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Posted on 02/12/09 3:37:44 PM |
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Ishathis Bessuni
Lieutenant & Council [VPR] Posts: 956 Reply  |
Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
I've proposed a ship on the suggestions board UIT NEWS NETWORK BROADCAST -- 1 February, 4437 -- Several trade pilots have reported sightings of the prototype Corvus Centurion Superlight operating out of the Xang Xi Automated Systems research station, Sedina II Orbital. A Xang Xi spokeswoman continued to deny any connection between Xang Xi and Corvus Prime, but declined to comment on the Superlight sighting. -- 3 February, 4437 -- Orion Heavy Manufacturing has reported heavy pirate attacks against convoys carrying ship components. An Orion spokesman confirmed this morning that the attacks are the main reason for the recent dramatic price increase of its popular Centurion Rev. C. -- 17 February, 4437 (please, devs :)) -- Xang Xi has announced a new ship model, the Centurion Interceptor. The new ship is lightly armed, with only a single gun port, and lightly armored like all Centurions. Its speed and handling, however rival anything on the open market. Xang Xi has provided a spec sheet: Armor: 7000 Cargo: 2 Weapons: 1s Mass: 3200kg Length: 10m Thrust: 218N Max Speed: 75 m/s Spin Torque: 7.2 Nm Turbo Speed: 225 m/s Turbo Energy: 55/s Initial reactions from reviewers have been positive, however the new ship's resemblance to an Orion Rev. C with cargo and weapon space sacrificed to larger, more efficient engines in the style of the Corvus Superlight prototype has not escaped our notice, nor has the recent increase in pirate attacks on Orion convoys. We have dispatched investigative reporter Ekana Slank to the Sedina system to find out more. He was last seen docking at Epsilon Hold in Latos and has not been heard from since. |
Posted on 02/12/09 3:48:23 PM |
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Atice
Senior Member [VPR] Posts: 731 Reply  |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
One hell of a ship. Put a widomaker on that and we have ourselves something near undefeatable. Of course, this does put the superlight to shame... so there might be issues there. |
Posted on 02/12/09 3:50:54 PM |
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Strat
Commander [VPR] Posts: 3964 Reply  |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
Glad to see you're continuing the fine tradition of Vipers making outstanding ship/equipment suggestions, Ish. Vehement would be proud. Very nice. |
Posted on 02/12/09 3:58:04 PM |
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Ishathis Bessuni
Lieutenant & Council [VPR] Posts: 956 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
It doesn't put the Superlight to shame. It's heavier and therefore less nimble. The 500 extra armor points are worth exactly one Raven hit. It should be just slightly more nimble than the Rev C, but with better distance control due to the higher speed. The main purpose is to be an effective chase ship that's readily available in grey space. I'm also considering proposing a weapon to go with it. What if somebody stole a shipment of AAPs and installed smaller, faster-charging capacitors? |
Posted on 02/12/09 4:03:21 PM |
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Atice
Senior Member [VPR] Posts: 731 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
Sounds possible! They'd probably be a bit of an energy hog though. :) Seriously though, if this ship become available... we should get our forces together and make some widowmakers! |
Posted on 02/12/09 4:39:47 PM |
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Retractile
Pirate Posts: 323 Reply  |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
You guys should really be using Law Neuts. :P Nice ship. Drop the armor back to 6000-6500 and the drain to 53 and this would be one heck of a Huntin ship! I mean really, a ship that light shouldn't be a drain on the power cell at all, considering you've got tubs like the Behemoth, Centaur, Atlas and Revenant- and even the Warthog 2 that have infiboost. This ship should grow energy during turbo! This is a great ship idea, but honestly, if they'd just de-nerf the entire Centurian line, you'd have the same result. The Cent 2 and up should all be infiboost. _________________ Hoist the Jolly Roger Maties! I see traders dead ahead... |
Posted on 02/12/09 4:42:06 PM |
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Retractile
Pirate Posts: 323 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
_________________ Hoist the Jolly Roger Maties! I see traders dead ahead... |
Posted on 02/12/09 4:50:39 PM |
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Atice
Senior Member [VPR] Posts: 731 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
I do use law neuts. That's what gives my x1 that extra little punch. On a one-gun ship though... its hard to convince oneself NOT to use widowmaker. |
Posted on 02/12/09 5:15:16 PM |
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Retractile
Pirate Posts: 323 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
Cool :w00t: I've got some stored around grey if your interested in buying them for a fair price. I'm not sure about the total number off the top of my head. Just msg me ingame if your interested and I'll round them up. Your right about the widow, though I think fletchets are a blast to use on single port ships for pvp. Yeah, its not a dominating setup, but I like the variety. _________________ Hoist the Jolly Roger Maties! I see traders dead ahead... |
Posted on 02/12/09 5:36:24 PM |
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Ishathis Bessuni
Lieutenant & Council [VPR] Posts: 956 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
Initial idea for a weapon to go with it - posted here to get feedback first: Xang Xi Positron Accelerator: by combining smaller fast-changing capacitors for the positron emitters with the same accelerator coils used by Axia, Xang Xi Automated Systems has created a positron blaster that is less powerful, but higher in velocity and fire rate. Stats: Damage: 700 Velocity: 215 Energy: 16/blast Delay: .18s Mass: 400kg Grid: 18 Targeting: little |
Posted on 02/12/09 7:10:50 PM |
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Retractile
Pirate Posts: 323 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
I'd either like to see more damage, greater velocity, shorter delay or better targeting. Those stats with poor targeting just don't seem to be a good trade off to the popular aap or n3's. Especially if you can only equip one. _________________ Hoist the Jolly Roger Maties! I see traders dead ahead... |
Posted on 02/12/09 7:33:48 PM |
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Ishathis Bessuni
Lieutenant & Council [VPR] Posts: 956 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
The positron blaster traditionally has minimal autotargeting. It's designed for people who can aim. A slightly higher fire rate would be my preference since this is intended to be a solo weapon. |
Posted on 02/12/09 11:31:09 PM |
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Azumi!
Pirate Posts: 89 Reply  |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
prepare to want one! Crap, my XX is smashed to -alot... Can't we have another faction that actually likes me? :whistle: :whistle: _________________ Azumi, pirating in Hello Kitty style since '07 |
Posted on 02/13/09 00:16:04 AM |
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Ishathis Bessuni
Lieutenant & Council [VPR] Posts: 956 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
If you like the idea, please say so on the VO forum. I'd LOVE to have a useful single-port ship. |
Posted on 02/13/09 08:45:29 AM |
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Azumi!
Pirate Posts: 89 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
Yes Sir. Will you strike that parking fine you gave me last week then? >:) >:) _________________ Azumi, pirating in Hello Kitty style since '07 |
Posted on 02/13/09 12:44:57 PM |
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Retractile
Pirate Posts: 323 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
I checked the wiki last night, and the base posi has poor. The axia has good which is equivilant to all of the neuts, and the hive has excellent. I'd expect a new varient to be at least good. _________________ Hoist the Jolly Roger Maties! I see traders dead ahead... |
Posted on 02/13/09 2:40:35 PM |
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Ishathis Bessuni
Lieutenant & Council [VPR] Posts: 956 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
The wiki also says the Hive Positron Blaster has excellent autotargeting. It does not. I think they're all actually poor. Edit: posted the gun with .16 delay and "okay" autotargeting. |
Posted on 02/15/09 6:00:10 PM |
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Azumi!
Pirate Posts: 89 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
snake _________________ Azumi, pirating in Hello Kitty style since '07 |
Posted on 02/15/09 9:32:07 PM |
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Ishathis Bessuni
Lieutenant & Council [VPR] Posts: 956 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
rat |
Posted on 02/17/09 05:47:28 AM |
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Atice
Senior Member [VPR] Posts: 731 Reply |
Re: Xang Xi Centurion Interceptor
you should gently poke a dev either in-game or on your suggestion thread about their reactions. Also, I just mentioned your thread in a new thread that discusses the possibility of implementing a pirate ship without drastically unbalancing the current universe: http://www.vendetta-online.com/x/msgboard/3/20758#257116 |
Posted on 02/18/09 11:11:32 AM |
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Azumi!
Pirate Posts: 89 Reply |
Xang Xi Centurion Pirate ship
snakes! _________________ Azumi, pirating in Hello Kitty style since '07 |