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The '''GVC Aten''' was the oldest cruiser-tzpe Vasudan vessel known in the Galaxy. The Aten was a valuable addition to the Vasudan navy up until th appearance of the [[Shivans]] in the [[Great War]]. The [[Reconstruction]] period saw the complete removal of the Aten-class from active service after the appearance of more advanced weaponry and its sequel, the [[GVC Mentu]].
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{{shipimage|No Picture|caption=The GTB Athena}}
  
==Veteran Comments==
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==Description:==
The Aten poses little threat alone, it can be only dangerous when armed with tactical weapons such as the [[Morning Star]] or the [[Lamprey]]. It does not have flaks or AAAf beams by default so it is the most useless cruiser against fighters in [[FreeSpace 2]]. However, in FreeSpace 1, it is a proper cruiser against not-so-well armed fighters.
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===Overview===
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The '''GVC Aten''' is the oldest and weakest cruiser class vessel still in use in the [[Vasudan]] fleet. The Aten was the primary Vasudan cruiser during the [[14 Year War]] and [[The Great War]]. The [[Reconstruction]] period, and the development of the [[GVC Mentu]] and the [[GVCv Sobek]] diminished the significance of the Aten, but it was still in service during the [[Second Shivan Incursion]] in 2367.
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===FS1 Tech Room Description===
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The Aten class cruiser, while far stronger than most of the Vasudans warships, falls short as a attack cruiser. It does not have the armor or the firepower to stand up to GTA weaponry. With a cruiser speed of 25 m/s and only six weapon turrets, the Aten just cannot muster the kind of firepower needed to do real damage to targets of size. Most GTA pilots have learned to exploit the primary weakness of the Aten: its extremely weak weapons subsystem. The Aten class cruiser is considered by the GTA to be a Class B threat.
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===FS2 Tech Room Description===
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The GVC Aten is among the smallest and weakest of the GTVA's cruiser classes, with thin armor and only a few, relatively weak turrets. Terran fighters and bombers exploited these weaknesses during the early years of the Great War, when the Terran and Vasudans were still enemies. The Aten is most often seen in the current conflict as a rear guard defense for convoys or installations, backing up wings of fighters and bombers.
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===Developer Notes===
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None
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===Veteran Comments===
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''Extremely weak little cruiser - it's biggest weakness is its woeful turret coverage, especially on the underside. With only six turrets all told, and only one covering the lower section, the Aten really is easy pickings in FS1 and the addition of anti fighter beams in FS2 doesn't add much more threat.''
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==Performance:==
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===Statistics===
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{|
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|-
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| style="width:200px" | '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Type|Type]]'''
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| style="width:200px" | Cruiser
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|-
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| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manufacturer|Manufacturer]]'''
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| Parliamentary Vasudan Navy
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|-
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| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Manuverablity|Manuverability]]'''
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| Extremely poor (Capship)
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|-
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| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Velocity|Max Velocity]]'''
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| 25.0 mps
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|-
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| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Max Afterburner Velocity|Max Afterburner Velocity]]'''
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| N/A (Capship)
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|-
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| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Armor|Armor]]'''
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| N/A (Capship)
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|-
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| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Hitpoints|Hitpoints]]
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| 18000
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|-
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| [[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Shields|Shields]]
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| N/A (Capship)
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|-
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| '''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Length|Length]]'''
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| 230 m
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|}
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===Armaments===
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*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Turrets|Turrets]]'''
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{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
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|- align="center"
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| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 1'''
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|- align="center"
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| style="width:20%px" |Turret Number
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| style="width:50%px" |Standard Armament
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|- align="center"
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| 1
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| [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]]
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|- align="center"
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| 2
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| [[GTW Avenger|Avenger]]
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|- align="center"
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| 3
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| Terran Turret
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|- align="center"
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| 4
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| Terran Turret
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|- align="center"
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| 5
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| Terran Turret
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|- align="center"
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| 6
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| Terran Turret
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|- align="center"
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|}
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{| border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse: collapse"
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|- align="center"
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| colspan=3 style="background:#351515;"| '''Freespace 2'''
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|- align="center"
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| style="width:20%px" |Turret Number
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| style="width:50%px" |Standard Armament
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|- align="center"
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| 1
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| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach]]
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|- align="center"
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| 2
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| [[GTW Subach HL-7|Subach]]
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|- align="center"
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| 3
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| AAAf
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|- align="center"
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| 4
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| AAAf
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|- align="center"
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| 5
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| Terran Turret
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|- align="center"
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| 6
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| Terran Turret
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|- align="center"
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|}

Revision as of 19:57, 24 November 2005

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The GTB Athena


Description:

Overview

The GVC Aten is the oldest and weakest cruiser class vessel still in use in the Vasudan fleet. The Aten was the primary Vasudan cruiser during the 14 Year War and The Great War. The Reconstruction period, and the development of the GVC Mentu and the GVCv Sobek diminished the significance of the Aten, but it was still in service during the Second Shivan Incursion in 2367.

FS1 Tech Room Description

The Aten class cruiser, while far stronger than most of the Vasudans warships, falls short as a attack cruiser. It does not have the armor or the firepower to stand up to GTA weaponry. With a cruiser speed of 25 m/s and only six weapon turrets, the Aten just cannot muster the kind of firepower needed to do real damage to targets of size. Most GTA pilots have learned to exploit the primary weakness of the Aten: its extremely weak weapons subsystem. The Aten class cruiser is considered by the GTA to be a Class B threat.

FS2 Tech Room Description

The GVC Aten is among the smallest and weakest of the GTVA's cruiser classes, with thin armor and only a few, relatively weak turrets. Terran fighters and bombers exploited these weaknesses during the early years of the Great War, when the Terran and Vasudans were still enemies. The Aten is most often seen in the current conflict as a rear guard defense for convoys or installations, backing up wings of fighters and bombers.

Developer Notes

None

Veteran Comments

Extremely weak little cruiser - it's biggest weakness is its woeful turret coverage, especially on the underside. With only six turrets all told, and only one covering the lower section, the Aten really is easy pickings in FS1 and the addition of anti fighter beams in FS2 doesn't add much more threat.

Performance:

Statistics

Type Cruiser
Manufacturer Parliamentary Vasudan Navy
Manuverability Extremely poor (Capship)
Max Velocity 25.0 mps
Max Afterburner Velocity N/A (Capship)
Armor N/A (Capship)
Hitpoints 18000
Shields N/A (Capship)
Length 230 m

Armaments

Freespace 1
Turret Number Standard Armament
1 Avenger
2 Avenger
3 Terran Turret
4 Terran Turret
5 Terran Turret
6 Terran Turret
Freespace 2
Turret Number Standard Armament
1 Subach
2 Subach
3 AAAf
4 AAAf
5 Terran Turret
6 Terran Turret