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| name = CQB-Gen II "Falcata Mk2" Maltese Heavy Bomber
 
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The Falcata is the latest development of the [[Outcasts]] that utilizes the pinnacle of modern ship engineering technologies. Efficient power array combined with enough agility to dodge capital ship fire - and enough hull strength to withstand occasional hits - make this bomber one of the most deadly ships of its class available on the market today.
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A late development in the CQ "Conquistador" series of Outcast fightercraft, the Falcata Mk2 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.
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The Falcata Mk2 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.
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==Handling==
 
==Handling==
 
{{Review|[[User:Kikatsu|Kikatsu]]|The Falcata is a popular bomber for the Outcasts and Freelancers of the Borderworlds.  While not as well armored and powered as it's [[Praetorian|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 [[Planet Malta|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]''}}
 
{{Review|[[User:Kikatsu|Kikatsu]]|The Falcata is a popular bomber for the Outcasts and Freelancers of the Borderworlds.  While not as well armored and powered as it's [[Praetorian|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 [[Planet Malta|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]''}}

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CQB-Gen II "Falcata Mk2" Maltese Heavy Bomber
Falcata.png
Ship Class Bomber
Built by Flag-outcasts.png Outcasts
Tech Column Outcasts - Ships
Technical information
Guns/Turrets 4 / 2
Opt. weapon class 6
Max. weapon class 6
Other equipment
Hull strength 19,800
Max. shield class 10
Cargo space 90 units
Nanobots/Batteries 95/95
Max. impulse speed 80 m/s
Max. turn speed 58.73 deg/s
Max. thrust speed 199 m/s
Max. cruise speed 350 m/s
Power output 38,200 u
Power recharge 1,722 u/s
Additional information
Ship price unknown
Package price $6,887,280

A late development in the CQ "Conquistador" series of Outcast fightercraft, the Falcata Mk2 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 Mk2 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

Hardpoints

Purchase Includes

Availability