Retrograde is a tier 6 patrol ship used by the Fringe Systems Resistance.
A pure glass cannon of an enemy ship, Retrograde can be both outlasted or bursted down directly, depending on your preferences. Its only form of defense is four point defense guns, which should be easily circumvented at this point due to their total exposure and low-ish numbers: targeting them with disruptors is one of the best ways to do so, as Retrograde relies on capacitors to make up for its undersized reactor - disruptors and EMPs are extra effective as Retrograde will run out of power while attempting to resupply. Shields will unfortunately not be so effective against this ship due to its fairly strong weapons and two disruptors - if you have shields and disruptors, you can use your disruptors to disrupt Retrograde's disruptors and buy you some time, though your shields might go down anyway due to Retrograde's sheer damage output.
To actually destroy Retrograde, any sort of weapon will do, as it has no shields and no real armor; the durability of its two large cannons is effectively its only defense. Ramming Retrograde's side is a good idea, as it will disable its point defense, prevent its weapons from focusing on one part of your ship easily, and significantly reduce its offense as only half of its weapons at best can attack you. Ramming Retrograde's left side or using flankers will also allow you to easily snipe its cockpit, however this will be difficult with cannons as their inaccuracy may cause them to hit Retrograde's reactor instead.
