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{{Outdated (Image)}}The '''''Corvid''''' is a [[Turrets|Turret]]-based support [[:Category:Destroyer|'''Destroyer''']].
{{Outdated (Image)}}The '''''Corvid''''' is a large [[Turrets|Turret]]-based hull breaker [[:Category:Destroyer|'''Destroyer''']].


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|title1 = The Corvid
|title1 = The Corvid
|image1 = Corvid-icon.png
|image1 = Corvid-icon.png
|shields = 600
|shields = 780
|hull = 550
|hull = 550
|top_speed = 160
|top_speed = 160
|turn_speed = 0.6
|turn_speed = 0.9
|acceleration = 25
|armed=Yes|acceleration = 50
|small_turrets = 3 Light Lasers
|small_turrets = 6 Light Railguns


3 Light Gatling Cannons
2 Light Gatling Lasers
|cargo_hold = 75
|r_class_range=5k - 6k|cargo_hold = 75
|warp_drive = Yes
|warp_drive = Yes
|silicate = 99
|silicate = 723
|carbon = 66
|carbon = 504
|iridium = 40
|iridium = 326
|titanium = 1
|titanium = 1
|credit = $0
|credit = $0
|total_cost = $1,374
|total_cost = $11,715
|warehouse = 1
|warehouse = 2
|turret_dps = 45
|turret_dps = 163
|description = A low-cost Destroyer that focuses on turret power.
|description = A low-cost Destroyer that focuses on turret power.
|creator = StarUnion (Old)
|creator = StarUnion (Old)
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|vip_required = No
|vip_required = No
|loyalty_required = 0% + Level 1 Starbase
|loyalty_required = 0% + Level 1 Starbase
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|explosion_radius=10}}
== Description ==
== Description ==
The '''Corvid''' is a cheap Destroyer with decent firepower and health. The '''Corvid''' boasts 3 Light Lasers and 2 Light Gatling Cannons, which can easily destroy most [[:Category:Frigate|Frigates]] or [[:Category:Destroyer|Destroyers]]. It has decent speed and moderate health, making this a great starting warship for new players.
The '''Corvid''' is a powerful Destroyer with good firepower and health. The '''Corvid''' boasts 5 Light Railguns and 1 Light Gatling Laser on the belly of the ship, and 1 Light Railgun on the left side and 1 Light Gatling Laser on the right. It has great speed and moderate health, making this a great starting warship for new players.
== Interior ==
== Interior ==
The entrance in the back leads to short hallway, eventually ending at the pilot's seat. There are also rooms to the left and right with a kitchen/sleeping area and fire extinguisher. In the middle of the hallway are some stairs that lead to a bottom floor with a 2nd exit below the docking point.
The entrance in the back leads to short hallway, eventually ending at the pilot's seat. There are also rooms to the left and right with a kitchen/sleeping area and fire extinguisher. In the middle of the hallway are some stairs that lead to a bottom floor with a 2nd exit below the docking point.
== Advantages ==
== Advantages ==
* Extremely cheap and expendable.
* Good Price.
* Great for countering [[Aliens]] or Frigates or other smaller [[ships]].
* Great for chipping away at larger ships such as battlecruisers or battleships.
* Fast and agile.
* It's great agility makes up for it's bulk.
* Good [[Turrets|Turret]] firepower.
* Great [[Turrets|Turret]] firepower.
* Balanced [[Shields|Shield]] and [[Hull]] stats.
* Balanced [[Shields|Shield]] and [[Hull]] stats.
*Great Hull damage.
== Disadvantages ==
== Disadvantages ==
* No [[Spinals]].
* No [[Spinals]].
* Large body makes it an easy target for more inaccurate weaponry.
* Large body makes it an easy target for more inaccurate weaponry when not using it's speed to your advantage.
*Very low shield damage.
== Strategy==
== Strategy==
* Use this ship to defend bigger ships in a [[Sieging|Siege]] or anti-Siege by destroying [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]] and Frigates.
* Use the '''Corvid''' to chip away at larger ships.
* Stay away from anything stronger than a Destroyer.
* Keep a distance of about 5k - 6k above the enemy ship and use the 6 light railguns on it's belly to fire on the enemy ship from a distance.
*Use paired with capital ships, ideally shield breakers like the [[Zeus]]
*In a fleet, help your teammates finish off hulled ships.
== Version History ==
== Version History ==
* The '''Corvid''' got a buff with extra Turrets and a lower cost in an unknown version.
* The '''Corvid''' got a buff with extra Turrets and a lower cost in an unknown version.
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Once considered useless, the ship is now more viable in [[:Category:PVP Ship|PVP]] than it was before the buff.
* Once considered useless, the ship is now more viable in [[:Category:PVP Ship|PVP]] than it was before the buff.
* Many players prefer the [[Cobra]] as it has 6 additional Phasers, but '''Corvid''' is only one third the cost of the Cobra.
* This is one of the most common starter ships.
* Used to be the cheapest Destroyer upon release.
* Used to be the cheapest Destroyer upon release.
* Has become less common as more cheap Destroyers are added.
* Held on to its alpha model longer than most ships.
* Held on to its alpha model longer than most ships.
*It has two entrances, one on the top which is the one used to dock, and one on the bottom. Both are on the back.
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Revision as of 22:12, 26 March 2022

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The Corvid is a large Turret-based hull breaker Destroyer.

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Description

The Corvid is a powerful Destroyer with good firepower and health. The Corvid boasts 5 Light Railguns and 1 Light Gatling Laser on the belly of the ship, and 1 Light Railgun on the left side and 1 Light Gatling Laser on the right. It has great speed and moderate health, making this a great starting warship for new players.

Interior

The entrance in the back leads to short hallway, eventually ending at the pilot's seat. There are also rooms to the left and right with a kitchen/sleeping area and fire extinguisher. In the middle of the hallway are some stairs that lead to a bottom floor with a 2nd exit below the docking point.

Advantages

  • Good Price.
  • Great for chipping away at larger ships such as battlecruisers or battleships.
  • It's great agility makes up for it's bulk.
  • Great Turret firepower.
  • Balanced Shield and Hull stats.
  • Great Hull damage.

Disadvantages

  • No Spinals.
  • Large body makes it an easy target for more inaccurate weaponry when not using it's speed to your advantage.
  • Very low shield damage.

Strategy

  • Use the Corvid to chip away at larger ships.
  • Keep a distance of about 5k - 6k above the enemy ship and use the 6 light railguns on it's belly to fire on the enemy ship from a distance.
  • Use paired with capital ships, ideally shield breakers like the Zeus
  • In a fleet, help your teammates finish off hulled ships.

Version History

  • The Corvid got a buff with extra Turrets and a lower cost in an unknown version.
  • 2 Light Flak Cannons got changed to 2 Light Gatling Cannons in version .62_dbg03.
  • Remodeled in version .66k?
  • Gained a third Light Gatling Cannon in version .75a5

Trivia

  • Once considered useless, the ship is now more viable in PVP than it was before the buff.
  • Used to be the cheapest Destroyer upon release.
  • Held on to its alpha model longer than most ships.
  • It has two entrances, one on the top which is the one used to dock, and one on the bottom. Both are on the back.