Skirmisher

Related Links

 * Guide on kixeye.com

Additional Facts

 * The Skirmisher hull is the first hull a player may research, and is described as a "lightly armored corvette".
 * Best used as an "armoured' scout.
 * Skirmishers are a nice early game replacement for the Gunboat, able to use much heavier weapons and armor.
 * Many players recycle the hull after researching the Longship.
 * Skirmishers can used as scouts, probe ships, and flagships in a similar way to Gunboats.
 * The Skirmisher is the first type of hull a player can research at the Naval Lab, requiring level 1 to do so.
 * The hull has greater max weight, armor points and cargo capacity than the Gunboat but is also slightly slower, having a map speed of 43 mph and a combat speed of 20 mph.
 * It is tied with the Gunboat for highest evade bonus at 30%.
 * Skirmishers are a good early game replacement for the Gunboat, able to use much heavier weapons and armor.
 * This hull can be used as flagships in a fleet comprised of larger ships, masking the true intent of a fleet, baiting players into attacking the fleet looking for an easy kill.