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|blockcount = 6,500-7,499 (Generally '''6500-6599''') | |blockcount = 6,500-7,499 (Generally '''6500-6599''') | ||
|shields = 10 | |shields = 10 | ||
|speed = ~21 | |speed = ~20-21 (cruise)<br>7.9 (dc) | ||
|weapons = 1x [[Phaser]]<br>3x [[Heavy Turret]]<br>1x [[Light Turret]]<br>1x [[Tri Turret]] | |weapons = 1x [[Phaser]]<br>3x [[Heavy Turret]]<br>1x [[Light Turret]]<br>1x [[Tri Turret]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:28, 2 January 2025
| Attack Frigate (6.5k) | |
| Glass Cannon | |
 The Juno, Imperial Nova's Attack Frigate. | |
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| Block count | 6,500-7,499 (Generally 6500-6599) |
| Shield count | 10 |
| Movement Speed | ~20-21 (cruise) 7.9 (dc) |
| Properties | |
| Weapons | 1x Phaser 3x Heavy Turret 1x Light Turret 1x Tri Turret |
Attack Frigates, also known as 6.5ks, are a subclass of Frigate which have the firepower of a full sized frigate, but is significantly more fragile. They are advantaged over larger frigates by their speed, as well as slightly faster shield regeneration.
Technical Specifications[edit | edit source]
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 Turrets, 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 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[edit | edit source]
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 sink the battlecruiser CATACLYSM, which remains the only battlecruiser sunk in combat, the Ilios Alliance opted to employ a fleet of 8k and 9.7k warships instead.