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{{Ship Infobox
{{Ship Infobox
|(f)_spinal = 4 Huge Phaser
|(f)_spinal = 4 Huge Phaser
|acceleration = 20
|acceleration = 40
|cargo_hold = 2,500
|cargo_hold = 2,500
|cmax_drift = 100%
|cmax_drift = 100%
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|description = Paragon-class dreadnoughts are a relatively new addition to the UNE's roster. Following in the footsteps of the Odin, this design is the definition of excellent - equipped with some of the strongest siege weaponry a ship could have, and capable of punching through capital hull & shielding easily, whilst its point defence weapons shred all but the fastest of ships. Whilst its flaw of being immensely expensive makes this a rare sight in UNE territory, it doesn't diminish its raw power.
|description = Paragon-class dreadnoughts are a relatively new addition to the UNE's roster. Following in the footsteps of the Odin, this design is the definition of excellent - equipped with some of the strongest siege weaponry a ship could have, and capable of punching through capital hull & shielding easily, whilst its point defence weapons shred all but the fastest of ships. Whilst its flaw of being immensely expensive makes this a rare sight in UNE territory, it doesn't diminish its raw power.
|explosion_radius = 900
|explosion_radius = 900
|hull = 8,000
|hull = 7,000
|image = <gallery>
|image = <gallery>
Paragon-icon.png|Overview
Paragon-icon.png|Overview
Paragon-side.png|Right
Paragon-left.png|Left
Paragon-right.png|Right
Paragon-top.png|Top
Paragon-top.png|Top
Paragon-bottom.png|Bottom
Paragon-interior.png|Interior
Paragon-trails.png|Trails
</gallery>
</gallery>
|large_turrets = 2 U.N.E. Quantum Laser
|large_turrets = 2 U.N.E. Quantum Laser
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|med_turrets = 4 U.N.E. Dual Autocannon
|med_turrets = 4 U.N.E. Dual Autocannon
|r_class_range = 6,000
|r_class_range = 6,000
|shields = 12,500
|shields = 20,000
|spinal_1 = 4 Huge Phaser
|spinal_dps = 101
|spinal_dps = 101
|stealth = No
|stealth = No
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|warp_drive = Yes
|warp_drive = Yes
}}
}}
The '''''Paragon''''' is a quest dreadnought which is known for it's extremely fast speed and high damage.
The Paragon is a quest dreadnought made by the [[U.N.E|U.N.E.]] It is known for it's extremely fast speed and considerable damage.
== Description ==
== Description ==
Paragon-class dreadnoughts are a relatively new addition to the UNE's roster. Following in the footsteps of the Odin, this design is the definition of excellent - equipped with some of the strongest siege weaponry a ship could have, and capable of punching through capital hull & shielding easily, whilst its point defence weapons shred all but the fastest of ships. Whilst its flaw of being immensely expensive makes this a rare sight in UNE territory, it doesn't diminish its raw power.
The Paragon is a unique [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]], it boasts the fastest speed in it's class, and very high firepower, although less than other [[:Category:Quest|Quest]] [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]]. It can also be described as practically being the [[Helios]], if it was a Dreadnought.
== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
The Paragon looks somewhat similar to the [[Galaxy]], with it's long front end and four engines in the back. The Paragon also takes on a traditional U.N.E. aesthetic, with few curves and angular design.
The Paragon looks somewhat similar to the [[Galaxy]], with it's long front end and four engines in the back. Overall, the aesthetic of the Paragon is similar to other [[U.N.E|U.N.E.]] ships, such as the [[Prototype X-1]], the [[Venerator]] and the [[Judgement]]. It's coloration is made up mainly of grey, with silver and blue accents. Like other [[U.N.E|U.N.E.]] ships, it features very little team colouration, which can be seen on the paragon as the only team colour is on the tips of its [[Turrets|U.N.E. Heavy Missle Launchers.]] The ship has a nonexistent interior, featuring only a black box and a team-colored pilot seat.
== Advantages  ==
== Advantages  ==
* High DPS for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]].
* High damage output for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]].
* Good balance between [[Shields|Shield]] and [[Hull]] damage.
* Good balance between [[Shields|Shield]] and [[Hull]] damage.
* Very high speed, higher even than the [[Slipstream]].
* Very high speed, higher even than the [[Slipstream]].
* Custom drift of 100%, allowing for very effective drifting, something unheard of for any other [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]
* Custom drift of 100%, allowing for very effective drifting, something unheard of for any other [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] (basically a [[Helios]] in dreadnought mode).
* Has a somewhat flat profile like the [[Helios]], making this ship difficult for enemies to hit while it is facing them.
* Relatively long range on its [[Turrets|turrets]] allows this ship to be a good support ship in [[Sieging|sieges]], especially since the Dual Autocannons are suitable for shooting down significantly smaller ships than itself, being [[Turrets#Flak_Cannons|flak turrets]].
== Disadvantages ==
== Disadvantages ==
* As of the time of writing, it is not known how to acquire this ship.
* Expensive, needing an upfront cost of 500,000 credits and lots of ores. Also require a special part that is only obtainable through doing enough damage to the [[Kneall Stronghold]], which can often be hard to do. This also makes it a high-value target to many players.
* Lower DPS than other high-powered [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]], such as the [[Obliterator]] and [[Kraken]].
* Lower damage output than other high-end, powerful [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]], such as the [[Obliterator]] and [[Kraken]].
* The ship's high cost (which is estimated to be similar to the [[Osiris]]), makes it a large target.
* Has a comparatively weak [[Hull|hull]] when compared to its [[Shields|shield]], making this ship vulnerable to shield breaking ships like the [[Sagittarius]], [[Zeus]], and [[Nisos]].
* Low health for it's class, with less overall health than others such as the [[Leviathan]].
* Unlike its smaller counterparts with similar characteristics (including, but not limited to: the [[Zhen]], [[Nightmare]], [[Atheon]], [[Hallow]], and [[Helios]]), this ship has a fairly significantly large size as it is a Dreadnought, thus its flat profile is not as effective at reducing incoming damage as much as them.
== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
* This ship will be a large target, so be wary of players attempting to dive this ship.
* This ship will be a large target, so be wary of players attempting to dive this ship.
* Use the DPS and extreme speed of this ship to get into a fight, deal damage, and escape before taking significant damage.
* Use the damage output and extreme speed of this ship to get into a fight, deal damage, and escape before reinforcements arrive.
== Version History ==
== Version History ==
* Introduced in version .77a19.
* Introduced in version .77a19.
* Received three health buffs in version .77a22. hull: 8000 > 9500. Shield and hull: 12500/9500 > 17000/7500. Shield and hull: 17000/7500 > 20000/7000.
== Trivia ==
* The first person to lose a Paragon was xcelseor, who lost it to a [[Decimator|Kneall Decimator]].
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