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Frigate Class

Explore Homeworld 2 Frigate classes including the Torpedo Frigate (cost 700 RU) and Flak Frigate (role Anti-Fighter).

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Explore Homeworld 2 Frigate classes including the Torpedo Frigate (cost 700 RU) and Flak Frigate (role Anti-Fighter).

Torpedo Frigate

The Torpedo Frigate is specialized for anti-corvette roles. It has a speed of 161, attack power of 305, and costs 700 RU. Its Hit Points are 12000 and it is armed with 1 x Dual Torpedo Launcher located at the Bow. Research options include Improved Torpedoes for 1000 RU (enabling Anti-Capital Ship Torpedoes), Level 1 Hull for 800 RU (increasing HP to 12000-15599), Level 1 Engines for 500 RU (increasing speed to 161-194), Level 2 Hull for 1400 RU (increasing HP to 15599-19200), and Level 2 Engines for 750 RU (increasing speed to 194-218).

Flak Frigate

Designed as an anti-fighter unit, the Flak Frigate has a speed of 161, attack power of 50, and costs 700 RU. It boasts 16000 Hit Points and is equipped with 2 x Dual Kinetic Burst Cannon Turrets, with weapon locations at Aft left top and Fore centre bottom. Research includes Level 1 Hull for 800 RU (increasing HP to 16000-20800), Level 1 Engines for 500 RU (increasing speed to 161-194), Level 2 Hull for 1400 RU (increasing HP to 20800-25600), and Level 2 Engines for 750 RU (increasing speed to 194-218).

Ion Cannon Frigate

The Ion Cannon Frigate is an anti-capital ship unit with a speed of 150, attack power of 315, and a cost of 700 RU. It has 16000 Hit Points and its armament is 1 x Ion Cannon locked forward at the Bow. Research options are Level 1 Hull for 800 RU (increasing HP to 16000-20800), Level 1 Engines for 500 RU (increasing speed to 150-180), Level 2 Hull for 1400 RU (increasing HP to 20800-25600), and Level 2 Engines for 750 RU (increasing speed to 180-203).

Marine Frigate

The Marine Frigate is a boarding vessel with a high speed of 230, attack power of 80, and costs 700 RU. It has 18000 Hit Points and features 1 x Heavy Vulcan Kinetic Turret with 360 Degree Turret rotation, located at Middle left top. Its special ability is a boarding party for capturing enemy vessels.

Captain Soban's Ship (Special Marine Frigate)

A special version of the Marine Frigate, Captain Soban's Ship has a speed of 230 and a significantly higher attack power of 500. While its cost is N/A, it has 50000 Hit Points and the same armament as the standard Marine Frigate: 1 x Heavy Vulcan Kinetic Turret (360 Degree Turret) at Middle left top. It also possesses the boarding party (Capture) special ability. This hero unit is given to the player on mission 13.

Defence Field Frigate

The Defence Field Frigate has a role of Defence Field, a speed of 161, attack power of 17, and costs 1200 RU. It has 18000 Hit Points and is armed with 1 x Dual Heavy Vulcan Kinetic Turret (360 Degree Turret) located at the Aft centre bottom on an extension pylon. Its special ability is a Defence Field that provides Anti-Radiation Defence. Research for this frigate costs 1500 RU and enables its construction.

Tips
  • Consider the Torpedo Frigate's Improved Torpedoes research to make it effective against larger capital ships.
  • The Flak Frigate's dual turrets provide excellent coverage against swarms of fighters.
  • Ion Cannon Frigates are crucial for taking down heavily armored enemy capital ships.
  • The Marine Frigate's boarding ability can be used to capture valuable enemy ships, saving you RU.
  • Captain Soban's Ship is a powerful hero unit; protect it well.
  • The Defence Field Frigate's ability is vital for navigating radiation-heavy areas of space.

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