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|Boosts the ship in corresponding direction.
|Boosts the Wraith.
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*Boost refer to a combination of abilities unique to the Wraith that give it superior maneuverability.
*Boost refer to a set of abilities unique to the [[Wraith]] that give it superior maneuverability, namely;
 
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|[[Boost|Boost Left]]
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*Boosts are sometimes referred to as thrusters.
*Boosts are sometimes referred to as thrusters.
*Boosts cost 15 energy and let Wraiths change their movement without changing their facing angle.
*All Boosts cost 15 energy, and allow Wraiths to freely change their movement without changing their facing angle.
*Side boosts (Left and Right Boost) are innate abilities, while the Rear Boost is unlocked when utility tier 1 is researched from the upgrades console.
*Side Boosts (Left and Right Boost) are innate abilities, while the Rear Boost is unlocked when [[Tier upgrades#T1 Upgrades|Utility Tier1]] is researched from the [[Upgrades Console]].
*When boosting the forward thrust of your ship engines is ignored.
*When boosting the forward thrust of the ship is stopped and returns to normal when the Boost finishes.
*Boosts are great for dodging projectiles or running away as Boosts can effectively double your maximum speed at the cost of consuming energy.
*Boosts are great for dodging projectiles or running away as the abilities can effectively double your maximum speed at the cost of consuming energy (hold down the boost key to reach the high speeds).
*Projectiles shot out of the Wraith are effected by the Boost movement.
*Projectiles shot out of the Wraith are effected by the Boosts movement.
 
*Getting hit by a Wraiths [[EMP]] ability will disable using Boosts for a short duration.
 
*Should be noted that the [[Hangar Console#Docking|docking]] hotkey is "d" by default for all [[Small Ships|small ships]] excluding the Wraith, which uses "d" as its Right Boost hotkey, instead the docking hotkey for a Wraith is "c" by default.
*Holding down the Boost keys allows
Side thrusters (A and D, sometimes called boosts) are a means of quickly moving from side to side, you can use this to dodge or you can use it to accelerate quickly. If you hold down either key or push it consistently you can reach speeds up to 81 meters per second. This allows you to quickly chase a miner who has boosted, to quickly intercept an enemy attacking your miners, or to retreat from a very bad and unsafe situation. Mind your energy each boost you use saps 15 energy.

Latest revision as of 16:24, 13 March 2015

Ability

Boost
http://i.imgur.com/PNYxtE5.jpg
Ship Wraith
Cost 15
CD

0 seconds

Description Boosts the Wraith.
  • Boost refer to a set of abilities unique to the Wraith that give it superior maneuverability, namely;
Boost Abilities
Icon Name http://i.imgur.com/TIFgEiD.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9QP6qX8.jpg Description
http://i.imgur.com/0WjdijM.jpg Boost Left 15 0 Quickly boosts to the left.
http://i.imgur.com/lWQiQWi.jpg Boost Right 15 0 Quickly boosts to the right.
http://i.imgur.com/PNYxtE5.jpg Rear Boost 15 0 Quickly boosts backwards.
  • Boosts are sometimes referred to as thrusters.
  • All Boosts cost 15 energy, and allow Wraiths to freely change their movement without changing their facing angle.
  • Side Boosts (Left and Right Boost) are innate abilities, while the Rear Boost is unlocked when Utility Tier1 is researched from the Upgrades Console.
  • When boosting the forward thrust of the ship is stopped and returns to normal when the Boost finishes.
  • Boosts are great for dodging projectiles or running away as the abilities can effectively double your maximum speed at the cost of consuming energy (hold down the boost key to reach the high speeds).
  • Projectiles shot out of the Wraith are effected by the Boosts movement.
  • Getting hit by a Wraiths EMP ability will disable using Boosts for a short duration.
  • Should be noted that the docking hotkey is "d" by default for all small ships excluding the Wraith, which uses "d" as its Right Boost hotkey, instead the docking hotkey for a Wraith is "c" by default.