Chilli's Drake Review Alright folks, get your prayer mats out because it's time to worship the fastest, nippiest, smoothest little fighter in Sirius. The Drake combines a small and hard to hit chassis with excellent maneuvrability and disproportionately powerful weapon systems. Simply put, you won't find a better deal in such a small package. What the heck was that? In the hands of an experienced pilot, the Drake can be devilishly effective, even against multiple enemies. It's small size makes it difficult to hit despite Freelancer's easy aiming system. This small profile, combined with the great turn rate and general smooth, quick maneuvrability makes the Drake lightning fast. Haha that little thing can't aAAAHH You can fit some pretty heavy gear on such a small ship. Two class 6 and two class 5 weapon mounts give the Drake quite a punch for a Light Fighter. This means that players in larger, more powerful ships may not realise just how much damage you can do, especially as in most cases you can circle around them so fast they won't be able to get a proper bead on your little ship. A little goes a long way The compact effectiveness of the Drake makes it ideal for taking on high risk, high payment missions. Enemies have trouble hitting such a small target, especially if you maneuver sharply and skilfully. Although the Drake's power systems aren't that good when it's equipped with all the maximum power drain weapons, it's maneuvrability lets you gain vital seconds to recharge both weapons and shields. Against multiple, heavily armed opponents, the Drake has a better chance of coming out alive than any other ship in it's class. Summary With all these strong points, the Drake is shaping up to be Sirius' very own little champ. Its an expensive ship, even for the impressive capabilities offered. At 51000 credits, it's expensive fo a light fighter, but you get so much more fighting potential. Once you fly one, the improvement in maneuvrability is noticeable, and the impression the Drake makes on any discerning Freelancer is bound to bring them back to it time and time again. Pros Cons Very fast turn rate Weak hull for a Class 6 Ship Very strong hull for a light fighter Power systems aren't that hot with max. weps Very small and hard to hit You can really get on people's nerves with it.. hehe. Excellent Price for what you get. Click here to go back to the top!

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