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− | {{shipimage|image=[[Image: | + | The '''SF ''Astaroth''''' was a Shivan fighter spotted at the start of the [[Second Shivan Incursion]] in 2367, along with other ships such as the [[SC Rakshasa|SC ''Rakshasa'']] and [[SF Mara|SF ''Mara'']]. While the ''Astaroth'' exhibits a high top speed and good maneuverability, it was more notorious for having an extremely thin hit profile and equally thin hull and shields to match. ''Astaroth'' fighters are easily taken down by aspect-seeking missiles such as the [[GTM Harpoon]]. |
+ | {{shipimage|image=[[Image:Sfastaroth-old.jpg]]|caption=The SF Astaroth}} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | ===FS2 Demo Description=== | + | ===FS2 Demo Tech Room Description=== |
− | We believe that the Astaroth is a Shivan Harpoon. | + | We believe that the Astaroth is a Shivan Harpoon. It has a very high top speed, and its maneuverability is quite good. However, its shield system isn't strong enough to withstand constant fighting for long, which leads us to believe the Astaroth's primary purpose is to destroy enemy bombers. |
The Astaroth ranks as a Class B threat. | The Astaroth ranks as a Class B threat. | ||
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===FS2 Tech Room Description=== | ===FS2 Tech Room Description=== | ||
First encountered in Gamma Draconis, the SF Astaroth is a fast, agile fighter that appears to have achieved its maneuverability at the expense of its armor and weaponry. Once the shields of an Astaroth are down, the fighter can be dispatched quickly. | First encountered in Gamma Draconis, the SF Astaroth is a fast, agile fighter that appears to have achieved its maneuverability at the expense of its armor and weaponry. Once the shields of an Astaroth are down, the fighter can be dispatched quickly. | ||
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− | === | + | ===Name origin=== |
− | + | In demonology, Astaroth is a Prince of Hell. He is depicted as a nude angel riding on a dragon. | |
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==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
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− | | style="width:200px" | | + | | style="width:200px" | Interceptor (?) |
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| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]''' | | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]''' | ||
| Unknown | | Unknown | ||
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− | | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions# | + | | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Maneuverablity|Maneuverability]]''' |
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| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]''' | | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]''' | ||
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| [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]] | | [[GTM MX-64|MX-64]] | ||
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+ | ==Modding Resources== | ||
+ | {{shipimage|image=[[File:Sfastaroth.jpg|480px]]|caption=The SF ''Astaroth'' in FS2_Open with the [[mediavps]] enabled}} | ||
+ | '''Retail''': | ||
+ | :$POF File: ? | ||
+ | :Textures: ? | ||
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+ | '''MediaVPs 2014''': | ||
+ | :$POF File: Astaroth.pof | ||
+ | :Textures: ??? | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | History<br> | ||
+ | Original model by: ???<br> | ||
+ | UVMapping and textures by: ???<br> | ||
+ | Proposed by: ??? on ???<br> | ||
+ | First WIP Post: ??? on ???<br> | ||
+ | First In-Game Model: ??? by ???<br> | ||
+ | Completed In-Game Model: ??? on ???<br> | ||
+ | Final Corrections: ??? on ???<br> | ||
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+ | ===Veteran Comments=== | ||
+ | {{comment|''The Astaroth is similar to the [[SF Dragon|Dragon]] in most respects, only more annoying. It has a ridiculously small target profile, the smallest of any ship in any FreeSpace game, and is fast, making it annoyingly difficult to deal with via primaries. Its best advantage though is that unlike the [[SF Manticore|Manticore]] it can still manage a turn capable of preventing missile lock while at speed; the Astaroth's lower speed/manueverability specs sum up to a greater total agility than the Manticore in a quirk of inertia. It also has a decent, though not impressive, amount of missiles to back up its lasers, unlike the Dragon. Destroy this ship at range via missiles if at all possible.'' | ||
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+ | ''Very hard to dogfight against. However, a few [[Harpoon]]s bring it down quickly and painlessly at medium range.'' | ||
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+ | ''While the SF ''Astaroth'' is very fast and maneuverable, its shielding and armor cannot stand much punishment and it simply lacks adequate weaponry. The Astaroth kind of reminds me of the Imperial TIE series of fighters in ''Star Wars'', only with shields and missiles. | ||
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+ | ''The Astaroth has less maneuverability than a Dragon, meaning that it won't run circles around you. And despite the small target profile, it is easier to hit, especially if you approach from the rear where you can tear them up. Also quite weak against Harpoons: if the Astaroth's shields are softened up sufficiently, a single Harpoon will punch through this ship like a hot knife through butter, even if it had 100% hull.'' | ||
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+ | ''Curiously enough, the Astaroth falls behind the [[SF Manticore]] in most specifications categories; it has weaker shields, it's slower and less maneuverable, and its weapons loadout is identical. The only thing the Astaroth has going for it on the surface is its thin target profile. | ||
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+ | Extremely easy to kill with paired Harpoons. Paired Tornados is overkill.}} | ||
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The SF Astaroth was a Shivan fighter spotted at the start of the Second Shivan Incursion in 2367, along with other ships such as the SC Rakshasa and SF Mara. While the Astaroth exhibits a high top speed and good maneuverability, it was more notorious for having an extremely thin hit profile and equally thin hull and shields to match. Astaroth fighters are easily taken down by aspect-seeking missiles such as the GTM Harpoon.
The SF Astaroth |
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Contents
Description
FS2 Demo Tech Room Description
We believe that the Astaroth is a Shivan Harpoon. It has a very high top speed, and its maneuverability is quite good. However, its shield system isn't strong enough to withstand constant fighting for long, which leads us to believe the Astaroth's primary purpose is to destroy enemy bombers. The Astaroth ranks as a Class B threat.
FS2 Tech Room Description
First encountered in Gamma Draconis, the SF Astaroth is a fast, agile fighter that appears to have achieved its maneuverability at the expense of its armor and weaponry. Once the shields of an Astaroth are down, the fighter can be dispatched quickly.
Developer Notes
None
Name origin
In demonology, Astaroth is a Prince of Hell. He is depicted as a nude angel riding on a dragon.
Performance
Statistics
Type | Interceptor (?) |
Manufacturer | Unknown |
Maneuverability | N/A |
Max Velocity | 80.0 - 110.0 mps |
Max Afterburner Velocity | 155.0 mps |
Armor | N/A |
Hitpoints | 100 |
Shields | 450 |
Length | 21 m |
Armaments
FreeSpace 2 | ||
Bank | Guns | Standard Loadout |
1st | 2 | Shivan Mega Laser |
FreeSpace 2 | ||
Bank | Capacity | Standard Loadout |
1st | 40 | Harpoon |
2nd | 40 | MX-64 |
Modding Resources
The SF Astaroth in FS2_Open with the mediavps enabled |
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Retail:
- $POF File: ?
- Textures: ?
MediaVPs 2014:
- $POF File: Astaroth.pof
- Textures: ???
History
Original model by: ???
UVMapping and textures by: ???
Proposed by: ??? on ???
First WIP Post: ??? on ???
First In-Game Model: ??? by ???
Completed In-Game Model: ??? on ???
Final Corrections: ??? on ???
Veteran Comments
Very hard to dogfight against. However, a few Harpoons bring it down quickly and painlessly at medium range.
While the SF Astaroth is very fast and maneuverable, its shielding and armor cannot stand much punishment and it simply lacks adequate weaponry. The Astaroth kind of reminds me of the Imperial TIE series of fighters in Star Wars, only with shields and missiles.
The Astaroth has less maneuverability than a Dragon, meaning that it won't run circles around you. And despite the small target profile, it is easier to hit, especially if you approach from the rear where you can tear them up. Also quite weak against Harpoons: if the Astaroth's shields are softened up sufficiently, a single Harpoon will punch through this ship like a hot knife through butter, even if it had 100% hull.
Curiously enough, the Astaroth falls behind the SF Manticore in most specifications categories; it has weaker shields, it's slower and less maneuverable, and its weapons loadout is identical. The only thing the Astaroth has going for it on the surface is its thin target profile.