Monitor

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Monitor-class Frigate
Midline Frigate
25,000c
Logistical data
CR per deployment	10%
CR per deployment	10%
Recovery rate (per day)	8%
Recovery rate (per day)	8%
Recovery cost (supplies)	6
Recovery cost (supplies)	6
Deployment points	6
Deployment points	6
Peak performance (sec)	360
Peak performance (sec)	360
Ordnance points	30
Ordnance points	30
Maintenance (supplies/month)	6
Maintenance (supplies/month)	6
Cargo capacity	30
Cargo capacity	30
Maximum crew	30
Maximum crew	30
Skeleton crew required	15
Skeleton crew required	15
Fuel capacity	20
Fuel capacity	20
Maximum burn	10
Maximum burn	10
Fuel per LY / Jump cost	1
Fuel per LY / Jump cost	1
Combat performance
Hull integrity	1500
Armor rating	175
Flux capacity	4000
Flux dissipation	120
Top speed	90
Systems
Defense	Omni Shield
Shield arc	300
Shield upkeep/sec	60
Shield flux/damage	0.8
System	Fortress Shield
Mounts	2x Small Universal
Built-in weapons	2x Flak Cannon
Hullmods	Flux Shunt

	An oddity among ships, the Monitor is the result of the line of thought that 'sometimes the best defense is indeed the best defense'. Features turret mounts angled to provide wide arcs and a unique 'flux shunt' modification to its power systems specially constructed to relieve flux generated by shields. Indeed, the Monitor makes up for a lack of maneuverability and firepower with the ability to withstand prolonged bombardment from enemy ordnance. Though its experimental nature is perhaps a sign of the innovation that eras of turmoil seem to inspire, whether the Monitor's radical defensive focus is a boon or pitfall remains contentious. Several dramatic failures in convoy protection patrols were explained by Ko Combine PR representatives to be the fault of improper tactics employed by convoy commanders. Ko Combine maintains that when positioned correctly in a combat situation and supported by strike-craft - as the anvil and hammer, respectively - simulations demonstrate that the Monitor significantly enhances convoy survivability against the average pirate attack. Prominent critics remain.
–In-game description

The Monitor-class frigate is a heavily-shielded midline design notable for possessing a unique Flux Shunt hullmod, allowing it to keep its Fortress Shield ship system up indefinitely, making it virtually invulnerable. It is primarily fielded by the Persean League.

Strategy and tips

The following section contains user-submitted suggestions, these may be inaccurate or outdated.

The two small universal mounts can be fitted with Light Mortars or additional PDs in order to sync up the one second firing delay with the built-in Flak Cannons. This is particularly useful for AI control who can then reliably flicker the Fortress Shield system off just long enough to fire a salvo before snapping it back up, producing maximum survivability with some damage threat. Recommended to set all weapons in the same weapon group and linked when using this build.