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The '''''Banshee''''' is a [[Spinals|Spinal]]-based '''[[:Category:Cruiser|Cruiser]]'''.
{{Ship Infobox
{{Ship Infobox
|(f)_spinal = 5 Medium Cannon
|(f)_spinal = 5 Medium Cannon
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|creator = [[User:WhyIm|'''Wiscyy''']]
|creator = [[User:WhyIm|'''Wiscyy''']]
|credit = $0
|credit = $0
|damage_res = 30%
|description = The Banshee is a stolen Alien ship that was modified by Pirates to dish out high damage in a short period of time. It's the perfect ship for a fast assault on any enemy mining operations or barge fleets to cripple their economy.
|description = The Banshee is a stolen Alien ship that was modified by Pirates to dish out high damage in a short period of time. It's the perfect ship for a fast assault on any enemy mining operations or barge fleets to cripple their economy.
|explosion_radius = 14
|explosion_radius = 14
|hull = 900
|hull = 1,300
|image = <gallery>
|image = <gallery>
Banshee-icon.png
Banshee-icon.png
<gallery>
|loyalty_required = 0% + Level 1 Starbase
|loyalty_required = 0% + Level 1 Starbase
|shields = 900
|shields = 1,300
|spinal_dps = 142
|spinal_1 = 5 Medium Cannon
|spinal_2 = 6 Medium Phaser
|spinal_dps = 169
|stealth = No
|stealth = No
|title = Banshee
|title = Banshee
|title1 = The Banshee
|title1 = The Banshee
|top_speed = 210
|top_speed = 150
|total_cost = $673
|total_cost = $673
|turn_speed = 0.65
|turn_speed = 0.65
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|warp_drive = Yes
|warp_drive = Yes
}}
}}
The '''''Banshee''''' is a [[Spinals|Spinal]]-based '''[[:Category:Cruiser|Cruiser]]'''.
== Description==
== Description==
The '''Banshee''' is a well armed, spinal based cruiser. The entirety of the ship is based around the orb in the center that contains the pilots seat. The '''Banshee''' is played almost the same way as the [[Spectre]] - as a fast, shield-breaking chaser.
The '''Banshee''' is a well armed, spinal based Cruiser.
== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
The '''Banshee's '''interior is the large glass orb near the back of the ship where the engine is projecting a neon green trail.
The '''Banshee's''' interior is quite basic, being a simple green orb at the center of the ship containing the pilot's seat.
== Advantages ==
== Advantages ==
* Smaller than the Spectre.
* Small size.
* Has good [[Spinals|Spinal]] damage, both to shields and hull.
* High damage.
* Can be useful as a Heavy Siege Fighter, meaning more health than the average fighter.
* Balanced shield and hull damage.
* High speed and acceleration.
== Disadvantages ==
== Disadvantages ==
* Requires good aim to use the Spinals.
* No [[Turrets]].
* No [[Turrets]].
* Can be outmaneuvered if the pilot is not skilled enough.
* Low health.
* Maneuverability is slightly below average for its class.
* Lower health for its class.
== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
* Use this ship in swarms of 4-5.
* Use this ship in swarms of 4-5.
* Use this ship against bigger ships that lack the weaponry to target smaller ships.
* Use this ship against bigger ships that lack the weaponry to target smaller ships.
* Like the Spectre, it's best use is as a chaser. (Hunting down stray Miners and Freighters)
* Like the Spectre, it's best use is as a chaser. (Hunting down stray Miners and Freighters)
* The '''Banshee''' seems like a go-to ship for diving on hulled targets. Your spinal firepower could be enough to finish them off given your additional small size.
== Version History ==
== Version History ==
* Added in .64f
* Added in .64f.
* Nerfed in .65a, having its top speed reduced to 140 from 160 and having it's turn speed reduced to 0.18 from 0.5, as well as spinal down-sizing.
* Nerfed in .65a, having its top speed reduced to 140 from 160 and having it's turn speed reduced to 0.18 from 0.5, as well as spinal down-sizing.
* Turn-speed buffed from 0.29 to 0.4 in version .66b.
* Turn-speed buffed from 0.29 to 0.4 in version .66b.
* 8 Small Phasers upclassed to 8 Tiny Phasers in version .75a5.
* 8 Small Phasers upclassed to 8 Tiny Phasers in version .75a5.
* Reworked in an unknown version.
== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* 1 of 2 cruisers which don't have turrets. The latter being the [[Vengeance]].
* 2nd ship to be of alien origin.
* 2nd ship to be of alien origin.
* One of the few ships not to have any team color.
* No team color.
* Used a particle effect created by FangABXY to create its unique engine particles.
* Used a particle effect created by FangABXY to create its unique engine particles.
* The Vengeance is better than this with 3 more small cannons and 40 more speed, however, it is about two times more expensive and has less health.
* The Banshee has a limited time counterpart, the [[Dullahan]].
* The Banshee has a limited time counterpart, the [[Dullahan]], which is a battlecruiser instead.





Latest revision as of 18:02, 12 January 2024


The Banshee is a Spinal-based Cruiser.

Description

The Banshee is a well armed, spinal based Cruiser.

Appearance

The Banshee's interior is quite basic, being a simple green orb at the center of the ship containing the pilot's seat.

Advantages

  • Small size.
  • High damage.
  • Balanced shield and hull damage.
  • High speed and acceleration.

Disadvantages

Strategy

  • Use this ship in swarms of 4-5.
  • Use this ship against bigger ships that lack the weaponry to target smaller ships.
  • Like the Spectre, it's best use is as a chaser. (Hunting down stray Miners and Freighters)

Version History

  • Added in .64f.
  • Nerfed in .65a, having its top speed reduced to 140 from 160 and having it's turn speed reduced to 0.18 from 0.5, as well as spinal down-sizing.
  • Turn-speed buffed from 0.29 to 0.4 in version .66b.
  • 8 Small Phasers upclassed to 8 Tiny Phasers in version .75a5.
  • Reworked in an unknown version.

Trivia

  • 2nd ship to be of alien origin.
  • No team color.
  • Used a particle effect created by FangABXY to create its unique engine particles.
  • The Banshee has a limited time counterpart, the Dullahan.