GTF Ulysses

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• 'Type' - Space Superiority Fighter
• 'Manufacturer' - Triton Dynamics
• 'Manuverablity' - Excellent

 *'Rotation Damping' - 0.35
 *'Max Velocity' - 0.0, 0.0, 70.0
 *'Max Oclk Speed' - 94.0
 *'Rotation Time' - 3.0, 2.6, 5.0
 *'Rear Velocity' - 0.0
 *'Forward Acceleration' - 2.0
 *'Forward Deceleration' - 1.50
 *'Slide Acceleration' - 0.0
 *'Slide Deceleration' - 0.0

• 'Afterbuner' - YES

 *'Max Afterburner Velocity' - 0.0, 0.0, 150.0
 *'Afterburner Fuel' - 300.0
 *'Afterburner Burn Rate' - 50.0
 *'Afterburner Recharge Rate' - 25.0

• 'Armor' - Light

 *'Hitpoints' - 180
 *'Shields' - 380

• 'Length' - 16 m
• 'Gun Mounts' - 4

 *'Allowed FS1 Primaries' - ML-16 Laser, Disruptor, Flail, Prometheus, Avenger, D-Advanced
 *'Allowed FS2 Primaries' - Subach HL-7, Akheton SDG, Morning Star, Prometheus, Prometheus R, Lamprey, Circe, Maxim, Targeting Laser
 *'Default FS1 Primaries' - Avenger, ML-16 Laser
 *'Default FS2 Primaries' - Subach HL-7, Prometheus R
 *'Max Weapon Energy' - 80

• 'Missile Banks' - 1

 *'Allowed FS1 Secondaries' - MX-50, Fury, D-Missile, Hornet, Interceptor, EMP
 *'Allowed FS2 Secondaries' - Rockeye, Tempest, Hornet, Tornado, Harpoon, EMP Adv., TAG-A
 *'Default FS1 Secondaries' - MX-50
 *'Default FS2 Secondaries' - Harpoon
 *'Secondary Capacity' - 40

• 'Power Output' - 2.00
• 'Countermeasures' - 25

'FS1 Tech Room Description'

Developed in a joint operation by the Vasudan and Terran governments, the GTF Ulysses is an Excellent all-around fighter. It offers superior maneuverability and a high top speed.

'FS2 Tech Room Description'

Affectionately nicknamed 'The Bat' by its pilots, the GTF Ulysses is a well-designed craft that has had a far longer useful life than its engineers ever imagined. Developed jointly by Terran and Vasudan contractors, the Ulysses was first deployed near the end of the Great War. Its excellent maneuverability and high top speed give it an agility that pilots love, but at a cost of thin armor and a small secondary weapon loadout. The Ulysses is a better choice for offensive missions than defensive ones.

'Developer Comments'

Offers superior maneuverability and a high top speed. Smaller missile payload than other GTA fighters.

'Wiki Comments'

The GTF Ulysses is one of the oldest fighters the [GTVA|Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance] is using after the [Reconstruction] Period. Originally designed by both Vasudan and Terran contractors during the [Great War|The Great War], the first deployment of the GTF Ulysses-class involved the capture of a [Shivan Dragon-class fighter|SF Dragon]. The mission succeeded. After this mission, the production of the GTF Ulysses-class was begun. The Ulysses appeared to be a true interceptor fighter. The speed and the maneuveribility of this fighter can make it a dangerous opponent in dogfights despite of its relatively low firepower. Pilots nicknamed the Ulysses as 'the bat' after its shape. Since there are more advanced [GTVA fighters|FS2 Terran Fighters], like the [GTF Loki] or the [GTF Perseus], the GTVA seems to have decreased the number of deployments of the Ulysses-class. The Ulysses carries four primary and a single secondary bank. The secondary bank is capable of carrying 16 Harpoon missiles, and it is also compatible with the [Trebuchet] and the older [Phoenix V] missiles. Some pilots find the Ulysses too maneuverable, and because of its high turn rate, the Ulysses is unable to do smooth movements, decreasing the chances of a pilot to hit a smaller target. Since this class of fighter is small in size, it is relatively hard to hit. The Ulysses seems to be the best choice for use against the more dangerous and much smaller [SF Dragon].