Gladius Fighter Wing

Gladius Fighter Wing
Logistical Data
Designation Fighter Ordnance points 6 Fighters in wing 2 Crew per fighter 2
Combat Performance
Base replacement time (seconds) 10 Combat speed 300 Formation V Maximum engagement range 4000 Weapons 2x Light Machine Gun 1x IR Pulse Laser (High Delay) Fighter system Decoy Flare Launcher Hull integrity 500 Armor 75 Flux capacity 200 Flux dissipation 50
Advanced Stats
Mass 40 Fleet points 6 Attack run range 500 Acceleration 400 Deceleration 300 Max turn rate 150 Turn acceleration 300

	Fast, deadly and well-armored, the Gladius excels at improving both the firepower and survivability of interceptor groups. However, when facing durable opponents, the small number of craft in a wing begins to tell.
–In-Game Description

Description

Jack of all trades but master of none, the Gladius is a hybrid between interceptor and a heavy fighter and a more generalist alternative to the Broadsword. It can still do an okay job distracting enemy PD with flares and fluxing up the target with Light Machine Guns, but in a pinch it also has an IR Pulse Laser to deal with enemy fighters; it is also significantly faster than the Broadsword, but with noticeably less tank. It is recommended to pair it with other specialized fast fighters such as Wasps or Claws, as there are superior options in both pure escort or interceptor roles.

Change History

0.96

• Replaced single-shot flare launcher with triple-shot

0.95a

• OP cost reduced from 10 to 6
• IR Pulse Laser Replaced with IR Pulse Laser (High Delay)

0.8.1a-RC5

• Max turn rate increased from 90 to 150
• Turn acceleration increased from 180 to 300
• OP cost reduced from 12 to 10
• Role description changed from Heavy Interceptor to Fighter

0.8a

• reworked

Only up to date for version 0.8.1a-RC5. It is likely still broadly correct but not verified for the most up to date data yet. Please double check the Version History