Avenger - Revision history

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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	All Avenger craft come equipped with a [[Cloaking device\|cloaking device]]. Homing weapon systems and subsidiary craft of all shapes and sizes are unable to follow a cloaked Avenger. However, the Ilwrath cloak is not perfect — some of the Avenger's own scanning instruments do not function properly while the cloaking device is active.{{ref\|2}} In addition to that, hostile craft will retain some awareness of the Avenger's approximate position. In [[Super-Melee]], the game's camera remains centered between the Avenger and its opponent regardless of whether the cloak is active. The Hellfire Spout and cloaking device cannot function at the same time. The Avenger's cloak will shut off automatically when the weapon is activated. If stealth is broken in this way, the Avenger will also orient itself towards the enemy ship's position regardless of where the Avenger was facing before.		All Avenger craft come equipped with a [[Cloaking device\|cloaking device]]. Homing weapon systems and subsidiary craft of all shapes and sizes are unable to follow a cloaked Avenger. However, the Ilwrath cloak is not perfect — some of the Avenger's own scanning instruments do not function properly while the cloaking device is active.{{ref\|2}} In addition to that, hostile craft will retain some awareness of the Avenger's approximate position. In [[Super-Melee]], the game's camera remains centered between the Avenger and its opponent regardless of whether the cloak is active. The Hellfire Spout and cloaking device cannot function at the same time. The Avenger's cloak will shut off automatically when the weapon is activated. If stealth is broken in this way, the Avenger will also orient itself towards the enemy ship's position regardless of where the Avenger was facing before.

			''See Also:'' [[Hoaxes and Rumours FAQ]]

	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==

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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	All Avenger craft come equipped with a cloaking device. Homing weapon systems and subsidiary craft of all shapes and sizes are unable to follow a cloaked Avenger. However, the Ilwrath cloak is not perfect — some of the Avenger's own scanning instruments do not function properly while the cloaking device is active.{{ref\|2}} In addition to that, hostile craft will retain some awareness of the Avenger's approximate position. In [[Super-Melee]], the game's camera remains centered between the Avenger and its opponent regardless of whether the cloak is active. The Hellfire Spout and cloaking device cannot function at the same time. The Avenger's cloak will shut off automatically when the weapon is activated. If stealth is broken in this way, the Avenger will also orient itself towards the enemy ship's position regardless of where the Avenger was facing before.		All Avenger craft come equipped with a [[Cloaking device\|cloaking device]]. Homing weapon systems and subsidiary craft of all shapes and sizes are unable to follow a cloaked Avenger. However, the Ilwrath cloak is not perfect — some of the Avenger's own scanning instruments do not function properly while the cloaking device is active.{{ref\|2}} In addition to that, hostile craft will retain some awareness of the Avenger's approximate position. In [[Super-Melee]], the game's camera remains centered between the Avenger and its opponent regardless of whether the cloak is active. The Hellfire Spout and cloaking device cannot function at the same time. The Avenger's cloak will shut off automatically when the weapon is activated. If stealth is broken in this way, the Avenger will also orient itself towards the enemy ship's position regardless of where the Avenger was facing before.

	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==

Shiver at 07:28, 24 September 2013

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	[[Image:Star_control_i_ilwrath_avenger_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]		[[Image:Star_control_i_ilwrath_avenger_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]
	The [[Ilwrath]] '''Avenger''' is the result of technology that the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za]] bestowed upon the once newly conquered, technologically simple Ilwrath.{{ref\|1}} Above all, the Ilwrath delight in tormenting their victims and this has carried over to how they wage war ~~to some extent~~. Stealth technology is employed so widely by the Ilwrath armed forces that it has become synonymous with their species. Due to the ship's stealth capabilities, combat involving an Avenger will more often than not play out like a game of cat and mouse. It is because of this stealth capability that, according to Commander [[Hayes]], the Avenger was as deadly a threat as the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] to the [[Alliance]] deep-space patrols.		The [[Ilwrath]] '''Avenger''' is the result of technology that the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za]] bestowed upon the once newly conquered, technologically simple Ilwrath.{{ref\|1}} Above all, the Ilwrath delight in tormenting their victims and this cruelty has carried over to how they wage war. Stealth technology is employed so widely by the Ilwrath armed forces that it has become synonymous with their species. Due to the ship's stealth capabilities, combat involving an Avenger will more often than not play out like a game of cat and mouse. It is because of this stealth capability that, according to Commander [[Hayes]], the Avenger was as deadly a threat as the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] to the [[Alliance]] deep-space patrols.

	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==

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Tactical Overview

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	* When up against an opponent that is too fast for the Avenger to catch, the best solution is to find a planet. The Avenger's top speed is no longer restricted while the ship is within a gravity well's area of effect. This can be capitalized upon by lurking around a planet's immediate vicinity until the opponent moves in to engage or by performing a [[Leyland Gravity Whip]] towards the enemy, hopefully overtaking them.		* When up against an opponent that is too fast for the Avenger to catch, the best solution is to find a planet. The Avenger's top speed is no longer restricted while the ship is within a gravity well's area of effect. This can be capitalized upon by lurking around a planet's immediate vicinity until the opponent moves in to engage or by performing a [[Leyland Gravity Whip]] towards the enemy, hopefully overtaking them.

	* The cloaking device may not be very helpful for sneaking up on an opponent, but the ability to negate the homing function of most weapons is no small thing. This can buy an Avenger the time needed to find a planet or force a short-ranged enemy ship to travel straight towards the Avenger (and hopefully its Hellfire Spout) to attack~~. It is difficult to figure out what direction the Avenger is facing while cloaked. When in doubt, especially near planetary bodies, the cloak should be turned off to reorient the ship~~.		* The cloaking device may not be very helpful for sneaking up on an opponent, but the ability to negate the homing function of most weapons is no small thing. This can buy an Avenger the time needed to find a planet or force a short-ranged enemy ship to travel straight towards the Avenger (and hopefully its Hellfire Spout) to attack.

	* When fighting against an Avenger, the best approach is to keep one's distance and gradually pick the ship apart from outside of its range. A direct shoot-out ~~with~~ an Avenger is not recommended ~~except when in possession of~~ firepower ~~even greater than theirs~~.		* It is difficult to figure out what direction the Avenger is facing while cloaked. When in doubt, especially near planetary bodies, the cloak should be turned off to reorient the ship.

			* When fighting against an Avenger, the best approach is to keep one's distance and gradually pick the ship apart from outside of its range. A direct shoot-out against an Avenger is not recommended with anything less than overwhelming firepower.

	==Notes and references==		==Notes and references==

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	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==
	When up against an opponent that is too fast for the Avenger to catch, the best solution is to find a planet. The Avenger's top speed is no longer restricted while the ship is within a gravity well's area of effect. This can be capitalized upon by lurking around a planet's immediate vicinity until the opponent moves in to engage or by performing a [[Leyland Gravity Whip]] towards the enemy, hopefully overtaking them.		* When up against an opponent that is too fast for the Avenger to catch, the best solution is to find a planet. The Avenger's top speed is no longer restricted while the ship is within a gravity well's area of effect. This can be capitalized upon by lurking around a planet's immediate vicinity until the opponent moves in to engage or by performing a [[Leyland Gravity Whip]] towards the enemy, hopefully overtaking them.

	The cloaking device may not be very helpful for sneaking up on an opponent, but the ability to negate the homing function of most weapons is no small thing. This can buy an Avenger the time needed to find a planet or force a short-ranged enemy ship to travel straight towards the Avenger (and hopefully its Hellfire Spout) to attack. It is difficult to figure out what direction the Avenger is facing while cloaked. When in doubt, especially near planetary bodies, the cloak should be turned off to reorient the ship.		* The cloaking device may not be very helpful for sneaking up on an opponent, but the ability to negate the homing function of most weapons is no small thing. This can buy an Avenger the time needed to find a planet or force a short-ranged enemy ship to travel straight towards the Avenger (and hopefully its Hellfire Spout) to attack. It is difficult to figure out what direction the Avenger is facing while cloaked. When in doubt, especially near planetary bodies, the cloak should be turned off to reorient the ship.

	When fighting against an Avenger, the best approach is to keep one's distance and gradually pick the ship apart from outside of its range. A direct shoot-out with an Avenger is not recommended except when in possession of firepower even greater than theirs.		* When fighting against an Avenger, the best approach is to keep one's distance and gradually pick the ship apart from outside of its range. A direct shoot-out with an Avenger is not recommended except when in possession of firepower even greater than theirs.

	==Notes and references==		==Notes and references==

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	===Primary===		===Primary===
	The primary weapon of the Avenger is a short-range flamethrower which has been dubbed the "Hellfire Spout". The Avenger's rapid rate of energy recovery allows it to maintain a nearly constant stream of flame over a length of time. Each individual puff of flame inflicts a single point of damage.		The primary weapon of the Avenger is a short range flamethrower which has been dubbed the "Hellfire Spout". The Avenger's rapid rate of energy recovery allows it to maintain a nearly constant stream of flame over a length of time. Each individual puff of flame inflicts a single point of damage.

	===Secondary===		===Secondary===

Shiver at 15:09, 29 August 2009

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	The [[Ilwrath]] '''Avenger''' is the result of technology that the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za]] bestowed upon the once newly conquered, technologically simple Ilwrath.{{ref\|1}} Above all, the Ilwrath delight in tormenting their victims and this has carried over to how they wage war to some extent. Stealth technology is employed so widely by the Ilwrath armed forces that it has become synonymous with their species. Due to the ship's stealth capabilities, combat involving an Avenger will more often than not play out like a game of cat and mouse. It is because of this stealth capability that, according to Commander [[Hayes]], the Avenger was as deadly a threat as the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] to the [[Alliance]] deep-space patrols.		The [[Ilwrath]] '''Avenger''' is the result of technology that the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za]] bestowed upon the once newly conquered, technologically simple Ilwrath.{{ref\|1}} Above all, the Ilwrath delight in tormenting their victims and this has carried over to how they wage war to some extent. Stealth technology is employed so widely by the Ilwrath armed forces that it has become synonymous with their species. Due to the ship's stealth capabilities, combat involving an Avenger will more often than not play out like a game of cat and mouse. It is because of this stealth capability that, according to Commander [[Hayes]], the Avenger was as deadly a threat as the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] to the [[Alliance]] deep-space patrols.

	==~~Navigation~~==		==Propulsion==
	The Avenger turns and accelerates swiftly, but its top speed is fairly low. This limitation is considered the ship's Achilles' heel.		The Avenger turns and accelerates swiftly, but its top speed is fairly low. This limitation is considered the ship's Achilles' heel.

Shiver: Bringing text back to SC1 images, increasing size to 306 pixel wodth.

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	[[Image:~~Notext_sc1_avenger~~.~~png‎~~\|thumb\|306px\|~~Image from Star Control I.~~]]		[[Image:Star_control_i_ilwrath_avenger_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]
	The [[Ilwrath]] '''Avenger''' is the result of technology that the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za]] bestowed upon the once newly conquered, technologically simple Ilwrath.{{ref\|1}} Above all, the Ilwrath delight in tormenting their victims and this has carried over to how they wage war to some extent. Stealth technology is employed so widely by the Ilwrath armed forces that it has become synonymous with their species. Due to the ship's stealth capabilities, combat involving an Avenger will more often than not play out like a game of cat and mouse. It is because of this stealth capability that, according to Commander [[Hayes]], the Avenger was as deadly a threat as the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] to the [[Alliance]] deep-space patrols.		The [[Ilwrath]] '''Avenger''' is the result of technology that the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za]] bestowed upon the once newly conquered, technologically simple Ilwrath.{{ref\|1}} Above all, the Ilwrath delight in tormenting their victims and this has carried over to how they wage war to some extent. Stealth technology is employed so widely by the Ilwrath armed forces that it has become synonymous with their species. Due to the ship's stealth capabilities, combat involving an Avenger will more often than not play out like a game of cat and mouse. It is because of this stealth capability that, according to Commander [[Hayes]], the Avenger was as deadly a threat as the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] to the [[Alliance]] deep-space patrols.

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	[[Image:~~Star_control_i_ilwrath_avenger_databank~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|~~225px~~\|~~Starship Databank Entry~~]]		[[Image:Notext_sc1_avenger.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Image from Star Control I.]]
	The [[Ilwrath]] '''Avenger''' is the result of technology that the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za]] bestowed upon the once newly conquered, technologically simple Ilwrath.{{ref\|1}} Above all, the Ilwrath delight in tormenting their victims and this has carried over to how they wage war to some extent. Stealth technology is employed so widely by the Ilwrath armed forces that it has become synonymous with their species. Due to the ship's stealth capabilities, combat involving an Avenger will more often than not play out like a game of cat and mouse. It is because of this stealth capability that, according to Commander [[Hayes]], the Avenger was as deadly a threat as the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] to the [[Alliance]] deep-space patrols.		The [[Ilwrath]] '''Avenger''' is the result of technology that the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za]] bestowed upon the once newly conquered, technologically simple Ilwrath.{{ref\|1}} Above all, the Ilwrath delight in tormenting their victims and this has carried over to how they wage war to some extent. Stealth technology is employed so widely by the Ilwrath armed forces that it has become synonymous with their species. Due to the ship's stealth capabilities, combat involving an Avenger will more often than not play out like a game of cat and mouse. It is because of this stealth capability that, according to Commander [[Hayes]], the Avenger was as deadly a threat as the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] to the [[Alliance]] deep-space patrols.

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Cloaking...

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	::23:43 <+PR3> We meant for the Ilwrath's cloak to somewhat affect that ship's captain as well, though it was not a huge issue.		::23:43 <+PR3> We meant for the Ilwrath's cloak to somewhat affect that ship's captain as well, though it was not a huge issue.

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