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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)


{{Ship Infobox Template
Rekuri (Old)
|title1 = The Ampharos
 
|image1 = <gallery>
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>
|shields = 3350
|loyalty_required = 5% + Level 1 Starbase
|hull = 3450
|m_class_range = 4,400
|top_speed = 100
|turn_speed = 0.45
|acceleration = 22
|small_turrets = 4 Light Gatling Cannons
|med_turrets = 2 Medium Flak Cannons
|large_turrets = 2 Heavy Point Defence Lasers
|(f)_spinal = 2 Large Cannons
|cargo_hold = 240
|warp_drive = Yes
|silicate = 3251
|carbon = 2288
|iridium = 1563
|titanium = 231
|quantium = 224
|uranium = 113
|credit = $4,908
|material_cost = $60,490
|material_cost = $60,490
|med_turrets = 2 Medium Flak Cannon
|r_class_range = 4,400
|shields = 4,650
|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
|total_cost = $65,848
|warehouse = 7
|turn_speed = 0.49
|description = This nimble beast is excellent for countering carriers and small ships, as well as pirating.
|turret_dps = 136
|creator = ???? (Original)
 
Rekuri (Old)
 
Dream_Reaper (Current)
|version_added = .53
|version_added = .53
|vip_required = No
|vip_required = No
|loyalty_required = 5% + Level 1 Starbase
|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.
== Interior ==
== Appearance ==
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 ==
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* 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.
*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 broadside 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 CAN be used in a siege to protect larger ships from [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]] and [[:Category:Frigate|Frigates]] but NEVER attack the starbase/planet directly.
* 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]].
== Version History ==
== Version History ==
* The model of the ship was remade in update .53 for unknown reasons.
* The model of the ship was remade in update .53 for unknown reasons.
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* Medium Lasers replaced with Point Defense Lasers in version .66b
* 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 Defense Lasers becoming two Heavy Point Defense Lasers, and it 2 Dual Medium Cannons becoming 2 Medium Flak Cannons.
*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]].