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{{Ship Infobox
{{Ship Infobox
|(f)_spinal = 6 Large Phaser
|(f)_spinal = 6 Large Phaser
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|explosion_radius = 320
|explosion_radius = 320
|hull = 3,650
|hull = 3,650
|image = Jackal-icon.png
|image = <gallery>
Jackal-icon.png|Overview
Jackal-front.png|Front
Jackal-back.png|Back
Jackal-left.png|Left
Jackal-right.png|Right
Jackal-top.png|Top
Jackal-bottom.png|Bottom
Jackal-interior-side1.png|Interior (Side 1)
Jackal-interior-side2.png|Interior (Side 2)
Jackal-trails.png|Trails
</gallery>
|loyalty_required = 5% + Level 1 Starbase
|loyalty_required = 5% + Level 1 Starbase
|r_class_range = 6k
|r_class_range = 6k
|shields = 5,500
|shields = 5,500
|spinal_1 = 6 Large Phaser
|spinal_2 = 7 Large Cannon
|spinal_dps = 226
|spinal_dps = 226
|stealth = No
|stealth = No
|title = Jackal
|title = Jackal
|title1 = The Jackal
|title1 = The Jackal
|top_speed = 145
|top_speed = 105
|total_cost = $74,022
|total_cost = $74,022
|turn_speed = 0.50
|turn_speed = 0.50
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The '''Jackal's '''interior is a small but incredibly detailed hallway leading up to the pilot's seat. The pilot seat itself glows orange, and is flanked on each side by two statues. In front of the pilot seat is a screen which reads "Jackal Artillery Systems, Operation: Devistation, Hyperion Core: Operational"
The '''Jackal's '''interior is a small but incredibly detailed hallway leading up to the pilot's seat. The pilot seat itself glows orange, and is flanked on each side by two statues. In front of the pilot seat is a screen which reads "Jackal Artillery Systems, Operation: Devistation, Hyperion Core: Operational"
== Advantages ==
== Advantages ==
* Very high overall damage.
* Very high overall damage, with a good balance between hull and shield damage.
* Insane damage to the Hull, double that of the Sentaliz and the [[Razor Wing]].
* The Jackal’s Large-sized [[Spinals]] makes it have plenty of range, 5.25k for the phasers and 6.25k for the cannons.
* High damage to Shields, higher than that of the Sentaliz and the Razor Wing.
* Well-placed Spinals.
* Well-placed Spinals.
* Extremely large explosion radius often used to nuke enemy bases.
* Very fast speed for a battleship
* Tied with the [[Sentaliz]] and [[Santaliz]] as the 3rd fastest [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]], behind this ship's [[:Category:Halloween 2020|Halloween 2020 counterpart]] and [[Helios]].
== Disadvantages ==
== Disadvantages ==
* No ability to deal with smaller [[Ships]].
* If you cannot aim spinals well, it is very difficult to deal with smaller [[Ships]].
* No Turrets.
* No Turrets.
* Low HP for a Battleship.
* Low [[Hull]] for a Battleship.
* Due to it being bulky, it is easy to be hit.
* Due to it being bulky, it is easy to be hit while the Jackal is not moving.
== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
* Group up with other '''Jackals''' to make a fleet of near-unstoppable power.
* Group up with other '''Jackals''' to make a fleet of near-unstoppable power.
* Stay away from smaller Ships like the [[Cobra]] or [[Gideon]], as these can swarm and kill you.
* Stay away from smaller Ships like the [[Cobra]] or [[Gideon]], as these can swarm and kill you.
* Stay with Ships like the [[Ampharos]] or the [[Mjolnheimr]] to negate your lack of precise weapons.
* Stay with Ships like the [[Ampharos]] or the [[Mjolnheimr]] to negate your lack of precise weapons.
* Don't go alone, as you have no defense against small [[Ships]].
* It is not recommended to go alone, as you have little defense against small [[Ships]].
* Keep distance from your enemies, you want minimal turret damage hitting you.
* Keep distance from your enemies, you want minimal turret damage hitting you.
* A very good anti-siege ship as it can snipe bigger targets with ease.
* A very good anti-siege ship as it can snipe bigger targets with ease.
*Utilize vertical drifting when facing opponents, this can make it tougher for them to hit your ship.  
*Utilize vertical [[Strategies#Drifting|Drifting]] while facing opponents, this can make it tougher for them to hit your ship.
 
== Version History ==
== Version History ==
* Received a buff in update .60d that buffed Hull by 400 and Shields by 600. While also increased slightly in cost to build. The buff was reversed shortly after.
* Received a buff in update .60d that buffed Hull by 400 and Shields by 600. While also increased slightly in cost to build. The buff was reversed shortly after.