Shiva - Revision history

Bird Thing: v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass

2026-03-29T23:27:49Z

v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass

Bird Thing: infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

2024-12-28T03:39:19Z

infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

Xcalibur: /* Variant E */ Missing BHP from infobox, added fluff

2024-12-09T22:23:55Z

‎Variant E: Missing BHP from infobox, added fluff

RickHunter at 18:58, 1 December 2023

2023-12-01T18:58:45Z

RickHunter: /* Variant E */

2023-12-01T18:58:11Z

‎Variant E

RickHunter: /* Variant E */

2023-12-01T18:53:45Z

‎Variant E

RickHunter: /* Variant E */

2023-12-01T18:53:17Z

‎Variant E

Bird Thing: infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability, var E fluff needs update

2023-07-27T21:58:54Z

infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability, var E fluff needs update

Xcalibur: /* Variant F and G */ Updated for 0.15.4

2022-08-26T19:03:14Z

‎Variant F and G: Updated for 0.15.4

Ouch: /* Variant G */

2022-08-21T17:49:14Z

‎Variant G

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 | Armor T = 4076
-| Version153 = 0.17.4
+| Version153 = 0.19.1
 }}
 The '''Shiva''' is an [[Inner Sphere]] heavy variable-sweep wing [[Aerospace]]. It's slower and bigger than any other ASF currently in game, though in exchange it mounts heavier armor and more weapons, giving it serious punch to ground and airborne targets. Though unsuitable for dogfighting, the Shiva excels in the role of tactical bomber or air support unit. It is known as well for its deadliness as it is for its tendency to handle similarly to a flying oil tanker. When flying at high speed and altitude, its wings fold back to allow for decreased air resistance. With a Max Speed: 432 km/h the '''Shiva''' is the slowest Aerospace unit. All units are equipped with a automated defense turret [[RFL|Rear Firing Laser]].

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 | Armor T = 4076
-| Version153 = 0.16.1
+| Version153 = 0.17.4
 }}
 The '''Shiva''' is an [[Inner Sphere]] heavy variable-sweep wing [[Aerospace]]. It's slower and bigger than any other ASF currently in game, though in exchange it mounts heavier armor and more weapons, giving it serious punch to ground and airborne targets. Though unsuitable for dogfighting, the Shiva excels in the role of tactical bomber or air support unit. It is known as well for its deadliness as it is for its tendency to handle similarly to a flying oil tanker. When flying at high speed and altitude, its wings fold back to allow for decreased air resistance. With a Max Speed: 432 km/h the '''Shiva''' is the slowest Aerospace unit. All units are equipped with a automated defense turret [[RFL|Rear Firing Laser]].

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 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>[[RFL]]
 <li>3 [[DHS]]
 <li>4 [[free tons]]
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 ===Variant E===
-The "E" is a Attacker Class unit designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of your enemy. Piloted by those who thrive on dakka fire power. Spin up the twin [[RAC5|Air RAC5]] and dual [[RAC2|Air RAC2]] to pound armor mercilessly. Your final reign of terror comes from 3 [[Bomb|Cluster bombs (CL)]] as each drops five bomblets per load leaving annihilation in your wake. 3 [[DHS]] handle the heat load of a single pass but requires some restraint on the boost feature to get you out of trouble fast. 4 [[Free ton|Free Tons]] are available for reload to allow longer loitering time above the battlefield.
+The "E" is a Attacker Class unit designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of your enemy. Piloted by those who thrive on dakka fire power. Spin up the twin [[RAC5|Air RAC5]] and dual [[RAC2|Air RAC2]] to pound armor mercilessly. Your final reign of terror comes from 3 [[Bomb|Cluster bombs (CL)]] as each drops five bomblets per load leaving annihilation in your wake. [[BHP]] assists in acquiring your targets. 3 [[DHS]] can handle the heat load of a single pass but requires some restraint on the boost feature to get you out of trouble fast. 4 [[Free ton|Free Tons]] are available for reload to allow longer loitering time above the battlefield.
 ===Variant F - ''"Turbo Kat"''===

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	===Variant E===		===Variant E===
−	~~{{Section out of date\|0.16.1}}~~
	The "E" is a Attacker Class unit designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of your enemy. Piloted by those who thrive on dakka fire power. Spin up the twin [[RAC5\|Air RAC5]] and dual [[RAC2\|Air RAC2]] to pound armor mercilessly. Your final reign of terror comes from 3 [[Bomb\|Cluster bombs (CL)]] as each drops five bomblets per load leaving annihilation in your wake. 3 [[DHS]] handle the heat load of a single pass but requires some restraint on the boost feature to get you out of trouble fast. 4 [[Free ton\|Free Tons]] are available for reload to allow longer loitering time above the battlefield.		The "E" is a Attacker Class unit designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of your enemy. Piloted by those who thrive on dakka fire power. Spin up the twin [[RAC5\|Air RAC5]] and dual [[RAC2\|Air RAC2]] to pound armor mercilessly. Your final reign of terror comes from 3 [[Bomb\|Cluster bombs (CL)]] as each drops five bomblets per load leaving annihilation in your wake. 3 [[DHS]] handle the heat load of a single pass but requires some restraint on the boost feature to get you out of trouble fast. 4 [[Free ton\|Free Tons]] are available for reload to allow longer loitering time above the battlefield.

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 ===Variant E===
 {{Section out of date|0.16.1}}
-The "E" is a Attacker Class unit designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of your enemy. Piloted by those who thrive on dakka fire power. Spin up the twin [[RAC5|Air RAC5]] and dual [[RAC2|Air RAC2]] to pound armor mericlessly. Your final reign of terror comes from 3 [[Bomb|Cluster bombs (CL)]] as each drops five bomblets per load leaving annihilation in your wake. 7 [[DHS]] helps focus your attention on the job at hand while 4 [[Free ton|Free Tons]] are available for reload. Adrenaline Rush - You Bet.
+The "E" is a Attacker Class unit designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of your enemy. Piloted by those who thrive on dakka fire power. Spin up the twin [[RAC5|Air RAC5]] and dual [[RAC2|Air RAC2]] to pound armor mercilessly. Your final reign of terror comes from 3 [[Bomb|Cluster bombs (CL)]] as each drops five bomblets per load leaving annihilation in your wake. 3 [[DHS]] handle the heat load of a single pass but requires some restraint on the boost feature to get you out of trouble fast. 4 [[Free ton|Free Tons]] are available for reload to allow longer loitering time above the battlefield.
 ===Variant F - ''"Turbo Kat"''===

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 | Tonnage = 85
-| Price Prime = 113 000
+| Price Prime = 109 000
 | ArmorT Prime = 29 687
 | Class Prime = Attacker
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 </ul>
-| Price A = 109 500
+| Price A = 105 500
 | ArmorT A = 29 687
 | Class A = Attacker
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 </ul>
-| Price C = 108 500
+| Price C = 104 500
 | ArmorT C = 29 687
 | Class C = Attacker
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 </ul>
-| Price E = 113 500
+| Price E = 110 500
 | ArmorT E = 29 687
 | Class E = Attacker
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 | TurnSpeed E = 325
 | Weapons E = <ul>
-<li>2x [[LPL|Air LPL]]
+<li>2x [[RAC2|Air RAC2]]
 <li>2x [[RAC5|Air RAC5]]
 <li>3x [[Bomb#Cluster|Bomb (CL)]]
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 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>[[RFL]]
-<li>7 [[DHS]]
+<li>3 [[DHS]]
-<li>2 [[free tons]]
+<li>4 [[free tons]]
 <li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor T = 4076
-| Version149 = 0.14.9
+| Version153 = 0.16.1
 }}
 The '''Shiva''' is an [[Inner Sphere]] heavy variable-sweep wing [[Aerospace]]. It's slower and bigger than any other ASF currently in game, though in exchange it mounts heavier armor and more weapons, giving it serious punch to ground and airborne targets. Though unsuitable for dogfighting, the Shiva excels in the role of tactical bomber or air support unit. It is known as well for its deadliness as it is for its tendency to handle similarly to a flying oil tanker. When flying at high speed and altitude, its wings fold back to allow for decreased air resistance. With a Max Speed: 432 km/h the '''Shiva''' is the slowest Aerospace unit. All units are equipped with a automated defense turret [[RFL|Rear Firing Laser]].
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 ===Variant E===
 The "E" is a Attacker Class unit designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of your enemy. Piloted by those who thrive on non-stop fire power. Two [[RAC5|Air RAC5]] continuously pound armor until they jam and need a cool down. Two [[LPL|Long Range Pulse Lasers]] continue to rip threw the holes created by the RAC5s. Your final Reign of Terror comes from 3 [[Bomb|Cluster bombs (CL)]] as each drops five bomblets per load leaving annihilation in your wake. 7 [[DHS]] helps focus your attention on the job at hand while 2 [[Free ton|Free Tons]] are available for reload. Adrenaline Rush - You Bet.

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 <li>[[RFL]]
 <li>5 [[DHS]]
-<li>0 [[free tons]]
+<li>3 [[free tons]]
 <li>12.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
-| Price G = 115 700
+| Price G = 113 900
 | ArmorT G = 29 687
 | Class G = Attacker
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 | TurnSpeed G = 310
 | Weapons G = <ul>
-<li>4x [[ERML|Air ERML]]
+<li>3x [[ERML|Air ERML]]
 <li>4x [[LRM20|Air LRM20]]
 <li>4x [[Bomb#High Explosive|Bomb (HE)]]
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 ===Variant F - ''"Turbo Kat"''===
-The Shiva F "Turbo Kat" is a [[self-NARC]]ing [[bomber]] [[variant]]. There are a lot of weapon types on the Turbo Kat. Pilots that struggle with too many [[weapon groups]] are advised to group the Turbo Kat's two [[LL]]s and one [[Air UAC20]] together. The Air UAC20 requires very little lead when aiming at a moving target and has approximately the same [[range]] profile as the LLs, making this weapon group functional. Even though the Turbo Kat is a bomber, it doesn't come with any [[free tons]] for its weapons. Pilots will likely find that saving the Turbo Kat's bombs for the perfect bombing run is necessary to maximize performance. Pilots may also find that it is difficult to use both the Turbo Kat's [[Cluster Bombs]] and [[Laser-Guided Bombs]] in the same bombing run. A typical engagement pattern with the Turbo Kat is as follows: 1. Locate a target. 2. Aim at the target and begin [[lock on]] with the Turbo Kat's two [[LRM15]]s followed immediately by beginning lock on with the its [[iNARC]]. 3. Fire the Turbo Kat's two LLs and one Air UAC20 into the target. 4. Fire the NARC and LRMs once each is locked on. 5. If coming in close, now is the time to aim and drop the Cluster Bombs. 6. Fly past the target and continue launching LRMs, they will follow the NARC if the NARC managed to stick to the target. 7. Before the NARC wears off, (but after the additional LRMs have been launched), briefly point the Turbo Kat back at the target and drop the LGBs. The LGBs will disable the NARC, but cause massive damage. 8. Retreat to [[repair and rearm]], or retreat to gain distance for another attack run, or, instead, immediately reengage the target maintaining the current attack run to finish off the the target.
+The Shiva F "Turbo Kat" is a [[self-NARC]]ing [[bomber]] [[variant]]. There are a lot of weapon types on the Turbo Kat. Pilots that struggle with too many [[weapon groups]] are advised to group the Turbo Kat's two [[LL]]s and one [[Air UAC20]] together. The Air UAC20 requires very little lead when aiming at a moving target and has approximately the same [[range]] profile as the LLs, making this weapon group functional. Pilots may find that it is difficult to use both the Turbo Kat's [[Cluster Bombs]] and [[Laser-Guided Bombs]] in the same bombing run. A typical engagement pattern with the Turbo Kat is as follows: 1. Locate a target. 2. Aim at the target and begin [[lock on]] with the Turbo Kat's two [[LRM15]]s followed immediately by beginning lock on with the its [[iNARC]]. 3. Fire the Turbo Kat's two LLs and one Air UAC20 into the target. 4. Fire the NARC and LRMs once each is locked on. 5. If coming in close, now is the time to aim and drop the Cluster Bombs. 6. Fly past the target and continue launching LRMs, they will follow the NARC if the NARC managed to stick to the target. 7. Before the NARC wears off, (but after the additional LRMs have been launched), briefly point the Turbo Kat back at the target and drop the LGBs. The LGBs will disable the NARC, but cause massive damage. 8. Retreat to [[repair and rearm]], or retreat to gain distance for another attack run, or, instead, immediately reengage the target maintaining the current attack run to finish off the the target.
 ===Variant G===
-The Shiva G is an [[LRM boat]] of the highest order with more [[LRM]]s than any other [[asset]]. '''Eighty LRMs!''' The G's 4 [[DHS]] can barely handle the heat of its four [[Air LRM20]]s which must be slowly [[group fired]] or rapidly [[chain fired]] to maintain both [[DPS]] and [[heat]] levels. The G is a terrible aircraft for acquiring its own targets. Allied [[TAG]] or [[NARC]] support is absolutely essential to get the most of the the G. Air LRM20s have such long [[lock on]] times and require an additional three seconds to fire all of their shots, effectively making the G a '''short-ranged''' aircraft when firing all of its LRMs at a target the G acquired itself. In order to stay at range while acquiring one's own targets, the G must forgo firing every last missile and peel away from its attack run early. If an ally is providing NARCs or TAGs, in order to maximize heat efficiency, as long as the G is at a cool temperature to start with, the first 80 LRMs can be fired with group fire. Then, once the LRM20s reload, the G should begin to use chain fire. First, firing quickly to bring the G back up near the yellow line (cooling rate near the yellow line is more than twice as fast as it is near the bottom of the heat gauge). Once the yellow line is reached, the G should either sip [[coolant]] or slow down the chain firing. To finish off targets, the G has four [[HE Bombs]]. The G can choose whether or not to commit its four [[free tons]] of ammo to bombs or LRMs. Essentially the question becomes: if allies are providing targets, then LRMs, if not, then bombs. The G also has four [[ERML]]s for when it runs out of ammo or needs to shoot accurately at other [[aircraft]], but realistically they aren't of much use since they compete with the LRMs for heat capacity. [[AirGECM]] helps protect the G from enemy lock ons, which can be helpful when coming in close, but most of the time, when aided by NARC or TAG, the G can be as far away as 1300m and still hit its target, well outside of the majority of relevant return fire.
+The Shiva G is an [[LRM boat]] of the highest order with more [[LRM]]s than any other [[asset]]. '''Eighty LRMs!''' The G's 4 [[DHS]] can barely handle the heat of its four [[Air LRM20]]s which must be slowly [[group fired]] or rapidly [[chain fired]] to maintain both [[DPS]] and [[heat]] levels. The G is a terrible aircraft for acquiring its own targets. Allied [[TAG]] or [[NARC]] support is absolutely essential to get the most of the the G. Air LRM20s have such long [[lock on]] times and require an additional three seconds to fire all of their shots, effectively making the G a '''short-ranged''' aircraft when firing all of its LRMs at a target the G acquired itself. In order to stay at range while acquiring one's own targets, the G must forgo firing every last missile and peel away from its attack run early. If an ally is providing NARCs or TAGs, in order to maximize heat efficiency, as long as the G is at a cool temperature to start with, the first 80 LRMs can be fired with group fire. Then, once the LRM20s reload, the G should begin to use chain fire. First, firing quickly to bring the G back up near the yellow line (cooling rate near the yellow line is more than twice as fast as it is near the bottom of the heat gauge). Once the yellow line is reached, the G should either sip [[coolant]] or slow down the chain firing. To finish off targets, the G has four [[HE Bombs]]. The G can choose whether or not to commit its four [[free tons]] of ammo to bombs or LRMs. Essentially the question becomes: if allies are providing targets, then LRMs, if not, then bombs. The G also has three [[ERML]]s for when it runs out of ammo or needs to shoot accurately at other [[aircraft]], but realistically they aren't of much use since they compete with the LRMs for heat capacity. [[AirGECM]] helps protect the G from enemy lock ons, which can be helpful when coming in close, but most of the time, when aided by NARC or TAG, the G can be as far away as 1300m and still hit its target, well outside of the majority of relevant return fire.
 ==History==