GTF Hercules

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The GTF Hercules

The GTF Hercules was pioneer in heavy fighter design, being the first fighter to carry six primary guns. The Hercules was first introduced during the Great War and flew several successful missions against the Shivans. Later during the NTF Rebellion the Neo-Terra Front used the Hercules as their mainstay fighter.

The sequel of this class was the GTF Hercules Mark II with increased agility and secondary loadout at the expense of only four primary guns.

Description:

FS1 Tech Room Description

The GTF Hercules is the slowest and most unmanageable fighter in the fleet. This is offset, however, by its overpowering weaponry and shielding. It carries 6 primary weapons, as well as two full secondary banks. This heavy assault fighter is best suited for small target attacks and bomber escort.

FS2 Tech Room Description

The old workhorse of the Terran fleet, the Hercules is a beloved but aging design. It was the mainstay of the Terran forces during the Great War, but it is slowly being phased out of the modern fleet. As they are replaced by Herc IIs, Myrmidons, and other recent designs, Hercules fighters are increasingly relegated to training and guard duties far from the front lines. Pilots who've flown Hercs for years love the ship's heavy armor and firepower and have learned to compensate for its low speed and poor maneuverability. The old Hercs are still widely used by NTF forces.

Developer Notes

Low max velocity offset by its tremendous offensive capabilities. High weapon capacity.

Veteran Comments

I would say this is an okay fighter during the first Great War, but during FS2, it has become out-dated. It has six gun-points, so it has reasonable firepower, but that firepower is offset by it's slow speed and 'blockiness'. During FS1, it was a decent fighter, but it has been replaced by the GTF Hercules Mark II and the GTF Myrmidon in FS2. I like this a little better than the newer GTF Hercules Mark II, because of its firepower, but there is almost always a better ship too use in FS2.

I like this fighter. It may be old in FS2, but its better than some of the newer craft, such as the Myrmidon. It doesn't have the maneuverability, speed, armor, or capacity of its newer version, but it has more gun points better placed, and a still large missile capacity.

Performance:

Statistics

Type	Heavy Assault
Manufacturer	Han-Roland Corp.
Manuverability	Average/Poor (FS1/FS2)
Max Velocity	50.0 - 64.0 mps
Max Afterburner Velocity	120.0 mps
Armor	Medium/Heavy
Hitpoints	250
Shields	600
Length	20 m

Armaments

• Gun Mounts

Freespace 1			Freespace 2
Bank	Guns	Standard Loadout	Standard Loadout
1st	4	Avenger	Subach HL-7
2nd	2	Disruptor	Prometheus R
Compatible Primaries			Compatible Primaries
ML-16 Laser, Disruptor, Avenger, Flail, Prometheus, Banshee, Leech Cannon, S-Breaker			Subach HL-7, Akheton SDG, Prometheus R, Prometheus S, Morning Star, UD-8 Kayser, Circe, Lamprey, Maxim

• Missile Banks

Freespace 1			Freespace 2
Bank	Capacity	Standard Loadout	Standard Loadout
1st	60	Interceptor	Harpoon
2nd	60	Fury	Hornet
Compatible Secondaries			Compatible Secondaries
MX-50, D-Missile, Fury, Hornet, Interceptor, Phoenix V, EM Pulse, Cluster Bomb			MX-64, Emp. Adv, Tempest, Hornet, Tornado, Harpoon, Trebuchet, Infyrno