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{{LimitedShip}}The '''''Retro Cyclops''''' is a replica of the original''' '''[[Cyclops|Cyclops-class]] '''[[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]''' added during the [[Retro Ship Event 2020]]. | {{LimitedShip}}The '''''Retro Cyclops''''' is a replica of the original''' '''[[Cyclops|Cyclops-class]] '''[[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]''' added during the [[Retro Ship Event 2020]]. | ||
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The interior of the '''Retro Cyclops''' consists of two nice-looking rooms. One room contains four sofas, and the other room contains another four sofas alongside two tables. The pilot's seat is at the front of the 2nd room. | The interior of the '''Retro Cyclops''' consists of two nice-looking rooms. One room contains four sofas, and the other room contains another four sofas alongside two tables. The pilot's seat is at the front of the 2nd room. | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
*Large health pool allows it to take a beating from enemy ships. | *Large, balanced health pool allows it to take a beating from enemy ships. | ||
*Long range [[Turrets]] allow it to attack from a distance. | *Long range [[Turrets]] allow it to attack targets from a distance. | ||
*Very high [[Turrets|Turret]] firepower; its high alpha damage (especially towards hull) and relatively low reload speed are a deadly combination. | |||
*Large cargo hold. | *Large cargo hold. | ||
*Good overall maneuverability. | |||
*Top mounted Turrets allow it to fire on enemy vessels and starbases from below. | *Top mounted Turrets allow it to fire on enemy vessels and starbases from below. | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
*Inaccurate Turrets leave it prone to swarms. | *Inaccurate Turrets leave it prone to swarms. | ||
*Vulnerable bottom and rear. | *Vulnerable bottom and rear. | ||
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*It's a limited ship, so you can't get it back if you lose it. | *It's a limited ship, so you can't get it back if you lose it. | ||
*Limited ships are targeted more frequently. | *Limited ships are targeted more frequently. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
* Stay under ships as much as possible, letting all your Turrets fire. | * Stay under ships as much as possible, letting all your Turrets fire. | ||
Revision as of 01:37, 1 September 2022
Limited Ship
This ship is a limited ship, and could only be acquired for a limited time or it has since become limited.
You lose it forever once it is destroyed, or otherwise has limited availability on the Limited Build Menu.
The Retro Cyclops is a replica of the original Cyclops-class Dreadnought added during the Retro Ship Event 2020.
Description
The Retro Cyclops is a limited version of the original Cyclops featuring the ship's original model and weapon loadout. Unlike the current version of the Cyclops, the Retro Cyclops is a Siege ship, though it can still do well in PvP.
Interior
The interior of the Retro Cyclops consists of two nice-looking rooms. One room contains four sofas, and the other room contains another four sofas alongside two tables. The pilot's seat is at the front of the 2nd room.
Advantages
- Large, balanced health pool allows it to take a beating from enemy ships.
- Long range Turrets allow it to attack targets from a distance.
- Very high Turret firepower; its high alpha damage (especially towards hull) and relatively low reload speed are a deadly combination.
- Large cargo hold.
- Good overall maneuverability.
- Top mounted Turrets allow it to fire on enemy vessels and starbases from below.
Disadvantages
- Inaccurate Turrets leave it prone to swarms.
- Vulnerable bottom and rear.
- Expensive.
- It's a limited ship, so you can't get it back if you lose it.
- Limited ships are targeted more frequently.
Strategy
- Stay under ships as much as possible, letting all your Turrets fire.
- Stay 7.5k away and let your turrets destroy Starbases during sieges.
- Use it as you would use an Apocalypse.
Version History
- Hull increased from 4000 to 6900 in version .68e.
- Explosion Size 125 ----> 900 .75a12
Trivia
- Capable of beating a Subjugator if used correctly.
- Looks very much like the Mothership and is often referred to as a "Mini" Mothership.
- Can capture Aqueous II in 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
- Jeffenator_3000X was the first to lose one to Shad_owLord's Osiris. He rebought it 3 hours later.