Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock/Colonial Ships: Difference between revisions

'''Campaign:''' As mentioned above, the Manticore is more than a match for the Cylon Nemeses you'll find early game. They will begin having problems against the Talon, which is more heavily armoured. Manticores quickly retire from the front lines to the support role, replaced by Adamants, Berzerks, and finally Battlestars.

'''Official Description:''' ''Predominantly used for hit-and-run tactics and scouting missions, the Manticore also serves well in larger strike groups as a flanking element. Long range compatible missile tubes and an uncommon aft-facing turret configuration makes this a versatile fighter.''

The Adamant class blueprint becomes available after Mission 3.

'''Official Description:''' ''Designed by Sinon Quade a decade before the start of the Cylon War, the Adamant carrier and cruiser combo has become the cornerstone of many Colonial Fleet groups. What it lacks in speed, it makes up with its constant presence and firepower on the battlefield.''

It is reasonably durable, while also being able to keep pace with your battlestars. It is also notable for being one of the few Colonial ships with ventral guns, giving it a fighting chance against ships below it. Being above its target, however, does limit the ship's broadside. At great distances, the Minotaur can get its dorsal, ventral, and port or starboard guns all firing at a single target.

The Minotaur Class becomes available after Mission 7.

'''Campaign:''' By the time this ship is unlocked, players will have access to the Artemis class Battlestar, which one or two Minotaurs can support with their additional gunfire. They make poor centerpieces for fleets, given their aforementioned weaknesses.

'''Official Description:''' ''The Minotaur warship is a testament to the pragmatic nature of the Aerilan people; you build a ship, give it plenty of armour, and fit every other spare inch with guns. It is a cost-effective fixture for fleet groups looking to bulk up their firepower.''

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The Atlas becomes available after Mission 9.

'''Campaign:''' Using Atlases in the campaign is not too different from using the Minotaur: it is a question of taste. Bringing along multiple squadrons with only one capital ship is helpful, but some players prefer the firepower, mobility, and squadron survivability of Berzerks. Atlases generally make poor choices for command ships, though having a CAG officer in one can prove helpful.

'''Official Description:''' ''The Atlas is an iconic remnant of Virgon's imperialist history. Slow and densely armoured, the Atlas carrier now provides powerful fighter support for modern Colonial fleet groups.''

'''Campaign:''' Unlocked alongside the Artemis, the Ranger is best used as a support ship. Keep it above targets and use guided missiles against smaller, faster targets like Nemeses and Cerastes, or unload constant streams of torpedoes against enemy Basestars.

'''Official Description:''' ''Originally a Picon specialist design, the Ranger class cruiser has more recently become morepopular throughout the Twelve Colonies. Its combination of long range dominance and skirmish-range turret configuration makes it a highly effective all-rounder in any strike group.''

'''Campaign:'''  The strong survivability of this battlestar makes it the ideal command ship to stick an officer in. Ensure it remains protected, especially against Cylon torpedo spam. Flak can help against torpedoes and, to a lesser extent, Raiders.  

'''Official Description:''' ''The Artemis Class Battlestar is the most commonly deployed command ship by Colonial Fleet. Moderate speed, high armour ratings, and aggressive turret battery placements make this battlestar a dominating force on the battlefield.''

'''Campaign:''' At over 2,000 points, the Jupiter class is not advised for junior officers with a small fleet point limit. Taking a Jupiter into combat leaves little room for anything else. With higher ranked officers, however, the Jupiter can replace or support the Artemis against larger ships. Other players will continue to rely on the Artemis itself.

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'''Campaign:''' Early game fleets will usually consist of the Adamant class supported by this vessel. The Berzerk does more damage but cannot take the beating the Adamant can. These two ships will compliment each other well until you unlock the Artemis class Battlestar. After unlocking the Artemis, the Berzerk remains notable for its highly effective hangar system. 50 points of Squad Evasion can stack with both a CAG officer and veterancy bonuses (if enabled) to get in excess of 77 Squad Evasion. Equip this Berzerk with Mark 2 Vipers and they will be nearly impossible to kill.

'''Official Description:''' ''The Berzerk class carrier is a fast and effective force multiplier. The carrier is not designed to survive prolonged engagements by itself. However, when supporting a battlestar or strike group, it can provide powerful complementary firepower and squadron support.

'''Multiplayer:''' Unlike most Colonial vessels, the Janus is highly effective against targets below it. The Janus is also notable for its total lack of broadside or dorsal guns, making it helpless against targets above it. With only heavy guns and only 135 Marines on board, the Janus is also extremely vulnerable to Heavy Raiders.

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Celestras also have two munitions slots that can be swapped with other ships using resupply raptors. The supply raptors will take the munitions slot on the Celestra and swap it with the munitions slot on another vessel. When the resupply Raptors return to the Celestra, it will take the capital ship's original munitions slot and apply it to the Celestra. It is a straight swap and it cannot be used to "top off" used munitions. Ensure the Celestra is carrying the correct munitions before the battle begins; it carries two slots of guided missiles by default.

'''Official Description:''' ''The Celestra class support was originally a self-sustaining civilian research ship that was coopted by Colonial Fleet. This support uses remote drones to apply adaptive armour plating. A resupply depot has been retrofitted into the hangar, allowing Raptor crews to make supply runs mid-mission to fleet cruisers and battlestars.''

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