Attack Frigate

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{{Infobox starship
|name = Attack Frigate (6.5k)
|subheader = Glass Cannon
|title=Attack Frigate
|image=Juno.png
|caption= The Juno, [[Imperial Nova]]'s Attack Frigate.
|blockcount = 6,500-7,499 (Generally '''6500-6599''')
|shields = 10
|speed = ~20-21 (cruise)<br>7.9 (dc)
|weapons = 1x [[Phaser]]<br>3x [[Heavy Turret]]<br>1x [[Light Turret]]<br>1x [[Tri Turret]]
}}

'''Attack Frigates''', also known as '''6.5k'''s, are a subclass of [[Frigate]] which have the firepower of a full sized frigate, but are significantly more fragile. They are advantaged over larger frigates by their speed, as well as boasting slightly faster [[Particle Shield|shield]] regeneration.

Attack Frigates are countered by [[Frigates]], [[Attack Destroyers]], and [[Destroyers]]. Attack Frigates are a counter to [[Light Frigates]], [[Corvettes]], and [[Gunships]].

== Technical Specifications ==
Attack Frigates are typically referred to as "6.5k"s by experienced ship-builders, as these ships must have a block count of at least 6500 in order to fire [[Heavy Turret]]s, which are their primary weapon. These ships are typically made with block counts as close to 6500 as possible, in order to maximize the benefits that they receive from being a smaller ship (faster movement speed, faster shield regeneration, and a smaller profile).

As ships below 7500 blocks cannot support an [[Particle Shield#Particle Shield 0.8i|0.8i shield]], attack frigates are the largest subclass in the game not to employ an 0.8i shield; the lack of a reinforced shield makes these ships comparatively fragile, as they struggle to protect the vulnerable starship components (such as the cockpit) that larger ships employ 0.8i shields to secure.

== History ==
Attack Frigates were heavily utilized by both sides during the [[Horizon Federation-RentDueYesterday War]].

In modern times, attack frigates are rarely used. The most notable attack frigate pilot operating on Horizon's End today is [[_omni]] of [[Radiance]], who has employed this ship class to defend [[Ilios Alliance]] members from pirates such as [[z4nityy]].

Attack Frigates are regarded by some players as the ideal choice for sinking a [[battlecruiser]] with non-[[supercapital]] warships; however, this has not yet been tested on the survival server, as to [[Ilios Alliance-Vask Authority War#Sinking of CATACLYSM|sink the battlecruiser CATACLYSM]], which was the first battlecruiser sunk in combat, the [[Ilios Alliance]] opted to employ a fleet of [[8k]] and [[9.7k]] warships instead.

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