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The Shrike-class light fighter is a single crew, single or multi-engine ship manufactured by Tsong Manufacturing, a Propatulus Union company. Optimized for low mass and high acceleration, its Phaeton integrated power and propulsion system makes it exceptionally quick and nimble. The basic design has evolved over multiple generations making it highly adaptable to different mission roles. It may be configured for reconnaissance, interceptor, light strike and electronic warfare, but it really delivers the most value in the ISTAR role (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance). In service for over a century, the Shrike remains the most popular ship in its class.
Armament[ | ]
Integrated Spinal (size 2)[ | ]
Compatible weapons: any fixed forward firing weapon of size 2 or smaller (RGL-S 15 L/22 Mk1, VDB-20)
Screenshot of weapon list
Lower Spinal External (size 1, gimbal)[ | ]
Compatible weapons: any size 1 cannon or laser (GSU-118, GSU-X210, VDB-15, MAG-OWLS-0)
(Alternative to above) Lower Spinal External (size 1, missile rack)[ | ]
Compatible weapons: any size 1 missile launcher (ODIN-ML1, -ML2, -ML3, -ML4 maximum of 4 missiles)
External Side Hardpoints x2 (size 1, gimbal)[ | ]
Compatible weapons: any size 1 cannon or laser (GSU-118, GSU-X210, VDB-15, MAG-OWLS-0)
Strengths and Weaknesses[ | ]
Pros[ | ]
- Small size makes it very hard to hit
- Can mount a railgun
- Narrow profile
- Gimballed mounts for CIWS weapons have good firing arcs above and below making them ideal for countering missiles
Cons[ | ]
- Critical components are clustered closely together so any hit is likely to damage something important
- Large exposed missile rack is easily disabled
- Sensor fins tend to get shot off
- Low mass means high recoil weapons in CIWS mode will throw off your aim
- No rear visibility
Tactics[ | ]
Keep your distance from larger ships and snipe them with your railgun. The Shrike is very vulnerable to CIWS, its size won't save it from computer aimed turrets so don't loiter close to ships like the Reus or Pegasus. If closing with them use missiles to distract their CIWS while you line up a shot.
As of the current build the Shrike's sensors don't have much use unless you are deep in shadow and want to avoid collisions. Otherwise, keep them closed so they can act as extra armour for your reactor and don't get shot off reducing your overall integrity.
Stay mobile to throw off enemy aim.
Shrike Variants[ | ]
| Variant | Modules | Weapon Slots | Gimbals | Vehicle Base Mass (t) | Total Module Mass (t) | Dry Mass (t) | Vehicle Armor Mass (t) | Wet Mass (t) | Engines | Thrust-to-Weight (G) | Max Thrust (kN) | Gyro Modules | Gyro Torque (NM) | Max Power Output (kJ/s) | Idle Power Draw (kJ/s) | Active Power Draw (kJ/s) | Idle(Heat) (C) | Full Deployment (C) | Average Melt Point (C) | Lowest Melt Point (C) | Deployed Sensor (km) | NonDeployed Sensor (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrike/Block-I | 19 | 2 | 1 | 7.4 | 1.8 | 9.2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | (TBD) | (TBD) | 2 | 31 | 0.0 | 450 | 1100 | 2 | -273 | -203 | 927 | 12 | 8 |
| Shrike/Block-II | 21 | 4 | 2 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 9.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 | (TBD) | (TBD) | 2 | 31 | 0.0 | 620 | 1400.0 | 2 | -273 | -213 | 927 | 12 | 8 |
| Shrike/Block-II-B | 21 | 4 | 2 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 9.4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | (TBD) | (TBD) | 2 | 31 | 0.0 | 620.0 | 1400.0 | 2 | -273 | -213 | 927 | 12 | 8 |
| Shrike/Block-III | 23 | 4 | 2 | 8.55 | 2.08 | 10.63 | 0 | 11 | 3 | (TBD) | (TBD) | 2 | 31 | 0.0 | 640.0 | 1400.0 | 2 | -273 | -219 | 927 | 12 | 8 |
Gallery[ | ]
First pass at skin options
Second pass at skin options
Shrike concept
