The Eagle makes a fantastic Bounty Hunter or Pirate. The Eagle is a great second ship for players to jump to and some even prefer it over the Hauler for cargo jobs due to its respectable 16T of space. The sidewinder has slightly better base armour but the Eagle has much better combat ability, not to mention better cargo capacity, jump range, damage, hardpoints etc. Be advised of ships deploying fighters however and it is highly advised to prioritize these in combat.Ĭompared to the Sidewinder, the Eagle is a strict upgrade in virtually every aspect. Thus, the Eagle is extremely viable for any commander looking to take advantage of mobility and even high-tier ships like the Anaconda would struggle against a well-trained Eagle pilot due to its ability to stay on the rear of ships where even Turreted hardpoints won't have any visibility of the ship.
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The Eagle is an extremely agile ship in fact, it has the highest level of manoeuvrability of any ship, excluding Ship Launched Fighters. The Eagle MkII still sees extensive use across human space, and it is also one of the four vessels permitted in the CQC Championship. Core Dynamics ceased production of the Eagle MkII by 3300, but continues to provide parts and servicing due to its enduring popularity. Although the Federal Navy later replaced the Eagle MkII with their short range fighter program, the ship managed to rebuild its reputation over the years and achieve enormous commercial success. The ship was introduced with much fanfare in 3199 as the Federal Navy's new, state-of-the-art fighter, but was initially plagued with issues and then overshadowed by the Imperial Navy unveiling their own version, the Imperial Eagle. This comes at the cost of limited core internal modules, however, restricting its potential jump range and burdening it with heat and power management issues.
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As a proven combat fighter with a distinguished history, the Eagle MkII is one of the smallest, cheapest, and fastest ships available with jump capability. The Eagle MkII is a ship manufactured by Core Dynamics. These features are offset by a comparatively short jump range, however. For many independent pilots it represents a natural progression from the Sidewinder, boasting superior cargo capacity and combat ability in addition to a better hardpoint array. Developed by Core Dynamics, the Eagle is a compact combat ship with peerless manoeuvrability.