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.

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

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
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