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'''''The Vampire X-R4''''' is an extremely fast [[Halloween Event 2020]] [[:Category:Cruiser|'''Cruiser''']].
'''''The Vampire X-R4''''' is an extremely fast [[Halloween Event 2020]] [[:Category:Cruiser|'''Cruiser''']].


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|title1 = Vampire X-R4
|(f)_spinal = 3 Medium Cannon
|image1 = Vampire X-R4-icon.png
|(g)_spinal = 3 Medium Phaser
|shields = 750
|acceleration = 55
|hull = 1000
|top_speed = 296
|turn_speed = 0.8
|acceleration = 29
|armed = Yes
|(f)_spinal = 3 Medium Phasers
|(g)_spinal = 3 Medium Phasers
|cargo_hold = 10
|cargo_hold = 10
|spinal_dps = 193
|creator = HannahB458
|warp_drive = Yes
|silicate = 1860
|carbon = 1209
|iridium = 1176
|gamma_pumpkin = 15
|credit = 76,450
|credit = 76,450
|warehouse = 6
|description = Earth's fasest racer converted to a light fighter by Vampire Aerospace. Low health, low firepower, all speed.
|description = Earth's fasest racer converted to a light fighter by Vampire Aerospace. Low health, low firepower, all speed.
|creator = HannahB458
|explosion_radius = 10
|gamma_pumpkin = 15
|hull = 1,450
|image = Vampire X-R4-icon.png
|loyalty_required = 0% + Level 1 Starbase
|permit = Class E
|shields = 1,100
|spinal_1 = 3 Medium Cannon
|spinal_2 = 3 Medium Phaser
|spinal_dps = 132
|stealth = No
|title = Vampire X-R4
|title1 = Vampire X-R4
|top_speed = 290
|turn_speed = 0.80
|version_added = .69b1
|version_added = .69b1
|vip_required = No
|vip_required = No
|loyalty_required = 2% + Level 1 Starbase
|warehouse = 6
<!--damage_resistance = 30%-->
|warp_drive = Yes
}}
}}
== Description ==
== Description ==
The '''Vampire X-R4''' is a sleek cruiser; something of a ''Formula'' racer in space. It has two small, wedge-like wings in the front and a set of four X-shaped wings in the back, hence the name "X-R4." This ship is also one of few ships in the game to rely heavily on textures for its model.
The '''Vampire X-R4''' is a sleek [[:Category:Cruiser|cruiser]]; something of a ''Formula'' racer in space. It has two small, wedge-like wings in the front and a set of four X-shaped wings in the back, hence the name "X-R4." This ship is also one of few ships in the game to rely heavily on textures for its model.
 
== Appearance ==
== Interior ==
The interior of the '''Vampire X-R4''' is a simple cockpit with a display.
The interior of the '''Vampire X-R4''' is a simple cockpit with a display.
== Advantages ==
== Advantages ==
* 3rd fastest non-admin ship in the game, excluding fighters, only the [[Dragon]], [[Festive Wasp]] and [[Coal Wasp]] have higher top speed.
* Tied with [[Stealth Recon]] as the 3rd fastest non-[[:Category:Admin|admin ship]] in the game, excluding [[:Category:Fighters|fighters]], only the [[Prototype X1|Prototype X/1]] and [[Coal Wasp]] have higher top speed.
* Deals good shield damage.
* Decent damage balance, somewhat focused on [[Shields]].
* Nearly impossible to kill, due to the combination of high speed and high health, especially for a Cruiser.
* Nearly impossible to kill, due to the combination of high speed and high health, especially for a [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruiser]]. This makes it one of the most powerful distractor ships in the game.
 
*Good damage output for a Cruiser.
*
== Disadvantages ==
== Disadvantages ==
* Almost no overall damage, and only has shield-damaging weapons.
* Expensive for a Cruiser.
* Was somewhat expensive.
*Relies on spinal aiming to deal any damage.
*Unobtainable.
*Although it is maneuverable, it is easy to bleed off a large portion of your speed while turning and become vulnerable.
 
== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
* Drift around enemy ships while firing [[Spinals]].
* Drift around enemy ships while firing [[Spinals]].
 
*Distract Starbase turrets at close ranges during sieges.
*Use the high turn speed to easily dodge turret fire.
== Version History ==
== Version History ==
* Spinal count increased from 1 set of 2 Medium Phasers to 2 sets of 3 Medium Phasers in version .72e1
* Spinal count increased from 1 set of 2 Medium Phasers to 2 sets of 3 Medium Phasers in version .72e1
 
*One set of Spinals switched from Phasers to Cannons, top speed buffed from 296 to 350, and acceleration buffed from 29 to 35 in version .75a
== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Added in the 1st part the Halloween 2020 Event.
* Added in the 1st part the Halloween 2020 Event.
* The Vampire X-R4 is basically a [[Viper]] in terms of top speed.
* The Vampire X-R4 is mainly known for the extreme maneuverability.
* The first person to lose this ship was ''wayken70''. It was destroyed by ''TwoHeadedOrthrus''<nowiki/>'s [[Nightmare]].
* The first person to lose this ship was ''wayken70''. It was destroyed by ''TwoHeadedOrthrus''<nowiki/>'s [[Nightmare]].
* You only need to kill 5 [[Alien Serv]] to have enough [[Gamma Pumpkin]] for this ship.
* You only need to kill 5 [[Alien Serv]]s to have enough [[Gamma Pumpkin]]s for this ship.
*The current model for [[Spectating Ship]] is based on this ship.
*The current model for [[Spectating Ship]] is based on this ship.
*Was released again in the new "Limited Edition (Permits)" Build menu, in version .72f. It can be obtained for a E class permit (310k credits) + 934 Sillicate, 712 Carbon, 579 Iridium along with 1346 manufacturing fee.
*Was released again in the new "Limited Edition (Permits)" Build menu, in version .72f. It can be obtained for a E class permit (310k credits) + 934 Sillicate, 712 Carbon, 579 Iridium along with 1346 manufacturing fee.
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[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Cruiser]]
[[Category:Cruiser]]
[[Category:Limited]]
[[Category:Limited]]
[[Category:Halloween 2020]]
[[Category:Halloween 2020]]