GVCv Sobek

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The GVCv Sobek


Description:

FS2 Demo Tech Room Description

The Sobek was put into service after the destruction of Vasuda Prime. It was created to counter the more powerful Shivan Cruisers.

FS2 Tech Room Description

Design of the corvette class GVCv Sobek began in the dark days after the destruction of Vasuda Prime by the Shivans in the Great War. The Vasudan navy wanted a vessel that could single-handedly counter powerful Shivan cruisers and provide critical support to Vasudan destroyers in battles against Shivan capital ships. The Sobek class fills those requirements admirably. Bristling with almost two dozen turrets, these corvettes are a terror to all vessels of cruiser size and below, while presenting a dire threat even to ships far larger than themselves.

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Performance:

Statistics

Type Corvette
Manufacturer Unknown
Manuverability N/A
Max Velocity 30.0 mps
Max Afterburner Velocity N/A
Armor N/A
Hitpoints 80 000
Shields N/A
Length 608 m

Armaments

Freespace 2
Turret Type Amount
Terran Turret 8
Terran Huge Turret 3
Standard Flak 5
Anti-Fighter Beam 4
Vasudan Slashing Beam 2

Veteran Comments

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The Sobek is a fine ship in most regards, but it doesn't quite hold up to its sister class, the Deimos. With more emphasis on forward weaponry it has an advantage offensively, but anything attacking it from behind will have an easy time scoring hits. Granted, its excellent anti-fighter defenses mean nothing smaller than a cruiser can approach from behind, but even a Cain can inflict moderate damage if it gets the drop on the Sobek.

However, in a toe-to-toe duel with a Deimos, the Sobek will win, I've come to the conclusion that the Sobek is superior in capital ship combat, but much, much, much weaker in terms of anti-fighter ability. (I've seen a Deimos take out 20 more bomber wings, all other things being equal.) In fact, in a poll, the majority of people found the Deimos to be more effective overall, but the Sobek is obviously more effective in some circiumstances.
The Sobek is heavily reliant in capital ship combat on its two relatively heavy forward beams , making it fairly easy to neuter if you're supporting friendly capital ships against one.

Although not as good as the Deimos, it should be noted it can still repulse you with its numerous flak turrets.

The Sobek actually lost to the Deimos in duel on broadside. However, in a head-on engagement, the Sobek would win provided its main turrets are not disabled.