Astraeus Hauler

OTAS Astraeus Hauler [AP] Class M7 Frigate Buy: Argon @ Federation Marshal 36,302,643 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 73 - 132.3 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 7 - 13 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 1.6 - 2.9 RPM Hull Strength 480,000 Max. Shield (Total) 4 x 1 GJ (4,000 MJ) Shield Reactor 6,050 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 2,500 - 2,975 @ XL Laser Capacitor 63,000 MJ Laser Recharge 1,575 MW                                                                                                          Main x 8                                                                                                          Top x 2                                                                                                          Rear x 2                                                                                                          Left x 2                                                                                                          Right x 2                                                                                                          Bottom x 2 Docking 7 M3+-M5

Overview

Similar to the Argon Cerberus in appearance and function, the OTAS Astraeus is superior to its counterpart in almost every way except for a comparatively inferior cargo space. With a bigger laser generator, higher speed (it is among the fastest frigates at over 130m/s) and more shields there is little to justify use of the Cerberus over it. Being OTAS developed its availability is limited to the company shipyard facility in Legend's Home.

Background

Excelling in perimeter defence and task group escort duties, the Astraeus-class frigate is an essential part of the OTAS fleet.

Physical Characteristics

Identical to the Cerberus, the Astraeus has a long cuboidal hull of silver plating.

Combat

Like the Cerberus it takes after, the Astraeus cannot mount effective anti-capital weaponry, but excels as an anti-fighter flak platform.

Equipment

Missiles

Mosquito Missile Wasp Missile Dragonfly Missile Silkworm Missile Hornet Missile

Disruptor Missile Firefly Missile Thunderbolt Missile Tempest Missile Hurricane Missile

Cyclone Missile Tornado Missile Typhoon Missile Firestorm Torpedo Aurora Missile

Remote Guided Warhead Beluga Missile Hammerhead Missile Rapier Missile

Firelance Missile Wildfire Missile Windstalker Missile Banshee Missile

Availability

This ship is not available in the Vanilla game but is purchaseable in Albion Prelude at the OTAS Shipyard located in Legend's Home.

Suggested Roles

As with the Cerberus, anti-fighter combat. It makes an excellent escort for a heavy M2 like the Boreas, allowing the Boreas to mount more anti-capital weaponry.

See Also

Ships by Class

M7 Ships

Argon	Cerberus • Griffon
ATF	Aegir
Boron	Thresher
Goner	none
Kha'ak	none
OTAS	Astraeus Hauler
Paranid	Agamemnon • Deimos
Pirate	Carrack
Split	Panther • Tiger
Teladi	Shrike
Terran	Yokohama
Xenon	Q
Yaki	Akurei