Gladius Pirate vs Talon Shrike
Two Light Fighter ships, side by side on the game data from build 4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. The better value in each ranked row is highlighted; in-game prices are the lowest UEX report as of 28 Oct 2026.
Summary
- The Talon Shrike sells in game from 3,260,250 aUEC; no in-game price is reported for the Gladius Pirate.
- Both carry 0 SCU.
- The Gladius Pirate has more sustained gun DPS: 4,221 against 1,246.
- The Gladius Pirate is faster in normal flight: 226 m/s against 225 m/s.
- The Talon Shrike has the stronger hull: 24,930 HP against 6,110.
- The Gladius Pirate goes further on one quantum tank: 61 million km against 36 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the Gladius Pirate leads 14 and the Talon Shrike leads 7, with 2 tied.
Row by row
| Figure | Gladius Pirate | Talon Shrike | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Light Fighter | Light Fighter | |
| Maker | AEGS | ESPR | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | — | 3,260,250 | Not ranked |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 110 | 115 | Gladius Pirate |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 6,125 | 1,320 | Gladius Pirate |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 4,221 | 1,246 | Gladius Pirate |
| Alpha per volley | 3,375 | 1,584 | Gladius Pirate |
| Pilot gun slots | 3 | 2 | Gladius Pirate |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 226 | 225 | Gladius Pirate |
| Max speed m/s | 1,193 | 1,190 | Gladius Pirate |
| Boost m/s | 520 | 500 | Gladius Pirate |
| Pitch °/s | 68 | 68 | Tie |
| Yaw °/s | 52 | 54 | Talon Shrike |
| Roll °/s | 200 | 195 | Gladius Pirate |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 189,309 | 167,389 | Gladius Pirate |
| Quantum range million km | 61 | 36 | Gladius Pirate |
| Spool time s | 4.6 | 4.9 | Gladius Pirate |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 8,711 | 1,551 | Talon Shrike |
| IR, quantum drive on | 6,780 | 1,551 | Talon Shrike |
| EM, shields up | 22,281 | 4,622 | Talon Shrike |
| EM, quantum drive on | 36,429 | 8,822 | Talon Shrike |
| Cross-section | 8,654 | 5,017 | Talon Shrike |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 6,110 | 24,930 | Talon Shrike |
| Shield HP | 6,336 | 4,488 | Gladius Pirate |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Max crew | 1 | 1 | |
| Mass kg | 55,856 | 59,905 | Gladius Pirate |
| Ranked rows led | 14 | 7 | 2 tied |
"Not ranked" means one side has no figure in the data. DPS is the best gun that fits each pilot slot (burst, held for 60 s, one volley). Quantum and signatures are for the stock loadout; signatures rank lower as better. Mass ranks lower as better.
More
- Gladius Pirate: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Talon Shrike: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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