Sabre

Fast and lethal

The FQ-4 Sabre was one of the first combat drones developed after the HR Agreement of 2260. TAC frequently updates the Sabre despite its older design, keeping it popular with new pilots and training academies.

Ship Attributes

Stat	Info
Attack	9
Hull Points (HP)	140
Shield	100
Energy	120
Speed	8
Maneuverability	8
Mining	2
Hauling	2
Missile Capacity	22
Gadget Capacity	20
Starting Gadgets	Flare; Triple D; Scrambler
Ship Tools	Energy Booster; Sprint Mode

The numbers in this graphic are meant as a reference and are not the research order.

Sabre Tech Tree

1. FQ-5T Core Update (starting point node): Updates the Sabre model to enhance its core functionalities. Reduces the Energy Cost of all weapons and tools by 25% and increase base Energy by 50 points.

2. Anti-heat Array: Improves the ship basic weapon array to prevent further overheating, improving its firing capacity. Dual Blasters now start at level 2. Increase Dual Blaster Fire Rate to 5 per sec.

   • Prerequisites: FQ-5T Core Update (1).

3. Flight Stabilizer: Increase Maneuverability by 1.

   • Prerequisites: FQ-5T Core Update (1).

4. Improved Blasters: Dual Blaster damage is increased by 10%.

   • Prerequisites: Flight Stabilizer (3).

5. High-frequency Pulse: Energy Booster steals 15% more energy and also damages enemies with each pulse.

   • Prerequisites: Flight Stabilizer (3).

6. Aerodynamic Filters: Increase Speed by 1.

   • Prerequisites: FQ-5T Core Update (1).

7. Furious Hydra: Increases Fury Cannon and Hydra Cannon ammunition by 15%.

   • Prerequisites: Aerodynamic Filters (6).

8. Hull Optimization Upgrade: The general upgrade to he Sabre model allows for additional arsenal capacities. Increase Gadget and Missile capacities by 6.

   • Prerequisites: Aerodynamic Filters (6).

9. Plasma Fusion Core: With the Sabre update comes the possibility of greatly improving its firepower capacity. Dual Blasters start at level 3 and Dragon Fire starts at level 2. Increase all damage by 10%.

   • Prerequisites: Flight Stabilizer (3) + Aerodynamic Filters (6).

10. 

Assault-Class Sabre with a Legendary Gladius kit equipped

Background

Following the ratification of the 2260 “Gentlemen’s” HR Agreement, ship manufacturers faced a number of challenges to maintain combat effectiveness. Because of their long history of building armed drones for military applications, NEX’s Norvair-Curtiss division launched one of the first and most successful first-generation ships.

NEX swiftly adapted their popular F-92 Rapier to unmanned operation, by replacing the pressurized cockpit with armored computer bays from their RQ-86 Hound prospecting probes. Later models added numerous refinements and options, such as upgraded laser mounts on “D” and “G” revisions and the world’s first “utility-fog” shielding system, which debuted on the “M” version in 2286.

Marketed by Starbright Futurecorp since 2302, the Sabre is still a popular choice for new pilots and training academies. Today’s FQ-4T contains more than half a century of improvements, including modern energy capacitors, advanced hot-swappable weapons mounts, and nanofac-ready rapid assembly subsystems that enable young pilots to return to battle quickly and inexpensively.