Ares Ion

Ares Ion
Ares Ion
Manufacturer	Crusader Industries (CRUS)
Role	Anti-Capital
Size	Medium
Crew	1
Series	Ares
Cargo capacity	0 SCU
Production state	Scheduled for Alpha 3.15.0;
Loaner vehicle	Hurricane, F7C-M Super Hornet
Pledge
Standalone	US$220
Original	US$220
Warbond	US$195
Original	US$195
Availability	Time-limited sales
Specifications
Length	27.2 m
Beam	30.2 m
Height	5.5 m
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The Crusader Industries Ares Ion is a purpose-built anti-capital fighter. Designed to lead the charge against capital ships and heavily armed flotillas, the Ares ION excels at spearheading a fleet of fighters and support ships. Its purpose-built Behring SF7E laser cannon accurately delivers high-powered shots to quickly disable the shields of gunships and, with the support of other Ares variants, efficiently incapacitate capital-class vessels.

Brochure description

Yes, space safety has increased leaps and bounds since the public was first permitted to fit offensive weaponry to combat an increasing pirate threat. However, times have changed and another evolution is required. The citizens of the UEE need something more.

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	1 x 1
Computers	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	2 x 1
Coolers	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	3 x 1
Shield Generators	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	3 x 1

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	2 x 1
Fuel Tanks	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	1 x 1
Quantum Drives	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks	(tbc)	(tbc)	2 (2)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters	(tbc)	(tbc)	N/A	2 x 1
Maneuvering Thrusters	(tbc)	(tbc)	N/A	14 x 1

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	Behring	SF7E Laser Cannon	7 (7)	1 x 1
Missiles	N/A	N/A	3 (3)	1 x 4

Features

Behring SF7E Laser Cannon: Exclusive to the Ares Ion, this laser cannon is integrated into the ship's frame and can't be swapped. It has a range of at least 8 km.^[1] The purpose-built laser cannon accurately delivers high-powered shots to disable the shields of gunships before working with other vessels to incapacitate them.^[2]
Other: The ship is able to fly without an power plant for a certain time due to its batteries.^[1] It is also described as a 'long range' fighter, which means it can fight against a target from a large distance. The ship has no interior (bed or bathroom).^[1] The ship fits in the Hangar of an Javelin.^[1]

Model

Series variants

Image	Name	Description
	Ares Inferno	This variant features a size 7 ballistic gatling gun instead of a laser cannon. It has also has a thicker armor.^[1]

Paints

Image	Paint Name	Description	Price (aUEC)	Price ($)
	"Ember Skin"	A limited dark grey livery with grey accents. Sold with the concept sale.	n/a	n/a
	"Radiance Skin"	A limited all white livery with light grey accents. Sold with the concept sale.	n/a	n/a