90-ARKM-N45 "Wraith" Rheinland Very Heavy Fighter

90-ARKM-N45 "Wraith" Rheinland Very Heavy Fighter
Ship Class	Very Heavy Fighter
Built by	Rheinland
Technical information
Guns/Turrets	5 / 1
Opt. weapon class	8
Max. weapon class	10
Other equipment	1xCD/T 1xCM 1xM
Hull strength	11,500
Max. shield class	10
Cargo space	70 units
Nanobots/Batteries	67/67
Max. impulse speed	80 m/s
Max. thrust speed	199 m/s
Max. cruise speed	350 m/s
Power output	12,400 u
Power recharge	1,270 u/s
Variants
Heavy Fighter	Valkyre
Very Heavy Fighter	Wraith
Additional information
Ship price	$1,785,000
Package price	$1,918,130

Determined to keep ahead in the arms race between lawfuls and unlawfuls, Rheinland was forced to upgrade its already potent ships. As with the Phantom, the Wraith utilizes several new technologies into the base frame. Improved engines and power-plant, along with lighter and stronger armor make the Wraith surprisingly agile. It's no light fighter, but a skilled pilot can keep it out of enemy fire enough to ensure victory.

This vessel is highly restricted, much like its lighter brother. Only elite Military Police units are allowed this expensive craft, along with authorized military personnel.

Handling

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Review With enough agility to run from a mass of Guardians or Avengers ( Or five Liberty Gunboats ) and the armor to take plenty of hits, the Wraith comes off as an incredibly powerful ship, which is exactly what it is. However, it DOES have some drawbacks. For one, it only has 5 forward firing guns. Where as almost every other Very Heavy Fighter has 6 or sometimes 7, including its main opponent, the Guardian. Stats wise, the Wraith has the edge, with higher armor and agility, a bigger powercore, smaller overall profile, and a bit quicker acceleration. However it does have a smaller cargo hold, one less nano bot and shield battery, and one less forward firing gun. It has a very small spread for its guns, with it's biggest problem being its rather large wings which hold onto 2 class 10 gun slots. This ship fits VERY well with a Debilitator and Hornvipers, or a Debilitator and Firekisses, both guns which are standard issue for Rheinland. Power drain is rather light, considering only 5 guns fire forward, and it has a decent power core. In group fights, the Wraith is a real terror. It can easily dodge incoming fire, and can just as easily dish out serious pain. Against Odins, the Wraith has the edge as well. It has slightly better armor, the same core, and its smaller profile and agility coupled with its speed make quick work of any nasty Hessian patrol you may come across with this beast of a Fighter. Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Review by Total Absolution

Hardpoints

• 1 Class 9 Gun
• 4 Class 10 Guns
• 1 Class 5 Turret
• 1 Cruise Disruptor OR Fighter Torpedo

Purchase Includes

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1 Deep Scanner ($14,750) 1 Adv. Protector H. F. Shield ($118,380)

Availability

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