Gladius Fighter Wing

Gladius Fighter Wing
Designation	Fighter
Logistical Data
Ordnance points	6
Fighters in wing	2
Crew per fighter	2
Combat Performance
Base replacement time (seconds)	10
Combat speed	300
Formation	V
Maximum engagement range	4000
Weapons	2x Light Machine Gun 1x IR Pulse Laser (High Delay)
Fighter system	Decoy Flare Launcher
Hull integrity	500
Armor	75
Flux capacity	200
Flux dissipation	50
Advanced Stats
Mass	40
Attack run range	500
Acceleration	400
Deceleration	300
Max turn rate	150
Turn acceleration	300

	Fast, deadly and well-armored, the Gladius excels at improving both the firepower and survivability of interceptor groups. However, when facing durable opponents, the small number of craft in a wing begins to tell.
–In-Game Description

Description

Jack of all trades but master of none, the Gladius is a hybrid between interceptor and a heavy fighter and a more generalist alternative to the Broadsword. It can still do an okay job distracting enemy PD with flares and fluxing up the target with Light Machine Guns, but in a pinch it also has an IR Pulse Laser to deal with enemy fighters; it is also significantly faster than the Broadsword, but with noticeably less tank. It is recommended to pair it with other specialized fast fighters such as Wasps or Claws, as there are superior options in both pure escort or interceptor roles.

Change History

0.96

• Replaced single-shot flare launcher with triple-shot

0.95a

• OP cost reduced from 10 to 6
• IR Pulse Laser Replaced with IR Pulse Laser (High Delay)

0.8.1a-RC5

• Max turn rate increased from 90 to 150
• Turn acceleration increased from 180 to 300
• OP cost reduced from 12 to 10
• Role description changed from Heavy Interceptor to Fighter

0.8a

• reworked

Up to date for latest version, 0.97a.