Ares

Paranid Ares Class M7M Missile Frigate Buy: @ 50,675,750 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 42.5 - 77 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 5 - 9 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 0.5 - 0.9 RPM Hull Strength 350,000 Max. Shield (Total) 2 x 2 GJ (4,000 MJ) Shield Reactor 12,400 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 4,210 - 7,500 @ XL Laser Capacitor 50,500 MJ Laser Recharge 1,262 MW Left Missile Turret: 4 Launch Tubes Right Missile Turret: 4 Launch Tubes Up Missile Turret: 2 Launch Tubes Down Missile Turret: 2 Launch Tubes

Overview

Faster and with heavier shields than the benchmark M7M, the Argon Minotaur, the Ares is well-balanced but lacks the standout speed and rear gunslots of the Split Cobra or the large cargobay of the Boron Kraken.

Background

The Ares missile frigate is a fearsome addition to the Paranid Fleet. Boasting a large array of launchers, the Ares packs a powerful punch.

Physical Characteristics

While of obvious Paranid design and coloration, the Ares is longer, more cylindrical, and sleeker than its M7 counterparts, the Deimos and Agamemnon.

Combat

The Ares is pretty much unbeatable in a fight; like all M7Ms, it can take out any enemy that threatens it before they get close enough to get a target lock, let alone a shot off. With moderate Capital-grade shielding, the few ships that might get close to an Ares will have a hard time pressing home the advantage before they find themselves sucking vacuum.

Equipment

Missiles:

• Hammer Heavy Torpedo
• Flail Barrage Missile
• Boarding pods

Availability

• Third Redemption
• Heaven's Assertion

Suggested Roles

The Ares is a capable missile platform and effective boarding ship due to its above average survivability and lack of weaknesses.

See Also

• Paranid Agamemnon
• Paranid Ariadne
• Paranid Deimos

Ships by Class

M7M Ships

Argon	Minotaur
ATF	Skirnir
Boron	Kraken
Goner	none
Kha'ak	none
OTAS	Aquilo • Sirokos
Paranid	Ares
Pirate	none
Split	Cobra
Teladi	Gannet
Terran	none
Xenon	none
Yaki	Senshi