Datasheet for Dark_Spire_B

[0.23.3][Rail Trap] Dark Spire by False Choir (749,896) 

Design: Medium to Hard It took many Iterations to find an optimal rail length and number and the armor shape is a little counter intuitive, other than that it is largely just a railfan but smaller. 

Piloting: Medium to Hard Largely standard rail trap piloting, which means you need to effectively spit your focus between two railfans, neglecting either at the wrong moment can cost you a ship or a match winning shot. You also need to be able to quickly asses which areas of you opponents ships armor you can pernitrate and what angles you'll be able to weather fire from. You also need a good grasp of positioning and distance to create openings and avoid crashing your ships into each other. 

Matchups: DC/Ion/Cannon Rammers: If they manage to grapple one of your traps and exit range or keep it between themselves and your other ship long enough to destroy it you lose, however their unidirectional thrust makes it almost impossible for them to avoid making an opening. TB Rail: They are slow enough that you can usually get into a flanking position and their side armor is often thin enough to be penetrated. However their tractor beams are often powerful enough to expose your flank or prevent you from taking advantage of an opening. Missile/ Nuke orbiters: Because of their unidirectional thrust you can often force them to pass in-between your ships. However they are fast an turn quickly so any openings will be small. Your frontal armor will be able to absorb enough of their fire to often allow you more than one chance. Laser Avoider Walls: They are faster than you so you will not be able to flank them. so you will want to try to break through their shield from the front while maintaining distance between your ships. 

This ship is the culmination of all of the dozens of rail traps I have made and flown and I'm super proud of it.