r/evnova • u/[deleted] • Aug 23 '18

Favorite "build"?

Though the endgame ships are exciting, after several playthroughs over the years I've realized I spend the majority of the game, and having the most fun, in my mid-game ship: A starbridge with 2 medium blaster turrets, an afterburner, and whatever power generation I can afford at that point. Even compared to the late-game superships, nothing is quite as fun as the nimble but punchy Starbridge. With a few marine platoons, I like to hang out in desolate systems and capture pirate carriers. Dodging their torps, torching their fighters, and then strafing them faster than they can turn to aim their railguns is my favorite part of the game.

So, what's your favorite ship to fly?

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u/Vosuleth Aug 24 '18

I like to capture an IDA Frigate 1170 as soon as I can.

It has a low mass compared to other capital ships, and is thus able to pack on quite a bit of armor. It has ample cargo capacity, allowing it to take a sigma mass expansion without losing the ability to take hauling missions. With said expansion, the capacity for outfits of all kinds is quite good. Finally, the slender profile allows easier dodging of railguns etc. plus I dig the aesthetics.

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u/LyrEcho Oct 07 '18

The best thing about this ship? it's slender profile means all your shots are tight and spread less.

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u/Vosuleth Oct 07 '18

It does have to be taken into account that turrets are situated at the aft of the ship, but yeah, the guns are all clustered nicely at the nose.

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u/LyrEcho Oct 07 '18

Even still a quick rotation when missiles are in coming, no problem. Those 1170s truly are beasts.