Trident Torpedo Bomber Wing

Trident Bomber Wing
Designation	Bomber
Logistical Data
Ordnance points	25
Fighters in wing	2
Crew per fighter	3
Combat Performance
Base replacement time (seconds)	20
Combat speed	130
Formation	V
Maximum engagement range	4000
Weapons	2x Atropos-class Torpedo (Single)
Hull integrity	500
Armor	25
Shield type	Omni Shield
Shield arc	180
Shield upkeep/sec	0
Flux/damage	1
Flux capacity	500
Flux dissipation	50
Advanced Stats
Mass	50
Attack run range	2000
Acceleration	150
Deceleration	125
Max turn rate	30
Turn acceleration	90

	Equipped with dual Atropos-class torpedoes and a top-notch shield generator, the Trident is perhaps the most feared of all bombers. Its effectiveness is somewhat limited by its low top speed and demanding logistical profile.
–In-Game Description

Notes

The Trident is a high-tech bomber whose guided torpedoes are highly effective against both small and large ships. Compared to the similar Dagger-class bomber, it has an extra torpedo per attack run and is slightly survivable, but has a slower top speed and slightly slower turnaround time. The Atropos-class torpedoes have excellent range and are typically launched from outside the effective range of standard point-defense systems, so the only danger to the bombers is stray shots and enemy fighters.

The "demanding logistical profile" is the key difference--the Trident requires an extra 7 OP to mount compared to the Dagger. Based on all of these characteristics, the Dagger is best used on dedicated carriers that will be launching large waves of bombers from longer ranges. The Trident meanwhile shines on combat carriers that will be in the thick of the fighting, like the Legion-class. The Tridents will frequently fire off their torpedoes the moment they leave the hanger, negating its slow top speed entirely.

Change History

0.8.1a-RC5

• Rarity value changed from 0.1 to 0.25
• OP Cost reduced from 28 to 25

0.8a

• reworked

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