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{{LimitedShip}}The '''''Retro Gideon''''' is a '''[[:Category:Limited|limited-edition]]''' version of the [[Gideon]] that features its original model and armament. | {{LimitedShip}}The '''''Retro Gideon''''' is a '''[[:Category:Limited|limited-edition]]''' version of the [[Gideon]] that features its original model and armament. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The '''Retro Gideon''' uses the original model of the Gideon, with its 4 prominent blade-like protrusions on the front and back and the central bracing down the front end of the ship. It is more powerful and more well-armored than the current [[Gideon]], and was a limited ship that was part of the [[Retro Ship Event 2019|2019 Retro Ships event]]. | The '''Retro Gideon''' uses the original model of the Gideon, with its 4 prominent blade-like protrusions on the front and back and the central bracing down the front end of the ship. It is more powerful and more well-armored than the current [[Gideon]], and was a limited ship that was part of the [[Retro Ship Event 2019|2019 Retro Ships event]]. | ||
==Interior== | ==Interior== | ||
The interior of the '''Retro Gideon''' is practically the same as the current [[Gideon]]. You enter from a side door that leads to the pilot seat. Behind the pilot seat, there is another room that has a couch behind what seems to be a television screen. | The interior of the '''Retro Gideon''' is practically the same as the current [[Gideon]]. You enter from a side door that leads to the pilot seat. Behind the pilot seat, there is another room that has a couch behind what seems to be a television screen. | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
* | * Very high Health for a [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruiser]], surpassing even multiple [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruisers]]. | ||
* | * Good maneuverability. | ||
* | *Very high turret-based firepower. | ||
*All turrets are on top, which makes it quite easy to manage the line of sight. | |||
*All turrets are on top, which makes it quite easy to | *Great AA capabilities. | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
* | * Extremely expensive for a ship of its class. | ||
* | * Vulnerable underside. | ||
* Weak against pest control ships. | |||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
* Be careful while using it, as it is a limited event ship, you will lose it '''FOREVER''' when killed. | * Be careful while using it, as it is a limited event ship, you will lose it '''FOREVER''' when killed. | ||
* Try to stay below your target since all of its weapons are on top. | * Try to stay below your target since all of its weapons are on top. | ||
*Use | *Use its agility to exploit larger ships' blindspots. | ||
*All the turrets are on top, so if the line of sight is blocked, you can rotate the ship to make sure they all hit. | *All the turrets are on top, so if the line of sight is blocked, you can rotate the ship to make sure they all hit. | ||
==Version History== | ==Version History== | ||
* Received a buff in .66b shortly after the event ended. | * Received a buff in .66b shortly after the event ended. | ||
*Gained 3 Retro Small Lasers and 2 Retro Light Flak Cannons in [[Update Log|version .73a3.]] | *Gained 3 Retro Small Lasers and 2 Retro Light Flak Cannons in [[Update Log|version .73a3.]] | ||
*Lost 1 Retro Light Flak Cannon and gained 1 Retro Small Laser (unknown verson). | *Lost 1 Retro Light Flak Cannon and gained 1 Retro Small Laser (unknown verson). | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Was one of the Event ships that was put back on sale for the [[:Category:Black Friday 2019|Black Friday 2019]] sale. | * Was one of the Event ships that was put back on sale for the [[:Category:Black Friday 2019|Black Friday 2019]] sale. | ||
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[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
[[Category:Limited]] | [[Category:Limited]] | ||
Revision as of 01:32, 3 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 Gideon is a limited-edition version of the Gideon that features its original model and armament.
Description
The Retro Gideon uses the original model of the Gideon, with its 4 prominent blade-like protrusions on the front and back and the central bracing down the front end of the ship. It is more powerful and more well-armored than the current Gideon, and was a limited ship that was part of the 2019 Retro Ships event.
Interior
The interior of the Retro Gideon is practically the same as the current Gideon. You enter from a side door that leads to the pilot seat. Behind the pilot seat, there is another room that has a couch behind what seems to be a television screen.
Advantages
- Very high Health for a Cruiser, surpassing even multiple Battlecruisers.
- Good maneuverability.
- Very high turret-based firepower.
- All turrets are on top, which makes it quite easy to manage the line of sight.
- Great AA capabilities.
Disadvantages
- Extremely expensive for a ship of its class.
- Vulnerable underside.
- Weak against pest control ships.
Strategy
- Be careful while using it, as it is a limited event ship, you will lose it FOREVER when killed.
- Try to stay below your target since all of its weapons are on top.
- Use its agility to exploit larger ships' blindspots.
- All the turrets are on top, so if the line of sight is blocked, you can rotate the ship to make sure they all hit.
Version History
- Received a buff in .66b shortly after the event ended.
- Gained 3 Retro Small Lasers and 2 Retro Light Flak Cannons in version .73a3.
- Lost 1 Retro Light Flak Cannon and gained 1 Retro Small Laser (unknown verson).
Trivia
- Was one of the Event ships that was put back on sale for the Black Friday 2019 sale.