Imperial Courier: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
Description changes |
||
| Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
The '''Imperial Courier''' is a fast multipurpose ship just barely larger than the Sidewinder. It is the third-lightest-hulled playable ship (after the Sidewinder and Hauler) thus far but its upgrades are heavier. | The '''Imperial Courier''' is a fast multipurpose ship just barely larger than the Sidewinder. It is the third-lightest-hulled playable ship (after the Sidewinder and Hauler) thus far but its upgrades are heavier. | ||
The Imperial Courier is armed and very well [[shield]]ed for its small size, making it a great and evasive fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere close to the [[Viper]]. | The Imperial Courier is armed and very well [[shield]]ed for its small size, making it a great and evasive fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere close to the [[Viper]], but more than makes up for this by having twice the shields, and the power supply and utility points to mount shield boosters that take it well beyond that, up into the range of some Vulture or even Fer-de-Lance loadouts. It has better yaw, pitch and roll speeds than the Viper but slightly weaker lateral thrusters. Its top boost speed is roughly in the same range when fully equipped, but lightweight versions can easily exceed the Viper's speed cap. The Viper retains boost velocity longer, however, and can boost more frequently. | ||
The weapon hardpoints are located in the following places: 1 medium hardpoint at the front of each engine nacelle, and 1 medium hardpoint underneath the nose. | The weapon hardpoints are located in the following places: 1 medium hardpoint at the front of each engine nacelle, and 1 medium hardpoint underneath the nose. | ||