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{{LimitedShip}}The '''''Retro Leviathan''''' is a '''[[:Category:Limited|limited-edition]]''' version of the [[Leviathan]] that features its original model and armament.
{{LimitedShip}}The '''''Retro Leviathan''''' is a '''[[:Category:Limited|limited-edition]]''' version of the [[Leviathan]] that features its original model and armament.
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The '''Retro Leviathan''' is a limited [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] featuring the [[Leviathan]]'s original model and armament. Like its modern counterpart, the '''Retro Leviathan''' excels at [[:Category:Capital Ship|capital ship]] combat.
The '''Retro Leviathan''' is a limited [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] featuring the [[Leviathan]]'s original model and armament. Like its modern counterpart, the '''Retro Leviathan''' excels at [[:Category:Capital Ship|capital ship]] combat.
==Interior==
==Interior==
The bridge is composed of a relatively simple room with windows and a singular chair. Before the bridge, there is a short hallway containing multiple seats and a teleporter to the bridge.
The bridge is composed of a relatively simple room with windows in addition to a large pilot chair and two passenger seats, although only the former can be sat in. Before the bridge, there is a short hallway containing multiple seats and a teleporter to the bridge.
==Advantages==
==Advantages==
* Has an overall large and balanced health pool, allowing the ship to take a considerable amount of damage before having to retreat.
* Has an overall large and balanced health pool, allowing the ship to take a considerable amount of damage before having to retreat.
* Its large cargo hold allows for a substantial amount of loot to be stored; perfect for pirating.
* Its large cargo hold allows for a substantial amount of loot to be stored; perfect for pirating and looting bosses.
* The '''Retro Leviathan''' has an astonishingly high top speed of {{#cargo_query:tables=ShipData|fields=ShipData.top_speed|where=ShipData._pageName = '{{PAGENAME}}'}}, which lets it outrun anything in its class except [[Cyber Leviathan]] and [[Slipstream]].
* Extremely high top speed and maneuverability for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]; has an exorbitant turn speed of '''0.9''', allowing it to outmaneuver other Capital ships with extreme ease.
* Overall better stats and better spinal firepower than the [[Leviathan]].
* Overall better stats and better firepower than the [[Leviathan]].
 
* High hull damage output with its 4 [[Spinal Weaponry|Huge Cannons]].
* Large assortment of [[Turrets]] allows for versatility.
==Disadvantages==
==Disadvantages==
* Very expensive for a Dreadnought.
* Very expensive for a Dreadnought.
* Its two [[Turrets|Retro Flak Cannons]] have a very limited fire arc, making them useless against any small ships that avoid them.
* Although it is hard to exploit due to the ship's very high turn speed, the underside is a weakspot.
* Given that it is limited, you are more likely to be targeted.
* Total health and overall damage output are on the lower end for a [[:Category:Limited|Limited]] [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]].
* Can't be obtained again if lost.
* Sluggish acceleration, makes for an easy target against ships like the [[Helios]].
==Strategy==
==Strategy==
* Be very careful when using this ship, as it is rather expensive and is limited.
* Be very careful when using this ship, as it is will be hunted due to its expense and Limited status.
* Its weaponry and large health pool allow it to chase damaged ships very well.
* Its weaponry and decent health pool allow it to chase down crippled ships very well.
* Abuse large ships' blindspots with your extreme maneuverability.
* In combat, warp and try to stay under your enemies; most of your turrets are on top of your ship.
* Try to hit your [[Spinal Weaponry|Spinals]] as they account for 1/3 of your hull DPS.
==Version History==
==Version History==
* Added in Version .66b for the Retro Ship Event.
* Added in Version .66b for the Retro Ship Event.

Revision as of 01:37, 6 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 Leviathan is a limited-edition version of the Leviathan that features its original model and armament.

Description

The Retro Leviathan is a limited Dreadnought featuring the Leviathan's original model and armament. Like its modern counterpart, the Retro Leviathan excels at capital ship combat.

Interior

The bridge is composed of a relatively simple room with windows in addition to a large pilot chair and two passenger seats, although only the former can be sat in. Before the bridge, there is a short hallway containing multiple seats and a teleporter to the bridge.

Advantages

  • Has an overall large and balanced health pool, allowing the ship to take a considerable amount of damage before having to retreat.
  • Its large cargo hold allows for a substantial amount of loot to be stored; perfect for pirating and looting bosses.
  • Extremely high top speed and maneuverability for a Dreadnought; has an exorbitant turn speed of 0.9, allowing it to outmaneuver other Capital ships with extreme ease.
  • Overall better stats and better firepower than the Leviathan.
  • High hull damage output with its 4 Huge Cannons.
  • Large assortment of Turrets allows for versatility.

Disadvantages

  • Very expensive for a Dreadnought.
  • Although it is hard to exploit due to the ship's very high turn speed, the underside is a weakspot.
  • Total health and overall damage output are on the lower end for a Limited Dreadnought.

Strategy

  • Be very careful when using this ship, as it is will be hunted due to its expense and Limited status.
  • Its weaponry and decent health pool allow it to chase down crippled ships very well.
  • Abuse large ships' blindspots with your extreme maneuverability.
  • In combat, warp and try to stay under your enemies; most of your turrets are on top of your ship.
  • Try to hit your Spinals as they account for 1/3 of your hull DPS.

Version History

  • Added in Version .66b for the Retro Ship Event.
  • Received a buff along with all other retro event ships in .66b shortly after the event ended.
  • Gained 2 Huge Cannons in version .75a5.
  • Explosion Size 180 ----> 940 .75a12

Trivia

  • The first player to lose this ship to another player was 2_1q to AlikeBird.
  • The first of the three leviathan models.
  • There is an admin ship that uses a downscaled version of this without the turrets, called the Baby Leviathan.