GTF Loki

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The GTF Loki

The GTF Loki was an experimental stealth fighter which later became an interceptor fighter during the NTF Rebellion.

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.

Veteran Comments

It sucks! 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 it's extreme manuverability.

The Loki was never a superior fighter, in reality, it is much more the progenitor of the Pegasus, and much less the replacment of the Valkyrie. 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, but it must be noted it's designed as a stealth fighter and not as an interceptor or space-superiority fighter. In FS2, without that stealth ability, it is in over its head against the second-generation GTVA fighters. 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 manuverable it lacks the firepower of the Myrmidon or Herc II. If you fail at beating this one, you might want to rethink your piloting skills.

Performance:

Statistics

Type	Recon
Manufacturer	Han-Roland Corp
Manuverability	High/Good (FS1/FS2)
Max Velocity	75.0 - 64.0/95.0 mps
Max Afterburner Velocity	160.0 mps
Armor	Medium
Hitpoints	250
Shields	400
Length	20 m

Armaments

• Gun Mounts

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

• Missile Banks

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