Hyperion

Paranid Hyperion Vanguard Class M6+ Heavy Corvette Speed (Min-Max) 67 - 169.1 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 6 - 15 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 2.2 - 6.2 RPM Hull Strength 90,000 Max. Shield (Total) 5 x 200 MJ (1,000 MJ) Shield Reactor 2,500 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 1,333 - 3,333 @ XL Laser Capacitor 25,000 MJ Laser Recharge 625 (in X3AP 2,100) MW                                                                                                          Main x 8                                                                                                          Front x 2                                                                                                          Front x 2                                                                                                          Rear x 3                                                                                                          Rear x 3 Docking 2 M3+-M5

Overview

The Hyperion is widely regarded as the best ship in the M6+ class. Fast, powerful, well defended and with a quick turn rate for its class, it is capable of taking a fight to any opponent, from scouts to destroyers. On top of its impressive combat capabilities, it is the only corvette in the X-universe to have the function to dock and launch two fighter class ships - this gives this ship the versitility to operate in many situations. However, it is not available to buy, and must be acquired by other means.

Background

The Hyperion was first introduced as a prototype M7 class yacht for the Paranid where it was significantly larger and more powerful. Its classification has changed over time to a cheaper and more compact M6+, but remains a rather unique vessel, even after it started to be produced in larger numbers.

Physical Characteristics

The Hyperion's sleek lines demonstrate typical Paranid design. It has a small profile from both forward and the side and the upper profile is not particularly large either.

Combat

The Hyperion has eight main guns, two side turrets that can fire forwards as well as having a huge angular range, and two rear three gun mount turrets. It can be equipped with all of the common corvette weapons in the main battery; HEPT, CIG, EBC, PBE, ISR and PBG as well as the Paranid's own flak weapon, the Fragmentation Bomb Launcher. As such, it can be equipped with specialist weapons for every combat role.

Choice in the forward turrets is more restricted, with only the HEPT, EBC and FBL as options unless the more ubiquitous PAC, which can be mounted in all slots and is an old but very effective weapon, is used.

The rear turrets are most restricted of all; only the FBL, IRE, and PAC can be mounted here.

Although it does not mount any heavy guns, it is the only Commonwealth vessel capable of launching the immensely potent Wraith Missile at a target, and also the only one capable of matching the Wraith's maximum speed (170 m/s), so that many can be launched on top of the others if the target is far enough. This overwhelms any defenses.

The Hyperion's shields are among the strongest of all M6s at 1GJ, allowing it to take a massive amount of punishment before succumbing.

Equipment

Main Battery: HEPT CIG EBC PBE ISR PBG Fragmentation Bomb Launcher

Front Turrets: HEPT EBC Fragmentation Bomb Launcher PAC Rear Turrets: Fragmentation Bomb Launcher PAC

Missiles

Mosquito Missile Wasp Missile Dragonfly Missile Silkworm Missile Hornet Missile

Disruptor Missile Firefly Missile Thunderbolt Missile Tempest Missile Hurricane Missile

Cyclone Missile Tornado Missile Typhoon Missile Firestorm Torpedo Aurora Missile

Remote Guided Warhead Beluga Missile Hammerhead Missile Rapier Missile Firelance Missile

Wildfire Missile Windstalker Missile Banshee Missile Wraith Missile

Availability

The Hyperion cannot be bought and must be boarded. It can be found patrolling some Paranid sectors, sometimes unescorted.

When choosing the starting game scenario "Poisoned Paranid" you get an "overtuned" Hyperion upon paying the ransom for it. This Hyperion is special in that it can (by chance) reach very high speed levels, reportedly up to 250.2 m/s. See details.

Suggested Roles

The Hyperion is an excellent player ship due to its versatility and ability to beat any other ship in a fight, with sufficient skill from the pilot.

The ship's large cargo hold, docking bay, speed and maneuverability effectively make it an exceptionally powerful TM class ship. Capable of launching a small (2) wing of fighters, deploy large objects like lasertowers or fighter drone swarms, or act as a missile platform; the Hyperion is one of the most versatile ships in space.

• As a Warship, it can mount 8 CIG or ISR as main guns, plus 4 EBC and 6 PAC in its turrets. It can hold 400 Wraith (vs. capital ships), 400 Typhoon (vs. fighters), 100 wasp (vs. fleeing fighters), 200 Mosquito (vs. incoming missiles) and still have energy for 100 sector jump range.
• As a fast trader, it is extremely resilient, powerful and fast. Its cargo hold multiplied by its speed is better than even the TS class Mistral. Only the Springblossom might be a better at this role, as it is weaker, but much faster.
• As a complex building ship, it is the second fastest ship able to mount a Tractor Beam (the Split Dragon is 3 m/s faster). This shortens the time traveling when not towing factories (as it is capped at 80 m/s).

Headquarters Production Info

This ship can be reverse engineered and produced at the player Headquarters. Required materials and build time are as follows:

HQ Production Materials

Ware	Amount
Energy Cells	36,680
Teladianium	1,145
Cloth Rimes	381
Rastar Oil	763
Ore	1,527
Silicon Wafers	1,145
Crystals	381
Quantum Tubes	381
Microchips	763
Computer Components	381
Shipwright Fee (Credits)	10,820,648
Build Time (game time) (hh:mm:ss)	21:40:33

See Also

Ships by Class

M6+ Ships

Argon	Heavy Centaur (Prototype)
ATF	Vali
Boron	Heavy Hydra
Goner	none
Kha'ak	none
OTAS	Skiron
Paranid	Heavy Nemesis • Hyperion
Pirate	none
Split	Acinonyx Prototype • Heavy Dragon
Teladi	Heavy Osprey
Terran	none
Xenon	PX
Yaki	none