Azuse
The Brotherhood Of The Blade
The Makhai
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Posted - 2007.05.14 12:07:00 -
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Edited by: Azuse on 14/05/2007 12:16:59
Plz remember that the test server is always a work in progress, it changes from day to day. theyre not on there atm  , this however is..
Name: Manticore
Hull: Kestrel Class
Role: Stealth Bomber
Specifically engineered to fire cruise missiles, stealth bombers represent the next generation in covert ops craft. Advanced techniques in spatial distortion technology enable them to potentially fly faster when cloaked than when uncloaked - a fact which, coupled with their considerable firepower, makes them extremely dangerous in the hands of an accomplished pilot.
In addition, stealth bombers' extremely advanced missile navigation subroutines are able to triangulate a cruise missile's trajectory in advance, resulting in a decreased factor of signature radius and making the missile more effective against smaller targets.
Developer: Lai Dai
Lai Dai have always favored a balanced approach to their mix of on-board systems, leading to a line-up of versatile ships. The Manticore differs from other stealth bombers by virtue of its additional launcher hardpoint.
Caldari Frigate Skill Bonus: -19.72% reduction in Cruise Launcher powergrid needs and -16.66% reduction in Explosion Radius of Cruise Missiles per level
Covert Ops Skill Bonus: 5% bonus to Cruise Missile and bomb kinetic damage and 25% bonus to cloaked velocity per level
Role Bonus: -99% reduction in Bomb Launcher CPU use and -100% targeting delay after decloaking
EDIT: I would also like to add that rather than speculating you pay greater attention to the dev blogs and/or the game development threads.
"Some people have noticed our bombs on the test server and started speculating about them. Here are some facts to work with. These are intended as blob-splitters and we've just recently started testing them.
Bombs can only be deployed by Stealth Bombers. Launched by a Bomb Launcher similar to a probe, which detonates after a number of seconds, causing an instant effect (no duration), to be applied to all objects within the blast range of the bomb. The bomb can be destroyed within that timeframe. There will be damage type bombs, an energy neutralizer bomb and an ECM Burst bomb. Note also that your standard ECM Bursts actually work against capital ships today ;) "
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