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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 more expensive variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and the [[Alliance Crusader]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]] in response to the [[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 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 /r/EliteDangerous: Lavecon Panel: Beyond Q4 Sneak Peeks + Q&A ~ Quick Notes]</ref>--unfortunately sacrificing the [[Fighter Hangar]] mounted on its' sister ship: The Alliance Crusader. Not only is the Alliance Challenger a combat-oriented vessel, but it was designed specifically for hostile extraterrestrial encounters. For solo pilots looking into purchasing a ship that is effective in taking out Thargoid vessels and aren't interested in ship-launched fighters, the Alliance Challenger is a solid choice. | The '''Alliance Challenger''' is a more expensive variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and the [[Alliance Crusader]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]] in response to the [[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 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 /r/EliteDangerous: Lavecon Panel: Beyond Q4 Sneak Peeks + Q&A ~ Quick Notes]</ref>--unfortunately sacrificing the [[Fighter Hangar]] mounted on its' sister ship: The Alliance Crusader. Not only is the Alliance Challenger a combat-oriented vessel, but it was also designed specifically for hostile extraterrestrial encounters. For solo pilots looking into purchasing a ship that is effective in taking out Thargoid vessels and aren't interested in ship-launched fighters, the Alliance Challenger is a solid choice. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||