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|cargo_hold = 65 | |cargo_hold = 65 | ||
|warp_drive = Yes | |warp_drive = Yes | ||
|silicate = | |silicate = 64 | ||
|carbon = | |carbon = 47 | ||
|iridium = | |iridium = 37 | ||
|titanium = | |adamantite=5|palladium=4|titanium = 4 | ||
|credit = $0 | |quantium=3|uranium=3|credit = $0 | ||
|total_cost = $ | |total_cost = $1,363 | ||
|warehouse = 1 | |warehouse = 1 | ||
|description = The companies Niari and Berger have collaborated to make this precious ship. It is perfect for intercepting Frigates with its high speeds and stealthiness. | |description = The companies Niari and Berger have collaborated to make this precious ship. It is perfect for intercepting Frigates with its high speeds and stealthiness. | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The exterior of the '''Scimitar''' features three jets, two elongated wings, two [[Spinals|Phasers]] and two [[Spinals|cannon]] barrels. | The exterior of the '''Scimitar''' features three jets, two elongated wings, two [[Spinals|Phasers]] and two [[Spinals|cannon]] barrels. | ||
== Interior == | == Interior == | ||
The interior of the '''Scimitar''' consists of two small, glass-covered areas with lightly-decorated seats, the further forward one being the pilot's seat. | The interior of the '''Scimitar''' consists of two small, glass-covered areas with lightly-decorated seats, the further forward one being the pilot's seat. | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
* Highly maneuverable. | * Highly maneuverable. | ||
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* Great for distracting bases ''and ''doing considerable damage to the base on its own. | * Great for distracting bases ''and ''doing considerable damage to the base on its own. | ||
* Both thermal and kinetic weaponry allows high damage to both shield and hull. | * Both thermal and kinetic weaponry allows high damage to both shield and hull. | ||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* Requires good [[Spinals|Spinal]] aim to be effective in PvP. | * Requires good [[Spinals|Spinal]] aim to be effective in PvP. | ||
* A somewhat low amount of total health, with more shields than hull. | * A somewhat low amount of total health, with more shields than hull. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
* Can distract base [[Turrets]] fairly well with its speed and size. | * Can distract base [[Turrets]] fairly well with its speed and size. | ||
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* Very effective in swarms, as the speed and shape of the ship make it hard to destroy. | * Very effective in swarms, as the speed and shape of the ship make it hard to destroy. | ||
* If used in a swarm it is possible to siege star bases using its speed and maneuverability. | * If used in a swarm it is possible to siege star bases using its speed and maneuverability. | ||
*One of the ships utilized in the notorious infern spinal TP, despawn if you see this happening. | |||
== Version History == | == Version History == | ||
* Its description received a minor rewrite between versions .46 and .48. | * Its description received a minor rewrite between versions .46 and .48. | ||
* Max speed increased to 230 from 210 in .65b | * Max speed increased to 230 from 210 in .65b | ||
* 4 [[Spinals|Small Phasers]] changed to 2 Medium Phasers | * 4 [[Spinals|Small Phasers]] changed to 2 Medium Phasers, Top Speed reduced from 230 to 185 in version .69a2. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The ship features six [[Spinals|cannon]] barrels but only fires two. | * The ship features six [[Spinals|cannon]] barrels but only fires two. | ||
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*[[File:Scimitar-USC.png|thumb]]<br /> | *[[File:Scimitar-USC.png|thumb]]<br /> | ||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
[[Category:Destroyer]] | [[Category:Destroyer]] | ||
[[Category:Support Ship]] | [[Category:Support Ship]] | ||
[[Category:PVP Ship]] | [[Category:PVP Ship]] | ||
Revision as of 03:06, 16 January 2022
The Scimitar is a Destroyer Class ship commonly used as an interceptor against large targets.
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Description
The exterior of the Scimitar features three jets, two elongated wings, two Phasers and two cannon barrels.
Interior
The interior of the Scimitar consists of two small, glass-covered areas with lightly-decorated seats, the further forward one being the pilot's seat.
Advantages
- Highly maneuverable.
- Hard to hit due to its top speed.
- Great for distracting bases and doing considerable damage to the base on its own.
- Both thermal and kinetic weaponry allows high damage to both shield and hull.
Disadvantages
- Requires good Spinal aim to be effective in PvP.
- A somewhat low amount of total health, with more shields than hull.
Strategy
- Can distract base Turrets fairly well with its speed and size.
- Great for hit and run.
- Since it is among the fastest ships in the game, it can be used as a shuttle.
- Great for wearing down larger ships if you can stay in their blind spot.
- Very effective in swarms, as the speed and shape of the ship make it hard to destroy.
- If used in a swarm it is possible to siege star bases using its speed and maneuverability.
- One of the ships utilized in the notorious infern spinal TP, despawn if you see this happening.
Version History
- Its description received a minor rewrite between versions .46 and .48.
- Max speed increased to 230 from 210 in .65b
- 4 Small Phasers changed to 2 Medium Phasers, Top Speed reduced from 230 to 185 in version .69a2.
Trivia
- The ship features six cannon barrels but only fires two.
- The Scimitar closely resembles some ships in the Galaxy on Fire game series.
- Niari and Berger are weapons companies from Galaxy on Fire.
- For a time after its remodel in .65b, it used to have only cannon spinals, shooting 2 and 4 for each spinal keybind. This was quickly fixed to shoot 2 cannons and 4 phasers.
- Resembles the Guillotine.
- Based off of the star trek scimitar
