Wasp Scout
Faction: terran federation
Overview
The Wasp Scout is the Terran Federation's primary reconnaissance platform — a lightweight, single-pilot craft built for speed above all else. It can dart across a sector in minutes, relay enemy positions, and vanish before a targeting lock is established. Its weapons suite is intentionally minimal: the Wasp is an observer, not a fighter.
Base Stats
Weapons
- Light Pulse Cannon x1
- Point-Defence Turret x1
Module Slots
- Engine Slot
- Sensor Slot
- Utility Slot
Lore
Every senior Federation admiral will admit, usually after a third drink, that the Wasp won more battles than any battleship — because it told them where the enemy was before the enemy knew they were being watched.
Tactics
- 1
Use the Wasp to scout enemy positions before committing your main fleet — knowledge of enemy placement is worth more than any weapon.
- 2
Fly reconnaissance runs at maximum sensor range; the Wasp's speed means you can outrun almost any intercept attempt if you don't linger.
- 3
Pair with an Ironclad Corvette: the Wasp identifies threats while the Corvette handles any contact that gets too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Fastest ship in the Terran Federation roster — virtually impossible to catch in open space.
- +Extremely cheap to build and replace, making it ideal for attrition scouting.
- +Deep sensor suite reveals enemy fleet composition at longer range than any other Tier 1 hull.
Weaknesses
- −Almost no combat capability — a single fighter can destroy it in seconds if it gets too close.
- −Tiny cargo hold limits its use as a courier or resource runner.
- −Low power output means sensor upgrades and engine modules compete for the same limited energy.
Recommended Modules
- advanced sensor array
- sprint engine booster
- ecm pod
