Monitor

Monitor-class Frigate
Logistical data
Recovery rate (per day)	8%
Maintenance (sup/month)	6.0
Cargo capacity	30
Maximum crew	30
Skeleton crew	15
Fuel capacity	20
Maximum burn	10
Fuel per light year	1
Ordnance points	30
Combat Performance
Hull integrity	1,500
Armor rating	175
Defense	Omni Shield
Flux capacity	4,000
Flux dissipation	120
Top speed	90
System	Fortress Shield
Mounts	2x Small Universal
Built-in Weapons	2x Flak Cannon
Hull mods	Flux Shunt
Advanced Stats
CR per deployment	10%
Recovery cost (supplies)	6
Peak performance (sec)	360
Shield arc	300
Shield upkeep/sec	60
Shield flux/damage	0.8

	An oddity among ships, the Monitor is the result of the line of thought that 'sometimes the best defense is indeed the best defense'. It features turret mounts angled to provide wide interception arcs and a unique 'flux shunt' modification to its integrated power systems specially constructed to relieve flux generated by shields. Indeed, the Monitor makes up for a lack of maneuverability and concentrated firepower with the ability to withstand prolonged bombardment from enemy ordinance unseen in hulls of similar tonnage. Though its experimental nature is perhaps a sign of the innovation that eras of turmoil seem to inspire, whether the Monitor's radical defensive focus is a boon or pitfall remains an issue of some contention. Several dramatic failures in convoy protection patrols were explained by Ko Combine public relations representatives to be the fault of improper tactics employed by convoy commanders. Ko Combine maintains that when positioned correctly in a combat situation and supported by strike-craft - as the anvil and hammer, respectively - simulations demonstrate that the Monitor significantly enhances convoy survivability against the average pirate attack. Prominent critics remain.
–In-Game Description

The Monitor-class Frigate is heavily-shielded midline design notable for possessing a unique Flux Shunt, allowing it to keep its Fortress Shield ship system up indefinitely, making it virtually invulnerable. It is primarily fielded by the Persean League.

Loadouts Tips

The two small universal mounts can be fitted with Light Mortars or additional PDs in order to sync up the one second firing delay with the built-in Flak Cannons. This is particularly useful for AI control who can then reliably flicker the Fortress Shield system off just long enough to fire a salvo before snapping it back up, producing maximum survivability with some damage threat. Recommended to set all weapons in the same weapon group and linked when using this build.

Up to date for version 0.97