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* 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. | * 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. | ||
* Decent damage balance, somewhat focused on [[Shields]]. | * Decent damage balance, somewhat focused on [[Shields]]. | ||
* Nearly impossible to kill, due to the combination of high speed and high health, especially for a [[:Category:Cruiser|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. | |||
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== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* | * Expensive for a Cruiser. | ||
* | *Relies on spinal aiming to deal any damage. | ||
== 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 | ||
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== 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 | * 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|Alien Servs]] to have enough [[Gamma Pumpkin|Gamma Pumpkins]] 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. | ||