Astraeus Hauler

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OTAS Astraeus Hauler [AP]
ClassM7 Frigate
Buy:Argon @Federation Marshal 36,302,643 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)73 - 132.3 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)7 - 13 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)1.6 - 2.9 RPM
Hull Strength480,000
Max. Shield (Total)4 x 1 GJ (4,000 MJ)
Shield Reactor6,050 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)2,500 - 2,975 @ XL
Laser Capacitor63,000 MJ
Laser Recharge1,575 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 8
                                                                                                         Top x 2
                                                                                                         Rear x 2
                                                                                                         Left x 2
                                                                                                         Right x 2
                                                                                                         Bottom x 2
Docking
7 M3+-M5

Overview[edit]

Similar to the Argon Cerberus in appearance and function, the OTAS Astraeus is superior to its counterpart in almost every way except for a comparatively inferior cargo space. With a bigger laser generator, higher speed (it is among the fastest frigates at over 130m/s) and more shields there is little to justify use of the Cerberus over it. Being OTAS developed its availability is limited to the company shipyard facility in Legend's Home.

Background[edit]

Excelling in perimeter defence and task group escort duties, the Astraeus-class frigate is an essential part of the OTAS fleet.

Physical Characteristics[edit]

Identical to the Cerberus, the Astraeus has a long cuboidal hull of silver plating.

Combat[edit]

Like the Cerberus it takes after, the Astraeus cannot mount effective anti-capital weaponry, but excels as an anti-fighter flak platform.

Equipment[edit]

Missiles

Availability[edit]

This ship is not available in the Vanilla game but is purchaseable in Albion Prelude at the OTAS Shipyard located in Legend's Home.

Suggested Roles[edit]

As with the Cerberus, anti-fighter combat. It makes an excellent escort for a heavy M2 like the Boreas, allowing the Boreas to mount more anti-capital weaponry.

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
M7 Ships
Argon  CerberusGriffon
ATF  Aegir
Boron  Thresher
Goner  none
Kha'ak  none
OTAS  Astraeus Hauler
Paranid  AgamemnonDeimos
Pirate  Carrack
Split  PantherTiger
Teladi  Shrike
Terran  Yokohama
Xenon  Q
Yaki  Akurei