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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The '''Icarus''' is a large-sized carrier with very good combat capabilities. With its [[Turrets]] and | The '''Icarus''' is a large-sized carrier with very good combat capabilities. With its [[Turrets]] and 3 [[Valkyrie]]s, the '''Icarus''' is a powerful combat-based [[:Category:Carrier|Carrier]]. Unlike most Carriers, it has very high Turret firepower and can fight against a variety of ships, ranging from small [[:Category:Frigate|Frigates]] to large [[:Category:Battleship|Battleships]]. It may even have a chance to defeat a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]], though this requires [[:Category:Fighters|Fighter]] support and much skill. | ||
== Interior == | == Interior == | ||
The ship is entered through the [[:Category:Fighters|Fighter]] bay, which leads to a teleporter that sends you to the bridge. From there you walk forward to enter the pilot's seat. | The ship is entered through the [[:Category:Fighters|Fighter]] bay, which leads to a teleporter that sends you to the bridge. From there you walk forward to enter the pilot's seat. | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
* Powerful on its own, without the need of any [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]]. | * Powerful on its own, without the need of any [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]]. | ||
* | * Good Health. | ||
* Has powerful [[Valkyrie|Fighters]], which have high [[Spinal Weaponry|Spinal]] firepower. | * Has powerful [[Valkyrie|Fighters]], which have high [[Spinal Weaponry|Spinal]] firepower. | ||
*Equipping all fighters with AI pilots is relatively cheap, costing only 750 robux to fill them all with VIP. | |||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* Low maneuverability. | * Low maneuverability. | ||
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* Expensive. | * Expensive. | ||
* No [[Spinals]]. | * No [[Spinals]]. | ||
* Medium-sized | * Medium-sized blind spot at the rear of the ship. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
* Don't go into battle alone as multiple strong ships can overwhelm it. Make sure to have an escort and pick fights carefully. | * Don't go into battle alone as multiple strong ships can overwhelm it. Make sure to have an escort and pick fights carefully. | ||
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* Health increased from 6500/5250 to 8500/8000 in version .68d. | * Health increased from 6500/5250 to 8500/8000 in version .68d. | ||
*Loadout changed from 1 Dual Medium Laser, 5 Dual Medium Cannons, 2 Triple Heavy Lasers, 1 Heavy Cannon to 3 Triple Medium lasers, 1 Triple Heavy Cannon, 2 Triple Heavy Lasers, 3 Triple medium cannons in version .73a3. | *Loadout changed from 1 Dual Medium Laser, 5 Dual Medium Cannons, 2 Triple Heavy Lasers, 1 Heavy Cannon to 3 Triple Medium lasers, 1 Triple Heavy Cannon, 2 Triple Heavy Lasers, 3 Triple medium cannons in version .73a3. | ||
*Turret loadout changed from 3 Triple Medium Lasers, 1 Triple Heavy Cannon, 2 Triple Heavy Lasers, and 3 Triple Medium Cannons to 1 Super LR Laser, 1 Heavy Siege Railgun, 1 Capital Triple Cannon, 2 Super PDLs, 2 Capital Triple Lasers, and 2 Super Flak Cannons, turret placement adjusted to improve line-of-sight, 2 Valkyries changed to 3 Valkyries, and Health pool adjusted to 9,000/7,250 Shield/Hull HP respectively in | *Turret loadout changed from 3 Triple Medium Lasers, 1 Triple Heavy Cannon, 2 Triple Heavy Lasers, and 3 Triple Medium Cannons to 1 Super LR Laser, 1 Heavy Siege Railgun, 1 Capital Triple Cannon, 2 Super PDLs, 2 Capital Triple Lasers, and 2 Super Flak Cannons, turret placement adjusted to improve line-of-sight, 2 Valkyries changed to 3 Valkyries, and Health pool adjusted to 9,000/7,250 Shield/Hull HP respectively in version .75a5. | ||
*2 Super PDLs replaced with 2 Medium Siege Railguns in version .75a5. | *2 Super PDLs replaced with 2 Medium Siege Railguns in version .75a5. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||