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The '''''Ampharos''''' is a [[:Category:Battleship|'''Battleship''']] great for defending heavy [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] ships during a siege. | The '''''Ampharos''''' is a [[:Category:Battleship|'''Battleship''']] great for defending heavy [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] ships during a siege. | ||
{{Ship Infobox | |||
|(f)_spinal = 2 Medium Cannon | |||
|acceleration = 28 | |||
|cargo_hold = 650 | |||
|creator = ???? (Original) | |||
Rekuri (Old) | |||
Dream_Reaper (Current) | |||
| | |credit = $5,338 | ||
| | |description = Ampharos-class battleships sport an exceptional array of point-defense weapons. In combination with a lightweight frame and hefty engine systems, this nimble ship excels at pursuing and eliminating targets smaller than itself. | ||
|explosion_radius = 285 | |||
|hull = 4,400 | |||
|image = <gallery> | |||
Ampharos-icon.png|Overview | Ampharos-icon.png|Overview | ||
Amph_front.png|Front | Amph_front.png|Front | ||
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Amph_interior.png|Interior | Amph_interior.png|Interior | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| | |loyalty_required = 5% + Level 1 Starbase | ||
| | |m_class_range = 4,400 | ||
| | |material_cost = $60,490 | ||
|med_turrets = 2 Medium Flak Cannon | |||
|r_class_range = 4,400 | |||
|shields = 4,650 | |||
|med_turrets = 2 Medium Flak | |small_turrets = 4 Light Gatling Laser | ||
| | |spinal_1 = 2 Medium Cannon | ||
| | |spinal_dps = 44 | ||
| | |stealth = No | ||
| | |title = Ampharos | ||
| | |title1 = The Ampharos | ||
| | |top_speed = 115 | ||
| | |total_cost = $65,848 | ||
| | |turn_speed = 0.49 | ||
| | |turret_dps = 136 | ||
|total_cost = $ | |||
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|version_added = .53 | |version_added = .53 | ||
|vip_required = No | |vip_required = No | ||
| | |warehouse = 7 | ||
|warp_drive = Yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The '''Ampharos''' is great for defending heavy [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] ships during a siege along with defending a base against small [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]] trying to distract the base's [[Turrets]] by using its [[turrets]] to shred the small ships. | The '''Ampharos''' is great for defending heavy [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] ships during a siege along with defending a base against small [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]] trying to distract the base's [[Turrets]] by using its [[turrets]] to shred the small ships. | ||
== Appearance == | |||
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The interior of the '''Ampharos''' is very simple. You enter the ship through a teleporter located at the top and get sent into a small room containing a pilot seat. | The interior of the '''Ampharos''' is very simple. You enter the ship through a teleporter located at the top and get sent into a small room containing a pilot seat. | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
* Absolutely shreds small [[ships]] | * Absolutely shreds small [[ships]] (although it is slightly more difficult to destroy more powerful ones like the [[Zhen]] and [[Nightmare]]). | ||
* High mobility. | * High mobility. | ||
* Decent [[Spinals]]. | * Decent [[Spinals]]. | ||
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*Great for taking down aliens. | *Great for taking down aliens. | ||
* A great ship for wrecking the [[Hawklight]] | * A great ship for wrecking the [[Hawklight]] | ||
*The thin, vertical shape of this ship makes dodging spinals and turret fire much easier. | |||
*Faster and better spinals than its AA counterpart, the [[Loyalist]] | |||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* Weak against other [[:Category:Battleship|Battleships]] and [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]]. | * Weak against other [[:Category:Battleship|Battleships]] and [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]]. | ||
* Can't siege due to the lack of [[Turrets|Railguns]] and Heavy Weaponry. | * Can't siege due to the lack of [[Turrets|Railguns]] and Heavy Weaponry. | ||
*Easier to hit from the sides as it appears bigger at that angle making it susceptible to ships such as Genesis or Behemoth. | *Easier to hit from the sides as it appears bigger at that angle, making it susceptible to broadside ships such as [[Genesis]] or [[Behemoth]]. | ||
*Less firepower than the '''Ampharos's''' ,The [[Loyalist]], which makes the '''Ampharos''' a worse choice when fighting other [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]] | |||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
* It's close range rapid-fire armament makes it ideal for fighting small, fast [[ships]], such as the [[Razor Wing]]. | * It's close range rapid-fire armament makes it ideal for fighting small, fast [[ships]], such as the [[Razor Wing]]. | ||
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* Don't try to attack a [[Starbase]], as you are a giant target and will quickly get shredded by the [[Turrets|Large Lasers]]. | * Don't try to attack a [[Starbase]], as you are a giant target and will quickly get shredded by the [[Turrets|Large Lasers]]. | ||
* Try to get under the ship you are attacking, as your [[Turrets]] all fire upwards. That way, you can get the most damage out as possible. | * Try to get under the ship you are attacking, as your [[Turrets]] all fire upwards. That way, you can get the most damage out as possible. | ||
* When attacking a [[Nyx]], the '''Ampharos''' is incredible as it can destroy [[Nixesion]]s with ease. | * When attacking a [[Nyx]], the '''Ampharos''' is incredible as it can destroy [[Nixesion]]s with ease, but be careful because you will be killed very quickly if the fighters are targeting you. | ||
* This ship | * This ship should be used in a siege to protect larger ships from [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]] and [[:Category:Frigate|Frigates]] but never attack the starbase/planet directly. | ||
* In a pinch, it’s fast speed to be used to distract heavy starbase turrets during a siege, but be mindful of your shield and hull while doing this. | |||
* You could wreck a [[Hawklight]] if you're experienced, fire from the bottom of the [[Hawklight]]. | * You could wreck a [[Hawklight]] if you're experienced, fire from the bottom of the [[Hawklight]]. | ||
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* Changed in .63h to have nearly 1000 more health in each stat, replace the [[Turrets|Light Cannons]] with dual [[Turrets|Medium Cannons]], and increased the price. | * Changed in .63h to have nearly 1000 more health in each stat, replace the [[Turrets|Light Cannons]] with dual [[Turrets|Medium Cannons]], and increased the price. | ||
* Max Shield increased to 3350 from 3150 in .65b | * Max Shield increased to 3350 from 3150 in .65b | ||
* Medium Lasers replaced with Point | * Medium Lasers replaced with Point Defense Lasers in version .66b | ||
*Remodeled in version .66b, as well as receiving buffs, with its hull going from 2750 to 3250, its two Point | *Remodeled in version .66b, as well as receiving buffs, with its hull going from 2750 to 3250, its two Point Defense Lasers becoming two Heavy Point Defense Lasers, and it 2 Dual Medium Cannons becoming 2 Medium Flak Cannons. | ||
*Explosion size 50 ----> 285 .75a12 | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* On the lower bridge, there is a table with a 3D image of the old [[Mega Base]]. | * On the lower bridge, there is a table with a 3D image of the old [[Mega Base]]. | ||
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* The new model is based on the Vert 22 from the indie space game SpaceBourne. | * The new model is based on the Vert 22 from the indie space game SpaceBourne. | ||
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[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
[[Category:Battleship]] | [[Category:Battleship]] | ||
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[[Category:PVP Ship]] | [[Category:PVP Ship]] | ||
[[Category:Capital Ship]] | [[Category:Capital Ship]] | ||
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