Argosy

The Argosy is a hull-tanked Destroyer which focuses on dealing hull damage.

Argosy
Health
Shields	700
Hull	1,600
Maneuverability
Top Speed	190
Acceleration	30
Turn Speed	0.59
Armament
Light Turrets	4 Light Laser
(F) Spinal	6 Tiny Cannon
Max Turret Range	6,000
Recom. Range from Target	6,000
Utility
Cargo Hold	55
Warp Drive	Yes
Stealth	No
Average Turret DPS	28
Average Spinal DPS	54
Explosion Radius	10
Cost
Estimated Manufacturing Fee	$0
Estimated Manufacturing Fee	$0
Warehouse Level	1
Warehouse Level	1
Estimated Total Cost	$674
Misc
Description	The Argosy class destroyer, constructed with Empyrean Armaments traditional style, and designed as a general purpose ship that, being armed with a quad Gauss Cannon and 4 Small Laser turrets, could escort or give chase as required by the situation.
Creator	Miigaadenim
Version Added	.54
VIP Required	No
Loyalty Required	0% + Level 1 Starbase

Description

It is armed with two Light Lasers and four Small Cannons. With this, the Argosy is able to deal a good amount of hull damage.

Appearance

The Interior of the Argosy is that of a hallway leading from the back of the ship to the front of the ship that has the pilot seat and a windshield to look out of. In the hallway is somewhere to sit and a set of bunk beds.

Advantages

• Very high hull health for its class.
• Good amount of hull damage output.
• Cheap.

Disadvantages

• Almost non-existent shields.
• Turrets are highly obstructed, and have very small firing arcs
• Slow speed for a destroyer, even below average for frigates
• Does considerably less shield damage compared to hull.
• Weak against anything above a destroyer.

Strategy

• Works very well when paired with a ship with good shield damage output, such as the Cobra.
• Great for attacking ships within base range, as losing it isn't much of a problem due to the very low cost.
• The low cost of this ship, coupled with versatile armament, make it a dream come true for a swarm ship.
• The versatile armament of this ship coupled with its low price makes this ship an ideal Pirate vessel.
• Shield damage is somewhat lacking even with the Light Lasers. It is extremely slow for a Destroyer, even some Battleships will move faster. It has almost non-existent shields, but the highest amount of hull in its class, making it very effective against ships that primarily deal shield damage.
• Diving bases wouldn't be the smartest idea, as bases could hit turrets easier with your slow speed.
• If aligned correctly, the lasers can break through shields, then the cannons can finish the hull.

Trivia

• Has similar features to the old Archeon model.