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|(f)_spinal = 2 Huge Torpedo | |||
| | |acceleration = 15 | ||
| | |cargo_hold = 3,400 | ||
|credit = $60,000 | |||
|description = After years of work, the Ice monster has perfected his masterpiece of a siege ship. Raised from the Antares ice sheets, tremble at its approach! | |||
|explosion_radius = 1,000 | |||
|hull = 16,500 | |||
|ice_shard = 60 | |||
|image = <gallery> | |||
Antares-icon.png|Overview | Antares-icon.png|Overview | ||
Antares-front.png|Front | |||
Antares-back.png|Back | |||
Antares-side.png|Side | Antares-side.png|Side | ||
Antares-top.png|Top | |||
Antares-bottom.png|Bottom | |||
Antares-interior.png|Interior | |||
Antares-interior2.png|Interior 2 | |||
Antares-trails.png|Trails | |||
Antares-warp.png|warp | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| | |large_turrets = 2 Super LR Laser | ||
5 Heavy Icy Artillery Cannon | |||
2 | 2 Capital Icy Artillery Cannon | ||
|loyalty_required = 7% + Level 2 Starbase | |||
|m_class_range = 8,000 | |||
| | |permit = Class C | ||
| | |r_class_range = 8,000 | ||
| | |shields = 19,500 | ||
| | |snowflake = 40 | ||
| | |spinal_1 = 2 Huge Torpedo | ||
| | |spinal_dps = 153 | ||
| | |stealth = No | ||
| | |title = Antares | ||
| | |title1 = Antares | ||
| | |top_speed = 55 | ||
| | |total_cost = ~$500,000 | ||
|turn_speed = 0.15 | |||
| | |turret_dps = 198 | ||
|total_cost = $ | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|version_added = .66b | |version_added = .66b | ||
|vip_required = No | |vip_required = No | ||
| | |warehouse = 0 | ||
|warp_drive = Yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''''Antares''''' is a '''[[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]''' that was part of the second stage of the [[Christmas Event 2019|2019 Christmas Event]] and was re-introduced in the [[Christmas Event 2022|<span style="color:#aef2fe;text-shadow: 1px 1px 10px #aef2fe;">Christmas Event 2022</span>]]. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The '''Antares''' is a | The '''''Antares''''' is a long range and hard hitting [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]], just like its little sister [[Aludra]]. | ||
== | It excels at obliterating hulled ships with its massive hull-based firepower. | ||
The | == Appearance== | ||
The '''Antares''' is long but thin [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] that has a shape that resembles a submarine, with detailing and design extremely similar to its little sister [[Aludra]], with various plating, pipes, and even grills detailed on the ship. On the back has its prominent "Orb" which is its most recognizable feature. | |||
The Interior of the '''Antares''' is a nicely detailed small room with walls covered in ice and a snowflake symbol. On the middle of the room can be found the pilot seat which is facing a screen. | |||
== Advantages== | |||
*Very high health for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]. | |||
*Extremely long range, making it suitable for [[Strategies|Sieging]]. | |||
*Insane hull damage output, at a Hull DPS of 412, making '''Antares''' an amazing diving ship. | |||
*Slim frame when pointing towards targets making it harder to hit. | |||
*High alpha makes it great for diving ships. | |||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
* | *Slow maneuverability. | ||
* | *Large blind-spot at the back of the ship, where there is little to no firepower. | ||
*Struggles engaging against small ships. | |||
* | * Little to no shield-based weapons means it will do little to no damage against shields. | ||
* | == Strategy== | ||
*Prioritize hulled targets, or ships with hull-based health such as the [[Armageddon]]. | |||
*Use the high firepower on this ship to dive and chase down vulnerable or isolated Capital Ships. | |||
==Strategy== | *During a siege, stay out of base range and shoot your [[Spinal Weaponry|Torpedoes]]. | ||
* During a siege, stay out of base range and shoot your [[Spinal Weaponry|Torpedoes]]. | *Learn how far ahead of your targets you need to fire your torpedoes to hit them, and adjust based on their speed. Torpedoes do a lot of damage and aiming them properly can help you destroy ships much faster. | ||
* Use your [[ | *Use your high range to your advantage in Sieges. | ||
* | *It is very hard to take out small ships with this so bring [[Galaxy Terminology|AA]] support with you. | ||
*Bring a shield shredder like the [[Zeus]] or [[Sagittarius]] with you to quickly cripple or destroy enemy capital ships. | |||
==Version History== | == Version History== | ||
* | *Buffed in version .75a5. 1 medium flak and 1 dual cannon were swapped out for 2 Heavy Icy Artillery Cannons. 2 heavy point defense lasers swapped out for 2 Super LR lasers. Torpedo interval reduced to 0.1. Speed buffed to 60 and acceleration buffed to 15. Turn speed was buffed to 0.15. Hull health increased from 6000 to 6500. | ||
*Hull and Shields buffed to 8,800 and 7,200 in an unknown verwsion | |||
*Re-released during the [[Christmas Event 2022|<span style="color:#aef2fe;text-shadow: 1px 1px 10px #aef2fe;">Christmas Event 2022</span>]] in version 75a37. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Most of its turrets are what seems to be Myriad's, but colored differently. | *Has a little sister; The [[Aludra]]. | ||
* One of the few ships to have [[Spinal Weaponry|Huge Torpedoes]]. | *Most of its turrets are what seems to be Myriad's, but colored differently. | ||
* In its description it says that the Ice Monster raised the ship from ice sheets, while with every other [[:Category:Christmas 2019|2019 Christmas]] ship has been taken over by the Ice (except for the [[Snowfall]]). | *One of the few ships to have [[Spinal Weaponry|Huge Torpedoes]]. | ||
* The first player to lose an Antares was Krusadr007, to an [[Atlas]]. | *In its description it says that the Ice Monster raised the ship from ice sheets, while with every other [[:Category:Christmas 2019|2019 Christmas]] ship has been taken over by the Ice ''(except for the [[Snowfall]])''. | ||
*Despite its name, it is not related to the [[Antares Comet]] ( | *The first player to lose an '''Antares''' was Krusadr007, to an [[Atlas]]. | ||
*Despite its name, it is not related to the [[Antares Comet]] ''(Part of the [[:Category:Christmas 2020|Christmas 2020]] event)'', which was known for crashing into [[Aqueous II]], in addition to offering the [[Crystocrene]] for 75 snowflakes and 150k credits. | |||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
[[Category:Dreadnought]] | [[Category:Dreadnought]] |
Latest revision as of 18:01, 12 January 2024
Limited Ship
This ship is a limited ship, and could only be acquired for a limited time or it has since become limited.
You lose it forever once it is destroyed, or otherwise has limited availability on the Limited Build Menu.
The Antares is a Dreadnought that was part of the second stage of the 2019 Christmas Event and was re-introduced in the Christmas Event 2022.
Description
The Antares is a long range and hard hitting Dreadnought, just like its little sister Aludra.
It excels at obliterating hulled ships with its massive hull-based firepower.
Appearance
The Antares is long but thin Dreadnought that has a shape that resembles a submarine, with detailing and design extremely similar to its little sister Aludra, with various plating, pipes, and even grills detailed on the ship. On the back has its prominent "Orb" which is its most recognizable feature.
The Interior of the Antares is a nicely detailed small room with walls covered in ice and a snowflake symbol. On the middle of the room can be found the pilot seat which is facing a screen.
Advantages
- Very high health for a Dreadnought.
- Extremely long range, making it suitable for Sieging.
- Insane hull damage output, at a Hull DPS of 412, making Antares an amazing diving ship.
- Slim frame when pointing towards targets making it harder to hit.
- High alpha makes it great for diving ships.
Disadvantages
- Slow maneuverability.
- Large blind-spot at the back of the ship, where there is little to no firepower.
- Struggles engaging against small ships.
- Little to no shield-based weapons means it will do little to no damage against shields.
Strategy
- Prioritize hulled targets, or ships with hull-based health such as the Armageddon.
- Use the high firepower on this ship to dive and chase down vulnerable or isolated Capital Ships.
- During a siege, stay out of base range and shoot your Torpedoes.
- Learn how far ahead of your targets you need to fire your torpedoes to hit them, and adjust based on their speed. Torpedoes do a lot of damage and aiming them properly can help you destroy ships much faster.
- Use your high range to your advantage in Sieges.
- It is very hard to take out small ships with this so bring AA support with you.
- Bring a shield shredder like the Zeus or Sagittarius with you to quickly cripple or destroy enemy capital ships.
Version History
- Buffed in version .75a5. 1 medium flak and 1 dual cannon were swapped out for 2 Heavy Icy Artillery Cannons. 2 heavy point defense lasers swapped out for 2 Super LR lasers. Torpedo interval reduced to 0.1. Speed buffed to 60 and acceleration buffed to 15. Turn speed was buffed to 0.15. Hull health increased from 6000 to 6500.
- Hull and Shields buffed to 8,800 and 7,200 in an unknown verwsion
- Re-released during the Christmas Event 2022 in version 75a37.
Trivia
- Has a little sister; The Aludra.
- Most of its turrets are what seems to be Myriad's, but colored differently.
- One of the few ships to have Huge Torpedoes.
- In its description it says that the Ice Monster raised the ship from ice sheets, while with every other 2019 Christmas ship has been taken over by the Ice (except for the Snowfall).
- The first player to lose an Antares was Krusadr007, to an Atlas.
- Despite its name, it is not related to the Antares Comet (Part of the Christmas 2020 event), which was known for crashing into Aqueous II, in addition to offering the Crystocrene for 75 snowflakes and 150k credits.