THE JUMPGATE DEFINITIVE GUIDE - Tripod

Cyclone
Classification: Light Fighter
Powerplant: Instigator, Antagonizer works well (size 2)
Engines: Impeler x 2 (size 2 x 2)
Radar: Chime (24000 meter range) (size 1)
Shield: Haven (15400mm equivalent) (size 2)
Armor: 9300mm
Capacitor: Spore, Seed for ammo or pulse lasers (size 2)
Laser Config: ER Laser x 2/Heavy Laser, Distorters x 2/Warper
Ammo Config: Straker x 2/Cobra
Missiles (# x size): 4x2
MODx: 3
ECM: 1
Speed (nor/ab/ff): 469/535/926 MPS
Acceleration: 117.6 (laser), 121.4 (pulse), 110.3 (ammo) kN/kg
Yaw/Pitch/Roll: 75/80/80 DPS
Cargo: 5 m³
Notes:
The modern Q4-X Cyclone is, bar none, the most maneuverable aerospace fighter craft ever
produced. It is capable, when not thrusting, of flipping around 360 degrees in just over 2 seconds
regardless of the direction in which it turns, and it rolls just as well. It also accelerates better than
any fighter craft (not counting scouts) available to any nation. It carries as much firepower as a
Raven or laser-based Interceptor, and all of the guns are clustered right under the cockpit – in
fact, the heavy laser mount sits on a direct line with the center of the HUD’s targeting reticule.
Precise pilots can land all their shots easily in a Cyclone.
The only weakness the craft has is that it is slightly slower in top speed than the Raven –
although it is still quite capable of running any heavier craft down with ease. It shares the Raven’s
lack of MODx, though, making its chase capacities slightly limited (which is perhaps the only thing
preventing it from dominating heavier craft.) It also presents a somewhat large profile compared
to the Light Fighters of the other two nations (though most vets will remember the “Death Moth” of
old and think the modern Cyclone slim as paper in comparison.) The Cyclone is still, on the
whole, an exceptionally dangerous craft even for a heavier fighter. Do not let the “Light”
designation fool you – this craft is deadly to any ship.
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