Pirates, 11.5.2012Here are the first 4 pirate ships, with descriptions.
Heavy Corvette, "Turtle"What seems to have formerly been a heavy duty Mining Drone, has been heavily modified and outfitted with additional armor plates and improvised weaponry. Mostly used in solo runs to raid shipping lines and freighters, but also excels at intercepting fighters, due to the advanced armor usually deflecting most low caliber weaponry.
Loadout 1: 360* mount Mining Laser
Hull: 1270
Armor: 350
Flux: 400
Speed: 102
Maneuverability: Excellent
1 per wing
Price: 10200
Heavy Interceptor, "Slugger"The left half of the Turtle, crudely stripped apart of armor to increase the top speed, with improved missile weaponry for improved dogfighting capabilities. The Slugger is mostly seen supporting larger crafts in raiding operations, easily dispatching of any enemy interceptors.
Loadout 1: 360* mount Mining Laser, forward mount Swarmer SRM Launcher
Hull: 635
Armor: 275
Flux: 600
Speed: 128
Maneuverability: Good
3 per wing
Price: 13400
Small Freighter, "Moth"The most common Pirate freighter in the system, popular due to excellent durability, self defense capabilities and a decent cargo hold. Has enough space to supply a small raiding fleet with ammunition and to hold a decent amount of loot.
Loadout 1: 360* mounts 2 Assault guns, Integrated point defense AI
Hull: 1000
Armor: 450
Flux: 800
Speed: 80
Maneuverability: Bad
Cargo hold: 150
Price: 5000
Heavy Attack Frigate, "Tauren"A Moth class freighter with the cargo holds stripped off and replaced with dual mount weapons platforms, improved armor plates and a crude civilian shield generator. The most common frigate in the Pirate fleets, packs a powerful punch when grouped together.
Loadout 1: Forward mounted assault gun, frontal 360* Vulcan cannons, 4 broadside 90* autocannons.
Hull: 1800
Armor: 675
Flux: 1200
Speed: 90
Maneuverability: Bad
Price: 6100
Shields
Efficiency: 1.2
Upkeep: 50
Arc: Frontal 110*