Gideon

The Gideon is a Turret-focused Cruiser.

Description

The Gideon is a low cost, turret focused cruiser with decent speed and maneuverability which makes it a good ship for escorting larger ships and fending off smaller ships such as frigates and fighters.

Interior

The interior contains a pilot's seat that you will see if you go through the entry door. Behind the pilot's seat, there's a very tiny passage leading to a double-seated sofa allowing you to transport 2 players. In front, there is a screen with "Oblivion" Written on it.

Advantages

• Low cost.
• Great amount of turrets for a cruiser.
• Decent speed and mobility.
• Great Turret placement.
• High health.
• High speed allows it to get to blind spots easily.

Disadvantages

• Not much in firepower.
• Lacks any Spinals.
• Vulnerable bottom.
• Slower turn speed than most Cruisers.

Strategy

• Great ship for new players
• Support fleets in battle.
• Fend off smaller ships.
• Harass Miners or Freighters, or other bigger, slower ships.
• Destroy Dreadnoughts by teaming up with others.
• Always rotate your ship so that all the weapons can aim at the enemy.
• Good for killing Aliens.
• Try and get underneath enemy ships as most of your Turrets are located on the top of the ship.

Version History

• Buffed In Version .52, got 1 Flak Cannon and a mobility boost.
• Nerfed in .54 with the removal of a light Laser Turret.
• It got a remodel in .60d.

Trivia

• Before the game went into [BETA], the most used ship to Pirate with was the Gideon. It still remains somewhat popular in such a role.
• Many experienced players call this the "Cobra-killer".
• This ship used to have Spinals when first added.
• Can fit three people, one in the pilot seat and two in the sofa in the back.