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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The '''Outrider''' is an enemy AI ship that was first added as part of the Kneall fleet | The '''Outrider''' is an enemy AI ship that was first added as part of the Kneall fleet added in the Alien AI update, along with a few others (like the [[Kneall Bruiser|Bruiser]] and [[Kneall Scout|Scout]]). It is the [[Aliens|Alien]] equivalent of a [[:category:cruiser|Cruiser]]. | ||
==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
'''Outriders''' behave almost the same as [[Swarmer]]s. They tend to stay around 3 to 3.5k studs from whatever they are attacking and may move below [[Ships]] to maintain turret line of sight. | '''Outriders''' behave almost the same as [[Swarmer]]s. They tend to stay around 3 to 3.5k studs from whatever they are attacking and may move below [[Ships]] to maintain turret line of sight. | ||
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When the Kneall Fleet is spawned, '''Outriders''' are spawned with it. They will always answer a [[Punisher]]'s call for help once spawned. They will scatter once the target they have been called to is destroyed. | When the Kneall Fleet is spawned, '''Outriders''' are spawned with it. They will always answer a [[Punisher]]'s call for help once spawned. They will scatter once the target they have been called to is destroyed. | ||
Just like all other [[Aliens]], swarms of Outriders are easily able to destroy Starbases, even the most defended. They are not to be underestimated in a 1 versus 1 fight, as they can destroy the strongest cruisers, and even some weak Battlecruisers. Do not underestimate their insane weapon range compared to | Just like all other [[Aliens]], swarms of Outriders are easily able to destroy Starbases, even the most defended. They are not to be underestimated in a 1 versus 1 fight, as they can destroy the strongest cruisers, and even some weak Battlecruisers. Do not underestimate their insane weapon range compared to similarly-classed player ships. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
Due to having cruiser size, they are best fought off using [[Ships]] with high accuracy turrets. | Due to having cruiser size, they are best fought off using [[Ships]] with high accuracy turrets. | ||
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==Loot== | ==Loot== | ||
Outrider wrecks give 50 Alien Parts. | Outrider wrecks give 50 Alien Parts. | ||
==Version History== | ==Version History== | ||
*Renamed from '''Kneall Outrider''' to '''Outrider''' in version .69d2 | *Renamed from '''Kneall Outrider''' to '''Outrider''' in version .69d2 | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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* The Outrider looks like the Specter from Galaxy on Fire 2. | * The Outrider looks like the Specter from Galaxy on Fire 2. | ||
*There can only be 5 Outriders spawned in a server at any time. | *There can only be 5 Outriders spawned in a server at any time. | ||
{{ShipNavbox}} | {{ShipNavbox}} | ||
[[Category:AI]] | [[Category:AI]] | ||
[[Category:Alien]] | [[Category:Alien]] | ||
[[Category:Game Mechanics]] | [[Category:Game Mechanics]] | ||