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

Type	Space Superiority
Manufacturer	Senecal Hydrospace
Maneuverability	Good
Max Velocity	85.0 - 115.0 mps
Max Afterburner Velocity	165.0 mps
Armor	Heavy
Hitpoints	300
Shields	450
Length	22.3 m

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

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:

• Earth Defence Modpack - http://www.mediafire.com/?og8wddubgd737k4
• Earth Defence ships.tbl - http://www.mediafire.com/?99ny5q9wopp2c8x