GTF Achilles

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GTF Achilles

Description:

Tech Room Description

The GTF Achilles was designed in 2378 as a replacement for the aging Ulysses light space superiority fighter. Though the old Myrmidon performed well in the role of space superiority, it saw limited use during the second Shivan incursion due to its inadequate missile capacity and its inability to effectively integrate the newer weapons developed soon after its inception.

The Achilles is an attempt to merge the strong points of the Myrmidon and Ulysses while simultaneously incorporating high weapons capability, without sacrificing speed or maneuverability. The new design achieves this goal admirably, as it handles more smoothly than any other fighter in the fleet. Its excellent maneuverability in conjunction with a high top speed make the Achilles one of the best-suited craft for dogfighting. However, these strong points are achieved only with the sacrifice of valuable armor and shielding protection, making the Achilles virtually undefended in comparison to heavier craft. The Achilles is a bad choice for heavy offensive missions due to its low survivability rate, and it is generally recommended that the Ezechiel be used in that area.

Credits List

• Model by Petrev
• Texture by Freespaceking

Performance:

Statistics

Name	GTF Achilles
Type	Space Superiority
Manufacturer	Senecal Hydrospace
Yaw, Pitch, Roll	3.1 - 2.8 - 5.2 s
Max Velocity	85 (115) ms-1
Rear Velocity	20 ms-1
Max Afterburner Velocity	155.0 ms-1
Max Afterburner Duration	6 s
Hitpoints	300 pts
Shields	450 pts
Length	17.7 m
Width	13.5 m
Height	4.66 m
Weaponry
Primary weapons
1st bank	4 guns
2nd bank	2 guns
Secondary weapons
1st bank capacity	50
2nd bank capacity	40
Countermeasures
Countermeasure capacity	25 countermeasures

Armaments

• Gun Mounts

Default Statistics
Bank	Guns	Standard Loadout
1st	4	Subach HL-9
2nd	2	Patriot
Compatible Primaries
Subach HL-9, Dazzler, Hammer, Flux, Ragnarok, Patriot

• Missile Banks

Default Statistics
Bank	Capacity	Standard Loadout
1st	50	Wasp
2nd	40	Electryon
Compatible Secondaries
Wasp, Hellstorm, Tornado, Cyclone, Electryon

Modding Resources

$POF File: fighter3t-03.pof

Texture list: fighter3t-03;GLASS

Gallery

Veteran Comments

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The Achilles was supposed to be a sort of next-generation Ulysses, being an excellent dogfighter but not possessing a lot of heavy weaponry. In the same vein, the Ezechiel was supposed to be a next-generation Apollo, being less specialized but much more versatile. Both would have been made available at the beginning of the campaign, allowing the player to choose which fighter he preferred, depending on his flying style. As it is, the table stats actually made the Achilles rather underpowered.

Download links:

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