GTF Loki
The GTF Loki is an experimental stealth fighter which was used by rogue Galactic Terran Intelligence forces during the Hades Rebellion. It later became an staple part of the NTF's fighter forces during the NTF Rebellion. Its high speed, weapons compatability, and maneuverability is offset by its low armor and weapons capacity.
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Description:
FS1 Tech Room Description
Designed by GTI engineers, the GTF Loki is undoubtedly the best reconaissance craft in Terran or Vasudan service. Its hull shape and shielded reactor chamber lends itself to providing a low sensor profile, and is yet capable of very high speed maneuvers. Its relatively light armament and low armor rating make it unsuitable for extended firefights, however.
FS2 Tech Room Description
The GTF Loki is designated as a fighter, but it's more of a heavy reconnaissance craft. The Loki's micro-roughened hull and shielded exhaust chamber give it an extremely reduced profile to detection sensors. This makes it ideal for reconnaissance and infiltration missions that rely on stealth rather than firepower. Lacking the weaponry and armor to survive prolonged battles, the Loki can usually stay alive long enough for its high maneuverability and speed to discourage pursuers. Lokis are widely used by NTF forces.
Developer Notes
High max velocity offset by its tiny payload. High weapon capacity.
Name origin
The demonic figure of Loki is commonly believed to be the god of chaos in Germanic and Scandinavian myths. There are numerous stories about Loki, many depicting him differently, and contradicting each other in other aspects, too.
Performance:
Statistics
| Type | Recon |
| Manufacturer | Han-Roland Corp |
| Maneuverability | High/Good (FS1/FS2) |
| Yaw, Pitch, Roll | 75.0 - 64.0/95.0 s |
| Max Velocity | 160.0 ms-1 |
| Max Afterburner Velocity | Medium ms-1 |
| Armor | 250 |
| Hitpoints | 400 |
| Shields | 20 |
| Length | {{{10}}} m |
Armaments
| Freespace 1 | Freespace 2 | ||
| Bank | Guns | Standard Loadout | Standard Loadout |
| 1st | 2 | Avenger | Subach HL-7 |
| 2nd | 2 | Disruptor | Prometheus R |
| Compatible Primaries | Compatible Primaries | ||
| ML-16 Laser, Disruptor, Avenger, Flail, Prometheus, Banshee, Leech Cannon | Subach HL-7, Akheton SDG, Prometheus R, Prometheus S, Morning Star, UD-8 Kayser, Lamprey, Maxim | ||
| Freespace 1 | Freespace 2 | ||
| Bank | Capacity | Standard Loadout | Standard Loadout |
| 1st | 20 | Interceptor | Harpoon |
| Compatible Secondaries | Compatible Secondaries | ||
| MX-50, D-Missile, Fury, Hornet, Interceptor, Phoenix V, EM Pulse | MX-64, Emp. Adv, Tempest, Hornet, Tornado, Harpoon, Trebuchet | ||
Veteran Comments
It is not terribly fast by FS2 standards, and it has very low missile capacity. The primary reason to prefer the Loki over the Perseus is its extreme maneuverability.
The Loki was never a superior fighter. It suffers from a small secondary capacity and weak shielding. In Silent Threat it was only marginally superior to the Valkyrie, and then only in a dogfight. In FS2 it is in over its head against the second-generation GTVA fighters. In its defense it was intended to be a stealth fighter, so comparison to the Pegasus might have been more appropriate...but it loses out there too.
Also, since the NTF uses this ship a ton in the first half of the game, you should be able to easily outfly it within the first few missions featuring the Loki. Although maneuverable, it lacks the firepower and protection of the Myrmidon or Herc II. If you fail at beating this one, you might want to rethink your piloting skills.
Most fans look upon this craft as inferior to any other fighter. This could be true, but anyone who does not rely only on secondaries can use this craft pretty well. It can carry the UD-8 Kayser and its primary layout is convenient. You can easily hit a medium-sized fighter with it. It is also very small and fast, making it a good interceptor if you are of a kind who does not use secondaries often.
Consistently underrated. People don't realize that the Loki is actually tougher and speedier than the Ulysses, and has a similiar teensy target profile. Guns are well placed, as well.
The Loki is a surprisingly capable interceptor. It functions much like a slightly heavier Valkyrie. Afterburner velocity is the second highest for anything you get to fly, and afterburner reserves are not bad either. It is fairly durable as well, and as noted above, primaries configuration is comfortable. However maximum normal velocity is too low for my tastes, and the sole secondary bank is too small. I'd prefer to take a Perseus instead.
