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The '''''Nyx''''' is one of the largest ships in Galaxy and has the | {{Outdated}}{{Outdated (Image)}} The '''''Nyx''''' is one of the largest ships in Galaxy and has one of the highest health totals out of all carriers, along with the highest fighter dps of all non-limited [[:Category:Carrier|Carriers]]. | ||
{{Ship Infobox | {{Ship Infobox | ||
| | |acceleration = 5 | ||
| | |cargo_hold = 1,350 | ||
|creator = oChaosWarrioro And MasterPlural (original) | |||
ap_ek (second) | |||
|credit = $23,424 | |||
|description = The Nyx blots out the stars upon its arrival, and releases a horde of fighters which light up the sky with gunfire. Whilst the size of this ship operates to its detriment, its powerful complement of fighters can wreak havoc upon its enemies. | |||
|explosion_radius = 410 | |||
|fighter_spinal_dps = 403 | |||
|fighters = 8 Nixesion | |||
|hull = 23,000 | |||
|image = <gallery> | |||
Nyx-icon.png|Overview | Nyx-icon.png|Overview | ||
Nyx_Remodel_Side.png|Side | Nyx_Remodel_Side.png|Side | ||
Nyx_Remodel_Back.png|Back | Nyx_Remodel_Back.png|Back | ||
Nyx_Remodel_Fighter_bay.png|Fighter Bay | Nyx_Remodel_Fighter_bay.png|Fighter Bay | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| | |loyalty_required = 9% + Level 2 Starbase | ||
| | |m_class_range = 5,800 | ||
|r_class_range = 4,400 | |||
|shields = 27,000 | |||
|small_turrets = 2 Light Cannon | |||
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2 Light Flak Cannon | |||
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2 Light Gatling Laser | |||
|stealth = No | |||
|title = Nyx | |||
|title1 = The Nyx | |||
|top_speed = 28 | |||
|total_cost = $324.230 | |||
|turn_speed = 0.10 | |||
|turret_dps = 111 | |||
|version_added = .53 | |version_added = .53 | ||
|vip_required = No | |vip_required = No | ||
| | |warehouse = 25 | ||
|warp_drive = Yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Description == | ==Description == | ||
The '''Nyx''' is a large, flat Carrier with a massive health pool and the fourth most [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]] in the game. Contrary to what many may believe, the '''Nyx''' has decent firepower for a [[:Category:Carrier|Carrier]] but functions leagues better with fighters than without. | The '''Nyx''' is a large, flat Carrier with a massive health pool and the fourth most [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]] in the game. Contrary to what many may believe, the '''Nyx''' has decent firepower for a [[:Category:Carrier|Carrier]] but functions leagues better with fighters than without. | ||
==Interior== | ==Interior== | ||
Upon entering the bridge you will be teleported to an empty black box with the pilots seat and a teleporter back to the dock. A second teleporter will take players to a small but detailed and well-lit fighter bay which contains 8 [[Nixesion | Upon entering the bridge you will be teleported to an empty black box with the pilots seat and a teleporter back to the dock. A second teleporter will take players to a small but detailed and well-lit fighter bay which contains 8 [[Nixesion]]s. | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
*Extremely high firepower from the [[ | *Extremely high firepower from the [[Nixesion]] [[:Category:Fighters|Fighters]]. | ||
*Large cargo hold. (1000) | |||
*Large | *Relatively large explosion value of 410 (4.1k stud radius) can easily destroy all smaller ships in range, and even some smaller [[:Category:Capital Ship|capital ships]], provided their health has been sufficiently crippled first. | ||
* | |||
*Decent [[Turrets|Turret]] firepower. | *Decent [[Turrets|Turret]] firepower. | ||
*The fighters alone possess incredible combined firepower far exceeding that of the [[ | *The fighters alone possess incredible combined firepower far exceeding that of the [[Prototype X-2]], and the '''Nyx''' has enough turret firepower to defend itself against most ships even without the use of its fighters. | ||
==Disadvantages == | ==Disadvantages == | ||
*Players can easily swarm an undefended '''Nyx''' | *Players can easily swarm an undefended '''Nyx.''' | ||
*Very large. | *Very large. | ||
*Tied with many other ships, such as the [[Prototype X-1]] and [[Ridgebreaker]] as the slowest ship in the game. | *Tied with many other ships, such as the [[Prototype X-1]] and [[Ridgebreaker]] as the slowest ship in the game. | ||
* '''Very''' expensive compared to other [[:Category:Carrier|Carriers]]. | * '''Very''' expensive compared to other [[:Category:Carrier|Carriers]]. | ||
*'''Massive''' explosion size could result in | *'''Massive''' explosion size could result in death towards friendly ships. (410 radius) | ||
*Can easily be destroyed by multiple [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]]. | *Can easily be destroyed by multiple [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]]. | ||
*This ship requires | *This ship requires multiple people to properly protect and use to deal proper damage. | ||
* | *Unreliable without AI Fighters. | ||
*Expensive. | |||
* | |||
* Inexperienced pilots will have a hard time piloting some [[Nixesion]]s out of the hangar of the '''Nyx''' due to the edges of the wings being clipped inside of part of the hangar itself. | |||
* Inexperienced pilots will have a hard time piloting some [[Nixesion | *Many blind spots due to the size of the ship. | ||
*Many blind spots due to the size of the ship | * | ||
* | |||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
*'''Always''' travel in a fleet to ensure maximum effectiveness. | *'''Always''' travel in a fleet to ensure maximum effectiveness. | ||
* Make sure you have a team that will listen to you so they can teleport on board to pilot the [[ | * Make sure you have a team that will listen to you so they can teleport on board to pilot the [[Nixesion]]s. | ||
*Bait and Switch: Warp Into a dangerous zone, tell pilots to enter the [[ | *Bait and Switch: Warp Into a dangerous zone, tell pilots to enter the [[Nixesion]]s and then warp out of the zone leaving the [[Nixesion]]s to deal with whatever you encountered. | ||
* When attacking this ship, | * When attacking this ship, warp as fast as possible away from the explosion to avoid becoming nuked. | ||
*A '''Nyx''' at [[War]] with multiple factions will almost always gather a fleet with the purpose of defeating it. | *A '''Nyx''' at [[War]] with multiple factions will almost always gather a fleet with the purpose of defeating it. | ||
*Avoid AA ships s<nowiki/>uch as the [[Mjolnheimr]] or [[Ampharos]] - their accurate turrets will shred your fighters. | |||
* If the enemy faction is | * If the enemy faction is sieging, try to use your own fighters to defend the base. | ||
*Though the '''Nyx''' is capable of tanking, always be ready to escape or despawn, as being dived could easily lead to death due to the '''Nyx's''' low mobility and firepower. Never overestimate the vessel's health. | *Though the '''Nyx''' is capable of tanking, always be ready to escape or despawn, as being dived could easily lead to death due to the '''Nyx's''' low mobility and firepower. Never overestimate the vessel's health. | ||
==Version History== | ==Version History== | ||
*As of December 20, 2021 the Nyx requires 8 Armored Platings. | |||
*Buffed in version .64c to add 2 [[Turrets|Medium Lasers]] and 2 [[Turrets|Light Gatling Cannons]]. | *Buffed in version .64c to add 2 [[Turrets|Medium Lasers]] and 2 [[Turrets|Light Gatling Cannons]]. | ||
*Received a remodel in version .66l, fighter count reduced from 12 to 8. | *Received a remodel in version .66l, fighter count reduced from 12 to 8. | ||
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*Top Speed increased from 15 to 50 and Turn Speed increased from 0.03 to 0.1 in version .70c1, along with every other ship that had less than 50 Top Speed and less than 0.1 Turn Speed. | *Top Speed increased from 15 to 50 and Turn Speed increased from 0.03 to 0.1 in version .70c1, along with every other ship that had less than 50 Top Speed and less than 0.1 Turn Speed. | ||
*Remodeled, turret armament changed from 4 Heavy Flak Cannons and 2 Heavy Point Defence Lasers, to 8 Dual Medium Lasers; explosion value increased from 410 to 1250, speed increased from 45 to 70, turn speed increased from 0.1 to 0.11, and acceleration buffed from 5 to 12, Nixesion amount changed from 8 to 12, and cargo hold reduced from 1000 to 300, in version .74b14. | *Remodeled, turret armament changed from 4 Heavy Flak Cannons and 2 Heavy Point Defence Lasers, to 8 Dual Medium Lasers; explosion value increased from 410 to 1250, speed increased from 45 to 70, turn speed increased from 0.1 to 0.11, and acceleration buffed from 5 to 12, Nixesion amount changed from 8 to 12, and cargo hold reduced from 1000 to 300, in version .74b14. | ||
*As of 2/6/2022, the nyx fighter count was reduced to 9 from 12. | |||
*As of 3/01/2022, nyx fighter count was reduced to 8 from 9. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*One of the most-used carriers in the game, mainly due to its nuking capability and extreme health distribution. | *One of the most-used carriers in the game, mainly due to its nuking capability and extreme health distribution. | ||
* Originally had no turrets. | * Originally had no turrets. | ||
*In the newest update, it and the [[Borealis]] received turrets. | *In the newest update, it and the [[Borealis]] received turrets.<sup>(When?)</sup> | ||
*This original ship is based on the Gallente Federation Supercarrier [http://eve.wikia.com/wiki/Nyx Nyx], in Eve Online. | *This original ship is based on the Gallente Federation Supercarrier [http://eve.wikia.com/wiki/Nyx Nyx], in Eve Online. | ||
*Came out during the [[Galaxy Star Wars Event|Rogue One event]]. | *Came out during the [[Galaxy Star Wars Event|Rogue One event]]. | ||
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*'''Nyx''' was the Greek goddess of Night and Darkness. | *'''Nyx''' was the Greek goddess of Night and Darkness. | ||
*Largest ship upon release. | *Largest ship upon release. | ||
*Was the most expensive non-event ship in the build menu until [[Prometheus]] came out | *Was the most expensive non-event ship in the build menu until [[Prometheus]] came out, save for a short period of time upon the release of the [[Borealis]] in which the [[Borealis]] costed more, nowadays, [[Borealis]] along with [[Nimitz]], [[Prometheus]] and [[Revelation]] are more expensive than it. | ||
*The original model had a rather detailed interior, with it even including a cafeteria room. Sadly, it was eventually removed due to lag. | *The original model had a rather detailed interior, with it even including a cafeteria room. Sadly, it was eventually removed due to lag. | ||
*The [[Borealis]] and [[Prometheus]] were both released as more costly than the Nyx, and were both intended to be stronger than the '''Nyx'''(and all other [[:Category:Carrier|Carriers]]) upon their release, but despite that, the '''Nyx''' has remained the most powerful and reliable non-limited carrier since it was released originally. | *The [[Borealis]] and [[Prometheus]] were both released as more costly than the Nyx, and were both intended to be stronger than the '''Nyx'''(and all other [[:Category:Carrier|Carriers]]) upon their release, but despite that, the '''Nyx''' has remained the most powerful and reliable non-limited carrier since it was released originally. | ||
{{Image Infobox| | |||
{{ | |image = <gallery> | ||
Nyx-old.png|Original Model | Nyx-old.png|Original Model | ||
</gallery>}} | </gallery>}} | ||