Tempest

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Up to date for latest version, 0.97a.

An asymmetric, advanced design from the late Expansion Epoch, the Tempest-class is the quintessential attack frigate - fast, deadly and difficult to destroy.

–In-game description

Overview

A high tech frigate equipped with Terminator Drones, the Tempest is built for hit and run attacks, especially with its Termination Sequence ship system that turns its drones into kamikaze ship-seeking missiles.

Availability

Variants

Notes

Tips and strategies

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Terminator Drones

2 drones with an engagement range of 0, which thus forces them to stay around the Tempest; Terminator Drones are equipped with a extended range PD Laser and IR Pulse Laser to shoot down any incoming fighters and missiles. Though not very sturdy, these drones are elusive, and should one be destroyed, there is a 20 second rearm time for the next one (assuming 100% fighter replacement rate).

The Tempest's Termination Sequence turns the Termination Drones into missiles that seek out enemy ships, ignoring anti-PD flares in the process.

Changelog

  • Patch 0.95.1a: 
    • Replaced "High Energy Focus" ship system with "Termination Sequence"
    • Turns one of the drones into a high-damage guided missile
  • Patch 0.9a: 
    • Increased maintenance/deployment cost from 6 to 8
    • Replaced Active Flare Launcher with High Energy Focus
    • Terminator Drone built-in wing rework
  • Patch 0.8a: 
    • "Terminator" drone now a built-in fighter wing, 1 drone, uses AM blaster
    • Ship system is now "Active Flare Launcher"
      • Modified to have unlimited uses and slightly improved flare speed
    • Increased shield arc to 120 degrees (was 90)
    • Increased Terminator drone speed, now armed with Ion Pulser
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