CQB-Gen II "Falcata Mk2" Maltese Heavy Bomber

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CQB-Gen II "Falcata Mk II" Maltese Heavy Bomber
Ship Class	Bomber
Built by	Outcasts
Technical information
Guns/Turrets	4 / 2
Opt. weapon class	3
Max. weapon class	3
Other equipment	2xCD/T 1xCM 1xM
Hull strength	19,800
Max. shield class	10
Cargo space	90 units
Nanobots/Batteries	95/95
Max. impulse speed	80 m/s
Max. thrust speed	199 m/s
Max. cruise speed	350 m/s
Power output	45,390 u
Power recharge	1,880 u/s
Additional information
Ship price	$6,275,000
Package price	$6,887,780

A late development in the CQ "Conquistador" series of Outcast fightercraft, the Falcata Mk II was designed as a testbed, to see how far the "Rapier" framework could be taken. Outcast engineers added a bomber-grade powerplant from the standard Z-line bomber, and fitted the craft with dual bomber torpedo bays. After initial trials showed the Rapier-based bomber would surpass the Falcata nearly all fields, the goahead was given to fully design it.

The Falcata Mk II still carries the name of its predecessor, but is in fact a completely new design. Built with better maneuverability in mind, this bomber is meant to slip through enemy defenses and deliver her payload before the target has a chance to react - and be out of range by the time it does.

Handling

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Review The Falcata is a popular bomber for the Outcasts and Freelancers of the Borderworlds. While not as well armored and powered as it's Corsair counterpart, it is far more maneuverable. This Borderworlds ship can hold it's own against Very Heavy Fighter ships with a lot less effort than other bombers. The Council of Dons frequently uses the bomber for defense of Malta and other Outcast interests in the Borderworlds. Their use of the Inferno Pulse Cannon, along with the Supernova, proves to be more than most warships can handle. Luckily for the Maltese, their EMP cannon is rather exclusive, giving their bomber pilots a very unique advantage over any other bombers in Sirius. [Editor's note - the Inferno Pulse Cannon can no longer be mounted on Bombers] Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Review by Kikatsu

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Review The BXJ-5 is the Royal Navy's primary anti-capital class and should be used as such. Much less agile than the XJ-3, the BXJ-5 requires fighter escort when engaged in combat. Two skilled pilots piloting the BXJ-5 may remove a ship of Cruiser class, though as many as three or four may be needed in battleship encounters. With the Royal Navy's emphasis on superior technology, a single Cougar will have no problem against a lone gunboat. It is not recommended that pilots engage in anti-fighter combat, though experienced pilots may make use of its superior torpedo technology in these circumstances. Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Review by Sco

Review (4.88)

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Falcata Mk II is a relatively new bomber, but a dissapointing one. Having very poor Armor, guns placement, one of the worst Snac placements (being on the end of wings), and pretty big butt, it's subpar to its rival Cutlass. Although having a big core and okay agility for a Medium Bomber, the reaosns above are why this ship is currently not good at all.

Pros: None

Cons: Pretty much everything, especially Snac placement

Rating: 3/10

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Review by Antonio

Hardpoints

• 4 Class 2 Guns
• 2 Bomber Turrets
• 2 Cruise Disruptors OR Bomber Torpedoes

Purchase Includes

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1 Scanner ($500) 1 Adv. Champion H. F. Shield ($612,280)

Availability

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Base Owner System Location Planet Malta Outcasts Omicron Alpha Edge Worlds Manoel Outpost Outcasts Sigma-13 Border Worlds