Ships, Weapons, and Missiles

Though you can spend hour upon hour mastering the finer points of circle-strafing and using the afterburner, if you aren't armed sufficiently, you'll never survive the tough single-player game or challenging multiplayer skirmishes. What follows is an explanation of the three ships available in Descent 3 as well as the weapons used to arm them. Read on to discover the differences between a mega and smart missile and the best moments to use certain weapons.

Player-Controlled Ships

Each ship performs nearly the same, but the subtle differences can throw some players off. While the pyro-GL features everything right in the middle, the phoenix and magnum feature extremes in both speed and weapon capacity that make them ships for special occasions. Choose the ship that best suits your playing style, whether it be quick movement or weapon hoarding.

Pyro-GL

The pyro-GL

Max trans-atmospheric speed: 2,000 knots
Maneuverability rating: 4.62 ZG-units
Shield rating: 1.0 flux: standard output, ACM grade magnetic-repulsory wave device
Ordinance: Mid-level primary fuselage configuration with a maximum of 100 missile stores in internal bays and external hardpoints
Wingspan: 13.5 units
Overall length: 14.55 units
Height: 7.35 units
Weight empty: 12,833 lbs.

The pyro-GL served you well in the previous Descent games and does its job through most of the single-player game in Descent 3. Average down the line, the pyro-GL boasts a solid shield, a steady speed, and ample space for ammunition and missiles. Once you acquire other ships in the single-player game, you'll probably want to test out the different models. But, don't forget your roots; the pyro-GL might not have the capacity of the magnum or the speed of the phoenix, but there's something to be said for having few disadvantages.

Next: The phoenix and magnum