GVF Horus

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The GVF Horus

Description:

FS1 Tech Room Description

The Horus interceptor can outrun any ship in the PVN or the GTA. This makes it extremely dangerous. Its above average weapons capacity, combined with its good maneuverability and shielding make this one of the most well designed Interceptors in the galaxy. This ship is responsible for the destruction of more GTA bombers than any other.

As a C class threat, Horus interceptors should be dealt with as quickly as possible.

FS2 Tech Room Description

The GVF Horus was the fastest fighter class during the Great War and it's still the fastest fighter in the GTVA fleet. Its weapon capacity is average for a fighter, with four primary banks and two missile bays. The Horus pays for its speed and maneuverability with thin armor and relatively weak shields. The Horus shines as a bomber interceptor, a role Allied Command puts it in as often as possible. For offensive operations against well-defended targets, however, the Horus is a poor choice.

Developer Notes

Extremely fast with good weapons compatibility. Very useful in any kind of engagement.

Veteran Comments

FS2 Horus is slightly more manouverable and more powerful than it's FS1 cousin.

The Horus is a good ship in FS1, something to worry you if you're flying a bomber or a Herc. It is a priviledge to be able to fly in FS2, and also, strangely superior to the newer Serapis in most respects. Compared to the Serapis the Horus' only serious flaw is smaller secondary banks, and the Horus actually has stronger shields and is faster. These qualities give it a better survival rate in combat then the Serapis, in my experience. Given a choice I will fly the Horus rather then the Serapis every time.

This is one hell of a fighter, but my gold medal for interceptor or best overall fighter has to go to the Perseus. This takes a very close second.

Performance:

Statistics

Type	Interceptor
Manufacturer	Akheton Corporation
Manuverability	Very Good/Good
Max Velocity	90.0 - 110.0 mps
Max Afterburner Velocity	170.0 mps
Armor	Medium/Light
Hitpoints	120 / 170
Shields	200 / 230
Length	26 m

Armaments

• Gun Mounts

Freespace 1			Freespace 2
Bank	Guns	Standard Loadout	Standard Loadout
1st	2	Avenger	Mekhu HL-7
2nd	2	Flail	Morning Star
Compatible Primaries			Compatible Primaries
ML-16 Laser, Avenger, Flail, Prometheus, Banshee, Leech Cannon, S-Breaker			Mekhu HL-7, Prometheus R, Prometheus S, Morning Star, UD-8 Kayser, Circe, Lamprey

• Missile Banks

Freespace 1			Freespace 2
Bank	Capacity	Standard Loadout	Standard Loadout
1st	40	MX-50	MX-64
2nd	40	Phoenix V	Trebuchet
Compatible Secondaries			Compatible Secondaries
MX-50, Fury, Hornet, Interceptor, Phoenix V, EM Pulse			MX-64, Emp. Adv, Tempest, Hornet, Tornado, Harpoon, Trebuchet, TAG-B