Charon - Evo 1B Civilian Very Heavy Fighter

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Evo 1B "Charon" Civilian Very Heavy Fighter
Ship Class	Very Heavy Fighter
Built by	Independent Miners Guild
Technical information
Guns/Turrets	6 / 1
Opt. weapon class	8
Max. weapon class	9
Other equipment	1xCD/T 1xCM 1xM
Hull strength	8,800
Max. shield class	9
Cargo space	65 units
Nanobots/Batteries	58/58
Max. impulse speed	80 m/s
Max. thrust speed	199 m/s
Max. cruise speed	350 m/s
Power output	11,400 u
Power recharge	1,160 u/s
Additional information
Ship price	$1,830,000
Package price	$1,963,130

The Charon, originally a testbed model of the eventual Nyx class Very Heavy Fighter, was put into production for distribution within the civilian market to offset the substantial development costs of crafting a vessel designed to excel in the oppressive dangers of the borderworlds. While the quality of each individual craft lies in the heavy utilization of after market equipment and personal knowhow, the legendary reliability of the underlying superstructure and Hercules drive system is a strong testament to the quality driven ethos of the IMG.

Handling

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Review Although it may be classed as a Very Heavy Fighter, the Charon truthfully sits as a Heavy Fighter, however there isn't much light about this monster. With the standard gun set of a Heavy Fighter, and the shield and agility to go with it. However, the Charon happens to have the armor and powercore of some of the lighter Very Heavy Fighters. Similar to the Virage, just smaller, and lacking the class 10 slots. The Charon is probably the most used in the Taus by the Colonials and the IMG, which means its main opponent is the Sabre. Overall, the Sabre has the edge, with the firepower and armor of it severely outclassing the Charon. However, that doesn't mean you should look away from this monster, even though many do. Its overall prowess makes it one of the top Heavy Fighters in Discovery. ( Yes, I know its classed as a Very Heavy Fighter but it just doesn't have the right stats to be one in my opinion ) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Review by Total Absolution

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Review This low-profile agile VHF always gives you another chance. If you make a mistake and receive a hit - Charon will stand it. If you make another mistake, your opponent will probably miss you. It is not so easy to hit fast moving Charon. And yet, it packs a strong enough hit. Charon is for just good pilot, the one that is not perfect and makes just small mistakes - and wants to stay alive. Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Review by Pepe

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Review It may be officially classified as a Very Heavy Fighter, but you should not even consider flying it like one. This is a Heavy Fighter with a VHF powercore and heavier armor. The model being from Battlestar Galactica, it is very commonly found in the Taus being flown by the Colonial Remnant. Some others fly the fighter, but primarily for this fact as well. Those who try it are usually turned off rather quickly by the presence of only two lights for /pimpship. Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Review by Officer Charlie Chaplin

Hardpoints

• 2 Class 8 Guns
• 4 Class 9 Guns
• 1 Class 5 Turret
• 1 Cruise Disruptor OR Fighter Torpedo

Purchase Includes

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

Availability

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Base Owner System Location Java Station IMG Tau-23 Border Worlds Sarawak Station Colonial Remnant Tau-44 Border Worlds Freeport 4 IMG Magellan Independent Systems

Origin

Model based on the original Colonial Viper, Colonial Fleet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Viper