Artemis Battlestar

Canon
The Artemis class Battlestar is the most commonly deployed command ship by Colonial Fleet. Moderate speed, high armor ratings and aggressive turret battery placements make this Battlestar a dominating force on the battlefield.

Description
The progenitor Battlestar: well designed, decently armed and armored while still retaining a surprising amount of maneuverability. The Artemis is a staple in any fleet and when used correctly can turn the tides of a fight in your favor.

While expensive in comparison to most other vessels, it's still by far the cheapest Battlestar. As such if you need the power and versatility of a Battlestar but lack the means to field a Minerva or Jupiter then the Artemis is a more than suitable substitute.

While well rounded in terms of defenses, the Artemis is far from invincible. It also has a huge bias in weapon positioning making it somewhat limiting to use in certain situations. That being said it has no major weaknesses while still retaining all of the usefulness that comes with being a Battlestar: missile tubes, hanger bays, flak fields and Battlestar Artillery.

Strategies
The Artemis has almost all of its worthwhile weaponry situated along the dorsal edge of the ship, meaning that when attacking a foe from underneath it can do damage that would rival a Jupiter's. However if the opposition is either level with or below you, the Artemis 's damage output is reduced by a massive degree.

The flak field, as with every Battlestar is very useful and can and should be used to effectively protect multiple ships from incoming ordinance.

The Artemis is reasonably durable overall and when cleverly used can survive damage for an impressive amount of time. It can also in a pinch be used as a shield for weaker vessels but caution should be advised when doing this as the armour on any single side of the vessel is only slightly above average and sustained fire will take it's toll.

When attempting to destroy an Artemis; other than hacking and boarding, remaining underneath or behind it is an easy way to make sure you take minimal damage and can destroy it with ease.

Bonus Stats

 * +5% Damage Reduction