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The '''''Black Flare''''' is a powerful '''[[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]]''' known for its tackling ability. | |||
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|(f)_spinal = 8 Small Phaser | |||
|acceleration = 30 | |acceleration = 30 | ||
|cargo_hold = 99 | |cargo_hold = 99 | ||
|creator = Original Model: friends4783 | |creator = Original Model: friends4783 | ||
Current Model: oChaosWarrioro | Current Model: oChaosWarrioro | ||
|credit = $1,574 | |||
|description = When compared to other battlecruisers, Volundar Dynamics' Black Flare may seem relatively weak, because its strength lies in its raw speed and manoeuvrability, which allow it to outpace smaller ships and evade damage from larger ones. | |||
|explosion_radius = 40 | |||
|hull = 2,500 | |||
|image = <gallery> | |||
Black Flare-icon.png|Overview | |||
Black_Flare_Front.png|Front | |||
Black_Flare_Rear.png|Back | |||
Black_Flare_Left_SIde.png|Left | |||
Black_Flare_Right_Side.png|Right | |||
Black_Flare_Top.png|Top | |||
Black_Flare_Bottom.png|Bottom | |||
Black_Flare-interior.png|Interior | |||
</gallery> | |||
|loyalty_required = 3% + Level 1 Starbase | |||
|m_class_range = 8,000 | |||
|med_turrets = 3 Medium Railgun | |||
|r_class_range = 5,500 | |||
|shields = 2,450 | |||
|small_turrets = 2 Light Laser | |||
|spinal_1 = 8 Small Phaser | |||
|spinal_dps = 78 | |||
|stealth = No | |||
|tiny_turrets = 2 Tiny Laser | |||
|title = Black Flare | |||
|title1 = The Black Flare | |||
|top_speed = 180 | |||
|total_cost = $21,118 | |||
|turn_speed = 0.50 | |||
|turret_dps = 72 | |||
|version_added = .28 | |version_added = .28 | ||
|vip_required = No | |vip_required = No | ||
| | |warehouse = 4 | ||
|warp_drive = Yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The '''Black Flare''' is a fast and maneuverable [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]] that relies on its small [[Turrets]] to penetrate [[Shields|Shield]] and its [[Turrets|Railguns]] to deal heavy [[Hull]] damage. The '''Black Flare''' has a decent health pool and a slim body, making it great at sustaining battle against inaccurate opponents. | The '''Black Flare''' is a fast and maneuverable [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]] that relies on its small [[Turrets]] to penetrate [[Shields|Shield]] and its [[Turrets|Railguns]] to deal heavy [[Hull]] damage. The '''Black Flare''' has a decent health pool and a slim body, making it great at sustaining battle against inaccurate opponents. | ||
== Appearance == | |||
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The interior contains a hallway about half the length of the ship. There are seats and decorative screens along the sides, and two "cargo holds" sticking out on either side of the hall. The pilot's seat is located at the end of the hall, next to some glass on the floor. | The interior contains a hallway about half the length of the ship. There are seats and decorative screens along the sides, and two "cargo holds" sticking out on either side of the hall. The pilot's seat is located at the end of the hall, next to some glass on the floor. | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
* Extremely high mobility, higher than some [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruisers]] or even a few [[:Category:Destroyer|Destroyers]]. | * Extremely high mobility, higher than some [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruisers]] or even a few [[:Category:Destroyer|Destroyers]]. | ||
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* No weak spots. | * No weak spots. | ||
* One of the fastest [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruisers]] in the game. | * One of the fastest [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruisers]] in the game. | ||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* When fighting [[:Category:Battleship|Battleships]] or above, you stand little chance. | * When fighting [[:Category:Battleship|Battleships]] or above, you stand little chance. | ||
* Requires you to face your opponent straight-on in order to have all your [[Turrets]] be able to fire and use [[Spinals]]. | * Requires you to face your opponent straight-on in order to have all your [[Turrets]] be able to fire and use [[Spinals]]. | ||
*Requires Spinal aiming to deal significant Shield damage. | *Requires Spinal aiming to deal significant Shield damage. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
* This ship is best used to support a [[Sieging|Siege]] fleet. | * This ship is best used to support a [[Sieging|Siege]] fleet. | ||
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* Use this in swarms for amazing combined damage. | * Use this in swarms for amazing combined damage. | ||
*You can attack a [[Ships|Ship]] with a large blindspot by taking advantage of your high mobility. | *You can attack a [[Ships|Ship]] with a large blindspot by taking advantage of your high mobility. | ||
== Version History == | == Version History == | ||
* The '''Black Flare''' received a remodel in the .55 range due to its main model being uneditable. | * The '''Black Flare''' received a remodel in the .55 range due to its main model being uneditable. | ||
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* Its docking was fixed by adding a long translucent part extending out from the door. (Unknown Version) | * Its docking was fixed by adding a long translucent part extending out from the door. (Unknown Version) | ||
* Railgun count decreased from 3 to 2 in version .73b3 | * Railgun count decreased from 3 to 2 in version .73b3 | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* During the Alpha phases of the game, the '''Black Flare''' originally had an engine room which ended up being removed due to part count and lag. During this time the '''Black Flare''' was infamously known as the "Lag Flare." | * During the Alpha phases of the game, the '''Black Flare''' originally had an engine room which ended up being removed due to part count and lag. During this time the '''Black Flare''' was infamously known as the "Lag Flare." | ||
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* There is a remodeled '''Black Flare''' for admins known as the [[Golden Flare]]. | * There is a remodeled '''Black Flare''' for admins known as the [[Golden Flare]]. | ||
* Docking has been changed in a recent update from the main entrance, to the front of the ship, making it easier for players to board it (if not leave it also). | * Docking has been changed in a recent update from the main entrance, to the front of the ship, making it easier for players to board it (if not leave it also). | ||
* Has a very detailed but somewhat ugly exterior. [[File:BLACK FLARE3.png|thumb|220x220px|Old Black Flare Model|left]][[File:Black Flare Interior. | * Has a very detailed but somewhat ugly exterior. [[File:BLACK FLARE3.png|thumb|220x220px|Old Black Flare Model|left]][[File:Black Flare Interior.png|thumb|348x348px|Black Flare's Interior]] | ||
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[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
[[Category:Battlecruiser]] | [[Category:Battlecruiser]] | ||