Centurion
| Centurion | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Heavy Fighter |
| Primary User | Bounty Hunters |
The Centurion is a class of Bounty Hunter heavy fighter. Centurions are also operated by pirates and the Church of Man. Centurions are one of the four basic models of single-person ships available to the general public in Gemini Sector. The Mercenaries' Guild has endorsed the model 2069 Centurion as "the best publicly-available fighter". They are available to privateers at Ship Dealers for 200,000 credits unconfigured. Around 2670, Centurions became able to support level 4 engine upgrades and shield generators. Gabriel Quentin wrote about the spaeccraft in GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW. Travis Sanford used the Centurion as the example spacecraft in Survival Tips.
In 2669, a Centurion flown by William Riordian attacked Grayson Burrows over his competing work for Tayla. Captain Seelig flew a Centurion named the Hooded Hawk. Roman Lynch dispatched Burrows to deliver a message to Seelig, who responded by attacking. After that, Salman Kroiz flew a Centurion in an attempt to stop Lynch from dispatching a weapons shipment to Siva. He and his wingmen engaged Grayson Burrows in Rikel. Four Centurions took part in Bronte's blockade of Palan. Burrows battled them to reach the planet. A Centurion flown by Captain Garrovick for Exploratory Services was the first spacecraft to visit Beta. Garrovick was driven mad by pirate attacks and did not return to base.
In 2670, Menesch flew a Centurion when he emerged from hiding to supply the Church of Man with surplus Kilrathi ships. Grayson Burrows hunted him down at Regallis and then fought a battle through the jump point to Freyja where he destroyed Menesch's Centurion. Church of Man leader Mordecai Jones flew a heavily customized Centurion. Burrows ultimately located him en route to the gray moon of Gaea and destroyed the ship.
Images
Screenshots
Renders
Cockpit
Sprite Sheets
Specifications
| Name | Centurion | Centurion | Centurion | Centurion | Centurion | Centurion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source | Playguide | Privateer | Righteous Fire | Righteous Fire | Righteous Fire CD | Righteous Fire Disk |
| Faction | Bounty Hunter | Bounty Hunter | Governor Menesch #1 | Governor Menesch #2 | Mordecai Jones | Mordecai Jones |
| Class | Heavy Fighter | Heavy Fighter | Heavy Fighter | Heavy Fighter | Heavy Fighter | Heavy Fighter |
| Max. Velocity | 500 kps | 500 kps | 500 kps | 500 kps | 500 kps | 500 kps |
| Aft. Velocity | 1000 kps | 1000 kps | 1000 kps | 1000 kps | 1000 kps | 1000 kps |
| Acceleration | Excellent | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Max. YPR | Good | 160/158/168 | 160/158/168 | 160/158/168 | 160/158/168 | 160/158/168 |
| Power Supply | 120 GW | Unlimited | 180 GW | 180 GW | 180 GW | |
| Energy Gauge | 150 GJ | Unlimited | 150 GJ | 150 GJ | 150 GJ | |
| Guns | Mass Driver (2) Tachyon Cannon (1) |
Mass Driver (2, Outer) Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard) |
Mass Driver (2, Outer) Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard) |
Mass Driver (2, Outer) Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard) |
Fusion Cannon (4) | Steltek Gun (4) |
| Turrets | Mass Driver (2, Tail) | Ionic Pulse Cannon (2, Tail) | Fusion Cannon (2, Tail) | Fusion Cannon (2, Tail) | Fusion Cannon (2, Tail) | Steltek Gun (2, Tail) |
| Weapons | Friend-or-Foe (2) Image Recognition (2) |
Launcher #1: Image Recognition (2) Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2) |
Launcher #1: Heat Seeker (2) Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2) |
Launcher #1: Heat Seeker (2) Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2) |
Launcher #1: Heat Seeker (2) Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2) |
Launcher #1: Heat Seeker (2) Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2) |
| Cargo Hold | 50 units | 50 units | Ejected Pilot | Ejected Pilot | Ejected Pilot | Ejected Pilot |
| Shields | Heavy | Heavy | Heavy | Heavy | Heavy | |
| Levels | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Power | 60 GW | 60 GW | 60 GW | 60 GW | 60 GW | |
| Regen | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Side Shields | 30 cm equiv. each | 30 cm equiv. each | 30 cm equiv. each | 30 cm equiv. each | 30 cm equiv. each | |
| Fore Shields | 30 cm equiv. | 30 cm equiv. | 30 cm equiv. | 30 cm equiv. | 30 cm equiv. | |
| Aft Shields | 30 cm equiv. | 30 cm equiv. | 30 cm equiv. | 30 cm equiv. | 30 cm equiv. | |
| Shield Effect | 91% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 91% | |
| Side Armor | 15 cm equiv. each | 15 cm equiv. each | 15 cm equiv. each | 15 cm equiv. each | 15 cm equiv. each | 15 cm equiv. each |
| Fore Armor | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. |
| Aft Armor | 15 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. | 20 cm equiv. |
| Upgrades | Afterburner Tail Turret |
Afterburners Tail Turret Speed Enhancer Shield Regenerator |
Afterburner Tail Turret |
Afterburners Tail Turret Speed Enhancer Shield Regenerator Advanced Droid Thrust Enhancer |
Afterburners Tail Turret Speed Enhancer Shield Regenerator Advanced Droid Thrust Enhancer |
Options
| Version | Privateer | Righteous Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Upgrade | Level 3 | Level 4 |
| Shield Upgrade | Level 3 | Level 4 |
| Gun Racks | 4 | 4 |
| WoTB Racks | 2 | 2 |
| Turrets | Tail | Tail |
| Cargo Exp. | No | No |
| MDFs | 1 | 1 |
Locations
Components
Base
No Upgrades
Sensors
Iris
Mk. I
Mk. II
Mk. III
Hunter
AW 6
AW 6i
AW Infinity
B and S
Tripwire
E.Y.E.
Omniscience
Engines
Upgrade 1
Upgrade 2
Upgrade 3
Upgrade 4
Weapons
Missile Launcher
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Torpedo Launcher
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Tractor Beam
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Guns
Laser
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Mass Driver
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Meson Blaster
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Neutron Gun
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Particle Cannon
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Tachyon Cannon
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Ionic Pulse Cannon
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Plasma Gun
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Fusion Cannon
Outer Starboard
Inner Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Steltek Gun
Inner Starboard
Outer Starboard
Inner Port
Outer Port
Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide
Centurion
This is the workhorse of the mercenary community. The Centurion is a heavy fighter with the ability to do almost any gun-for-hire work. The limited cargo hold can contain more than an overnight bag but not by much. This is a ship for those pilots who love to fly, but it won’t make you a living on the trade circuit.
Cockpit. High visibility. The dome cockpit of this singleseater affords the pilot a clear view of his target. Ride is comfortable at high speeds and in tight turns. It has one MFD, along with standard armor and radar displays (see illustration). Instrument placement is intuitive and easy to read; overall design is highly ergonomic.
Speed/Maneuverability. I’ve been very impressed with the roll rate of the Centurion, although light fighters such as the Talon easily outmaneuver it. For a fighter of its class, this ship offers clean tight flight dynamics. Supports engine upgrades through Level 3.
Ordnance/Protection. A rear turret is a popular option for this ship. It supports up to Level 3 shield upgrades. There are slots for four guns and two weapons or tractor beams, even without a turret.
Overall Performance Rating. For the mercenary community this ship earns an A while those with more mercantile ambitions find its small cargo hold, and inability to support a cargo hold expansion a definite turn off. Consider your needs before investing.
Privateer Playtesters' Guide
CENTURION
If you sell your Orion, you will have enough credits to buy a fully-equipped Centurion. If you are flying a Galaxy, you will need an extra 100,000 credits to make your purchase. The Centurion is an extremely fast and maneuverable fighter. If you're a good pilot, you can probably survive with Level 2 shields, but you should eventually upgrade to Level 3.
Suggested Loadout
- Level 3 shield and Level 3 engine upgrades
- 2 ionic cannon in the inside slots
- 2 tachyon cannon in the outside slots
- Rear turret
- Tractor beam in turret
- Dual missile launchers
- Tungsten armor
- Repair droid
- Level 3 ECM package
- Afterburners
- The Centurion is ideal for any type of combat mission. Accept lucrative patrol, bounty hunting and attack missions. If you destroy pirate ships, you can retrieve their cargo and sell it. Keep in mind, though, that this ship does not have a big cargo hold.
- The Centurion is the only ship suited for the Fariss Quadrant. If you select New Caledonia as your home base, you can profit from the lucrative trade ran between New Caledonia (refinery) and Prasepe (mining). Even though you will encounter pirates along the way, this ship is able to deal with their small, lightly armed fighters.
Appearances
- Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide
- Wing Commander Privateer
- Privateer Playtester's Guide
- Privateer Righteous Fire
- Star Soldier
- Wing Commander Arena
Behind the Screens
Cut Weapons
Wing Commander Privateer contains graphics overlays for missile launchers, torpedo launchers and tractor beams on two additional outer weapons slots on the Centurion. These slots were removed from the final build of the game.
Outer Starboard
Outer Port
Outer Starboard
Outer Port
Outer Starboard
Outer Port
Concept Art
Wing Commander Privateer
Wing Commander Arena
In-Game Textures
Unused Manual Art
Pre-Release Screenshots
Wing Commander Privateer
Wing Commander Arena
Righteous Fire Box Explorations
Source Models
- CLNKLAND - Centurion
- FIGHTER - Centurion
- FIGHTEXP - Centurion
- FIGHTLND - Centurion
- LANDFGHT - Centurion
- LNCHFGHT - Centurion
- SPECS - Centurion
- DD_FIGHT - Centurion (afterburners)
- FIGHT-L - Centurion (afterburners)
- FIGHTVW - Centurion (afterburners)
- OXSHIP - Centurion (afterburners)
- TO-OXFOR - Centurion (afterburners)
- FIGHTPAD - Centurion w/ Landing Pad
- FIGHTGER - Centurion w/ Loader
- FIGHTPIT - Centurion cockpit
- TAILGUN - Tail Gun
- B_REPLAN - Landing Pad w/ Ships
- DD_DELR1 - Ship Dealer w/ Ships
- DD_DLR-S - Ship Dealer w/ Ships
- PERSHIP4 - Box Cover Centurion
