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GTM Infyrno

2007-07-21T21:49:48Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

Like the [[GTM Piranha]], the '''GTM-11 Infyrno''' is an anti-fighter weapon carried by bombers to clear a path through defenders as they close with their primary objective. The Infyro is a much different device than the Piranha however. It is, again, a manually detonated dumb-fire missile. But intead of using seeking submunitions, it depends solely on high-energy explosives released within a very tight detonation pattern. It does enormously higher damage, but to a small area. 
The missile moves fast and has a fair range, making it safer to deploy. But ultimately this is a very difficult weapon to use in its intended role since one must gauge by eye the necessary lead factor on its unguided path. Enemy fighters also have the annoying habit of seeing the massive chunk of ordnance come sailing their way, and break formation evade it. When it works, it works amazingly well, and entire wings go out with a single brilliant detonation; but it doesn't often work. 
However the Infyrno is not entirely useless, since it can dish up absolutely catastrophic damage to light warships, freighters, transports, etc. Against these targets, the Infyrno can be considered a sort of quick-loading, dumb-fire antiship torpedo. Be cautious however, not to release too near the target, since you will almost certainly be vaporized by your own weapon if you're caught in the blast radius.

{{FS12_Weapons}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Infyrno_320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTM-11 Infyrno}}

==Tech Room Data==
The GTM-11 Infyrno is an area-effect bomber suppression weapon, often employed to knock out incoming waves of slow-moving bombers. Upon detonation, the Infyrno releases multiple submunitions that contain ultra-high-explosive charges. The Infyrno is detonated remotely by pressing the Secondary weapon trigger a second time. A HUD indicator displays the distance from the warhead to the firing ship. If the pilot triggers the detonation too early, he risks being caught in the Infyrno's extensive blast radius.

==Veteran Comments==
''I've never gotten the hang of the Infyrno, personally, but when you get it right, it's quite effective at shaking up formations and causing people pain. A direct hit will leave a target in very bad shape.'' 
''This weapon takes considerable skill and timing to use against fighters, but can be quite effective against them if you do have the listed requisites. However, I found that for those less able like me, it works well against cruisers, as well as transports, although for those, you could use the much better suited [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], or simply hammer them with your guns.'' 
''Like old Indiana Jones says, "If you don't know how to use a whip, you'll just end up hurting yourself." If you detonate an Infyrno too close to yourself, you will most likely cause yourslef to explode. Though, once you get the hang of using these, the same stands for enemy fighters, which even the burliest of which have problems taking two hits. These also have a very high chance to knock out a specific subsystem you may be aiming for, just by their sheer power.'' 

''Speaking with true experience of using the Infyrno, it is useful against Seraphim and Nephilim bombers, nortorious for their heavy shield and hull plating. Against even a glancing hit from one of these, all that will be for naught. Time your detonation of it when the range of the missile is near/at the same range of the target from you. Best to fly straight into the oncoming wave of bombers and fire, it is VERY tricky to use otherwise. If they won't destroy your target, they will certainly shake off some of its shielding for you. Also a viable weapon for harassing cruisers.'

==Performance==
===Statistics===

{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
| style="width:200px" | 840 m
|-
| '''Rate of Fire'''
| 1 / 5 s
|-
| '''Velocity'''
| 120 mps
|-
| '''Damage'''
| 150
|-
| Against Hullplating
| Excellent
|-
| Against Shields
| Good
|-
| Against Subsystems
| Excellent
|-
| '''Shockwave Radius'''
| 30 m / 100 m
|-
| '''Homing System'''
| None
|}

===Statistics - Inferno D===

{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
| style="width:200px" | 1155 m
|-
| '''Rate of Fire'''
| 1 / 5 s
|-
| '''Velocity'''
| 165 mps
|-
| '''Damage'''
| 100
|-
| Against Hullplating
| Excellent
|-
| Against Shields
| Good
|-
| Against Subsystems
| Excellent
|-
| '''Shockwave Radius'''
| 30 m / 100 m
|-
| '''Homing System'''
| None
|}

===Notes===
*Weapon can be [[Weapons.tbl#Weapon Flags|remotely detonated]]
*Weapon can be shot down [[Weapons.tbl#Weapon Flags|(Bomb)]]
*Weapon [[Weapons.tbl#Weapon Flags|spawns]] 14 smaller warheads (Standard)
*Weapon [[Weapons.tbl#Weapon Flags|spawns]] 14 smaller warheads (Infyrno D)

====Spawned warheads====
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
| style="width:200px" | 75 m
|-
| '''Velocity'''
| 250 mps
|-
| '''Damage'''
| 100
|-
| Against Hullplating
| Excellent
|-
| Against Shields
| Excellent
|-
| Against Subsystems
| Average
|-
| '''Shockwave Radius'''
| 20 m / 60 m
|-
| '''Homing System'''
| Heat Seeking
|-
| View Cone
| 45 degrees
|-
| Turn Rate
| 1.0 s
|}

[[Category:Weapon]]

GTM Infyrno

2007-07-21T21:47:29Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

Like the [[GTM Piranha]], the '''GTM-11 Infyrno''' is an anti-fighter weapon carried by bombers to clear a path through defenders as they close with their primary objective. The Infyro is a much different device than the Piranha however. It is, again, a manually detonated dumb-fire missile. But intead of using seeking submunitions, it depends solely on high-energy explosives released within a very tight detonation pattern. It does enormously higher damage, but to a small area. 
The missile moves fast and has a fair range, making it safer to deploy. But ultimately this is a very difficult weapon to use in its intended role since one must gauge by eye the necessary lead factor on its unguided path. Enemy fighters also have the annoying habit of seeing the massive chunk of ordnance come sailing their way, and break formation evade it. When it works, it works amazingly well, and entire wings go out with a single brilliant detonation; but it doesn't often work. 
However the Infyrno is not entirely useless, since it can dish up absolutely catastrophic damage to light warships, freighters, transports, etc. Against these targets, the Infyrno can be considered a sort of quick-loading, dumb-fire antiship torpedo. Be cautious however, not to release too near the target, since you will almost certainly be vaporized by your own weapon if you're caught in the blast radius.

{{FS12_Weapons}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Infyrno_320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GTM-11 Infyrno}}

==Tech Room Data==
The GTM-11 Infyrno is an area-effect bomber suppression weapon, often employed to knock out incoming waves of slow-moving bombers. Upon detonation, the Infyrno releases multiple submunitions that contain ultra-high-explosive charges. The Infyrno is detonated remotely by pressing the Secondary weapon trigger a second time. A HUD indicator displays the distance from the warhead to the firing ship. If the pilot triggers the detonation too early, he risks being caught in the Infyrno's extensive blast radius.

==Veteran Comments==
''I've never gotten the hang of the Infyrno, personally, but when you get it right, it's quite effective at shaking up formations and causing people pain. A direct hit will leave a target in very bad shape.'' 
''This weapon takes considerable skill and timing to use against fighters, but can be quite effective against them if you do have the listed requisites. However, I found that for those less able like me, it works well against cruisers, as well as transports, although for those, you could use the much better suited [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], or simply hammer them with your guns.'' 
''Like old Indiana Jones says, "If you don't know how to use a whip, you'll just end up hurting yourself." If you detonate an Infyrno too close to yourself, you will most likely cause yourslef to explode. Though, once you get the hang of using these, the same stands for enemy fighters, which even the burliest of which have problems taking two hits. These also have a very high chance to knock out a specific subsystem you may be aiming for, just by their sheer power.'' 

''Speaking with true experience of using the Infyrno, it is useful against Seraphim and Nephilim bombers, nortorious for their heavy shield and hull plating. Against even a glancing hit from one of these, all that will be for naught. Time your detonation of it when the range of the missile is near/at the same range of the target from you. Best to fly straight into the oncoming wave of bombers and fire, it is VERY tricky to use otherwise.'

==Performance==
===Statistics===

{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
| style="width:200px" | 840 m
|-
| '''Rate of Fire'''
| 1 / 5 s
|-
| '''Velocity'''
| 120 mps
|-
| '''Damage'''
| 150
|-
| Against Hullplating
| Excellent
|-
| Against Shields
| Good
|-
| Against Subsystems
| Excellent
|-
| '''Shockwave Radius'''
| 30 m / 100 m
|-
| '''Homing System'''
| None
|}

===Statistics - Inferno D===

{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
| style="width:200px" | 1155 m
|-
| '''Rate of Fire'''
| 1 / 5 s
|-
| '''Velocity'''
| 165 mps
|-
| '''Damage'''
| 100
|-
| Against Hullplating
| Excellent
|-
| Against Shields
| Good
|-
| Against Subsystems
| Excellent
|-
| '''Shockwave Radius'''
| 30 m / 100 m
|-
| '''Homing System'''
| None
|}

===Notes===
*Weapon can be [[Weapons.tbl#Weapon Flags|remotely detonated]]
*Weapon can be shot down [[Weapons.tbl#Weapon Flags|(Bomb)]]
*Weapon [[Weapons.tbl#Weapon Flags|spawns]] 14 smaller warheads (Standard)
*Weapon [[Weapons.tbl#Weapon Flags|spawns]] 14 smaller warheads (Infyrno D)

====Spawned warheads====
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
| style="width:200px" | 75 m
|-
| '''Velocity'''
| 250 mps
|-
| '''Damage'''
| 100
|-
| Against Hullplating
| Excellent
|-
| Against Shields
| Excellent
|-
| Against Subsystems
| Average
|-
| '''Shockwave Radius'''
| 20 m / 60 m
|-
| '''Homing System'''
| Heat Seeking
|-
| View Cone
| 45 degrees
|-
| Turn Rate
| 1.0 s
|}

[[Category:Weapon]]

GTF Myrmidon

2007-07-21T21:35:40Z

Kanas: /* 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

===Veteran Comments===
''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, lacking in compatibility with quite a few essential weapons, it has small secondary banks (despite having 3) bringing the missle loadout capacity up to the [[GTF Perseus]] and that adds up to an incapability to do anything particularly well.'' 
''The Myrmandon is actually a reasonably capable fighter, its only really important flaw is the lack of [[GTM Harpoon]] ability''

''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 seconday gun bank of 4 guns gives it a dangerous edge in dogfights.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Advanced Space Superiority
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| RNI Systems
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Average
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 75.0 - 95.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 135.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Average
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 290
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 390
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 16 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| 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]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

SB Nephilim

2007-07-21T21:32:01Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:nephilim320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SB Nephilim}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Nephilim class bomber is the most alien of the Shivan ships. We are still unsure as to why the Shivans chose this odd shape for arguably their most powerful attack craft. However, with four primary cannons and two turrets, as well as a massive payload, the Nephilim is undoubtedly a serious threat to the GTA. We have already lost two Orion class destroyers to a wing of Nephilims. Unless we learn a weakness soon, we will most likely lose two more. 
The Nephilim has been designated a Class A threat to GTA destroyers and cruisers. In unpopulated systems, it is to be considered a Class B threat.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The SB Nephilim is the slowest of the Shivan bomber classes. These craft were first encountered during the Great War and are still found in many Shivan attack formations. Nephilims are heavily armored and shielded, enabling them to deliver their devastating payloads despite their lack of speed.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===

''I loathe Nephilims and their Seraphim clones, especially in FS1. They just '''won't die'''. With 1600 shields and 500 armor, it takes 4 Trebuchets to bring one down. God help you if you get in front of it, because it has seven gun mounts, all in one bank for increased rate of fire, with which it will smack you up. However, this should really be a non-issue, as the Nephilim is very slow, very unmaneuverable, and has NO AFTERBURNER. I recommend chucking a couple of missiles at it from a distance and then charging in (not head-on) and dropping behind it where it will be completely helpless.''

''Beware the Nephilim's primary weapons, of which it has quite a few. Should for some reason it take notice of you and turn to attack, do not go head-to-head with this ship, as it is more then likely to tear anything short of a heavy assault fighter to shreds.''

''The Nephilim usually carries Cyclops torpedoes and appears in the last few convoy missions of the campaign. Destroying them might take a slightly longer time than usual, as it has a very sturdy shield.''

''Perhaps one of the few targets where the Infyrno missiles would be good at. Do not attack with ordinary means. The Lamprey and Maxim gun combination are the most effective way of destroying them. An Inyrno hit, even if they're caught in the submunitions, will severely hinder their shielding, opening them up for maxim fire.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Bomber
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 60.0 - 72.0 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]]
| 500
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 1 600
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 53 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
| style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
| style="width:240px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 7
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
|}
*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Missile Banks|Missile Banks]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
| style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
| style="width:240px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 40
| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]]
| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 40
| [[GTM Synaptic|Synaptic]]
| [[GTM Piranha|Piranha]]
|- align="center"
| 3rd
| 40
| [[GTM Phoenix V|Phoenix V]]
| [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]]
|- align="center"
| 4th
| 40
| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]]
| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]]
|}
*'''[[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]]
| 2
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
| 2
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

SF Aeshma

2007-07-21T21:28:37Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:aeshma320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SF Aeshma}}

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The SF Aeshma is a relatively rare, and only recently encountered, class of Shivan fighter. It appears to be a heavy attack fighter, like the Basilisk. With a low known top speed, Aeshmas seem to target slower-moving vessels, such as bombers, freighters, and gas miners. Their powerful lasers make them a danger to all such craft, so they must be engaged and destroyed as quickly as possible.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''Slower and less manuverable then the Basilisk it descends from, and also presenting a much larger top-bottom and side target profile, the Aeshma is pretty much cannon fodder in the face of GTVA fighter attack. It is well-armed cannon fodder, however, and going head-to-head with an Aeshma should be avoided, as those Shivan Mega Lasers can be somewhat painful. Outmanuvering the Aeshma should not present great problems for anything short of a Boanerges or Ursa.''

''Surprisingly, I find it '''WEAKER''' than the Basilisk.''

''Worst shivan ship in the game... I bet even Amazons' could dogfight this thing ... and win... In [[As lighning fall]], these things seem to be the dumbest AI ever. They just sit around you and try to take an eye peek in your cockpit... Really. They just come around, get in front of you and look at you, firing an occassional, badly aimed shot. ''

''If you end up fighting wings of these fighters, take the opportunity to kill them all. They're slow, big bullseyes, and will help you rack up more kills towards promotions and aces.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Heavy Attack
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 68.0 - 68.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 110.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| N/A
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 125
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 850
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 30 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[Shivan Mega Laser]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
|}
*'''[[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 Trebuchet|Trebuchet]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

SF Basilisk

2007-07-21T21:27:01Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:basilisk320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SF Basilisk}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Basilisk seems to be a Shivan heavy attack fighter. It is not as maneuverable as other Shivan fighters, but it packs quite a punch, and it is very resistant to our weaponry. Most often they have been used in attacking our supply convoys and transports. 
Treat the Basilisk as a Class C threat.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The SF Basilisk is a Shivan heavy attack fighter. Slow but heavily armed and well-protected, the Basilisk targets slower-moving vessels, such as bombers, freighters, and gas miners. Their powerful lasers make them a danger to all such craft, so they must be engaged and destroyed as quickly as possible.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''When escorting craft smaller than a cruiser, priority should go to destroying attacking Basilisks before smaller Shivan fighters. If allowed to reach their target, a wing of Basilisks will make one's escort list shorter very quickly.

However, the Basilisk is both slow and ungainly. Between its lack of manueverability and an afterburner that the AI seems to never use, the Basilisk resembles a heavily shielded target drone (that you should nevertheless refrain from going head-to-head with).

The Basilisk is infact, the most heavily shielded fighter in [[Portal:Freespace 1|Freespace 1]], that really doesn't matter, however, as you can practically destroy it with an [[GTW ML-16|ML-16]] or [[GTW Training Laser|Training Laser]], because of its horrible maneuverability and large target profile.''
 
''Skewer it with the Banshee. It may have thick shields, but the hull strength is extremely low. For escort missions, you should destroy these as a priority second only to Bombers, since their Hornet-style missiles can heavily damage targets.

''Rediculously slow, weakly shielded and armored. More of a distraction then an actual threat. ''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Heavy Attack
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 65.0 - 68.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 110.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| N/A
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 100
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 950
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 30 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
| style="background:#300505;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
| style="width:240px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 2
| [[Shivan Mega Laser]]
| [[Shivan Mega Laser]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 2
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
|}
*'''[[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
| 80
| [[GTM Phoenix V|Phoenix V]]
| [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 80
| [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]
| [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTB Artemis

2007-07-21T21:24:51Z

Kanas: /* 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

===Veteran Comments===
''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.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Medium Bomber
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Han-Ronald Corp.
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Poor
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 65.0 - 65.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 110.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Medium
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 325
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 500
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 36 m
|}

===Armaments===

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

[[Category:Ship]]

GVB Sekhmet

2007-07-21T21:21:17Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:sekhmet320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GVB Sekhmet}}

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GVB Sekhmet is a Shivan design that was initially adapted to Vasudan needs by Hammer of Light engineers. The version currently in use was further modified by technicians at Mekhu Enterprises. Sporting four primary weapon banks and three missile/bomb bays, the Sekhmet packs a massive punch. Add in a top speed that surpasses that of some fighters and an ultra-dense molybdenum armor plating, and it's easy to see why the Sekhmet is the favorite bomber among Vasudan pilots.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''The Sekhmet's four primary guns are mounted in a single bank, giving it a rate-of-fire advantage against just about anything, but also limiting its adaptiblity once commited to the field. Nevertheless, this is a potent bomber, and if only on a par with the Boanerges or Ursa in toughness, it manuvers better.''

''Considered by many to be THE BEST bomber in the game, while others prefer the [[Terran]] design philosophies of the [[GTB Medusa|Medusa]] and [[GTB Ursa|Ursa]].''

''I agree with the previous commentators. The Sekhmet is a capable enough dogfighter in some hands and is capable of going in unescorted if properly armed. The only major flaw (if you want to call it that) is the lack of a second primary bank, meaning that carrying disruptors or the Maxim is not the best idea you've ever had. However, the rate-of-fire advantage offsets this, givng the Sekhmet enough teeth to engage damn near anything and come out alive. The Vasudans would do quite well indeed to scrap every Osiris in existence and replace them with the equivalent tonnage of Sekhmets.''

''A better dogfighter then the Tauret, given its armor and maneuverability. If you want to fly something that will take down a destroyer, as well as any bombers and fighers it launches, then take a Sekhmet.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Bomber
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Mekhu Enterprises
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| Average
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 60.0 - 64.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| 100.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Heavy
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 500
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 850
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 23 m
|}

===Armaments===

*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]'''
{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
|- align="center"
| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 4
| [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Primaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTW Mekhu HL-7|Mekhu HL-7]], [[GTW Akheton SDG|Akheton SDG]], [[GTW Prometheus R|Prometheus R]], [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]], [[GTW Morning Star| Morning Star]], [[GTW 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 Hornet|Hornet]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 80
| [[GTM Piranha|Piranha]]
|- align="center"
| 3rd
| 80
| [[GTM Cyclops|Cyclops]]
|- align="center"
| colspan=3| Compatible Secondaries
|-
| colspan=3| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]], [[GTM EMP. Adv|Emp. Adv]], [[GTM Tempest|Tempest]], [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]], [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]], [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], [[GTM Trebuchet|Trebuchet]], [[GTM Piranha|Piranha]], [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno]], [[GTM Stiletto II|Stiletto II]], [[GTM Cyclops|Cyclops]], [[GTM Helios|Helios]]
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

GTD Hecate

2007-07-21T21:17:08Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:Hecate320X240.jpg]]|caption=The GTD Hecate}}

The '''GTD ''Hecate'''''-class of destroyers is the advanced, more developed version of the [[GTD Orion|GTD ''Orion'']]. Specifically developed to mount advanced weaponry such as flak or beam cannons, it meant a threat to any capital-sized ships.

One of the most famous of these destroyers was the [[GTD Aquitaine|GTD ''Aquitaine'']], a ship that played a major part in the [[Second Shivan Incursion]].

==Description:==

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The new GTD Hecate class of destroyers is replacing the Orion class as the flagship of Terran battle groups. More heavily armed than the Orion, the Hecate also carries over 150 combat spacecraft and a crew of 10,000. The GTD Aquitaine is a superb example of this new ship class, serving as the flagship of the Capella-based 3rd Fleet.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''The Hecate is admirably armed for killing fighters and deals with fightercraft threats far, far better then an Orion. However, if you need to form Battle Line and handle big targets, the Hecate is not the ship you want.''

''My best guesses as to why the Hecate would, or could replace the [[GTD Orion|Orion]] is that it costs much less, and that it holds an extra four and a half squadrons. (There are twelve combat-craft in a squadron.) Also I suppose in an optimal battle scenerio (if there is such a thing) the Hecate would be escorted by corvettes and cruisers.''

''It does work well in a surgical strike role, hitting smaller warships with its considerable forward firepower before they have much chance to fight back. But if attacked by a warship from any direction but the front, it's in real trouble and needs to either leave fast or rely on bomber wings to take care of the threat.''

''It is sort of like the GTVA Colossus. Very good at taking on things smaller than it, but not so good against ships of equal size or larger.''

''On a related note, I believe that the GTVA made this vessel because they believed their anti-capital ship work would be fulfilled by a future vessel yet to be introduced, the yet-to-be retired Orions, large numbers of the Deimos corvettes, or the GTVA Colossus.''

''Oddly enough, I found this to be more vulnerable to bombers than an Orion''

''It depends at which side you decide to attack the Hecate. Because it has such a large surface area, it needs many more effective turrets to cover every nook and cranny of the Hecate. At certain angles, the Hecate has enough turrets to easily destroy a lot of bombers, but at others, it has far less coverage.''

''I disagree with the previous posts. The Hecate is designed to be able to defend itself from all angles and not allow itself to be outflanked. While it is not as effective against other destroyers as an Orion, its turret placement means it would be able to outmanuvre other ships and attack them from angles they would not be able to return fire from.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Destroyer
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 15.0 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]]
| 100 000
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 2174 m
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Fighter Complement|Fighter Complement]]'''
| 150+ fightercraft
|}

===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]]
| 5
|- align="center"
| [[Terran Huge Turret]]
| 1
|- align="center"
| [[Standard Flak]]
| 6
|- align="center"
| [[Long Range Flak]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[Heavy Flak]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[AAAf|Anti-Fighter Beam]]
| 6
|- align="center"
| [[TerSlash|Terran Slashing Beam]]
| 4
|- align="center"
| [[BGreen|Big Green Beam]]
| 1
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

SC Rakshasa

2007-07-21T21:10:47Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:rakshasa320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SC Rakshasa}}
The '''SC ''Rakshasa''''' was a [[Shivans|Shivan]] cruiser used during the [[Second Shivan Incursion]]. A Rakshasa had three anti-capital ship beam canons; however, it was not particularly effective against larger targets.

==Description:==

===FS2 Demo Tech Room Description===
The Rakshasa is one of the most deadliest crusiers in the Shivan fleet. The four "prongs" on its front hull comprise four laser beam weapons of devastating accuracy. The other parts of the ship are well defended with 10 other gun banks.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
Though not as thickly armored as the Lilith class, the SC Rakshasa class of Shivan cruisers is far deadlier. With over a dozen turrets, the Rakshasa is the most heavily armed Shivan cruiser class. It was a Rakshasa cruiser that destroyed the GTC Vigilant at the Gamma Draconis node in the Capella system.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''The Rakshasa, with its three forward-mounted SReds, packs a nasty punch that's difficult to knock out with primaries...but very vunerable to secondaries. The Rakshasa is powerful but fragile, and poorly defended against fightercraft attack, with only a single ventral AAA beam and no flak guns, like the other Shivan cruisers. A careful and determined heavy assault fighter can deal with it well.''

''Dispite its overwhelming frontal firepower courtesy 3 [[SRed]]s, the [[GTC Aeolus]] can cream the Rakshasa in a toe to toe fight with its [[Standard Flak|Flak]] and [[AAAf|AAA]] turrets, as well as its [[Terran Huge Turret]]s. The Rakshasa is designed to kill things right away, if they survive and get past its main beam turrets, the Rakshasa is toast.''

''The Rakshasa is not exactly fragile. With 40,000 hitpoints, it has a little over half the armor of the Lilith, but slightly more armor than either the Leviathan or Aeolus. Its SReds are superior to the Leviathan's [[TerSlash]] and the Aeolus' [[SGreen]], plus the Rak has 3 of 'em vs. the Leviathian's 1 beam and 1 Fusion Mortar or the Aeolus' two SGreens. Think of it as a mini-Sathanas: awesome firepower, as long as the target stays in front and doesn't bomb the beams.''

''Incredibly dangerous to fighters and bombers. Recommended method of attack is to neutralise turrets at range with Maxim Cannons or Trebuchets, or allow friendly interceptors to provide faster moving targets in order to divert beam fire whilst bombers deliver their payload against this vessel.''

==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]]
| 40 000
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 349 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]]
| 8
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Heavy Laser]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[SAAA|Anti-Fighter Beam]]
| 1
|- align="center"
| [[SRed|Small Red Beam]]
| 3
|}

[[Category:Ship]]

SD Demon

2007-07-21T21:08:00Z

Kanas: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:demon320x240.jpg]]|caption=The SD Demon}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
While the Demon-class Destroyer is easily one of the most massive ships we have yet seen, it is not the biggest or most powerful in the Shivan armada. However, it is still quite dangerous, with a plethora of missile turrets and two full squadrons of fighters. It is suggested that these capital ships be destroyed by bombers, as all cruisers that have attempted to engage a Demon have been destroyed. 
The Demon is a Class A threat in any allied system.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The SD Demon class of Shivan destroyers is much smaller than the Lucifer class but very heavily armed and extremely dangerous. Demons are known to carry numerous wings of fighters and bombers.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Veteran Comments===
''The sheer number of missile batteries on a Demon can make it very annoying indeed in FS1. In FS2 these missiles are less of a threat, and the posistioning of the Demon's flak guns and AAA beams makes it possible to knock out one weapon and leave much of that side of the ship defenseless. Unlike the Ravana, however, expect the Demon to take some severe punishment before it goes down. Also expect those main battery turrets to take severe punishment before being knocked out.'' ''Surprisingly, the Demon's hull strength increases sixty percent between FS1 and FS2. This inadvertent bug undoubtedly made a few FSPort missions much harder. Now that the Port team knows of the problem, it has been fixed in the next release. :)'' 
''An admirable destroyer, but less capable at destoying warships or fighters than the GTVA destroyers.'' 
''I have to disagree with the previous commenter very much. The Demon is slightly less capable at taking out fighters than the [[GTD Hecate|Hecate]] and [[GVD Hatshepsut|Hatshepsut]] but it is much more capable in an anti-capital ship role than any GTVA destroyer, unlike its couisn, the [[SD Ravana]]. 
''The Demon appears to be more of a defensive destroyer, given that it's main guns are not aft-facing. Any easy target if attacked from the front.''

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Destroyer
|-
| '''[[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]]
| 100 000/160 000
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 2139 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]]
| 18
| [[Shivan Turret Laser]]
| 10
|- align="center"
| [[Shivan Megafunk Turret]]
| 3
| [[Shivan Megafunk Turret]]
| 2
|- align="center"
| [[FighterKiller]]
| 5
| [[FighterKiller]]
| 5
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[Standard Flak]]
| 4
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[SAAA|Anti-Fighter Beam]]
| 2
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[SRed|Small Red Beam]]
| 1
|- align="center"
|
|
| [[LRed|Large Red Beam]]
| 2
|}

[[Category:Ship]]