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The '''GTW Avenger''' was a [[Primary weapon]] used during the [[Great War]]. The main advantage of this weapon was that it was the only weapon that could inflict damage to [[Shivan]] [[Shields|shields]] during the onset of the [[Great War]]. Its predecessor, the [[ML-16]] was ineffective against shields and had to be replaced. After the development of the [[Prometheus]], the Avenger was no longer the preferred weapon of [[GTA]] pilots.
  
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The '''GTW Avenger''' is a [[Primary weapon]] used during the [[Great War]]. The main advantage of the weapon was that it was the only weapon that inflicted apparent damage to [[Shivan]] [[Shields|shields]]. The predecessor of the weapon, the [[ML-16]] was inacceptably effectiveless against shields and had to be replaced. The original version of the Avenger had to be modified to better damage shields. By the time the [[Galactic Terran Alliance]] started using the weapon, the Avenger had already been optimized for use against shielding systems.
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==Tech Room Data==
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A rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and gun system - capable of firing at a rate of more than 4500 rounds per minute - used primarily for close-defense situations - uses closed-loop radar technology to locate, identify, and direct a stream of highly destructive 45mm projectiles to the target.
  
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Although the Avenger devoured much more power than the ML-16 did, its efficiency is not to be underestimated.
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With the advent of shield technology, the GTW-15 is preferred over the ML-16 in any ship that can carry it.  It's extra damage against hulls make it one of the best anti cruiser weapons.  It has also proven very effective against Vasudan fighters.  However, it's substandard anti-shield capabilities make it a poor choice for dogfighting Shivans, although far better than the ML-16.
  
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After the appearance of the Prometheus weapon, the Avenger was no longer preferred, only by a limited number of pilots. During the [[Reconstruction]] period, the Avenger was officially declared obsolete and all such weapons were scrapped.
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==Veteran Comments==
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''The Avenger is a fine weapon, due to the lower energy demand, it is sometimes even more ideal than the Prometheus. Why? Because therefore you don't have to divert so much power on your lasers and you are able to have more energy on shields and energy.''
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==Performance==
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===Statistics===
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| style="width:200px" | '''Range'''
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| style="width:200px" | 997.5 m
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| '''Rate of Fire'''
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| 4 / s
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| '''Velocity'''
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| 525 mps
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| '''Damage'''
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| 16
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| Against Hullplating
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| Excellent
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| Against Shields
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| Average
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| Against Subsystems
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| Poor
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===Notes===
  
 
==The heist of the prototype==
 
==The heist of the prototype==
 
:''Main article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]
 
:''Main article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]
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==Wiki comments==
 
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The Avenger is a fine weapon, due to the lower energy demand, it is sometimes even more ideal than the Prometheus. Why? Because therefore you don't have to divert so much power on your lasers and you are able to have more energy on shields and energy.
 

Revision as of 11:51, 23 December 2005

The GTW Avenger was a Primary weapon used during the Great War. The main advantage of this weapon was that it was the only weapon that could inflict damage to Shivan shields during the onset of the Great War. Its predecessor, the ML-16 was ineffective against shields and had to be replaced. After the development of the Prometheus, the Avenger was no longer the preferred weapon of GTA pilots.

Primaries
Secondaries
Turrets

Weapon Comparison Table, FS1

Primaries
Secondaries
Turrets

Weapon Comparison Table, FS2


Tech Room Data

A rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and gun system - capable of firing at a rate of more than 4500 rounds per minute - used primarily for close-defense situations - uses closed-loop radar technology to locate, identify, and direct a stream of highly destructive 45mm projectiles to the target.

With the advent of shield technology, the GTW-15 is preferred over the ML-16 in any ship that can carry it. It's extra damage against hulls make it one of the best anti cruiser weapons. It has also proven very effective against Vasudan fighters. However, it's substandard anti-shield capabilities make it a poor choice for dogfighting Shivans, although far better than the ML-16.

Veteran Comments

The Avenger is a fine weapon, due to the lower energy demand, it is sometimes even more ideal than the Prometheus. Why? Because therefore you don't have to divert so much power on your lasers and you are able to have more energy on shields and energy.

Performance

Statistics

Range 997.5 m
Rate of Fire 4 / s
Velocity 525 mps
Damage 16
Against Hullplating Excellent
Against Shields Average
Against Subsystems Poor

Notes

The heist of the prototype

Main article: Heist of the Avenger Prototype
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