Sacheen

[PhoenixC279]

So, this is something I've wondered for a while. What do you people use the Sacheen-Class Light Escort for aside from their primary use as fireworks? Because I can not find a use for them at all because of their worthlessness. While it is cheap and quick to produce(1250 credits, 15 seconds, 1 population), it comes with an Ion Cannon w/ 90° firearc and 8 pulses, a heavy turbolaser w/160° firearc and 10 pulses, and a lasercannon w/160° firearc and 8 pulses. It also spawns 1 defender squadron, 800 health, 800 shields w/ 15 recharge rate, and a glaring weakness. This weakness is that if the engines are destroyed, the ship spontaneously becomes fireworks.
So what are the uses for this fine piece of fireworks(door stopper)? if there are any of course.

Looking forward to seeing your views on this people.

[kucsidave]

To be honest, I as a PA player use them for target practice.

But in all seriousness it's speed is what makes the Sacheen a dangerous weapon if used correctly. I use it for hit and run tactics and the Defender squadron it spawns can be integrated into this incredibly well. Best used paired with CR90 Corellian Corvettes so while the Sacheen attacks the frigates, the CR90 wipes out the fighter screen, and when it seems you made your mark just use the power to engines and run for it.
Wait for the shields to recharge and repeat.
Hope this will help you out a little bit.
Oh, and before I foget, I don't think the Engine was intentional. I think it is just a glich/bug that the engine hardpoint is practically linekd to the Hull.

[PhoenixC279]

Yeah. Though I'm going to draw a parallel to Halo: CEs Assault Rifle. Any time where it could be used, there is always a better alternative. In this case the CR90 for the same price and pop value or a DP20 for better firepower for its survivability. And another 100 credits. Besides, due to its larger size and therefore hit box, the Sacheen will die faster to practically everything. But thanks for your view on it Kucsidave.

[kucsidave]

You're welcome.
I personally love using Sacheens early game.
We just have different taste in this.
I personally managed to use the Engine bug to my advantage. Since it takes much more time to shot out the engines than usually, if one of my Sacheens lost it's shield and takes a beating I send it in to at least divert the enemy guns from my intact forces
It is a very good Cannon fodder.

[PhoenixC279]

Well. I guess we all play differently haha. Besides, I prefer using the Corona for cannon fodder, but that's mostly because the corona is ridiculously durable and will most likely survive being cannon fodder

[kucsidave]

yeah, especially because torpedoes can't hit it, right?

[PhoenixC279]

yepp, that coupled with its power to shields and the fact that about 1/3 of the turbolaser blasts fired against it seems to always miss also helps it be a great bullet sponge ship. though it never seems to kill anything. att all. ever.

[kucsidave]

yeah. typical Corona

[PhoenixC279]

Yeah, but that's because of its absolutely shitty fire arcs ensuring that only one gun may ever fire at the same time because it instingtly tries to broadside the enemy haha