Asp

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Split Asp
ClassM4+ Heavy Interceptor
Buy: @1,337,617 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)75 - 225 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)36 - 108 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)17.9 - 53.8 RPM
Hull Strength10,400
Max. Shield (Total)1 x 25 MJ (25 MJ)
Shield Reactor220 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)38 - 108 @ M
Laser Capacitor2,450 MJ
Laser Recharge61 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 6

Overview[edit]

The Split M4+, the Asp improves on the M4 Scorpion primarily in shield strength. It is able to mount the PBE, giving it an edge over most craft of its class.

Background[edit]

The Asp is a highly maneuverable medium fighter, which can hold its own against most similar-sized opponents.

Physical Characteristics[edit]

Painted rusty red like all Split ships, the Asp resembles a crab's pincer, with two fuselages that meet at a combined cockpit/engine section at the stern.

Combat[edit]

Typical of Split ships, the Asp relies on its heavy firepower and evasive capabilities to defeat foes at the expense of shielding. The Asp's 25MJ shield is enough to take a few glancing blows from an M3, while giving it almost complete dominance over basic M4s and M5s.

Equipment[edit]

Missiles

Availability[edit]

The Asp is available at the majority of Split Shipyards.

Availability
Variant Cho's Defeat Family Njy Family Pride Family Rhy Family Tkr Patriarch's Conclusion Rhonkar's Might Rhonkar's Trial Zyarth's Dominion
Asp X X X X X X

Suggested Roles[edit]

The Asp is a good mid-range fighter to use on carriers due to its reasonable cost, heavy firepower and good evasion. Its PBE compatibility makes it deadly against all classes of ship, while it costs a fraction the amount of an M3.

See Also[edit]


Ships by Class
Capital  M1M2 / M2+M7 / M7M / M7C
Escort  M6 / M6+M8
Fighter  M3 / M3+M4 / M4+M5
Transport  TLTS / TS+TPTM
M4+ Ships
Argon  Elite (Enhanced)
ATF  none
Boron  Pike
Goner  none
Kha'ak  none
OTAS  Solano
Paranid  Theseus
Pirate  Elite (Advanced)
Split  Asp
Teladi  Kite (Vanguard)
Terran  none
Xenon  none
Yaki  Tonbo


Split Navigation
Core Sectors Family Njy | Family Pride | Family Rhonkar | Family Rhy | Family Tkr | Family Zein | Njy's Deception | Patriarch's Conclusion | Rhonkar's Might | Rhy's Crusade | Thuruk's Pride
Border Sectors Cho's Defeat | Contorted Dominion | Family Ryk | Family Whi | Family Zyarth | Ghinn's Escape | Patriarch's Keep | Patriarch's Retreat | Rhonkar's Clouds | Rhonkar's Fire | Rhonkar's Trial | Rhy's Desire | Tharka's Sun | The Shallows | Thuruk's Beard | Thyn's Abyss | Thyn's Excavation | Tkr's Deprivation | Wretched Skies | Zyarth's Dominion | Zyarth's Stand
Capital Ships M1: Raptor | M2: Python | M2+: Pteranodon | M7: Tiger, Panther | M7C: None | M7M: Cobra
Fighters M3: Mamba | M3+: Chimera | M4: Scorpion | M4+: Asp | M5: Jaguar
Escort Ships M6: Dragon | M6+: Heavy Dragon | M8: Viper
Transports TL: Elephant | TM: Boa | TP: Iguana, Ocelot | TS: Caiman | TS+: Drake
Shipyards Cho's Defeat | Family Njy | Family Pride | Family Rhy | Family Tkr | Patriarch's Conclusion | Rhonkar's Might | Rhonkar's Trial | Zyarth's Dominion | Zyarth's Stand (AP only)
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