Federal Assault Ship - Federation Fleet Strike Ship icon.png Federation, also known as the Federal Dropship MK II, was added in update 1.4 and is an upgraded version of the Federal Dropship, focused on maneuverable close combat or blockade breaching.
Compared to the Federal Dropship, the Federal Assault Ship has an improved flight model (higher speed and manoeuvrability), but fewer mounting points for internal equipment, making it more combat-ready than versatile. Also similar to the Federal Dropship and Federal Gunship, the Federal Assault Ship has very weak shields but a strong hull, making these ships ideal for hull ramming. It requires a rank in the Federation Fleet of Chief Petty Officer in order to purchase.
The main advantages of the Federal Assault Ship are its high maneuverability, strong hull, and good firepower. However, it has very weak shields.
The armament sockets are arranged as follows:
Class 3 receptacle in the upper hemisphere of the ship behind the cockpit, A class 3 connector in the lower hemisphere of the ship below the cockpit, 2 class 2 connectors in the lower hemisphere of the ship closer to the middle and to the wings, symmetrically relative to the central axis. Weapon convergence is excellent only in line of sight. You have to raise your bow a little, because of the lower location of the 2nd and 3rd class guns, not to lose the ability to fire at the enemy. Close range convergence is excellent.
