Bretonian Armed Forces - Combat Craft Review - By: Lieutenant Commander James Winters

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APC-18100 'Marlin' Core Very Heavy Fighter

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Basic Information

Type: Very Heavy Fighter
Model Number: APC-18100
Role: Heavy Space Superiority Fighter
Origin: The Core
Manufacturer: AP Manufacturing
Availability Status: Limited Access from Core
Hull Cost: Estimated Production lies at 2004000 Credits
Based Availability : Yaren Base
Variants: AP-18100 "Manta" APM Very Heavy Fighter

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Manufacturer's Summary

The Marlin is a highly effective heavy space superiority fighter. Further improving the AP line of fighters, this ship features increased power and cargo capacity as well as significantly stronger hull. This ship has gradually replaced the Manta, becoming the mainstay of Core fighter pilots everywhere in Sirius, and the bane of many pirate groups.

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Winter's Summary

The Marlin is a credible fighter, leaning toward the middle of both power and speed. It handles responsively and feels good to fly. Think of it as an Templar with somewhat better maneuverability, considerably less armor and a profile that,in the hands of a decent pilot, is impossibly hard to hit coming straight on .The design's fairly sensible, but the power core and engines are all clustered in at the rear of the ship, which makes them a vulnerable target from the side. Now, while the firepower and speed may be considerable, there is one thing to be worried about. The Guns on this ship are -very- clustered together, a mine or missile direct to one of them will more likely than not destroy them, be wary of that fact. Honestly, though, If you are going to requisition a fighter from outside Bretonia, Go for the Guardian. It's easier to fly, easier to source parts for, and doesn't generate nearly as many awkward conversations. Points for Style though.

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Hull and Powercore

Armor Durability: 10600
Hold Capacity: 80
Equipment Hardpoints: Standard Countermeasure/Cloak, Torpedo/Cruise Disruptor, Mine
Weapon Hardpoints: 2 Class 8, 3 Class 9s, 1 Class 10, 1 Turret
Shield Battery and Nanobot Storage: 65/65
Powercore Capacity:11400
Powercore Charge Rate: 1160
Powercore Percentage: 100%

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Maneuvering

Standard Speed: 80 Units per Second
Turnrate: 70.87 Degrees per Second
Cruise Speed: 375 Units per Second

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Closing Comments

While the capable statistics, slim profile and 'Exotic' appearance may make it a desirable craft, the limited availability of both the crafts and the components necessary to maintain them in combat scenarios, as well as the non-standard design philosophy and control scheme, coupled with the non-traditional approaches require to be effective with it prevent me from fully recommending it. Pilots Requisitioning such a craft must consider their overall priorities in combat, as the 'Marlin' very much feels like a Bird of Prey, and not a Stalwart Defender such as the Templar.

Signed,
Lieutenant Commander James Winter - Bretonian Armed Forces

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