Aerial engagements in ATMOSFAR represent high-stakes dogfights where flight maneuverability and heat regulation are just as decisive as raw firearm damage. Whether defending the Cloud Cruiser against swarming sky drakes or clearing drone nests, mastering weapon parameters ensures mission survival.
1. Wasp Scout Craft Hardpoints
The agile Wasp scout features two modular wing hardpoints and one nose mount:
Nose Kinetic Autocannon
- Damage Type: Ballistic / Kinetic.
- Effective Range: 150m to 400m.
- Role: Primary shredder against biological carapaces and unshielded scout drones. Fires standard 20mm caseless rounds manufactured in the machine shop.
Wing Energy Pulse Repeaters
- Damage Type: Thermal / Ionized Energy.
- Effective Range: 50m to 250m.
- Role: Rapid shield-stripping weapon. Draws capacitor energy directly from the Wasp’s battery rather than consuming physical ammunition.
2. Cloud Cruiser Point Defense Grid
Your aerial fortress is vulnerable when stationary during mining expeditions. Protect the carrier using its heavy defense grid:
- Dual Flak CIWS Turrets: Positioned on the dorsal and ventral hull to create a 360-degree perimeter denying entry to airborne fauna.
- Manual Overcharge Console: Crew members can man the dorsal turret directly to target elite armored threats with 200% tracking precision.
- Concussion Decoy Pods: Dispensed from the stern to divert homing missiles and confused flock leaders away from the carrier’s fragile engine vents.
3. High-G Dogfight Evasion Tactics
- Energy Management in Thin Air: Continuous laser fire spikes weapon heat. In thin air (>5,000m), weapon cooling takes 40% longer. Fire in disciplined 3-second bursts.
- Dive & Zoom Tactics: When outnumbered, dive toward dense cloud decks. Pull into a vertical climb using afterburner boost (
Space) to re-engage with altitude and speed advantage.