Sicario

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Sicario is a tier 10 frigate used by the Fringe Systems Resistance.

Tactics

A powerful wall of flak guns that can in particular easily shred through ships that rely on shields thanks to its strong weapons and six disruptors. Despite its strength, however, this is a fairly uncomplicated enemy and thus can be dealt with rather easily. Its disruptors are too difficult to destroy, so don't bother. Instead, target the innermost flak battery on each side of Sicario. After that flak battery is destroyed, don't switch to another - instead, continue firing through the storage behind it and the engines behind that, until its wings are totally split off. This will allow you to disable Sicario's weapons much faster than going through them one-by-one. It'll also make Sicario lopsided, reducing its speed and agility, if you don't do the same to the other side. If you do, however, Sicario can turn quickly but is also for all practical purposes totally disarmed.

Ramming and strafing Sicario are both highly effective strategies, as both will prevent Sicario from fighting back effectively while also making it much more vulnerable - its reactor is far less defended from attacks from the sides. Sicario is however rather fast, and its eight flak batteries will shoot down any projectiles when they're not firing at you, so kiters may have some difficulties against this ship. Sicario lacks any form of rear defense, so it can easily be flanked to destroy its control room, preserving more of the ship to salvage.

Trivia

  • "Sicario" refers to a hitman, enforcer, or hired killer, usually in regards to Latin American drug cartels.