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Launched from much larger vessels such as [[Ketch]]es, the Skiff is capable of rapidly deploying infantry and armor, such as the [[Fallen Walker]], into combat zones. They do, however, have armament in the form of twin plasma cannons (which deal [[Arc]] damage) and [[Shock Grenade|bouncing mines]], and as such | Launched from much larger vessels such as [[Ketch]]es, the Skiff is capable of rapidly deploying infantry and armor, such as the [[Fallen Walker]], into combat zones. They do, however, have armament in the form of twin plasma cannons (which deal [[Arc]] damage) and [[Shock Grenade|bouncing mines]], and as such, are used as temporary air support while offloading troops and vehicles.<ref name="E3 2013 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk '''Eurogamer''' - ''PS4 E3 2013 Sony Conference'']</ref> The cannons fire powerful explosive rounds that deal heavy splash damage and the mines can block off certain areas. However, it is possible to shoot off the cannons with enough fire, thus limiting the Skiff's firepower. | ||
Skiffs are commonly seen sending reinforcements to Fallen-controlled territories, but will also deploy in force into combat zones, such as during [[Public Event]]s like mining [[Glimmer]] or retrieving a [[Warsat]]. | Skiffs are commonly seen sending reinforcements to Fallen-controlled territories, but will also deploy in force into combat zones, such as during [[Public Event]]s like mining [[Glimmer]] or retrieving a [[Warsat]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:26, October 22, 2022
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Hull: |
Invulnerable |
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Twin Plasma Cannons |
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Fallen Pirates |
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Troop Carrier |
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Fallen |
- "Slipping out of stealth only to offload a crew of Fallen, the Skiff is rarely seen. On the other hand, its rumbling, booming arrival is difficult to miss - as are the weapons it uses to support its troop deployments."
- — Grimoire description
The Fallen Skiff is a troop carrier utilized by the Fallen.[2]
Gameplay
Launched from much larger vessels such as Ketches, the Skiff is capable of rapidly deploying infantry and armor, such as the Fallen Walker, into combat zones. They do, however, have armament in the form of twin plasma cannons (which deal Arc damage) and bouncing mines, and as such, are used as temporary air support while offloading troops and vehicles.[3] The cannons fire powerful explosive rounds that deal heavy splash damage and the mines can block off certain areas. However, it is possible to shoot off the cannons with enough fire, thus limiting the Skiff's firepower.
Skiffs are commonly seen sending reinforcements to Fallen-controlled territories, but will also deploy in force into combat zones, such as during Public Events like mining Glimmer or retrieving a Warsat.
The House of Dusk made heavy use of Skiffs during the Red War.
Though the Scorn prefer to employ more esoteric methods of transportation, they have been seen using Skiffs to deploy Scorn Walkers.
Variants
Gallery
Concept art depicting a skiff.
Various concepts for the skiff.
Two Fallen Skiffs in flight.
A skiff of the Exiles invading the Hellmouth.
A Skiff teleporting
A Fallen skiff deploying a Walker.
A Guardian facing a skiff carrying a Devil Walker.
Preparing to deploy infantry.
Deploying infantry.
A crash-landed Skiff on Venus.
A idle Skiff seen in Thieves' Den.
Death to Kells, a Jumpship version of the Skiff introduced in Forsaken.
List of appearances
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Destiny Tracker - Fallen Arsenal
- ^ Eurogamer - PS4 E3 2013 Sony Conference
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