no mistake: if somebody comes at you spraying Kayser pulses, he's not going to do it for long, but you could well be dead before he stops.

To be perfectly honest, I really prefer the [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach]] for its efficiency and fire rate, and the [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]] for its power. I take both of them instead of this.

Go all out when you're 90% sure of hitting your target. Otherwise fire in short bursts. With this, you have to make every shot count.

Note on the previous comment, especially in anything that mounts more than 4 guns.

The Banshee of FS2, damage potential matches power drain, heavy for both!!!}}

[[Category:Weapon]]

Talk:GTA Charybdis

2007-09-14T21:06:47Z

Headdie214: comment on veteran note

a note on the veteran comment, though true i think the class was probably based on real world AWACS which are similarly high profile targets but rely on fighter protection for their safety during combat operations. though AWACS aircraft don't see front line positioning, the ranges of modern weapons still place them under threat. Also it allows for storyline elements by providing realistic reason for scrambling a rushed defense for a high intensity fighter mission.

[[User:Headdie214|Headdie214]] 16:06, 14 September 2007 (CDT)