Gunboat

The Gunboat is on the heavier end of Human light warships, with advanced shielding and hull. It is a common sight in northern Republic sectors.
== Description ==
The Navy Gunboat is designed for engaging targets at short range, and also serves as the Navy's mobile sensor platform, scanning ships for illegal equipment or cargo.
== Location ==
The Gunboat can be purchased at the following ports:
* Ada, Aldebaran
* Luna, Sol
* Prime, Betelgeuse
* Geminus, Castor (before the bombing)
== Outfits ==
The following outfits are equipped by default on Gunboats:
Guns
Heavy Laser (2)
Turrets
Heavy Laser Turret
Secondary Weapons
None
Ammunition
None
Systems
BrigCargo ScannerD14-RN Shield GeneratorHyperdriveOutfit ScannerSmall Radar JammerTactical Scanner
Power
RT-I RadiothermalLP144a Battery Pack
Engines
X3700 Ion ThrusterX2200 Ion Steering
== Performance Information ==
Gunboats are the most common Navy ship in the game. These vessels have just enough firepower and shields to make them dangerous to light and medium warships, and just enough speed to allow them to support Navy Lances and Cruisers in battle. While they aren't very useful as a primary ship due to their limited outfit and engine space, they make excellent support and escort ships.
Once the Navy upgrades the Gunboat with Electron Beams and Atomic Engines, Gunboats can pose a threat to much larger ships as well.
== Notes ==
* Purchasing this ship requires a Navy License, which is not legitimately obtainable; as a result, Gunboats can only be obtained by capturing them.
* Due to their relatively small crew complement and common occurrence, Republic Gunboats can be captured in great numbers during the Free Worlds-Republic War.
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Category:Human
Category:Human ships
Category:Light Warship
Category:Republic
Category:Ships in Navy Basics