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CLI-11000 "Arrow" Civillian Light Interceptor

Ship Type: Light Fighter
Gun/Turret Mounts: 2/0
Armor: 5000
Cargo Space: 20
Max Class: 9
Additional Equipment: M, CM, CD



As an added bonus to the first special treat, for my first week, I will supply TWO ships for your viewing!

To be honist, I can't completely see the use of this ship. As many Light Fighters are, the Arrow has an amazing turn rate, but that can't really be enough to pay a fair bit of money for this ship.

We'll start with my favourite part to any ship; the weapons. This is where I tell you how amazing this ship is, due to just it's amount of guns and/or turrets. Well, this is completely the opposite. With just two gun slots, your not going to be doing any life saving in this. More likely, you'll run into trouble and be destroyed by a Very Heavy Fighter with loads of slots. Ok, to be fair, the gun slots are level 9; but really, two slots can't save you when you up against a tough opposition.



"Ok, so the guns aren't much, but it has amazing handling... maybe it's a smuggling vessel!"
If that's what you're thinking, you are so wrong. True, you could use it to smuggle in cardamine or artifacts from far off planets in unknown systems, just as you could any other ship. But I am pritty sure that whoever owns this ship does not use it for smuggling. Or at least, if they do, they don't count on making a hugh profit. Why do I think this? Well, it only has a cargo hold of 20, and to make any good profit on that, you would have to do a high risk run and with only 5000 armor, you would be putting just a little too much trust in your shield, two gun slots and turning abillity.



Right, we've worked out that the ship is almost completely useless, but it does look amazing! The name "Arrow" is well earned, as it looks just as if it has been shot from a bow. Although it looks very sleek, it doesn't look particually imposing. If I met this ship in the Badlands of New York, I wouldn't be too frightened.



So that leads me back to my first question; what is the point of this ship?

Well, it's no trader, smuggler or station destroyer, but I belive I can think of two reasons why you would get this ship. One is exploring. If your not looking for a fight, but simply just to find out about Sirius, then I think this would be a good ship. As long as you don't get cruise disrupted by anything with more than 3 guns, you should be safe. And if you do get rudely disrupted, you can always show them what your ship is made of and run away.

Another situation where you would kill for this ship is in a hugh battle situation. With it's turning capabillities, you can dodge your allies, whilst still keeping an eye out for the enemy. With only two guns, you are in no fear of accidently getting rid of your friends shield.

I'm afraid to say that I think the negatives completely outweigh the positives, and I would strongly recommend wasting your money on another Light Fighter (if your into that kind of thing). Just turn away from California Minor, and think about how great it is having weapons. Ahhh.... bliss.

My Rating: 19%

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