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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The bridge is located on the bottom of massive window in the front of the ship, with the pilot's station offset to the port side. It enjoys excellent viewing angles in all directions but down. | |||
Where officially its maneuverability is slightly better than an [[Anaconda]] and worse than a Beluga Liner, in practice the Orca handles far better than this rating suggests. It has a remarkably high turn rate, high acceleration and max speed, and is very good at strafing. However, its relatively small power plant and limited hardpoint capacity prevents it from becoming a great combat ship. It doesn't help that its large size makes it an easy target, whereas its shield and armor hitpoints are mediocre for a ship of this size. Nevertheless the Orca is dangerous in the hands of a skilled pilot and is not to be underestimated. | Where officially its maneuverability is slightly better than an [[Anaconda]] and worse than a Beluga Liner, in practice the Orca handles far better than this rating suggests. It has a remarkably high turn rate, high acceleration and max speed, and is very good at strafing. However, its relatively small power plant and limited hardpoint capacity prevents it from becoming a great combat ship. It doesn't help that its large size makes it an easy target, whereas its shield and armor hitpoints are mediocre for a ship of this size. Nevertheless the Orca is dangerous in the hands of a skilled pilot and is not to be underestimated. | ||