Download version 0.8Using the Federation ships from
Gratuitous Space Battles as a base (with permission), I've created a splinter faction of space pirates. There's 4 missions and a single-spawn convoy in Corvus in the campaign; the convoy fleet is a 200 point fleet, meant to provide somewhat of a challenge for you.
This particular Space Pirate faction (lead by Admiral Steelheart) is characterized by:
- Ballistic weapons only
- High speed
- Higher-than-average armor
- No shields
- Low flux capacity and dissipation
The
Taka, medium fighter with mixed weapons. Good armor and fast, wings of 3
The
Hyou, bomber with bomb-bays and some kinetic guns, wings of 2
The
Hayabusa, interceptor with a single vulcan, wings of 6
The
Kitsune, a very fast frigate with moderate armaments.
The
Okami, a moderately fast frigate with plenty of close-up firepower.
The
Pyuma, a longer range support frigate with swarmers and a hyper-velocity driver.
The
Washi, aka The
Bilge Pump, has four flight decks, and is heavily armored. For weapons it has only weak ballistic point defense, anti-fighter and anti-torpedo only, and is thus be relatively useless against other cruisers and frigates directly. It does however have powerful engines and due to the flight decks is able to field and support a massive array of fighter squadrons. The extra speed allows it to outrun any direct threats like battleships. Higher than average armor.
The
Senkan, a Pirate Battleship. Has plenty of kinetic and high explosive ballistic weapons, but no shields. Is more maneuverable than most capital ships. Relies on ballistic point defense to defend against incoming ordnance.
Missions:
Back-of-the-BusLocation: Volcania System
Date: 95.08.23
Captain Steelheart managed to steal a vessel from a Central Planet spaceport in orbit. During the three-week journey back to his home system of Volcania, he's started recruiting a fleet. Mercenaries looking for a quick haul now report directly to Steelheart.
Steelheart now fancies himself an Admiral, and the men are itching for their first payday. Pilot his freshly-modified vessel, The Bilge Pump, and see to it they are paid well!
Get the BootyLocation: Volcania System
Date: 99.11.02
Admiral Steelheart and his famous pirate vessel, The Bilge Pump, have appeared once more. The Admiral is of course never without his elite band of pirate skirmishers, who fly heavily-modded ships. These special craft have uncharacteristically high engine output and thick armor. None bother very much with flux dissipation or shield systems at all, and rely on ballistic limited-ammo weapons. Tactics usually involve hit-and-run, and with their faster vessels the pirates can often get away before sustaining any serious damage.
You will take on the role of the daring pirate, in an attempt to loot the precious cargo of a passing transport fleet. Don't underestimate the fleet's escort, however.
Caught Red-HandedLocation: Volcania System
Date: 99.11.04
Mere days after his glorious haul, Admiral Steelheart is caught off-guard by the Interstellar Counter-Terrorist Unit.
Fight for your life, Admiral!
The Seven SeasLocation: Volcania System
Date: 122.01.20
The life of a pirate is a difficult one indeed. Decades have passed, and the Imperial Court has extended its reach into your domain. They are trying to seize your wretched rock, Volcania, right out from under you. Are you going to let this stand, Admiral?!
