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{{Quote|A modified version of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Crusader's main point of distinction is its fighter bay. The Crusader also offers three internal military compartments and space for up to | {{Quote|A modified version of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Crusader's main point of distinction is its fighter bay. The Crusader also offers three internal military compartments and space for up to three crew members, making it ideally suited to combat situations.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Alliance Crusader''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]]. It represents a middle-ground between the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and the [[Alliance Challenger]],<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/443558-3-2-Launch-Announcement Frontier Forums: Beyond - Chapter Three Launch Announcement]</ref> combining heavy firepower with a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] and | The '''Alliance Crusader''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]]. It represents a middle-ground between the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and the [[Alliance Challenger]],<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/443558-3-2-Launch-Announcement Frontier Forums: Beyond - Chapter Three Launch Announcement]</ref> combining heavy firepower with a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] and additional pilot seats to accommodate [[Multicrew]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/99h56d/spoilers_leaked_presentation_footage_from/ r/EliteDangerous: Leaked presentation footage from Frontier's Gamescom Community Meet]</ref> While the inclusion of the Fighter Hangar has resulted in a noticeable decrease in overall speed and manoeuvrability, Lakon is confident that the Crusader can hold its own in any combat situation, especially against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The third ship to release in the [[Alliance]] faction ship series and the second variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]], the Alliance Crusader's primary advantage over the other two Alliance ships is its ability to equip a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]], a feature that both the Chieftain and the [[Alliance Challenger]] lack. Consequently, it also boasts | The third ship to release in the [[Alliance]] faction ship series and the second variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]], the Alliance Crusader's primary advantage over the other two Alliance ships is its ability to equip a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]], a feature that both the Chieftain and the [[Alliance Challenger]] lack. Consequently, it also boasts two additional pilot seats for [[Multicrew]], giving it a total of four seats versus the two of its companion ships. | ||
The Alliance Crusader possesses an almost identical hardpoint layout to the Alliance Chieftain, but trades one Class 3 hardpoint for one Class 2 hardpoint, making it comparable to a [[Federal Assault Ship]] in terms of base firepower. Its increased mass drags its manoeuvrability and speed down when compared to the Chieftain and Challenger, although it does retain the trademark handling features of the ship series. Its agility surpasses that of every other medium-size ship able to launch fighters, including the Krait MkII. | The Alliance Crusader possesses an almost identical hardpoint layout to the Alliance Chieftain, but trades one Class 3 hardpoint for one Class 2 hardpoint, making it comparable to a [[Federal Assault Ship]] in terms of base firepower. Its increased mass drags its manoeuvrability and speed down when compared to the Chieftain and Challenger, although it does retain the trademark handling features of the ship series. Its agility surpasses that of every other medium-size ship able to launch fighters, including the Krait MkII. | ||