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This page explains the different '''archetypes''' of ships found in Galaxy and the purpose of these archetypes, as well as some individual examples of ships that fall into each one. Many of these terms are also used by experienced players as slang or shorthand to make strategizing more efficient. These terms may be seen as ''Galaxy Jargon ''to new players, but they save lots of time when communicating an overall strategy.
This page explains the different archetypes and terminologies of information related to Galaxy and the purpose of these terminologies, as well as some individual examples of ships, players .etc that fall into each one. Many of these terms are also used by experienced players as slang or shorthand to make strategizing more efficient.
 
These terms may be seen as Galaxy Jargon to new players, but they save lots of time when communicating an overall strategy.


''Feel free to add your own archetypes and share your information on them. This page is still somewhat outdated in information but gives the general idea.''
''Feel free to add your own archetypes and share your information on them. This page is still somewhat outdated in information but gives the general idea.''
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*'''''Alpha Damage:''''' The amount of damage that a ship deals in a single volley.
*'''''Balanced:''''' A term used for having a good proportion ''(e.g 1:1 Ratio)'' of [[Shields|Shield]] and [[Hull]] Health/Firepower ''(e.g 7000/7000 Health is Balanced).''
*'''''Blindspot:''''' An area of a ship where there is little to no firepower or is obstructed from line of sight. ''(e.g Underside of the [[Apocalypse]]).''
* '''''Broadside:''''' A ship that has focus on firepower when facing on its side, (e.g. [[Osiris]], [[Behemoth]].).
* '''''Tank:''''' A tank is a ship with excellent defensive capabilities and health pools used to absorb damage while other ships stay behind the tank and deal damage. Prominent examples include the [[Nyx]] and the [[Atlas]].
* '''''Tank:''''' A tank is a ship with excellent defensive capabilities and health pools used to absorb damage while other ships stay behind the tank and deal damage. Prominent examples include the [[Nyx]] and the [[Atlas]].
* '''''Siege Ship:''''' Siege ships are ships designed to deal massive damage to Starbases in a siege. They often have high defense, a large health pool, and very high firepower, but are slow and unable to defend themselves from small ships. Prominent examples include the [[Ridgebreaker]], [[Warlock]], and the [[Judgement]].
* '''''Siege Ship:''''' Siege ships are ships designed to deal massive damage to Starbases in a siege. They often have high defense, a large health pool, and very high firepower, but are slow and unable to defend themselves from small ships. Prominent examples include the [[Ridgebreaker]], [[Warlock]], and the [[Judgement]].
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