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| type = Combat | | type = Combat | ||
| cost = 30,472,265 | | cost = 30,472,265 | ||
| insurance = 1,523,613 | |||
| factionreq = Alliance | | factionreq = Alliance | ||
| factionrank = None | | factionrank = None | ||
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| armourhardness = 65 | | armourhardness = 65 | ||
| shields = 208 | | shields = 208 | ||
| heatcapacity = 316 | |||
| fuelcapacity = 16 | |||
| manoeuvrability = 4 | | manoeuvrability = 4 | ||
| topspeed = 204 | | topspeed = 204 | ||
| maxtopspeed = 251 | |||
| boostspeed = 316 | | boostspeed = 316 | ||
| jumprange = 8. | | maxboostspeed = 360 | ||
| jumprange = 8.61 | |||
| maxjumprange = 23.87 | |||
| cargocapacity = 40 | | cargocapacity = 40 | ||
| | | maxcargocapacity = 152 | ||
| utility = 4 | | utility = 4 | ||
| small = 3 | | small = 3 | ||
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{{Quote|A modified version of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Challenger has been envisaged as a frontline combat vessel. With a generous complement of hardpoints, the Challenger can more than hold its own in a fight, and although it weighs more than its sister ship, it has retained the Chieftain's characteristic agility. It also has stronger armour than the Chieftain, allowing it to soak up a significant amount of punishment.|In-Game Description}} | {{Quote|A modified version of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Challenger has been envisaged as a frontline combat vessel. With a generous complement of hardpoints, the Challenger can more than hold its own in a fight, and although it weighs more than its sister ship, it has retained the Chieftain's characteristic agility. It also has stronger armour than the Chieftain, allowing it to soak up a significant amount of punishment.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Alliance Challenger''' is a | The '''Alliance Challenger''' is a medium [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]]. Like the [[Alliance Crusader]], it is a variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]], and was designed in response to the encroaching [[Thargoid]] threat.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/429972-Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Chapter-Two-Release-Date?p=6747248 Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> Capitalizing on the Chieftain's strengths, the Challenger boasts enhanced specifications in the form of additional weapon [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]] and more durable armour without making significant alterations to manoeuvrability.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/8pt1h0/lavecon_panel_beyond_q4_sneak_peeks_qa_quick_notes/?st=ji7t4g64&sh=077c937e reddit: Lavecon Panel: Beyond Q4 Sneak Peeks + Q&A ~ Quick Notes]</ref> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
For owners of the [[Alliance Chieftain]] looking for a similar ship with added firepower and durability, the Alliance Challenger delivers. | For owners of the [[Alliance Chieftain]] looking for a similar ship with added firepower and durability, the Alliance Challenger delivers. The Challenger trades one Class 3 hardpoint for two additional Class 2 hardpoints, increasing its overall damage output in [[combat]]. It also retains the same manoeuvrability of the Chieftain, letting it keep its hardpoints on target and dodge fire. Its true power comes from its increased shield and armour health, which when combined with its mobility lets the Challenger become a very tricky ship to take down. Its extra Class 6 internal compartment lets it bring along a much larger [[Shield Cell Bank]], which significantly boosts the power of its defences. This does come at a minor cost to speed, but once A-rated, the difference between the Challenger and Chieftain is around 15m/s, which will be even smaller with engineering. Base manoeuvrability is identical, though pitch and yaw speeds are slightly lower. The Challenger is more than capable of taking down other medium ships, and even large ships like the [[Anaconda]] can become prey due to the Challenger's high mobility and damage output. These traits also make it a strong choice for hunting [[Thargoid]] ships. | ||
The Challenger | The Challenger has an increased cargo capacity of 154t over the Chieftain's 122t. This makes the Challenger an adequate [[Trader|trade]] or [[Pirate|piracy]] vessel, as it is only outdone by the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Krait Mk II]], [[Krait Phantom]], [[Python]], and [[Corsair]] for medium ship cargo capacity. It can also make a very good [[miner]], as it has enough hardpoints for all necessary mining tools and decent cargo space. Its high hull strength and military compartments means it can easily defend itself without its shield as well. | ||
The only real downside to the ship, other than the higher cost compared to the Chieftain, is its jump range, which is just under 24 LYs before engineering. As the Challenger is best suited for hull tanking, its jump range will only drop lower when outfitting it with armor, which can make long-distance travel cumbersome. | |||
The Challenger | [[File:Convergence challenger.png|thumb|250px|Alliance Challenger hardpoints convergence]] | ||
The Challenger's hardpoints are arranged almost identically to the Chieftain, albeit it exchanges the top-most Class 3 hardpoint for two Class 2 hardpoints that are located directly behind the forward landing gear. Utility slots are well-distributed and have minimal obstructions, with two on top roughly in the middle of the craft, and two on the underside slightly further back. Like the Chieftain, the Challenger has a second seat for [[Multicrew]]. | |||
Although the Challenger's upgrades come with a higher purchase price than the Chieftain, it is still substantially cheaper than a number of other popular medium vessels, such as the [[Krait Mk II]], [[Python]], [[Corsair]], and [[Fer-de-Lance]], while still being able to take on each of those ships in a firefight. | |||
Although the Challenger's upgrades come with a higher purchase price than the Chieftain, it is still substantially cheaper than a number of other medium vessels, such as the [[ | |||
The Alliance Challenger is most commonly available in Alliance systems. Despite its name and affiliation, it requires no rank or reputation with the Alliance to purchase. | The Alliance Challenger is most commonly available in Alliance systems. Despite its name and affiliation, it requires no rank or reputation with the Alliance to purchase. | ||
== Purchase Locations == | == Purchase Locations == | ||
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|Shelley Terminal | |Shelley Terminal | ||
|Sept. 25, 2018 | |Sept. 25, 2018 | ||
|Not Available | |Not Available | ||
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| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1 | | [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1 | ||
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*''(L) = Loaned Module'' | *''(L) = Loaned Module'' | ||
*''[x#] = Capacity'' | *''[x#] = Capacity'' | ||
*''( | *''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]'' | ||
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], | *''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], [[Shield Cell Bank]], [[Guardian Shield Reinforcement Package]], [[Guardian Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Guardian Module Reinforcement Package]]'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The Challenger is the third ship to be manufactured by Lakon Spaceways for the Alliance, after the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender]]. | *The Challenger is the third ship to be manufactured by Lakon Spaceways for the Alliance, after the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender]]. | ||
*Like the Alliance Chieftain, the Challenger is named after a British tank, specifically the | *Like the Alliance Chieftain, the Challenger is named after a British tank, specifically the FV4030 Challenger. | ||
*The design of the Challenger seems to be based off an Attack Helicopter; with a notably similar cockpit and weapon locations to various models (below the nose, and two symmetrically placed on the underside). | *The design of the Challenger seems to be based off an Attack Helicopter; with a notably similar cockpit and weapon locations to various models (below the nose, and two symmetrically placed on the underside). | ||
*An early model of the Alliance Chieftain is virtually identical to the design of the Challenger. | *An early model of the Alliance Chieftain is virtually identical to the design of the Challenger. | ||
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File:Krait Expectations|3.1 Content Showcase with Alliance Challenger preview | File:Krait Expectations|3.1 Content Showcase with Alliance Challenger preview | ||
File: | File:Sagittarius Eye Bulletin - Alliance Challenger Debut | ||
File:The Challenger Elite Dangerous | |||
File:The Alliance Challenger Review - Chimp or Banana? -Elite Dangerous- | |||
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File:Alliance Challenger.png|Alliance Challenger | File:Alliance Challenger.png|Alliance Challenger | ||
File:Alliance | File:Alliance Challenger Interior.png|Alliance Challenger interior bridge | ||
File:Alliance | File:Alliance Challenger Combat 4k.jpg|Alliance Challenger Combat | ||
File:Krait Mk II and Alliance Challenger.jpg|Krait Mk II and Alliance Challenger | |||
File:Alliance Challenger in Hangar 4k.jpg|Alliance Challenger in Hangar | |||
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[[Category:Fighters]] | [[Category:Fighters]] | ||