GTA Charybdis

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File:Charybdis320x240.jpg
The GTA Charybdis


Description:

FS2 Tech Room Description

Ships of the GTA Charybdis class have been packed with the latest tachyon-enabled AWACS equipment from GTVI labs. Each GTVA battle group has a squadron of Charybdis-class ships assigned to it. These ships double the range of the group's standard detection arrays. Charybdis ships' thin armor and weak defenses make them easy victims for enemy bombers. They have proven indispensable, however, in forays into the nebula beyond the Knossos portal. Charybdis-class ships are very vulnerable in this environment, as witnessed by the recent loss of the GTA Panopticon from the 3rd Battle Group.

FS2 MetaStream Model Description

Ships of the GTA Charybdis class have been packed with the latest tachyon-enabled AWACS equipment from GTI labs. Each GTVA battle group has a squadron of Charybdis-class ships assigned to it. These ships double the range of the group’s standard detection arrays. Charybdis ships are found at the center of a battle group, as their thin armor, weak offensive capability, and poor maneuverability make them easy victims for enemy bombers. They have proven indispensable, however, in forays into the nebula beyond the Knossos portal. Without the aid of AWACS, battle groups would be flying blind within the EM disturbances of the nebula. Charybdis-class ships are very vulnerable in this environment, as witnessed by the recent loss of the GTA Wachovia from the 3rd Battle Group.

Developer Notes

None

Performance:

Statistics

Type AWACS
Manufacturer Unknown
Maneuverability N/A
Yaw, Pitch, Roll 20.0 s
Max Velocity N/A ms-1
Max Afterburner Velocity N/A ms-1
Armor 10 000
Hitpoints N/A
Shields 181
Length {{{10}}} m


Armaments

FreeSpace 2
Turret Type Amount
Terran Turret Weak 4
Subach HL-7 1

Veteran Comments

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The GTVA made a logical error in these AWACs craft I think. Although the AWACs ships do increase sensor range in several missions, they are high value targets, with extremely limited defenses, functioning on the front lines.


Save for its sensors, it has no combat value whatsoever. Anything will be able to kill it.


Much like the GTSC Faustus, the Charybdis is also used for plotline reasons. A storywriter can feel free to use it in missions which require long-range reconnaissance. FREDders beware: destroying its Sensors subsystem does not disable its AWACS ability automatically. Anyone who makes a mission with a Charybdis should be aware of this, especially considering how easily it is destroyed.