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| − | {{comment| ''The [[Blue Planet]] Atalanta is essentially the [[GTF Ulysses]]'s spiritual successor. Insanely maneuverable for a Galactic Terran fighter, more so than the [[GTF Perseus]] or [[GTF Aurora]] it still has 6 guns, a small target profile, and as much missile space as a [[GTF Myrmidon]] albeit all in one bank. It is still too lightly armored to be survivable anywhere near anti-fighter defenses, particularly AAA beams. The sole mission in which it's player controllable: [[Aristeia]] demonstrates this accordingly. If you do have occasion to fly it, don't forget that it also possesses side thrust ability, excellent for strafing larger targets, making tighter turns, and dodging enemy fire. When fighting them, several well placed [[Rapier]] bursts can and will take them down, but even the [[Javelin]] doesn't have the maneuverability to catch them in higher difficulties.''}} | + | {{comment| ''The [[Blue Planet]] Atalanta is essentially the [[GTF Ulysses]]'s spiritual successor. Insanely maneuverable for a Galactic Terran fighter, more so than the [[GTF Perseus]] or [[GTF Aurora]] it still has 6 guns, a small target profile, and as much missile space as a [[GTF Myrmidon]] albeit all in one bank. It is still too lightly armored to be survivable anywhere near anti-fighter defenses, particularly AAA beams. The sole mission in which it's player controllable: [[Aristeia]] demonstrates this accordingly. If you do have occasion to fly it, don't forget that it also possesses side thrust ability, excellent for strafing larger targets, pacing and taking down multiple enemy bombs, making tighter turns, and dodging enemy fire. When fighting them, several well placed [[Rapier]] bursts can and will take them down, but even the [[Javelin]] doesn't have the maneuverability to catch them in higher difficulties.''}} |
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- For the original ship, see TF Kvasir.
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Description:
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Blue Planet Tech Room Description
The Atalanta is the first of the Threat Exigency Initiative's Wave 2 fighters, featuring extraordinary agility and speed. The original specifications of the Atalanta called for a multirole interceptor and space superiority fighter. Due to the United Earth Federation's fighter corps' successes, this variant has been field-modified to enhance its capabilities in the space-superiority role. These fighters remain rare in the Terran theatre, but they are likely to become a mainstay of Alliance forces in the near future.
Credits List
- Model by Esarai
Name Origin
In Greek mythology, Atalanta (Αταλάντη) was an accomplished hunter. She was notable in slaying the Calydonian Boar, sent by Artemis as punishment for being forgotten in a king's rites to the gods. Atalanta was also notable for challenging potential suitors to a footrace for the honor of marrying her, which Melanion won with the help of Aphrodite.
Performance:
Statistics
| Type | Space Superiority |
| Manufacturer | Nankam Aeronautical |
| Maneuverability | Good |
| Yaw, Pitch, Roll | 80 - 100 s |
| Max Velocity | 160 ms-1 |
| Max Afterburner Velocity | Poor ms-1 |
| Armor | 300 |
| Hitpoints | 425 |
| Shields | 17 |
| Length | {{{10}}} m |
Armaments
| Default Statistics | ||
| Bank | Guns | Standard Loadout |
| 1st | 4 | Balor |
| 2nd | 2 | Balor |
| Compatible Primaries | ||
| Subach HL-7, Akheton SDG, Morning Star, Prometheus S, Prometheus R, UD-8 Kayser, Lamprey, Circe, Maxim, Balor | ||
| Default Statistics | ||
| Bank | Capacity | Standard Loadout |
| 1st | 80 | Tornado |
| Compatible Secondaries | ||
| Rockeye, Tempest, Harpoon, TAG-A, TAG-B, TAG-C, Hornet, Tornado, EMP Adv. | ||
Veteran Comments
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The Blue Planet Atalanta is essentially the GTF Ulysses's spiritual successor. Insanely maneuverable for a Galactic Terran fighter, more so than the GTF Perseus or GTF Aurora it still has 6 guns, a small target profile, and as much missile space as a GTF Myrmidon albeit all in one bank. It is still too lightly armored to be survivable anywhere near anti-fighter defenses, particularly AAA beams. The sole mission in which it's player controllable: Aristeia demonstrates this accordingly. If you do have occasion to fly it, don't forget that it also possesses side thrust ability, excellent for strafing larger targets, pacing and taking down multiple enemy bombs, making tighter turns, and dodging enemy fire. When fighting them, several well placed Rapier bursts can and will take them down, but even the Javelin doesn't have the maneuverability to catch them in higher difficulties.
Download link:
- Blue Planet: WiH Part 1 Release Thread: http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=70745.0
