Glaive

Template:Ship Infobox colThe Glaive is the second of the Escort-class ships after the Scythe, and before the lumbering Maul, that a Colonial Player can pick as their level 10 Graduation gift. Like the Maul, the Glaive requires cubits to purchase, going at 60,000 Cubits, which shouldn't be too difficult to acquire (just go mining for Water to sell), and the return benefits are definitely worth every cubit, plus the upgrade cost is only 50,000 cubits subsequently, making it fairly easy to advance the ship and its capabilities further.

The Glaive is possibly one of the most important escorts in escort v escort/Line battles. With four to five computer systems it has the capability to change the tide of battle when actviated at the right time. When upgraded this ships gains an extra hull slot allowing it to match the Halberd in hull points.

In-game Description

More advanced than the other two abandoned escort classes reclaimed by the Colonial Fleet, the Glaive is a compact, powerful design incorporating extensive electronic suites and computer hardware. Only a small number have been discovered, drifting derelict in space near the wreckage of a small asteroid base.

As a Command ship, the Glaive can be equipped with more computer systems than other escorts, increasing its electronic warfare and support capabilities.

Pre-installed Systems

The Glaive is pre-installed with these systems:

• HD-M50 "Thunderbolt" Medium Missile Battery
• MEC-12 "Claw" Medium Cannon Battery X2

AI Glaive

Glaive	Level	Hull Points	Power
Seasoned Glaive	11	1,400	300
Veteran Glaive	14	1,600	300
Expert Glaive	17	2,000	300
Elite Glaive	19	2,200	300

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