One of two vehicles being released with the NSOverhaul update is the Dervish Heavy Fighter, an air vehicle available to the Nanite Systems Operatives faction.
Configuration
Unlike its Empire Specific Fighter (ESF) counterparts, the Dervish is a two-seat vehicle that sacrifices agility for durability. The pilot operates nose-mounted forward guns, while a secondary top-gunner can deal with threats ahead, behind, and above. The Dervish is meant as an air superiority fighter, and has limited ground support capabilities.
Weaponry
Both the nose-mounted and top-mounted hardpoints will have three weapon options available during the initial rollout.
The standard
DV-22 Raycaster nosegun uses photonically propelled tungsten slugs that remain effective even over long range. The
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