Barracuda

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Boron Barracuda
ClassM3 Fighter
Buy:Noble Peer @2,211,155 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)72.0 - 180.0 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)15 - 38 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)20.9 - 52.2 RPM
Hull Strength9,000 / 18,000 (AP)
Max. Shield (Total)2 x 25 MJ (50 MJ)
Shield Reactor570 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)63 - 208 @ M
Laser Capacitor3,400 MJ
Laser Recharge85 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 8
Boron Advanced Barracuda
ClassM3 Fighter
Speed (Min-Max)91.0 - 227.5 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)19 - 48 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)24.4 - 61.1 RPM
Hull Strength9,000 / 18,000 (AP)
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ)
Shield Reactor627 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)59 - 197 @ M
Laser Capacitor4,080 MJ
Laser Recharge102 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 8
Boron Barracuda Prototype
ClassM3 Fighter
Speed (Min-Max)76.0 - 190.0 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)17 - 42 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)17.0 - 42.5 RPM
Hull Strength9,000 / 18,000 (AP)
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ)
Shield Reactor750 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)59 - 208 @ M
Laser Capacitor5,600 MJ
Laser Recharge120 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 8
Boron Barracuda Raider
ClassM3 Fighter
Buy:Noble Peer @2,864,863 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)91.4 - 228.6 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)19 - 48 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)24.4 - 61.1 RPM
Hull Strength8,550 / 17,100
Max. Shield (Total)1 x 25 MJ (25 MJ)
Shield Reactor627 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)56 - 187 @ M
Laser Capacitor3,400 MJ
Laser Recharge85 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 8
Boron Barracuda Sentinel
ClassM3 Fighter
Buy:Noble Peer @2,894,386 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)59.0 - 147.6 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)12 - 31 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)17.1 - 42.8 RPM
Hull Strength9,000 / 18,000
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ)
Shield Reactor627 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)56 - 187 @ M
Laser Capacitor3,400 MJ
Laser Recharge85 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 8
Boron Barracuda Vanguard
ClassM3 Fighter
Buy:Noble Peer @2,580,859 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)79.2 - 198.0 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)16 - 42 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)21.9 - 54.8 RPM
Hull Strength8,550 / 17,100 (AP)
Max. Shield (Total)2 x 25 MJ (50 MJ)
Shield Reactor627 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)59 - 197 @ M
Laser Capacitor4,080 MJ
Laser Recharge102 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 8

Overview[edit]

The Barracuda is the Boron staple M3 fighter. It is is a sleek, fast craft with low shielding and small weapon variety (apart from the Plasma Burst Generator). It is often considered to be the least useful M3 available, although they are (to some) some of the best-looking ships around. This Boron fighter is generally outclassed by the Nova, which exceeds it in all statistics except for a slight advantage in speed. The Barracuda is able to use the Ion Disruptor, a weapon which is useful for stripping targets of their equipment. It is also the fastest purchasable M3 ship able to mount the Phased Repeater Gun, a highly accurate and long-range fighter-level weapon. This, combined with its relative high speed allows players to exploit a range advantage against many other M3s.

Background[edit]

Encyclopedia Entry[edit]

The Barracuda is a new development to replace the Eel. When the plans for the Barracuda were developed, it was made clear that the Eel was too out-dated. The Barracuda improved on the design with a new power generator. This then allowed for the weaponry to be upgraded and room for slightly increased cargo space and improved acceleration. As the Barracuda is now in service the Eel is no longer supported by the Boron Navy.

Variants[edit]

Barracuda[edit]

The standard Barracuda is a satisfactory fighter at best. It has decent speed, which helps it to intercept the M4s and M5s it generally has superiority over. It has below average shields, a poor laser generator, and average loadout options and cargo capacity.

Barracuda Advanced[edit]

The Advanced Barracuda improves in almost every way on the standard Barracuda, with improved shielding, speed and laser generators, but at the price of not being able to mount the PBG. Its gains are not as pronounced as the dedicated variants: it is slightly slower than the Raider, but has the shielding of the Sentinel and weapon regeneration and reserves of the Vanguard, whose model it uses. The Advanced Barracuda makes an excellent player ship, and is available in X3:TC to early game players as an ownerless ship.

Barracuda Prototype[edit]

The Prototype model has respectable performance, bringing it up to similar levels with other M3s. It features even greater speed and the addition of an extra 25MJ shield slot brings its protection up to acceptable standards. It also has improved shield regeneration and has about a 50% larger laser capacity and recharge rate over the standard model, giving it some decent firepower and combat endurance. The Prototype, like the Advanced, improves on the standard Barracuda in almost every way except for lacking the PBG, but the Prototype is more tuned to stand off tactics.

Barracuda Raider[edit]

The advantage of the Barracuda Raider is its very high speed for an M3, competitive with many M4s. It is faster than the standard model and has better shield regeneration, but it has half the shielding, significantly inhibiting the Raider's survivability. The Raider is essentially an M4 with enhanced weapons capabilities, but its high cost limits its practical capabilities.

Barracuda Sentinel[edit]

The Sentinel trades the advantages of the original model for improved protection. It can mount an extra shield generator and has slightly improved shield recharge rates. It still has the same poor firepower of the original model, and its lowered speed mitigates the advantage the standard Barracuda had.

Barracuda Vanguard[edit]

The Vanguard version is better than the standard model in nearly every way. It has a very slight reduction in cargo space, but has moderately improved firepower and speed, along with the same shield recharge rates of the Sentinel version.

Physical Characteristics[edit]

Combat[edit]

The Barracuda cannot effectively combat rival M3 ships toe-to-toe, so special tactics should be employed if the player intends to use this ship. The ship makes an excellent user of the Plasma Burst Generator, as the weapon's low power draw mitigates the Barracuda's poor laser generator.

Equipment[edit]

Missiles

Availability[edit]

Availability
Variant Kingdom End Lucky Planets Great Reef Depths Of Silence Queen's Retribution Ocean of Fantasy
Barracuda x x
Barracuda Raider x x x
Barracuda Sentinel x x
Barracuda Vanguard x x
Advanced Barracuda x

The Advanced Barracuda is available at shipyards only in Albion Prelude. In Terran Conflict, it is available as an ownerless ship. The Prototype variant is not sold in Boron Shipyards.

Suggested Roles[edit]

The Barracuda is one of the few M3s able to mount the Ion Disruptor. It is useful for assisting the player in preparation for boarding operations.

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
M3 Ships
Argon  Nova (Raider) (Sentinel) (Vanguard) (Prototype)
ATF  Thor
Boron  Barracuda (Raider) (Sentinel) (Vanguard) (Advanced) (Prototype)
Goner  none
Kha'ak  Kha'ak Fighter
OTAS  Venti
Paranid  Perseus (Raider) (Sentinel) (Vanguard) (Advanced)
Pirate  Blastclaw (Prototype) • Nova (Raider) • Falcon (Vanguard)
Split  Mamba (Raider) (Sentinel) (Vanguard) (Advanced)
Teladi  Falcon (Hauler) (Sentinel) (Vanguard) (Prototype)
Terran  #deca.cefaScimitarSpitfyreXperimental Shuttle
Xenon  L
Yaki  Susanowa (Hauler) (Raider) (Prototype)
Boron Navigation
Core Sectors Depths of Silence | Great Reef | Kingdom End | Lucky Planets | Menelaus' Frontier | Queen's Harbour | Queen's Retribution | Queen's Space | Reservoir of Tranquillity | Rolk's Drift | Rolk's Legacy
Border Sectors Atreus' Clouds | Barren Shores | Bluish Snout | Dark Waters | Faded Dreams | Great Trench | Hila's Joy | Hollow Infinity | Light Water | Mists of Elysium | Menelaus' Oasis | Menelaus' Paradise | Ocean of Fantasy | Rolk's Fate | Shining Currents | Shore of Infinity | Unknown Sector (18,16)
Capital Ships M1: Shark | M2: Ray | M2+: Megalodon | M7: Thresher | M7C: Guppy | M7M: Kraken
Fighters M3: Barracuda | M3+: Skate | M4: Mako | M4+: Pike | M5: Octopus
Escort Ships M6: Hydra | M6+: Heavy Hydra | M8: Marlin
Transports TL: Orca | TM: Pleco | TP: Angel, Manta | TS: Dolphin | TS+: Sturgeon
Shipyards Depths Of Silence | Great Reef | Kingdom End | Lucky Planets | Ocean of Fantasy | Queen's Retribution
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