Hades

Paranid Hades Class M8 Bomber Buy: Priest Protectorate @ 5,442,574 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 68.8 - 137.5 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 9.14 - 18.3 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 13.3 - 26.6 RPM Hull Strength 25,000 Max. Shield (Total) 5 x 25 MJ (125 MJ) Shield Reactor 1,200 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 500 - 790 @ L Laser Capacitor 1,100 MJ Laser Recharge 32 MW Front Missile Turret: 2 Launch Tubes                                                                                                          Rear x 1

Overview

The Hades is the preferred Commonwealth bomber, being the best compromise of statistics. Many also consider it one of the best-looking ships in the game.

Background

Encyclopedia Entry

The sleek lines of the Hades belie the steel beneath. The best of Paranid technology make this bomber a leader in its class.

Physical Characteristics

About twice the size on an M3 fighter, the Hades has a sleek fuselage with curved wings.

Combat

Like all bombers, the Hades fights by loosing missiles off at a capital ship from outside its range. A good missile defence script is needed to thwart a Tomahawk barrage. Give its small size and fairly good maneuverability, capital ships struggle to land hits on this ship. However, the Hades pilot must be wary of faster fighters, particularly of the M4 and M4+ classes.

Equipment

The Hades fires the Tomahawk Heavy Missile.

Availability

Variant	Heaven's Assertion	Third Redemption
Hades	x	x

It may also be found among Paranid patrols and pirate wings spawned by station defense missions and is vulnerable to the bail and claim mechanic.

Suggested Roles

The Hades is a cheap anti-capital ship bomber, which can be used with fighter cover to destroy an entire sector.

See Also

Ships by Class

M8 Ships

Argon	Gladiator
ATF	none
Boron	Marlin
Goner	none
Kha'ak	none
OTAS	Auster Hauler
Paranid	Hades
Pirate	none
Split	Viper
Teladi	Peregrine
Terran	Claymore
Xenon	none
Yaki	none