Retro Hercules: Difference between revisions
imported>Beanoid m (fixed retro herc added turrets) |
imported>Fartpluswetone m (Proofreading, added information) |
||
| Line 28: | Line 28: | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Retro Hercules is a limited version of the [[Hercules]], featuring its original model. | The Retro Hercules is a limited version of the [[Hercules]], featuring its original model. | ||
==Interior== | ==Interior== | ||
* The Retro Hercules has an interior where you are greeted by a cargo deck, | * The Retro Hercules has an interior where you are greeted by a cargo deck with a few crates and a teleporter in the rear, where you are then teleported to an upper deck with the pilot's seat/computer and passenger seats | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
* Extremely high turn speed for it's size, being faster than most other ships overall. | * Extremely high turn speed for it's size, being faster than most other ships overall. | ||
* 9,000 overall health, combined with the high speed makes it hard to kill compared to most | * 9,000 overall health, combined with the high speed makes it hard to kill compared to most freighters. | ||
* Is surprisingly easy to dock, allowing for quick trading runs and escape from most [[pirates]]. | * Is surprisingly easy to dock, allowing for quick trading runs and escape from most [[pirates]]. | ||
* Can act as a passenger ship if ever necessary due large amounts of seats. | * Can act as a passenger ship if ever necessary due large amounts of seats. | ||
* | * Second largest cargo ship of ''all'' player ships in-game. | ||
* | * Has 2 railgun turrets, which may be used to defend itself if need be. | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
* Very, very expensive. | * Very, very expensive. | ||
* Limited, so you cannot get it back once lost. | * Limited, so you cannot get it back once lost. | ||
* Can be seen as a trophy kill to | * Can be seen as a trophy kill to pirates due to its expensive cost and being a Limited kill. | ||
* ''Awful'' cargo hold size relative to the cost by today's standards. | * ''Awful'' cargo hold size relative to the cost by today's standards. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
* Only use when not in war, if used at all. | * Only use when not in war, if used at all. | ||
* Make sure to see that area you are heading to is all clear. | * Make sure to see that area you are heading to is all clear. | ||
* If you do decide to use it during war, use its high speed to quickly dock at the [[Mega Base]] before any [[pirates]] can get to you. | * If you do decide to use it during war, use its high speed to quickly dock at the [[Mega Base]] before any [[pirates]] can get to you. | ||
* | * Although the Retro Hercules has turrets, it is recommended to use them sparingly, as their damage output is unlikely to deal significant damage. | ||
==Version History== | ==Version History== | ||
* Added in .66b, along with the [[Retro Ship Event 2019]]. | * Added in .66b, along with the [[Retro Ship Event 2019]]. | ||
* Received a buff along with all other retro event ships in version .66b shortly after the event ended. | * Received a buff along with all other retro event ships in version .66b shortly after the event ended. | ||
* Received a buff cargo 6500 to 8500 and | * Received a buff cargo 6500 to 8500 and received 2 "Anti-Vulture" turrets. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* 3 [[Wasp]]s (if not more) are able to fit inside the '''Retro Hercules'''. | * 3 [[Wasp]]s (if not more) are able to fit inside the '''Retro Hercules'''. | ||
* This ship is the original model of the [[Hercules]] freighter. | * This ship is the original model of the [[Hercules]] freighter. | ||
* This ship has its own unique turrets. | * This ship has its own unique turrets likely-humorously named "Anti-Vulture" turrets using the model of early railguns. | ||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
[[Category:Limited]] | [[Category:Limited]] | ||
Revision as of 02:52, 31 March 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 Hercules is a limited-edition version of the Hercules that features its original model.
Template:Ship Infobox Template
Description
The Retro Hercules is a limited version of the Hercules, featuring its original model.
Interior
- The Retro Hercules has an interior where you are greeted by a cargo deck with a few crates and a teleporter in the rear, where you are then teleported to an upper deck with the pilot's seat/computer and passenger seats
Advantages
- Extremely high turn speed for it's size, being faster than most other ships overall.
- 9,000 overall health, combined with the high speed makes it hard to kill compared to most freighters.
- Is surprisingly easy to dock, allowing for quick trading runs and escape from most pirates.
- Can act as a passenger ship if ever necessary due large amounts of seats.
- Second largest cargo ship of all player ships in-game.
- Has 2 railgun turrets, which may be used to defend itself if need be.
Disadvantages
- Very, very expensive.
- Limited, so you cannot get it back once lost.
- Can be seen as a trophy kill to pirates due to its expensive cost and being a Limited kill.
- Awful cargo hold size relative to the cost by today's standards.
Strategy
- Only use when not in war, if used at all.
- Make sure to see that area you are heading to is all clear.
- If you do decide to use it during war, use its high speed to quickly dock at the Mega Base before any pirates can get to you.
- Although the Retro Hercules has turrets, it is recommended to use them sparingly, as their damage output is unlikely to deal significant damage.
Version History
- Added in .66b, along with the Retro Ship Event 2019.
- Received a buff along with all other retro event ships in version .66b shortly after the event ended.
- Received a buff cargo 6500 to 8500 and received 2 "Anti-Vulture" turrets.