Mantid: Difference between revisions
general revision to the page's advantages, disadvantages, description, strategy, a minor infobox fix
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|turn_speed = 0.18 | |turn_speed = 0.18 | ||
|large_turrets = 4 Avellian Spears | |large_turrets = 4 Avellian Spears | ||
6 Avellian Spear-S | 6 Avellian Spear-S | ||
|(f)_spinal = 4 Huge Cannons | |(f)_spinal = 4 Huge Cannons | ||
|cargo_hold = 200 | |cargo_hold = 200 | ||
|warp_drive = | |warp_drive = Yes | ||
|damage_res = 50% | |damage_res = 50% | ||
|turret_dps = 328 | |turret_dps = 328 | ||
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|loyalty_required = 7%}} | |loyalty_required = 7%}} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The '''Mantid''' was an Avellian Dreadnought that was obtained via a quest from a gift box in a Christmas-themed cabin that could be reached through a teleporter in the [[Mega Base]]. It is similar to the [[Khapri]] and [[Shadowmane]] in design and some traits of its armament. It's | The '''Mantid''' was an Avellian Dreadnought that was obtained via a quest from a gift box in a Christmas-themed cabin that could be reached through a teleporter in the [[Mega Base]]. It is similar to the [[Khapri]] and [[Shadowmane]] in design and some traits of its armament. It's weaponry is overall balanced, sporting an array of powerful point defence laser weaponry on the bottom, and cannon weaponry on the top, as well as 4 Huge Cannons for spinals. | ||
==Interior== | ==Interior== | ||
The Interior is simplistic; there is one long hallway with a pilot's seat and hexagonal texturing. Next to the pilot's seat there is a "Holy Glock Sniper", presumably for use in emergencies. | The Interior is simplistic; there is one long hallway with a pilot's seat and hexagonal texturing. Next to the pilot's seat there is a "Holy Glock Sniper", presumably for use in emergencies. | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
*High damage | *High balanced damage output makes it useful for fighting other [[:Category:Capital Ship|Capital Ships]]. | ||
*Above average speed and acceleration for a Dreadnought. | *Above average speed and acceleration for a Dreadnought. | ||
*Very small profile when facing head-on or backwards, causing inaccurate turrets to often miss your ship. | *Very small profile when facing head-on or backwards, on top of the smallest size for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]](is less large than the [[Kraken]], a dreadnought known partially for its rather small size); causing inaccurate and decently accurate turrets alike to often miss your ship. | ||
*Has a combined health pool of 12,000 health. | *Has a combined health pool of 12,000 health. | ||
* | *Avellian Spears are very similar to the [[Prototype X-1|Prototype X-1's]] [[Turrets|Bombardment Cannons]], except that they are PDLs; which allows this ship to hold its own against small swarms fairly well. | ||
*High fire-rate, especially from the Avellian Spears, which have a reload speed of just one second. | *High fire-rate, especially from the Avellian Spears, which have a reload speed of just one second. | ||
* | *Good line-of-sight, and has almost no blindspots; and most turrets being able to fire from all forward-facing angles. | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
*Somewhat sluggish turning, making for | *Somewhat sluggish turning compared to the speed, making it awkward for some to pilot. | ||
*Flatness makes you very easy to hit when being targeted from above or below. | *Flatness makes you very easy to hit when being targeted from above or below. | ||
*No hull-based weaponry on the underbelly of the ship. | *No hull-based weaponry on the underbelly of the ship. | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
*Only use this ship if you are sure you will not lose it. | *Only use this ship if you are sure you will not lose it. | ||
*Don't attempt to fight ships that can | *Don't attempt to fight PvP ships that can outperform you, such as the [[Cyber Leviathan]], [[Frakenemi]], or [[Azreal]] for example. | ||
*Use this to chase down hulled ships, it is effective at damaging hull. | *Use this to chase down hulled ships, it is effective at damaging hull. | ||
*Target | *Target ships that are large or sluggish, and if possible abuse their blindspots for the most effectiveness in PvP. | ||
*Stay where you are comfortable in fights: don't take risks, as being hulled can quickly spell doom for this ship. | *Stay where you are comfortable in fights: don't take risks, as being hulled can quickly spell doom for this ship. | ||
==Version History== | ==Version History== | ||
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*Was once unable to spawn for 3 hours due to an issue causing the turrets to not load in at all. | *Was once unable to spawn for 3 hours due to an issue causing the turrets to not load in at all. | ||
*It has been rumored that rocket turrets were planned to be introduced and used for this ship, as well as other Avellian ships, however were never added due to needing rcouret for them to be properly implemented. | *It has been rumored that rocket turrets were planned to be introduced and used for this ship, as well as other Avellian ships, however were never added due to needing rcouret for them to be properly implemented. | ||
*The description for this ship is in reference to how the Christmas 2021 event ended early, meaning the lore for the event was not fully completed. "auri" is referencing Preauri, one of the game's Loremasters. yname is a Developer. | *The description for this ship is in reference to how the Christmas 2021 event ended early, meaning the lore for the event was not fully completed. "auri" is referencing Preauri, one of the game's Loremasters. yname([[User:Wingy]]) is a Developer. | ||
[[Category:Ships]][[Category:Limited]][[Category:Dreadnought]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
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[[Category:Christmas Event 2021]] |