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GTF Loki

2008-10-24T19:02:23Z

Tycho: /* Veteran Comments */

The '''GTF ''Loki''''' is an experimental stealth fighter which was used by rogue [[Galactic Terran Intelligence]] forces during the [[Hades Rebellion]]. It later became an staple part of the [[NTF]]'s fighter forces during the [[NTF Rebellion]]. Its high speed, weapons compatability, and maneuverability is offset by its low armor and weapons capacity.

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:Loki320X240hipoly.jpg]]|caption=The GTF Loki}}

==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.

===Name origin===
The demonic figure of Loki is commonly believed to be the god of chaos in Germanic and Scandinavian myths. There are numerous stories about Loki, many depicting him differently, and contradicting each other in other aspects, too.

==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|

"The Loki isn't such a terrible craft as many people think, and in fact has only slightly weaker armor and better shields than a perseus. It is extremely maneuverable, has a fast afterburner, and surprisingly high weapons compatibility for a "stealth" fighter. Due to it's small missle bank and low normal speed, most take a perseus over this if it's availible. But if i'm going to be packing kaysers or prom Ses I want something with a stronger reactor. Surprisingly enough, the Loki has this. This is what the Myrmidon should have been. A space superiority fighter."

''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 maneuverability.''

''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.''

''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.''

''The Loki is a surprisingly capable interceptor. It functions much like a slightly heavier Valkyrie. Afterburner velocity is the second highest for anything you get to fly, and afterburner reserves are not bad either. It is fairly durable as well, and as noted above, primaries configuration is comfortable. However maximum normal velocity is too low for my tastes, and the sole secondary bank is too small. I'd prefer to take a Perseus instead.''

''This was good back in FS1, and it's still a decent ship. It's lost some of its advantage in FS2 due to better shielding and armor on the newer fighters, but the Loki is still a force to be reckoned with in the hands of an experienced dogfighter. It can truly be infuriating to have these swarming on you if they've got good pilots, as it's the [[SF Dragon|Dragon]] of the GTVA. However, the AI is exceptionally stupid in this ship, so it's not too much of a problem in FS2''

''The only light and agile fighter that doesn't suffer from sub-par shielding (Vasudan crafts), energy output (Perseus, Ulysses) or primary firepower (Ulysses, stealth fighters: 2-gun banks not compatible with Kaysers). The small target profile and the powerful afterburners also contribute to make this the most survivable craft in an extended dogfight.''}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GVT Isis

2008-10-01T04:21:44Z

Tycho: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:isis320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GVT Isis}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Isis transport is quite fast and maneuverable for a ship of its size. Most often it is used for personnel transfer, although occasionally they have been known to act as repair ships and tugboats. It is well protected with its turrets, and it is not unheard of for the PVN to use a wing of Isises to conduct an assault on a fortified position.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GVT Isis is most often used as a military personnel transport but also occasionally serves as a repair ship or even a tugboat, helping to maneuver large vessels into docking bays. Two cannon turrets and thick molybdenum plating serve to protect its cargo. Magnetic cargo locks located on the Isis's undercarriage enable it to transport small cargo containers of supplies and munitions in emergencies.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Name origin==
Isis was a goddess in Egyptian mythology. Her husband was [[GVB Osiris|Osiris]], and it is said that her son was [[GVF Horus|Horus]]. Isis was worshiped as the archetype of a woman. Isis's name means "Queen on the throne."

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Transport|Unknown|N/A|35.0 - 42.0|N/A|N/A|5 000|N/A|27}}

===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"
| [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]]
| 2
| [[GTW Mekhu HL-7|Mekhu HL-7]]
| 2
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{comment|
I've always wondered how the tall [[Vasudan]]s fit in this thing. Tactically it's good, very hard to hit with good turret defenses and it tends to fly around a lot when hit.''

This ship can act very... strangely... I've seen it do some weird flips and maneuvers that are quite impressive for a lumpy flying piece of junk... And it has a slim profile, and is half the size of an [[GTT Elysium]]. Because of those facts, it can be a difficult target to hit, especially when it starts flipping.

This is apparently because the tables give the Isis unequal manueverability across coordinate planes. Simply put, look at this ship's "Rotation Time" entry in Ships.tbl. Most, if not all, other ships have equal rotation times in all planes.

It's illogical that this small transport could act as a "repair ship", as if an Isis someone held repair equipment that couldn't fit onto a destroyer. It is used in this capacity in several canon and user-made missions, however.

Easily the best transport craft in the Freespace. With two turrets, a slim target profile, and... interesting manueverablity, the Isis will almost certainly outlive a [[GTT Argo]] on the battlefield.}}

[[Category:Ship]]

GVT Isis

2008-10-01T04:21:31Z

Tycho: /* Veteran Comments */

GVT Isis

2008-10-01T04:21:14Z

Tycho: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[image:isis320x240.jpg]]|caption=The GVT Isis}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Isis transport is quite fast and maneuverable for a ship of its size. Most often it is used for personnel transfer, although occasionally they have been known to act as repair ships and tugboats. It is well protected with its turrets, and it is not unheard of for the PVN to use a wing of Isises to conduct an assault on a fortified position.

===FS2 Tech Room Description===
The GVT Isis is most often used as a military personnel transport but also occasionally serves as a repair ship or even a tugboat, helping to maneuver large vessels into docking bays. Two cannon turrets and thick molybdenum plating serve to protect its cargo. Magnetic cargo locks located on the Isis's undercarriage enable it to transport small cargo containers of supplies and munitions in emergencies.

===Developer Notes===
None

==Name origin==
Isis was a goddess in Egyptian mythology. Her husband was [[GVB Osiris|Osiris]], and it is said that her son was [[GVF Horus|Horus]]. Isis was worshiped as the archetype of a woman. Isis's name means "Queen on the throne."

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{{Ship Stats|Transport|Unknown|N/A|35.0 - 42.0|N/A|N/A|5 000|N/A|27}}

===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"
| [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]]
| 2
| [[GTW Mekhu HL-7|Mekhu HL-7]]
| 2
|}

==Veteran Comments==
{{comment|
I've always wondered how the tall [[Vasudan]]s fit in this thing. Tactically it's good, very hard to hit with good turret defenses and it tends to fly around a lot when hit.''

This ship can act very... strangely... I've seen it do some weird flips and maneuvers that are quite impressive for a lumpy flying piece of junk... And it has a slim profile, and is half the size of an [[GTT Elysium]]. Because of those facts, it can be a difficult target to hit, especially when it starts flipping.

This is apparently because the tables give the Isis unequal manueverability across coordinate planes. Simply put, look at this ship's "Rotation Time" entry in Ships.tbl. Most, if not all, other ships have equal rotation times in all planes.

It's illogical that this small transport could act as a "repair ship", as if an Isis someone held repair equipment that couldn't fit onto a destroyer. It is used in this capacity in several canon and user-made missions, however.

Easily the best transport craft in the Freespace. With two turrets, a slim target profile, and... interesting manueverablity, the Isis will almost certainly outlive an [[GTT Argo]] on the battlefield.}}

[[Category:Ship]]

SB Shaitan

2008-10-01T04:09:46Z

Tycho: /* Veteran Comments */

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

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Shaitan bomber is only slightly superior to our own bombers - its shielding is better, but its capacity seems to be far worse. Perhaps the Shivans were so assured that they would only need one payload to destroy a target. 
We consider the Shaitan to be a Class C threat.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Name origin===
In Islam, the character of Shaitan is analogous with that of the Christian Satan. ''Shaitan'' means "adversary," "enemy," and "opponent."

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Bomber (Very Light)
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Maneuverablity|Maneuverability]]'''
| 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]]
| 400
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 1 000
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 28 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
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 1
| [[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'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 40
| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]]
|}
===Veteran Comments===
{{comment|
Color me confused, but the Shaitan is faster and more maneuverable than the Herc but carries considerably less firepower. Yet the Herc is a "heavy fighter" and the Shaitan is a "light bomber". To make classification matters worse, the Shaitan actually doesn't carry any bombs in its default configuration, just a mediocre missile load.

''The Shaitan may have a higher top speed than the Herc, but it has no afterburner and three gun mounts. I think a better designation than "SB" would be "SPOS" because this thing is indeed a POS.''

''In the first few Shivan missions, Shaitans may carry Unknown Bombs, or Tsunamis. If you are fighting them while unshielded, shooting down their warheads is a bad idea. The best way to deal with them during the first missions are to pull up behind them and let loose with a bank of Fury dumbfires.''

''The FS1 description says it all. During the missions where it is equipped with an Unknown or Tsunami, it only launches one and just shots its laser without launching more. The Shaitan only has enough payload to carry one Harbinger, two Tsunami, or ten MX-50. For this reason, when escorting ships that are fairly durable, it might actually be a viable option to ignore Shaitans or just destroy their bombs. Their tiny payload means they're not much of a threat to something large, like an installation or destroyer.

The Shaitan is a suprisinly deadly craft to anything below destroyer sized, and like the Anubis it is very annoying, although not exactly deadly, in large numbers.}}

[[Category:Ship]]

SB Shaitan

2008-10-01T04:09:29Z

Tycho: /* Veteran Comments */

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

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Shaitan bomber is only slightly superior to our own bombers - its shielding is better, but its capacity seems to be far worse. Perhaps the Shivans were so assured that they would only need one payload to destroy a target. 
We consider the Shaitan to be a Class C threat.

===Developer Notes===
None

===Name origin===
In Islam, the character of Shaitan is analogous with that of the Christian Satan. ''Shaitan'' means "adversary," "enemy," and "opponent."

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Bomber (Very Light)
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| Unknown
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Maneuverablity|Maneuverability]]'''
| 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]]
| 400
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 1 000
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
| 28 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
| [[Shivan Light Laser]]
|- align="center"
| 2nd
| 1
| [[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'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Capacity
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 40
| [[GTM MX-50|MX-50]]
|}
===Veteran Comments===
{{comment|
Color me confused, but the Shaitan is faster and more maneuverable than the Herc but carries considerably less firepower. Yet the Herc is a "heavy fighter" and the Shaitan is a "light bomber". To make classification matters worse, the Shaitan actually doesn't carry any bombs in its default configuration, just a mediocre missile load.

''The Shaitan may have a higher top speed than the Herc, but it has no afterburner and three gun mounts. I think a better designation than "SB" would be "SPOS" because this thing is indeed a POS.''

''In the first few Shivan missions, Shaitans may carry Unknown Bombs, or Tsunamis. If you are fighting them while unshielded, shooting down their warheads is a bad idea. The best way to deal with them during the first missions are to pull up behind them and let loose with a bank of Fury dumbfires.''

''The FS1 description says it all. During the missions where it is equipped with an Unknown or Tsunami, it only launches one and just shots its laser without launching more. The Shaitan only has enough payload to carry one Harbinger, two Tsunami, or ten MX-50. For this reason, when escorting ships that are fairly durable, it might actually be a viable option to ignore Shaitans or just destroy their bombs. Their tiny payload means they're not much of a threat to something large, like an installation or destroyer.}}

The Shaitan is a suprisinly deadly craft to anything below destroyer sized, and like the Anubis it is very annoying, although not exactly deadly, in large numbers.
[[Category:Ship]]

PVF Anubis

2008-10-01T04:05:27Z

Tycho: /* Veteran Comments */

{{FS12_Ships}}
{{shipimage|image=[[Image:anubis320x240.jpg]]|caption=The PVF Anubis}}

==Description:==

===FS1 Tech Room Description===
The Anubis is the weakest fighter in the Vasudan Navy. However, they are extremely cheap to manufacture, and are often used in swarm situations to try to overwhelm the opponent with numbers. A few radical Vasudans have been known to load the ship with explosives and attempt to steer themselves into GTA capital ships. The first occurrence of this was the battle of Rexias 4, where the GTD Goliath was destroyed by a squadron of kamikaze pilots. 
Due to its lack of afterburners and low weapon capacity, the GTA has classified the Anubis as a class D threat.

===Developer Notes===
Lowest power Vasudan craft. Offers little in the way of offensive or defensive capabilities. Best used in swarm situations.

===Name origin===
Anubis is the Greek spelling of the Egyptian god of the dead. He is also a guide and the guardian to the recently deceased. It is said that Anubis's father was [[GVB Osiris|Osiris]].

==Performance:==
===Statistics===
{|
|-
| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
| style="width:200px" | Light Fighter
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
| PVN
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Maneuverablity|Maneuverability]]'''
| Good
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
| 75.0 - 90.0 mps
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
| N/A
|-
| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
| Light
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
| 160
|-
| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
| 200
|-
| '''[[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 1'''
|- align="center"
| style="width:40px" |Bank
| style="width:60px" |Guns
| style="width:160px" |Standard Loadout
|- align="center"
| 1st
| 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 Banshee|Banshee]], [[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
| 60
| [[GTM Fury|Fury]]
|- 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|
The Anubis is fairly fast, but only has one primary bank with 2 guns, cutting down on both its flexibility and primary firepower. It has horrible defenses: [[Shields|shields]] and armor are poor; it's better than the [[GTDr Amazon]], but not by much.

Several user campaigns make use of the Anubis, but are generally kind enough to add afterburners. The fighter actually handles much like a slightly less capable Ulysses. Quite capable as a dogfighter in player hands, the AI is not up to the task of exploiting the Anubis' good points.

The Anubis' lack of afterburner leaves it easy meat to anything faster than a [[GTB Medusa|Medusa]]. I pity the poor Vasudans who fly this thing, but not enough to have any second thoughts about mercilesly slaughtering them.

The Anubis was probably originally intended to be a drone, or disgustingly enough maybe it was meant solely for kamikaze missions, in which it is often used. In any case what it lacks in strength and armor it more than makes up for in numbers, rarely deadly, but extremely annoying. Oddly enough it can carry Prometheus Cannons, Banshees, and EMP Missles.}}

[[Category:Ship]]

PVF Anubis

2008-10-01T04:03:29Z

Tycho: /* Veteran Comments */

GTB Athena

2008-10-01T03:55:46Z

Tycho:

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.

==Name origin==
In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of heroic endeavor, and the daughter of [[GTB Zeus|Zeus]]. Athena was also a companion, or simply helper, of many other Greek mythological heroes like Heracles. It is said that Athena was warlike, much like [[GTF Ares|Ares]], her half-brother.

==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#Maneuverablity|Maneuverability]]'''
| 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.''}}

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