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{{infobox Ship
{{infobox Ship
|faction = neutral
|faction = terran
|name = Tarsus
|name = Tarsus
|type = merchant scout
|image = image:Privateer - Sprite - Tarsus - Perspective.png
|manufacturer =
|caption =  
|image = File:p1tarsus.jpg
|type = Merchant Scout
|caption =
|manufacturer =  
|primary user = [[user:=civilian]]s
|primary user = [[Merchants]]
|additional users =
|introduction =
|retirement = late 2650s
|length =
|mass =
|max velocity = [[max speed:=300]]
|cruise velocity =
|max afterburner velocity = [[max afterburn:=600]]
|acceleration = [[acceleration:=275]]
|max afterburner acceleration =
|max yaw = [[yaw:=95]]
|max pitch = [[pitch:=105]]
|max roll = [[roll:=97]]
|guns = <center>2</center>
* [[Mass driver]]s (2) {{#set:weapons=mass drivers (2)}}
|gunmounts = 2
|missiles = <center>2+1</center>
* [[DF]] missile (2) {{#set:weapons=DF missile (2)}}
* [[DF]] missile (1) {{#set:weapons=DF missile (1)}}
|missilemounts = 2
|turrets = None
|front armor = [[fore armor:=100]]
|side armor = [[side armor:=50]]
|rear armor = [[aft armor:=100]]
|shield level = [[shield level:=7]]
|jump drive =
|crew = [[crew:=1]]
|devices =
|cargo = [[cargo:=100]] units ([[cargo expansion:=150]] with [[cargo expansion]])
|cost = [[cost:=50,000]] (on trade-in)
|image2 = File:Privtarsus4.gif
|caption2 = ''Tarsus'' Target Designation, 2669.
|source = ''[[source:=Wing Commander: Privateer]]''
}}
}}
The [[Tarsus]] is a class of [[Merchant]] scout. Centurions are also operated by the [[Exploratory Service]].


== Variants ==
The [[Mercenaries' Guild]] has endorsed the model 2069 Centurion as "the best publicly-available fighter".
{{#ask: [[fighter::tarsus]]
They are available to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|Ship Dealers]] for 200,000 credits unconfigured.
|?max speed=Max. Speed
Around 2670, Centurions became able to support level 4 engine upgrades and shield generators.
|?max afterburn=Afterburn
[[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about the spaeccraft in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].
|?weapons
[[Travis Sanford]] used the Centurion as the example spacecraft in [[Survival Tips]].
|?fore armor=Fore Armor
 
|?aft armor=Aft Armor
In 2669, a Centurion flown by [[William Riordian]] attacked [[Grayson Burrows]] over his competing work for [[Tayla]].
|?side armor=Side Armor
Captain [[Seelig]] flew a Centurion named the [[Hooded Hawk]]. [[Roman Lynch]] dispatched Burrows to deliver a message to Seelig, who responded by attacking.
|?source
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]].
|mainlabel=Variant
Four Centurions took part in [[Bronte]]'s blockade of [[Palan]]. Burrows battled them to reach the planet.
| format=table
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===
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Normal.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Asteroid - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Planet - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Space - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - New Constantniople - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - New Detroit - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Oxford - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Perry - Hangar Bay - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Derelict - Tarsus.png
</gallery>
 
===Renders===
 
<gallery>
Origin FX - Wallpaper - Privateer Ad Art.png
Privateer - Marketing Art - Perry on Box.png
Privateer - Manual - Tarsus Render - Side.png
Privateer - Manual - Tarsus Render - Top.png
</gallery>
 
===Cockpit===
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Cockpit - Tarsus - Off.png
Privateer - Cockpit - Tarsus - Active.png
Privateer - Cockpit - Tarsus - Damaged.png
Tarsus Cockpit - Right.PNG
Tarsus Cockpit - Left.PNG
Tarsus Cockpit - Rear.PNG
</gallery>
 
===Sprite Sheets===
 
<gallery>
Privateer_-_Sprite_Sheet_-_Ship_Dealer.PNG ‎
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Tarsus - Death.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Takeoff - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Landing - Tarsus.png
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Asteroid - Tarsus.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Derelict - Tarsus.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - New Constantinople - Tarsus.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - New Detroit - Tarsus.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Oxford - Tarsus.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Perry - Tarsus.PNG
</gallery>
 
== Specifications ==
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Tarsus
! Tarsus
! Tarsus
! Tarsus
! Tarsus
|-
! Source
| Playguide
| Privateer
| Privateer
| Righteous Fire
| Righteous Fire
|-
! Faction
| Merchant
| Merchant
| Mack Christiensen (2669)
| Merchant
| Grayson Burrows (2670)
|-
! Class
| Scout
| Scout
| Scout
| Scout
| Scout
|-
! Max. Velocity
| 300 kps
| 300 kps
| 300 kps
| 300 kps
| 300 kps
|-
! Aft. Velocity
| 600 kps
| 600 kps
| n/a
| 600 kps
| 600 kps
|-
! Acceleration
| Average
| 375
| 375
| 375
| 375
|-
! Max. YPR
| Average
| 97/95/105
| 97/95/105
| 97/95/105
| 97/95/105
|-
! Power Supply
| 
| 100 GW
| 40 GW
| 100 GW
| 55 GW
|-
! Energy Gauge
| 
| 130 GJ
| 50 GJ
| 130 GJ
| 100 GJ
|-
! Guns
| [[Mass Driver]] (2)
| [[Mass Driver]] (2)
| [[Laser]] (1)
| [[Mass Driver]] (2)
| [[Meson Blaster]] (2)
|-
! Weapons
|valign=top| [[Dumb Fire]] (3)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Dumb Fire]] (2)<br>Launcher #2: [[Dumb Fire]] (1)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Dumb Fire]] (5)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Dumb Fire]] (2)<br>Launcher #2: [[Dumb Fire]] (1)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Dumb Fire]] (10)
|-
! Cargo Hold
|valign=top| 100 units
| 1-4 containers from:<br>[[Food Dspnsrs]] (4-10)<br>[[Hshld Applncs]] (5-15)<br>[[Roboworkers]] (1-4)<br>[[Roboservants]] (1-2)<br>[Liquor]] (5-10)<br>[[Space Salvage]] (5-10)<br>[[Ejected Pilot]] (1-1)
|valign=top| 100 units
|valign=top| 100 units
|valign=top| 100 units
|-
! Shields
| 
| Medium
| Generator 1
| Medium
| Generator 1
|-
! Levels
| 
| 2
| 1
| 2
| 1
|-
! Power
| 
| 45 GW
| 30 GW
| 45 GW
| 30 GW
|-
! Regen
| 
| 2
| 4
| 2
| 4
|-
! Side Shields
| 
| 20 cm equiv. each
| 10 cm equiv. each
| 20 cm equiv. each
| 10 cm equiv. each
|-
! Fore Shields
| 
| 20 cm equiv.
| 10 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 10 cm equiv.
|-
! Aft Shields
| 
| 20 cm equiv.
| 10 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 10 cm equiv.
|-
! Shield Effect
| 
| 96%
| 111%
| 96%
| 111%
|-
! Side Armor  
| 8 cm equiv. each
| 8 cm equiv. each
| 33 cm equiv. each
| 8 cm equiv. each
| 33 cm equiv. each
|-
! Fore Armor
| 10 cm equiv.
| 10 cm equiv.
| 35 cm equiv.
| 10 cm equiv.
| 35 cm equiv.
|-
! Aft Armor  
| 10 cm equiv.
| 10 cm equiv.
| 35 cm equiv.
| 10 cm equiv.
| 35 cm equiv.
|-
! Upgrades
| 
|valign=top| [[Afterburners]]
|valign=top| [[Shield Generator 1]]<br>[[Plasteel Armor]]<br>[[Iris Mk II]]<br>[[Humboldt Quadrant Map]]
|valign=top| [[Afterburners ]]
|valign=top| [[Engine Upgrade 1]]<br>[[Shield Generator 1]]<br>[[Plasteel Armor]]<br>[[Jump Drive]]<br>[[Hunter AW 6]]<br>[[Potter Quadrant Map]]
|}
 
===Options===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Version
! Privateer
! Righteous Fire
|-
! Engine Upgrade
| Level 1
| Level 3
|-
! Shield Upgrade
| Level 2
| Level 4
|-
! Gun Racks
| 2
| 2
|-
! WoTB Racks
| 2
| 2
|-
! Turrets
| No
| No
|-
! Cargo Exp.
| 50
| 50
|-
! MDFs
| 1
| 1
|}
 
==Locations==
 
==Tarsus==
 
===Base===
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Base.PNG|No Upgrades
</gallery>
 
===Sensors===
 
====Iris====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Scanner - 1.png|Mk. I
Tarsus - Scanner - 2.png|Mk. II
Tarsus - Scanner - 3.png|Mk. III
</gallery>
 
====Hunter====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Scanner - 4.png|AW 6
Tarsus - Scanner - 5.png|AW 6i
Tarsus - Scanner - 6.png|AW Infinity
</gallery>
 
====B and S====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Scanner - 7.png|Tripwire
Tarsus - Scanner - 8.png|E.Y.E.
Tarsus - Scanner - 9.png|Omniscience
</gallery>
 
===Engines===
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Engine 1-4.png|Upgrade 1
Tarsus - Engine 1-4.png|Upgrade 2
Tarsus - Engine 1-4.png|Upgrade 3
Tarsus - Engine 1-4.png|Upgrade 4
</gallery>
 
===Weapons===
 
====Missile Launcher====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Weapon - Missile Launcher - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Weapon - Missile Launcher - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Torpedo Launcher====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Tractor Beam====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
===Guns===
 
====Laser====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Laser - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Laser - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Mass Driver====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Mass Driver - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Mass Driver - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Meson Blaster====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Meson Blaster - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Meson Blaster - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Neutron Gun====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Neutron Gun - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Neutron Gun - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Particle Cannon====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Particle Cannon - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Particle Cannon - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Tachyon Cannon====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Tachyon Cannon - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Tachyon Cannon - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Ionic Pulse Cannon====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Ionic Pulse Cannon - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Ionic Pulse Cannon - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Plasma Gun====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Plasma Gun - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Plasma Gun - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Fusion Cannon====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Plasma Gun - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Plasma Gun - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
====Steltek Gun====
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Tarsus - Gun - Steltek - Right.PNG|Starboard
Tarsus - Gun - Steltek - Left.PNG|Port
</gallery>
 
== Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide ==
 
'''''Tarsus'''''
 
The mainstay of the Exploratory Services fleet just a few years ago, these steady craft are now a familiar part of private enterprise. The ''Tarsus'' has been discontinued. We list it here because of its popularity and general availability in the used markets.
 
Cockpit. Low visibility, especially through the small side windows. Cockpit placement prevents any over-the-shoulder view. Offers one MFD along with standard radar and armor displays (see illustration, p. 12). Comfort is comparable to the ''Orion'' but claustrophobic by comparison with the other two models reviewed here.
 
Speed/Maneuverability. Sluggish in turns and rolls. Can upgrade to Level 1 engine.
 
Ordnance/Protection. No slots available for turrets. Supports Level 2 shield upgrades. Two gun racks and two weapon or tractor beam racks.
 
Overall Performance Rating. I would give it a B in peacetime. With the war so close and the rise of piracy, I have to downgrade my rating to a D. Longevity in Gemini is worth the extra expense of purchasing a better ship or paying for protection.
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Manual - Page 43.jpg
</gallery>
 
== Privateer Playtesters' Guide ==
 
'''TARSUS'''


== Playguide ==
Since this ship is very vulnerable, you need to concentrate on upgrading your weapons right away:
<big><big><big>''Tarsus''</big></big></big><br>


The mainstay of the [[Exploratory Services]] fleet just a few years ago, these steady craft are now a familiar part of private enterprise. The ''Tarsus'' has been discontinued. We list it here because of its popularity and general availability in the used markets.
* '''Sell your missile launcher''' for 7500 credits.
* '''Buy a torpedo launcher, torpedoes and two meson blasters.''' Meson blasters are the best cheap guns available.
* Once you have loaded out your ship with reasonably effective weapons, '''use your spare credits to join the Merchants' Guild.''' The ''Tarsus'' has large amounts of cargo space so you can easily accept cargo missions from the guild.
* As soon as you have accumulated enough money, '''upgrade your shields and engines and buy an ECM package.''' Now you are also ready to accept patrol and out missions in the Troy system. Patrol and scout missions at this stage of the game rarely generate more than one or two enemies. Your opponents in the Troy system are not very smart. They will usually fly straight at you, making it easy for you to down them with a few well-placed torpedoes.
* '''Use all available money to upgrade your ship.''' As soon as you can afford it, invest in a '''Hunter AW 6i scanner,''' which offers the best features of all scanners in its price range and distinguishes objects by color.  


'''''Suggested Loadout'''''<br>
Make sure your ship is completely equipped before you leave the Troy system:


<big>'''Cockpit.'''</big> Low visibility, especially through the small side windows. Cockpit placements prevents any over-the-shoulder view. Offers one MFD along with standard radar and armor displays (see illustration, p. 12). Comfort is comparable to the ''[[Orion]]'' but claustrophobic by comparison with the other two models reviewed here.,
* Shield upgrade 2 and full loadout of tungsten armor
* ECM package, upgraded to highest level possible
* Fly your missions in Troy with a torpedo launcher and two meson blasters, then switch to dual missile launchers before you leave the system.
* Load out your missile launchers with image recognition missiles. They lock more quickly than heat seekers and are cheaper than friend or foe missiles.  
* Repair droid
* Engine upgrade
* Upgraded scanner
* All quadrant maps
* Cargo expansion
* Jump drive


You are now ready to leave the Troy System. The Potter Quadrant is probably your wisest choice. The ''Tarsus'' has poor capacity for speed. On the other hand, it can serve as a combat ship because it is very small and enemies have a hard time forget-ting it. Once you leave Troy, you should avoid taking patrol missions against groups of enemies. The random enemies in other quadrants are significantly smarter and will give you a hard time if you try to defeat them in the ''Tarsus''. Instead, accept scout and bounty hunting missions and trade constantly. When you have reached the heart of the Potter Quadrant, i.e. the area right around New Constantinople, New Detroit and Oxford, you can accept patrol missions. This area is relatively safe.


<big>'''Speed/Maneuverability.'''</big> Sluggish in turns and rolls. Can upgrade to Level 1 engine.
<gallery>
PPG - 67.png
</gallery>


==Appearances==


<big>'''Ordnance/Protection.'''</big> No slots available for turrets. Supports Level 2 shield upgrades. Two gun racks and two weapon or tractor beam racks.
* [[Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide]]
* [[Wing Commander Privateer]]
* [[Privateer Playtester's Guide]]
* [[Privateer Righteous Fire]]


== Behind the Screens ==


<big>'''Overall Performance Rating.'''</big> I would give it a B in peacetime. With the war so close and the rise of piracy, I have to downgrade my rating to a D. Longevity in Gemini is worth the extra expense of purchasing a better ship or paying for protection.
===Concept Art===


== Gallery ==
=== Cockpit ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Tarsus_front.jpg|''Tarsus'' cockpit, front view
Privateer - Concept Art - Tarsus.png
File:Tarsus_Left_Side.png|''Tarsus'' cockpit, left view
Privateer - Concept Art - Tarsus Cockpit.png  
File:Tarsus_Right_Side.png|''Tarsus'' cockpit, right view
File:Tarsus_Rear.png|''Tarsus'' cockpit, rear view
</gallery>
</gallery>


<br clear="all"/>
===Unused Manual Art===


= Behind the Screens =
<gallery>
[[file:Tarsus_Multiview.jpg|thumb|Original ''Tarsus'' model, rendered from the [[Privateer 3D Archive|''Wing Commander'' 3D Archive]].]]
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Tarsus fighting Gothri.png
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Tarsus Repairs.png
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Tarsus.png
</gallery>
 
===Pre-Release Screenshots===
 
<gallery>
SCREE052.gif
</gallery>


The Tarsus is referred to in the game data files as "CLUNKER".
===Source Models===


The original 3D model of the ship from which the gameplay sprites were generated is marked "C-1000" on the rear. It is not visible in-game.
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLNKVIEW.zip CLNKVIEW] - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLUNKER.zip CLUNKER] - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/LANDCLNK.zip LANDCLNK] - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/LNCHCLNK.zip LNCHCLNK] - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/BURNER.zip BURNER] - Tarsus (afterburners)
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLUNKPAD.zip CLUNKPAD] - Tarsus w/ Landing Pad
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLNKGEAR.zip CLNKGEAR] - Tarsus w/ Loader
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLUNKEXP.zip CLUNKEXP] - Tarsus Exploding
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLUNKPIT.zip CLUNKPIT] - Tarssus cockpit
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/B_REPLAN.zip B_REPLAN] - Landing Pad w/ Ships
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD_DELR1.zip DD_DELR1] - Ship Dealer w/ Ships
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD_DLR-S.zip DD_DLR-S] - Ship Dealer w/ Ships
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/PERSHIP2.zip PERSHIP2] - Box Cover Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/EIGHTB.zip EIGHTB] - Intro Shot - Talon and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/EIGHTB01.zip EIGHTB01] - Intro Shot - 2 Talons and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/JAKE.zip JAKE] - Intro Shot - Talon and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/JAKE01.zip JAKE01] - Intro Shot - Talon and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S1.zip S1] - Intro Shot - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S3.zip S3] - Intro Shot - Talon and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S6A.zip S6A] - Intro Shot - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S7A.zip S7A] - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S7B02.zip S7B02] - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S9A03.zip S9A03] - Intro Shot - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S9A03TEM.zip S9A03TEM] - Intro Shot - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S9B.zip S9B] - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S9C.zip S9C] - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S9C01.zip S9C01] - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S9D.zip S9D] - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S10B1.zip S10B1] - Intro Shot - Tarsus
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/S10BMISH.zip S10BMISH] - Intro Shot - Tarsus


{{#set:fighter=tarsus}}
{{Navbox Privateer Vehicles}}


[[Category:Civilian Fighters]]
[[category:Wing Commander Privateer Vehicles]]
[[category:Scouts]]
[[category:Merchant Scouts]]

Revision as of 02:22, 10 April 2023

Tarsus
Privateer - Sprite - Tarsus - Perspective.png
Type Merchant Scout
Primary User Merchants

The Tarsus is a class of Merchant scout. Centurions are also operated by the Exploratory Service.

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

  • Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Normal.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Asteroid - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Planet - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Space - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - New Constantniople - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - New Detroit - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Oxford - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Perry - Hangar Bay - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Derelict - Tarsus.png

Renders

  • Origin FX - Wallpaper - Privateer Ad Art.png
  • Privateer - Marketing Art - Perry on Box.png
  • Privateer - Manual - Tarsus Render - Side.png
  • Privateer - Manual - Tarsus Render - Top.png

Cockpit

  • Privateer - Cockpit - Tarsus - Off.png
  • Privateer - Cockpit - Tarsus - Active.png
  • Privateer - Cockpit - Tarsus - Damaged.png
  • Tarsus Cockpit - Right.PNG
  • Tarsus Cockpit - Left.PNG
  • Tarsus Cockpit - Rear.PNG

Sprite Sheets

  • Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer.PNG
  • Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Tarsus - Death.png
  • Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Takeoff - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Landing - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Asteroid - Tarsus.PNG
  • Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Derelict - Tarsus.PNG
  • Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - New Constantinople - Tarsus.PNG
  • Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - New Detroit - Tarsus.PNG
  • Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Oxford - Tarsus.PNG
  • Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Perry - Tarsus.PNG

Specifications

Name Tarsus Tarsus Tarsus Tarsus Tarsus
Source Playguide Privateer Privateer Righteous Fire Righteous Fire
Faction Merchant Merchant Mack Christiensen (2669) Merchant Grayson Burrows (2670)
Class Scout Scout Scout Scout Scout
Max. Velocity 300 kps 300 kps 300 kps 300 kps 300 kps
Aft. Velocity 600 kps 600 kps n/a 600 kps 600 kps
Acceleration Average 375 375 375 375
Max. YPR Average 97/95/105 97/95/105 97/95/105 97/95/105
Power Supply 100 GW 40 GW 100 GW 55 GW
Energy Gauge 130 GJ 50 GJ 130 GJ 100 GJ
Guns Mass Driver (2) Mass Driver (2) Laser (1) Mass Driver (2) Meson Blaster (2)
Weapons Dumb Fire (3) Launcher #1: Dumb Fire (2)
Launcher #2: Dumb Fire (1) 		Launcher #1: Dumb Fire (5) Launcher #1: Dumb Fire (2)
Launcher #2: Dumb Fire (1) 		Launcher #1: Dumb Fire (10)
Cargo Hold 100 units 1-4 containers from:
Food Dspnsrs (4-10)
Hshld Applncs (5-15)
Roboworkers (1-4)
Roboservants (1-2)
[Liquor]] (5-10)
Space Salvage (5-10)
Ejected Pilot (1-1) 		100 units 100 units 100 units
Shields Medium Generator 1 Medium Generator 1
Levels 2 1 2 1
Power 45 GW 30 GW 45 GW 30 GW
Regen 2 4 2 4
Side Shields 20 cm equiv. each 10 cm equiv. each 20 cm equiv. each 10 cm equiv. each
Fore Shields 20 cm equiv. 10 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 10 cm equiv.
Aft Shields 20 cm equiv. 10 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 10 cm equiv.
Shield Effect 96% 111% 96% 111%
Side Armor 8 cm equiv. each 8 cm equiv. each 33 cm equiv. each 8 cm equiv. each 33 cm equiv. each
Fore Armor 10 cm equiv. 10 cm equiv. 35 cm equiv. 10 cm equiv. 35 cm equiv.
Aft Armor 10 cm equiv. 10 cm equiv. 35 cm equiv. 10 cm equiv. 35 cm equiv.
Upgrades Afterburners Shield Generator 1
Plasteel Armor
Iris Mk II
Humboldt Quadrant Map 		Afterburners Engine Upgrade 1
Shield Generator 1
Plasteel Armor
Jump Drive
Hunter AW 6
Potter Quadrant Map

Options

Version Privateer Righteous Fire
Engine Upgrade Level 1 Level 3
Shield Upgrade Level 2 Level 4
Gun Racks 2 2
WoTB Racks 2 2
Turrets No No
Cargo Exp. 50 50
MDFs 1 1

Locations

Tarsus

Base

  • No Upgrades

    No Upgrades

Sensors

Iris

  • Mk. I

    Mk. I

  • Mk. II

    Mk. II

  • Mk. III

    Mk. III

Hunter

  • AW 6

    AW 6

  • AW 6i

    AW 6i

  • AW Infinity

    AW Infinity

B and S

  • Tripwire

    Tripwire

  • E.Y.E.

    E.Y.E.

  • Omniscience

    Omniscience

Engines

  • Upgrade 1

    Upgrade 1

  • Upgrade 2

    Upgrade 2

  • Upgrade 3

    Upgrade 3

  • Upgrade 4

    Upgrade 4

Weapons

Missile Launcher

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Torpedo Launcher

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Tractor Beam

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Guns

Laser

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Mass Driver

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Meson Blaster

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Neutron Gun

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Particle Cannon

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Tachyon Cannon

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Ionic Pulse Cannon

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Plasma Gun

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Fusion Cannon

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Steltek Gun

  • Starboard

    Starboard

  • Port

    Port

Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide

Tarsus

The mainstay of the Exploratory Services fleet just a few years ago, these steady craft are now a familiar part of private enterprise. The Tarsus has been discontinued. We list it here because of its popularity and general availability in the used markets.

Cockpit. Low visibility, especially through the small side windows. Cockpit placement prevents any over-the-shoulder view. Offers one MFD along with standard radar and armor displays (see illustration, p. 12). Comfort is comparable to the Orion but claustrophobic by comparison with the other two models reviewed here.

Speed/Maneuverability. Sluggish in turns and rolls. Can upgrade to Level 1 engine.

Ordnance/Protection. No slots available for turrets. Supports Level 2 shield upgrades. Two gun racks and two weapon or tractor beam racks.

Overall Performance Rating. I would give it a B in peacetime. With the war so close and the rise of piracy, I have to downgrade my rating to a D. Longevity in Gemini is worth the extra expense of purchasing a better ship or paying for protection.

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Privateer Playtesters' Guide

TARSUS

Since this ship is very vulnerable, you need to concentrate on upgrading your weapons right away:

  • Sell your missile launcher for 7500 credits.
  • Buy a torpedo launcher, torpedoes and two meson blasters. Meson blasters are the best cheap guns available.
  • Once you have loaded out your ship with reasonably effective weapons, use your spare credits to join the Merchants' Guild. The Tarsus has large amounts of cargo space so you can easily accept cargo missions from the guild.
  • As soon as you have accumulated enough money, upgrade your shields and engines and buy an ECM package. Now you are also ready to accept patrol and out missions in the Troy system. Patrol and scout missions at this stage of the game rarely generate more than one or two enemies. Your opponents in the Troy system are not very smart. They will usually fly straight at you, making it easy for you to down them with a few well-placed torpedoes.
  • Use all available money to upgrade your ship. As soon as you can afford it, invest in a Hunter AW 6i scanner, which offers the best features of all scanners in its price range and distinguishes objects by color.

Suggested Loadout
Make sure your ship is completely equipped before you leave the Troy system:

  • Shield upgrade 2 and full loadout of tungsten armor
  • ECM package, upgraded to highest level possible
  • Fly your missions in Troy with a torpedo launcher and two meson blasters, then switch to dual missile launchers before you leave the system.
  • Load out your missile launchers with image recognition missiles. They lock more quickly than heat seekers and are cheaper than friend or foe missiles.
  • Repair droid
  • Engine upgrade
  • Upgraded scanner
  • All quadrant maps
  • Cargo expansion
  • Jump drive

You are now ready to leave the Troy System. The Potter Quadrant is probably your wisest choice. The Tarsus has poor capacity for speed. On the other hand, it can serve as a combat ship because it is very small and enemies have a hard time forget-ting it. Once you leave Troy, you should avoid taking patrol missions against groups of enemies. The random enemies in other quadrants are significantly smarter and will give you a hard time if you try to defeat them in the Tarsus. Instead, accept scout and bounty hunting missions and trade constantly. When you have reached the heart of the Potter Quadrant, i.e. the area right around New Constantinople, New Detroit and Oxford, you can accept patrol missions. This area is relatively safe.

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Appearances

Behind the Screens

Concept Art

  • Privateer - Concept Art - Tarsus.png
  • Privateer - Concept Art - Tarsus Cockpit.png

Unused Manual Art

  • Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Tarsus fighting Gothri.png
  • Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Tarsus Repairs.png
  • Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Tarsus.png

Pre-Release Screenshots

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Source Models

  • CLNKVIEW - Tarsus
  • CLUNKER - Tarsus
  • LANDCLNK - Tarsus
  • LNCHCLNK - Tarsus
  • BURNER - Tarsus (afterburners)
  • CLUNKPAD - Tarsus w/ Landing Pad
  • CLNKGEAR - Tarsus w/ Loader
  • CLUNKEXP - Tarsus Exploding
  • CLUNKPIT - Tarssus cockpit
  • B_REPLAN - Landing Pad w/ Ships
  • DD_DELR1 - Ship Dealer w/ Ships
  • DD_DLR-S - Ship Dealer w/ Ships
  • PERSHIP2 - Box Cover Tarsus
  • EIGHTB - Intro Shot - Talon and Tarsus
  • EIGHTB01 - Intro Shot - 2 Talons and Tarsus
  • JAKE - Intro Shot - Talon and Tarsus
  • JAKE01 - Intro Shot - Talon and Tarsus
  • S1 - Intro Shot - Tarsus
  • S3 - Intro Shot - Talon and Tarsus
  • S6A - Intro Shot - Tarsus
  • S7A - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
  • S7B02 - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
  • S9A03 - Intro Shot - Tarsus
  • S9A03TEM - Intro Shot - Tarsus
  • S9B - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
  • S9C - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
  • S9C01 - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
  • S9D - Intro Shot - 3 Talons and Tarsus
  • S10B1 - Intro Shot - Tarsus
  • S10BMISH - Intro Shot - Tarsus
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