So the Condor is in the game now, eh?

KombattWombatt · Feb 19, 2015

Is that just with this patch or has it been around? First time I've seen one.

It was pretty cool looking, with its body being separated as it thrust forward, kinda like a catamaran. Smaller than I thought it'd be. Looked eagle sized. Blew it up pretty quick and only gave me a 1k combat bond.

Defacto · Feb 19, 2015

I'm pretty sure that the Condor was added in the Alpha.
It's a lot smaller than an Eagle.

KombattWombatt · Feb 19, 2015

It was in the ALPHA!? How have I not seen it before then? I've been playing since Beta

CaptainSeriousFun · Feb 19, 2015

Defacto said:
I'm pretty sure that the Condor was added in the Alpha.
It's a lot smaller than an Eagle.

Really? Never seen one in this entire time (Premium beta until today)...

Galactic Midden · Feb 19, 2015

KombattWombatt said:
It was in the ALPHA!? How have I not seen it before then? I've been playing since Beta

I had exactly the same reaction weeks ago when I thought I'd seen something new

KombattWombatt · Feb 19, 2015

MelBrennan said:
Really? Never seen one in this entire time (Premium beta until today)...

At least I'm not the only one.

StarTux · Feb 19, 2015

It was fairly common around Alpha, especially when dealing with fights around that battle cruisers. Or cruisers, depending if they were in mating season...

Also, in Empire space around space stations you can see the Imperial Fighters sometimes, these weren't in alpha

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Captain N · Feb 19, 2015

You may have missed it because until recently the HUD only acknowledged it as "Federal Fighter".

CaptainSeriousFun · Feb 19, 2015

Captain N said:
You may have missed it because until recently the HUD only acknowledged it as "Federal Fighter".

Ah; no doubt.

KombattWombatt · Feb 19, 2015

Well, this kind of raises a new question... If its been around since Alpha, how come its still an NPC only ship?

Captain N · Feb 19, 2015

It was never meant to be more than an NPC ship. No jump drives, carrier based, military use only.

Spike K · Feb 19, 2015

If you'd like a quick, effortless look at one (or two) try the Combat Training. Two on One.
I know it works in "Single Player Combat Training".
Not sure about "Training Missions" in-game, but I don't see why they shouldn't be there.

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KombattWombatt · Feb 19, 2015

Captain N said:
It was never meant to be more than an NPC ship. No jump drives, carrier based, military use only.

Ah, okay. I think I read somewhere that eventually players are supposed to be able to pilot small craft launched from other players larger ships, so maybe they could be an option if and when that is ever introduced

Defacto · Feb 19, 2015

In FE2/FFE, you could purchase and pilot various air fighters like the Kestrel, and light combat craft like the Falcon. You could actually even fit them with small Interstellar Drives, but only just barely.
It would be pretty awesome to be able to pilot light fighters, but I don't really see any reason for it other than the fun factor.

Commander Halley · Feb 19, 2015

I take it you've seen the Empire small fighter too.

Antmax · Feb 19, 2015

Would be nice to have one in your anaconda. Especially when planetary landings is a thing and you want something fun to wiz around in.

KombattWombatt · Feb 19, 2015

Commander Halley said:
I take it you've seen the Empire small fighter too.
http://i.imgur.com/oarhvwe.jpg

Ya I've seen that one before

Kzak · Feb 19, 2015

I saw the Condor only once, in the end of December. Rare sight, but it is there. Not player-purchasable yet AFAIK.

HeavyGroovez · Feb 19, 2015

Fairly common in conflict zones. They go pop very quickly. I think the designation is F63 Condor.