Scarab

Up to date for latest version, 0.97a.

Scarab-class Heavy Frigate
High Tech Frigate
30,000¢
Logistical data
CR per deployment	20%
CR per deployment	20%
Recovery rate (per day)	7%
Recovery rate (per day)	7%
Recovery cost (supplies)	8
Recovery cost (supplies)	8
Deployment points	8
Deployment points	8
Peak performance (sec)	180
Peak performance (sec)	180
Ordnance points	55
Ordnance points	55
Maintenance (supplies/month)	8
Maintenance (supplies/month)	8
Cargo capacity	40
Cargo capacity	40
Maximum crew	45
Maximum crew	45
Skeleton crew required	35
Skeleton crew required	35
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 data
Hull integrity	2000
Armor rating	250
Flux capacity	2500
Flux dissipation	250
Top speed	130
Systems data
Defense	Omni Shield
Shield arc	180
Shield upkeep/sec	100
Shield flux/damage	0.6
System	Temporal Shell
Mounts	2x Small Synergy 5x Small Energy
Advanced data
Fleet points	8
Fleet points	8
Acceleration (su/sec2)	120
Acceleration (su/sec2)	120
Deceleration (su/sec2)	100
Deceleration (su/sec2)	100
Max turn rate (°/sec)	60
Max turn rate (°/sec)	60
Turn acceleration (°/sec2)	120
Turn acceleration (°/sec2)	120
Mass	300
Mass	300
Game data
ID	scarab
Tags	rare_bp, hist1t, merc, ind

	The Scarab is a rare, experimental hull developed by the Tri-Tachyon corporation. Only a limited run of prototypes has been produced.
–In-game description

	Gross causality violating technology was banned by the Domain, and this ban is now upheld by Hegemony doctrine - with Luddic support. Nonetheless, it is the handful of fringe-examples of this technology which form the foundation for interstellar human civilization from the old Gate system (depending on one's theory of its operation) to common FTL hyperspace travel and communication. Tri-Tachyon has always pushed the bleeding edge of these technologies - and of the law - by spearheading development of phase technology. The Scarab's uniquely hull-integrated prototype "Temporal Shell" system is no exception. So it is not so much that the Scarab manipulates time as it avoids the normal rate of consequence of the local frame of reference. The effect, as upsetting to Luddic theologians as it is to laymen, is to seemingly slow time for the outside world. Of course one must avoid stating it thus in earshot of the applied temporal physicists who deal in such miracles to avoid a tedious correction of terminology.
–Additional Codex description

Overview

Equipped with the Temporal Shell ship system, the Scarab is a high tech ship capable of moving and firing thrice as quickly as other frigates when Temporal Shell is activated.

A large, well-shielded frigate, the Scarab's small energy mounts point in all directions, giving it good point defense and anti-swarm abilities, but it still has a total of five mounts able to converge on a frontal target. The Temporal Shell ship system lets it move and fire incredibly (3x) quickly for brief periods of time, as well as increased recharge or reload time on weapons.

Tips and strategies

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

Sample loadouts

Weapons used by this loadout:

1. Atropos-class Torpedo Rack x2
2. Ion Cannon
3. IR Pulse Laser x2
4. PD Laser x4

Weapon groups:

1. Both Atropos-class Torpedo Racks, alternating, autofire disabled
2. Ion Cannon, linked, autofire enabled
3. Both IR Pulse Lasers, linked, autofire enabled
4. All PD Lasers, linked, autofire enabled

Hullmods:

1. Resistant Flux Conduits, for faster venting and EMP resistance.
2. Expanded Missile Racks to increase amount of Atropos Torpedoes you have available.

This loadout is using Atropos Torpedoes as main damage dealer. Your Ion Cannon and IR Pulse Laser are here to raise hard flux of the enemy. Use Atroposes to strike at unprotected hull. Your system, Temporal Shell slows passage of time outside of your ship, which means you can move to enemy's blind spot and fire your Atroposes. Keep in mind that your flux capacity is quite low, dissipating flux takes few seconds, even with Resistant Flux Conduits. Vent flux when in relative safety.

The AI does a respectable job, the Scarab excels at hunting down and destroying other frigates. It struggles against fast turning destroyers as it lacks the firepower to generate enough flux to bring down shields in any head on engagement. Where you outnumber the enemy the AI will work its way behind and cripple any ship with strikes to the engine.

Changelog

Patch 0.95.1a: Reduced ordnance points to 55 (was: 60) Patch 0.95a:  Increased flux dissipation to 250 (was: 150) Increased flux capacity to 2500 (was: 2000) Removed the two less than optimally placed weapon slots