Centurion

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Centurion
Privateer - Sprite - Centurion - Perspective.png
Type Heavy Fighter
Primary User Bounty Hunters

The Centurion is a class of Bounty Hunter heavy fighter. Gabriel Quentin wrote about the spaeccraft in GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW. Travis Sanford used the Centurion as the example spacecraft in Survival Tips.

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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)
Particle Cannon (1)

Mass Driver (2, Outer)

Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard)
Particle Cannon (1, Inner Port)

Mass Driver (2, Outer)

Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard)
Particle Cannon (1, Inner Port)

Mass Driver (2, Outer)

Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard)
Particle Cannon (1, Inner Port)

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)
Tractor Beam (1)

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

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Centurion

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Sensors

Iris

Hunter

B and S

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Missile Launcher

Torpedo Launcher

Tractor Beam

Guns

Laser

Mass Driver

Meson Blaster

Neutron Gun

Particle Cannon

Tachyon Cannon

Ionic Pulse Cannon

Plasma Gun

Fusion Cannon

Steltek Gun

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.

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