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{{Outdated (Image)}} The '''''Zodiac''''' is | {{Outdated (Image)}} The '''''Zodiac''''' is an alien-like cruiser that is powerful for its class. | ||
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1 Zodiac Laser|(f)_spinal=6 Small Phaser|m_class_range=6650|cargo_hold=10|warp_drive=Yes|damage_res=30%|silicate=80|carbon=55|iridium=38|titanium=1|quantium=2|alien_parts=25|credit=0|material_cost=$1,210|total_cost=$1,210|warehouse=1|description=Based on captured precursor technology, this ship was designed to be excellent at close and long range combat.|creator=Nukise | 1 Zodiac Laser|(f)_spinal=6 Small Phaser|m_class_range=6650|cargo_hold=10|warp_drive=Yes|damage_res=30%|silicate=80|carbon=55|iridium=38|titanium=1|quantium=2|alien_parts=25|credit=0|material_cost=$1,210|total_cost=$1,210|warehouse=1|description=Based on captured precursor technology, this ship was designed to be excellent at close and long range combat.|creator=Nukise | ||
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==Description== | |||
== Description == | The '''''Zodiac''''' is a dark navy, box-like ship with blue neon lights outlining its features. It is the only regular build menu ship that requires [[Ores and Materials|Alien Parts]] to build, however has a strong loadout that also has surprisingly long range. It bears a strong aesthetic resemblance to precursor ships like the [[Astaroth]] and [[Azreal]], while maintaining a style similar to conventional ships. | ||
The '''''Zodiac''''' is a dark navy, box-like ship with blue neon lights outlining its features. It is | ==Advantages== | ||
*Turrets have long range of 6650 studs. | |||
== Advantages == | *High alpha damage. | ||
*Very cheap, considering its strength. | |||
* Turrets have long range of 6650 studs. | |||
* High alpha damage. | |||
* Very cheap, considering its strength. | |||
* Somewhat accurate turrets, especially against slower moving targets. | * Somewhat accurate turrets, especially against slower moving targets. | ||
* High total health pool. | *High total health pool. | ||
* Good damage to both hull and shield. | *Good damage to both hull and shield. | ||
* Decent speed. | *Decent speed. | ||
==Disadvantages== | |||
== Disadvantages == | *Horrendous acceleration. | ||
* Horrendous acceleration. | |||
* Hard to hit small ships from a long range. | * Hard to hit small ships from a long range. | ||
* Requires [[Ores and Materials|Alien Parts]] to build. | * Requires [[Ores and Materials|Alien Parts]] to build. | ||
* Turrets have long reload time. | * Turrets have long reload time. | ||
* Main source of shield damage requires good spinal aim. | *Main source of shield damage requires good spinal aim. | ||
==Strategy== | |||
== Strategy == | |||
* Plays much more like a battlecruiser than a cruiser. | * Plays much more like a battlecruiser than a cruiser. | ||
* Use in swarms against larger ships for greater damage. | *Use in swarms against larger ships for greater damage. | ||
* Pair up with a shield-breaker to maximize your combat effectiveness. | * Pair up with a shield-breaker to maximize your combat effectiveness. | ||
* Get to max speed before warping into a fight so you don't take damage while accelerating. | *Get to max speed before warping into a fight so you don't take damage while accelerating. | ||
*Take advantage of the long range on your turrets to keep out of the thick of firefights that could be hazardous to this ship. | |||
== Version History == | ==Version History== | ||
*No logged changes (?) | |||
* No logged changes (?) | ==Trivia== | ||
*Has the Vanguard Coalition logo on the side of the engine. | |||
== Trivia == | *The only non-limited/advanced cruiser to have custom turrets. | ||
**Due to the blue color scheme and precursor resemblance, the turret models are sometimes mistaken for the ones on the [[Azreal]]. | |||
* Has the Vanguard Coalition logo on the side of the engine. | |||
* The only non-limited/advanced cruiser to have custom turrets. | |||
** Due to the blue color scheme and | |||