Ares

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Paranid Ares
ClassM7M 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 Strength350,000
Max. Shield (Total)2 x 2 GJ (4,000 MJ)
Shield Reactor12,400 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4,210 - 7,500 @ XL
Laser Capacitor50,500 MJ
Laser Recharge1,262 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Combat[edit]

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[edit]

Missiles:

Availability[edit]

Suggested Roles[edit]

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

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
M7M Ships
Argon  Minotaur
ATF  Skirnir
Boron  Kraken
Goner  none
Kha'ak  none
OTAS  AquiloSirokos
Paranid  Ares
Pirate  none
Split  Cobra
Teladi  Gannet
Terran  none
Xenon  none
Yaki  Senshi


Paranid Navigation
Core Sectors Cardinal's Domain | Duke's Citadel | Duke's Domain | Empire's Edge | Paranid Prime | Priest Rings | Trinity Sanctum
Border Sectors Clarity's End | Consecrated Fire | Duke's Vision | Emperor Mines | Emperor's Ridge | Emperor's Wisdom | Friar's Retreat | Heaven's Assertion | Perdition's End | Perpetual Sin | Pontifex' Realm | Pontifex' Seclusion | Preacher's Refuge | Preacher's Void | Priest Refuge | Priest's Pity | Sacred Relic | Spring Of Belief | Third Redemption | Unholy Descent
Capital Ships M1: Zeus | M2: Odysseus | M2+: None | M7: Deimos, Agamemnon | M7C: Ariadne | M7M: Ares
Fighters M3: Perseus | M3+: Medusa | M4: Pericles | M4+: Theseus | M5: Pegasus
Escort Ships M6: Nemesis | M6+: Heavy Nemesis | M8: Hades
Transports TL: Hercules | TM: Helios | TP: Hermes | TS: Demeter | TS+: Snotra
Shipyards Cardinal's Domain | Duke's Citadel | Heaven's Assertion | Paranid Prime | Third Redemption | Trinity Sanctum
Racial Wares Soja Husk | Maja Snails | Soja Beans