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The '''''Black Scarab '''''is a powerful event [[:Category:Dreadnought|'''Dreadnought''']] from phase two of the [[Halloween Event 2020]]. | The '''''Black Scarab '''''is a powerful event [[:Category:Dreadnought|'''Dreadnought''']] from phase two of the [[Halloween Event 2020]]. | ||
{{Ship Infobox | {{Ship Infobox | ||
|acceleration = 40 | |acceleration = 40 | ||
|cargo_hold = 3 | |cargo_hold = 3,000 | ||
|creator = ??? | |creator = ??? | ||
|description = Black Scarab was a fearsome pirate vessel - an indomitable beast which obliterated anything in its path with mighty weapons that were rumoured never to miss. Though it's been missing for years now, some claim to see the spectral glow of its windows in the distance... | |description = Black Scarab was a fearsome pirate vessel - an indomitable beast which obliterated anything in its path with mighty weapons that were rumoured never to miss. Though it's been missing for years now, some claim to see the spectral glow of its windows in the distance... | ||
|explosion_radius = 880 | |explosion_radius = 880 | ||
|hull = 15,500 | |||
|hull = | |||
|image = Black Scarab-icon.png | |image = Black Scarab-icon.png | ||
|large_turrets = 2 Pirate Point Defence Laser | |large_turrets = 2 Pirate Point Defence Laser | ||
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|m_class_range = 7,000 | |m_class_range = 7,000 | ||
|med_turrets = 4 Pirate AA | |med_turrets = 4 Pirate AA | ||
| | |permit = Class C | ||
|r_class_range = | |r_class_range = 7,000 | ||
|shields = | |shields = 15,000 | ||
|stealth = No | |stealth = No | ||
|title = Black Scarab | |title = Black Scarab | ||
|title1 = The Black Scarab | |title1 = The Black Scarab | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 130 | ||
|turn_speed = 0.30 | |turn_speed = 0.30 | ||
|turret_dps = | |turret_dps = 202 | ||
|version_added = .69b7 | |version_added = .69b7 | ||
|vip_required = No | |vip_required = No | ||
|warehouse = 14 | |warehouse = 14 | ||
|warp_drive = Yes | |warp_drive = Yes | ||
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The '''Black Scarab''' has a semi-full interior that contains a passageway to and from the AA guns and the entrance, leading up into the helm of the ship. The helm of the ship is very basic with wood paneling, a seat, and a steering column that overlooks the front of the ship. | The '''Black Scarab''' has a semi-full interior that contains a passageway to and from the AA guns and the entrance, leading up into the helm of the ship. The helm of the ship is very basic with wood paneling, a seat, and a steering column that overlooks the front of the ship. | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
*One of the fastest [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] in the | *One of the fastest [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] in the game at a whopping top speed of 220. | ||
* | *High speed combined with above-average health make this ship very resilient against powerful but inaccurate [[turrets]] such as those of most [[:Category:Super Capital Ship|Super-capitals]]. | ||
* | *Very high maneuverability for its class. | ||
*Can fire all [[turrets]] from up to 7k from a target. | |||
* | *Both its [[Turrets|Pirate AAs & Pirate PDLs]] can easily fend off smaller ships, having quick reloads and great accuracy. | ||
*<s>Your enemies will be jealous of your sweet pirate-ship.</s> | |||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
*Very expensive. | *Very expensive, costing a [[Permits|C permit]] when in rotation. | ||
* | *Cannot be obtained when out of rotation. | ||
*Mediocre DPS for a [[:Category:Limited|Limited]] [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]], lower even than some [[Build Menu|build menu]] [[:Category:Battleship|Battleships]]. | |||
*This ship has a very large blind spot underneath, which small ships are going to exploit. | *This ship has a very large blind spot underneath, which small ships are going to exploit. | ||
*Smallest cargo hold out of all [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]], at a very meagre 3. | |||
*Firing all the [[turrets]] at once requires the ship to be below its opponent or tilted downward relative to it, making it a larger target. | |||
*Smallest cargo hold out of all [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]], | |||
*Firing all [[ | |||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
* | *Position yourself somewhat below your enemies to allow usage of all the turrets. | ||
*Best used as a support/AA due to the | *Best used as a support/AA due to the high speed of this ship combined with the very accurate guns that can hit up to 7k away. | ||
*When facing larger opponents, maintain speed and distance to dodge enemy fire and stay in your opponents blindspots. | |||
*Don't use this ship alone. The [[:Category:Limited|Limited]] status in combination with relatively low DPS make you a major target. | |||
==Version History== | ==Version History== | ||
*Added teleporters in version .69d | *Added teleporters in version .69d | ||
*Explosion Size 250 ----> 850 .75a12 | *Explosion Size 250 ----> 850 .75a12 | ||
*Ship speed 80 ---> 220, Pirate flak range 3k---> 7k and accuracy buffed to 40k, 2 Pirate Lasers changed to 2 Pirate Point Defence Lasers(also | *Ship speed 80 ---> 220, Pirate flak range 3k---> 7k and accuracy buffed to 40k, 2 Pirate Lasers changed to 2 Pirate Point Defence Lasers(also have 7k range and 40k accuracy) .??? | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The total DPS of this ship used to surpass both the [[Prototype X-1]] and [[Prototype X-2|X-2]] pre super-capital rerelease update. | *The total DPS of this ship used to surpass both the [[Prototype X-1]] and [[Prototype X-2|X-2]] pre super-capital rerelease update. | ||
*The only [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] to resemble a boat more than a spaceship. | *The only [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] to resemble a boat more than a spaceship. | ||
*Literally a Dreadnought [[Aedes]] according to Revy. | *Literally a Dreadnought [[Aedes]] according to Revy. | ||
*The first person to lose this ship first was thedante6 to abc123austinp on 10 | *The first person to lose this ship first was thedante6 to abc123austinp on 2020-10-30. | ||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] |
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