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	===Additional===		===Additional===
	When the Intruder warps into combat, it arrives very close to its opponent. The impact of this varies. An Intruder may surprise and eliminate the enemy almost immediately. In other instances, the VUX's initial facing angle may point directly opposite of its adversary, allowing the enemy an easy escape from the Intruder. Note that the Intruder's warp-in ability is disabled during The Ur-Quan Master's main game and occurs only within the "Super Melee" combat simulator.		When the Intruder warps into combat, it arrives very close to its opponent. The impact of this varies. An Intruder may surprise and eliminate the enemy almost immediately. In other instances, the VUX's initial facing angle may point directly opposite of its adversary, allowing the enemy an easy escape from the Intruder. Note that the Intruder's warp-in ability is disabled during The Ur-Quan Master's main game and occurs only within the "Super Melee" combat simulator. This often makes an encounter with an Intruder in the single-player campaign a trivial engagement.

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

Zeracles at 03:49, 9 October 2013

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	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==
	The Intruder is slow and unmaneuverable. Fortunately, its rate of acceleration is enough to get some good speed from a [[gravity whip]] maneuver. Beyond that, VUX captains depend on their limpet armament to ~~shore up~~ the Intruder's lack of mobility.		The Intruder is slow and unmaneuverable. Fortunately, its rate of acceleration is enough to get some good speed from a [[gravity whip]] maneuver. Beyond that, VUX captains depend on their limpet armament to compensate for the Intruder's lack of mobility.

	==Armament==		==Armament==
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	* The Intruder is so slow that chasing after the enemy tends to be futile, even self-destructive. By default, Intruder pilots should instead fly defensively, laying down curtains of limpets in their wake. Warp-in ambushes and gravity whip maneuvers are both big exceptions to this, momentarily enabling effective offense.		* The Intruder is so slow that chasing after the enemy tends to be futile, even self-destructive. By default, Intruder pilots should instead fly defensively, laying down curtains of limpets in their wake. Warp-in ambushes and gravity whip maneuvers are both big exceptions to this, momentarily enabling effective offense.

	* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to gradually coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that they are effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. ~~The first~~ A well-executed gravity whip which crosses in front of the target's flight path can greatly assist with this approach.		* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to gradually coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that they are effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. A well-executed gravity whip which crosses in front of the target's flight path can greatly assist with this approach.

	* Limpets vary in usefulness depending upon opponent. For instance, non-inertial spacecraft (~~The~~ [[Skiff]], [[Probe]], and blazer form of the [[Guardian]]) are much less impeded by limpets than every other ship. A ring of [[Avatar]] ZapSats will easily dispatch any number of limpets, if present. Limpets slip right through the shield systems of the [[Jugger]] and [[Terminator]], which makes the Intruder a serious threat to both ships.		* Limpets vary in usefulness depending upon opponent. For instance, non-inertial spacecraft (the [[Skiff]], [[Probe]], and blazer form of the [[Guardian]]) are much less impeded by limpets than every other ship. A ring of [[Avatar]] ZapSats will easily dispatch any number of limpets, if present. Limpets slip right through the shield systems of the [[Jugger]] and [[Terminator]], which makes the Intruder a serious threat to both ships.

	* Ships with long-range weapons--particularly homing weapons--are the bane of the Intruder, being able to pound the Intruder to scrap metal from far outside the laser's range. An Intruder must either quickly eliminate such enemies at point-blank range or ensnare them with limpets and finish them off.		* Ships with long-range weapons--particularly homing weapons--are the bane of the Intruder, being able to pound the Intruder to scrap metal from far outside the laser's range. An Intruder must either quickly eliminate such enemies at point-blank range or ensnare them with limpets and finish them off.

Shiver at 05:57, 6 October 2013

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	[[Image:Star_control_i_VUX_intruder_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]		[[Image:Star_control_i_VUX_intruder_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]
	The [[VUX]] '''Intruder''' is mighty, yet sluggish. The VUX compensate for their limited mobility by deploying biological limpet parasites to slow down enemy vessels. They also possess precise hyperspace instruments which allow the Intruder to warp into TrueSpace and arrive very close to a given target, performing surprise attacks often to devastating effect. The Intruder's stasis-pulse battery has huge capacity but slow recovery. This ship benefits from a small outline, often making it a difficult target to hit.		The [[VUX]] '''Intruder''' is mighty, yet sluggish. The VUX compensate for their limited mobility by deploying biological limpet parasites to slow down enemy vessels. They also possess precise hyperspace instruments which allow the Intruder to warp into TrueSpace and arrive very close to a given target, performing surprise attacks often to devastating effect. The Intruder's stasis-pulse battery has huge capacity but a slow rate of recovery. This ship benefits from a small outline, often making it a difficult target to hit.

	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==

Shiver at 05:54, 6 October 2013

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	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==
	The Intruder is slow and unmaneuverable. Fortunately, its rate of acceleration is enough to get ~~decent results~~ from a [[gravity whip]] maneuver. Beyond that, VUX captains depend on their limpet armament to shore up the Intruder's lack of mobility.		The Intruder is slow and unmaneuverable. Fortunately, its rate of acceleration is enough to get some good speed from a [[gravity whip]] maneuver. Beyond that, VUX captains depend on their limpet armament to shore up the Intruder's lack of mobility.

	==Armament==		==Armament==
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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	The other weapon carried aboard the Intruder is the "limpet", which launches into space encased within a protective cocoon and propels itself toward an enemy vessel. Upon nearing a target, the cocoon cracks, releasing the limpet to clamp down upon the enemy vessel's hull. While no crew are harmed when a limpet attaches, the combination of inflicted damage and added mass ~~decreases~~ a starship's mobility. Only after battle can a damaged ship remove ~~the~~ offending limpets. The VUX are able to mass-produce and deploy this bio-weapon with ease; the energy requirements of this subsystem are therefore minimal.		The other weapon carried aboard the Intruder is the "limpet", which launches into space encased within a protective cocoon and propels itself toward an enemy vessel. Upon nearing a target, the cocoon cracks, releasing the limpet to clamp down upon the enemy vessel's hull. While no crew are harmed when a limpet attaches, the combination of inflicted damage and added mass reduces a starship's mobility. Only after battle can a damaged ship remove any offending limpets. The VUX are able to mass-produce and deploy this bio-weapon with ease; the energy requirements of this subsystem are therefore minimal.

	===Additional===		===Additional===
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	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==
	* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to ~~assume a standoff position and~~ coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that ~~it is~~ effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. A well-executed gravity whip can assist with this ~~strategy greatly~~.		* The Intruder's characteristic close range arrival can best be taken advantage of against stationary targets. An opposing craft that is already in motion as the Intruder appears will usually escape before the Intruder can take advantage of the situation. A VUX warp-in is most devastating during the first bout of a battle where both ships enter the arena simultaneously and begin combat at a complete stop.

			* The Intruder is so slow that chasing after the enemy tends to be futile, even self-destructive. By default, Intruder pilots should instead fly defensively, laying down curtains of limpets in their wake. Warp-in ambushes and gravity whip maneuvers are both big exceptions to this, momentarily enabling effective offense.

			* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to gradually coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that they are effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. The first A well-executed gravity whip which crosses in front of the target's flight path can greatly assist with this approach.

	* Limpets vary in usefulness depending upon opponent. For instance, non-inertial spacecraft (The [[Skiff]], [[Probe]], and blazer form of the [[Guardian]]) are much less impeded by limpets than every other ship. A ring of [[Avatar]] ZapSats will easily dispatch any number of limpets, if present. Limpets slip right through the shield systems of the [[Jugger]] and [[Terminator]], which makes the Intruder a serious threat to both ships.		* Limpets vary in usefulness depending upon opponent. For instance, non-inertial spacecraft (The [[Skiff]], [[Probe]], and blazer form of the [[Guardian]]) are much less impeded by limpets than every other ship. A ring of [[Avatar]] ZapSats will easily dispatch any number of limpets, if present. Limpets slip right through the shield systems of the [[Jugger]] and [[Terminator]], which makes the Intruder a serious threat to both ships.

	* The Intruder's characteristic close range arrival can best be taken advantage of against stationary targets. An opposing craft that is already in motion as the Intruder appears will usually escape before the Intruder can take advantage of the situation. This ability is most devastating during the first bout of a battle because both opposing ships enter the arena simultaneously and begin combat at a complete stop.

	* Ships with long-range weapons--particularly homing weapons--are the bane of the Intruder, being able to pound the Intruder to scrap metal from far outside the laser's range. An Intruder must either quickly eliminate such enemies at point-blank range or ensnare them with limpets and finish them off.		* Ships with long-range weapons--particularly homing weapons--are the bane of the Intruder, being able to pound the Intruder to scrap metal from far outside the laser's range. An Intruder must either quickly eliminate such enemies at point-blank range or ensnare them with limpets and finish them off.

Shiver at 17:06, 24 September 2013

2013-09-24T17:06:12Z

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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	The other ~~offensive~~ weapon carried aboard the Intruder is the "limpet", which launches into space encased within a protective cocoon and propels itself toward an enemy vessel. Upon nearing a target, the cocoon cracks, releasing the limpet to clamp down upon the enemy vessel's hull. While no crew are harmed when a limpet attaches, the combination of inflicted damage and added mass decreases a starship's mobility. Only after battle can a damaged ship remove the offending limpets. The VUX are able to mass-produce and deploy this bio-weapon with ease; the energy requirements of this subsystem are therefore minimal.		The other weapon carried aboard the Intruder is the "limpet", which launches into space encased within a protective cocoon and propels itself toward an enemy vessel. Upon nearing a target, the cocoon cracks, releasing the limpet to clamp down upon the enemy vessel's hull. While no crew are harmed when a limpet attaches, the combination of inflicted damage and added mass decreases a starship's mobility. Only after battle can a damaged ship remove the offending limpets. The VUX are able to mass-produce and deploy this bio-weapon with ease; the energy requirements of this subsystem are therefore minimal.

	===Additional===		===Additional===

Shiver at 17:04, 24 September 2013

2013-09-24T17:04:47Z

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	===Additional===		===Additional===
	When the Intruder warps into combat, it arrives very close to its opponent. The impact of this varies~~; an~~ Intruder may ~~affix several limpets~~ and ~~inflict serious damage~~ almost immediately. In other instances, the VUX's initial facing angle may point directly opposite of its adversary, allowing the enemy an easy escape from the Intruder. Note that the Intruder's warp-in ability is disabled during The Ur-Quan Master's main game and occurs only within the "Super Melee" combat simulator.		When the Intruder warps into combat, it arrives very close to its opponent. The impact of this varies. An Intruder may surprise and eliminate the enemy almost immediately. In other instances, the VUX's initial facing angle may point directly opposite of its adversary, allowing the enemy an easy escape from the Intruder. Note that the Intruder's warp-in ability is disabled during The Ur-Quan Master's main game and occurs only within the "Super Melee" combat simulator.

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

Shiver at 07:25, 24 September 2013

2013-09-24T07:25:05Z

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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	~~Another~~ offensive weapon carried by the Intruder is the "limpet", which launches into space encased within a protective cocoon and propels itself toward an enemy vessel. Upon nearing a target, the cocoon cracks, releasing the limpet to clamp down upon the enemy vessel's hull. While no crew are harmed when a limpet attaches, the combination of inflicted damage and added mass decreases a starship's mobility. Only after battle can a damaged ship remove the offending limpets. The VUX are able to mass-produce and deploy this bio-weapon with ease~~. The~~ energy requirements of this subsystem are therefore minimal.		The other offensive weapon carried aboard the Intruder is the "limpet", which launches into space encased within a protective cocoon and propels itself toward an enemy vessel. Upon nearing a target, the cocoon cracks, releasing the limpet to clamp down upon the enemy vessel's hull. While no crew are harmed when a limpet attaches, the combination of inflicted damage and added mass decreases a starship's mobility. Only after battle can a damaged ship remove the offending limpets. The VUX are able to mass-produce and deploy this bio-weapon with ease; the energy requirements of this subsystem are therefore minimal.

	===Additional===		===Additional===

Shiver: /* Tactical Overview */

2013-09-24T06:00:53Z

Tactical Overview

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	* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to assume a standoff position and coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that it is effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. A well-executed gravity whip can assist with this strategy greatly.		* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to assume a standoff position and coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that it is effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. A well-executed gravity whip can assist with this strategy greatly.

	* Limpets vary in usefulness depending upon opponent. ~~Non~~-inertial spacecraft (The ~~[[Arilou]]~~ [[Skiff]], ~~[[Slylandro]]~~ [[Probe]], and ~~[[Androsynth]]~~ [[Guardian]]~~'s blazer form~~) are much less impeded by limpets than every other ship. ~~[[Chmmr]]~~ [[Avatar]] ZapSats easily dispatch any number of limpets ~~when~~ present. Limpets slip right through the shield systems of the ~~[[Utwig]]~~ [[Jugger]] and ~~[[Yehat]]~~ [[Terminator]], which makes the Intruder a serious threat to both ships.		* Limpets vary in usefulness depending upon opponent. For instance, non-inertial spacecraft (The [[Skiff]], [[Probe]], and blazer form of the [[Guardian]]) are much less impeded by limpets than every other ship. A ring of [[Avatar]] ZapSats will easily dispatch any number of limpets, if present. Limpets slip right through the shield systems of the [[Jugger]] and [[Terminator]], which makes the Intruder a serious threat to both ships.

	* The Intruder's characteristic close range arrival can best be taken advantage of against stationary targets. An opposing craft that is already in motion as the Intruder appears will usually escape before the Intruder can take advantage of the situation. This ability is most devastating during the first bout of a battle because both opposing ships enter the arena simultaneously and begin combat at a complete stop.		* The Intruder's characteristic close range arrival can best be taken advantage of against stationary targets. An opposing craft that is already in motion as the Intruder appears will usually escape before the Intruder can take advantage of the situation. This ability is most devastating during the first bout of a battle because both opposing ships enter the arena simultaneously and begin combat at a complete stop.

Shiver: /* Tactical Overview */

2013-09-24T05:57:24Z

Tactical Overview

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	* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to assume a standoff position and coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that it is effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. A well-executed gravity whip can assist with this strategy greatly.		* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to assume a standoff position and coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that it is effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. A well-executed gravity whip can assist with this strategy greatly.

	* Limpets slip right through the shield systems of [[Utwig]] [[Jugger~~\|Juggers~~]] and [[Yehat]] [[Terminator~~\|Terminators~~]].		* Limpets vary in usefulness depending upon opponent. Non-inertial spacecraft (The [[Arilou]] [[Skiff]], [[Slylandro]] [[Probe]], and [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]]'s blazer form) are much less impeded by limpets than every other ship. [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar]] ZapSats easily dispatch any number of limpets when present. Limpets slip right through the shield systems of the [[Utwig]] [[Jugger]] and [[Yehat]] [[Terminator]], which makes the Intruder a serious threat to both ships.

	* The Intruder's characteristic close range arrival can best be taken advantage of against stationary targets. An opposing craft that is already in motion as the Intruder appears will usually escape before the Intruder can take advantage of the situation. This ability is most devastating during the first bout of a battle because both opposing ships enter the arena simultaneously and begin combat at a complete stop.		* The Intruder's characteristic close range arrival can best be taken advantage of against stationary targets. An opposing craft that is already in motion as the Intruder appears will usually escape before the Intruder can take advantage of the situation. This ability is most devastating during the first bout of a battle because both opposing ships enter the arena simultaneously and begin combat at a complete stop.

Shiver at 05:38, 24 September 2013

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	* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to assume a standoff position and coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that it is effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. A well-executed gravity whip can assist with this strategy greatly.		* A popular tactic with the Intruder is to assume a standoff position and coat the enemy ship with so many limpets that it is effectively immobile, then close in from behind and finish them off. A well-executed gravity whip can assist with this strategy greatly.

	* Limpets slip right through the shield systems of [[Utwig]] [[Juggers]] and [[Yehat]] [[Terminators]].		* Limpets slip right through the shield systems of [[Utwig]] [[Jugger\|Juggers]] and [[Yehat]] [[Terminator\|Terminators]].

	* The Intruder's characteristic close range arrival can best be taken advantage of against stationary targets. An opposing craft that is already in motion as the Intruder appears will usually escape before the Intruder can take advantage of the situation. This ability is most devastating during the first bout of a battle because both opposing ships enter the arena simultaneously and begin combat at a complete stop.		* The Intruder's characteristic close range arrival can best be taken advantage of against stationary targets. An opposing craft that is already in motion as the Intruder appears will usually escape before the Intruder can take advantage of the situation. This ability is most devastating during the first bout of a battle because both opposing ships enter the arena simultaneously and begin combat at a complete stop.