Optimizing a light fighter

[Scribbley]

It seems the light fighter class is nearly nonexistent in terms of player use.

I am interested in setting one up, but have run into difficulties and am looking advice and guidance.

I originally had an Arrow, but found it could not take the highest quality tier of LF shields. So I took a look at the Tiger Shark, and found exactly the same. Before I slowly bleed any more credits, is there some way I am supposed to be able to tell which LFs can actually support the highest tier of shields?

Also, thoughts on weapons loadouts? I think I'd prefer max damage output with slower fire rate, as I spend way too much time maneuvering to make use of rapid fire.

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For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
-Sir Winston Churchill

[Thexare]

No LFs get class 10 shields.

[Scribbley]

Why is there a tier of "Advanced LF Champion/Barrier/Brigadine shields"?

Which LFs can equip class 9 shields, because the two ships I looked at couldn't do that either.

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For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
-Sir Winston Churchill

[nOmnomnOm]

LF i find are awesome at hitting at with slow, high powered guns.

Although if u look at the LN's LF those things are a real threat with fast fire.

It depends i guess on the gun slots.

Im trying to bring LFs back myself, getting more use for them and getting them a bit more attention. They aren't the most powerful but really can be a lot of fun.

Try the Scimitar? That one is really cool too.

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[Thexare]

Why is there a tier of "Advanced LF Champion/Barrier/Brigadine shields"?

Which LFs can equip class 9 shields, because the two ships I looked at couldn't do that either.

Maybe the Nomad LF, but no human LFs.

8's the cap for them.

To your first question, I have no idea.

[Scribbley]

I mean, if no LF can take the highest tier LF shields, they probably should be removed. I sort of wonder if it is an oversight that they are that high of class if LF's can't even take that class. Who is going to put a LF shield on to a VHF?

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For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
-Sir Winston Churchill

[nOmnomnOm]

LF are special. They go the fastest and are most agile. Some people like that and because you are hard to hit you dont need a huge shield.

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[Scribbley]

Right, but there are LF shields that no LF can mount. That is weird.

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For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
-Sir Winston Churchill

[|nfrared]

This thread has inspired me to make a LF and see how far I can get with it in the harshness of current-day Sirius. Thanks!

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Shard - The Faceless One

[nOmnomnOm]

Right, but there are LF shields that no LF can mount. That is weird.

wait what?
screens?

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