Gladius Pirate vs Aurora Mk II
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 Aurora Mk II sells in game from 904,932 aUEC; no in-game price is reported for the Gladius Pirate.
- The Aurora Mk II carries more cargo: 2 SCU against 0 SCU.
- The Gladius Pirate has more sustained gun DPS: 4,221 against 2,492.
- The Gladius Pirate is faster in normal flight: 226 m/s against 225 m/s.
- The Aurora Mk II has the stronger hull: 19,417 HP against 6,110.
- The Aurora Mk II goes further on one quantum tank: 99 million km against 61 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the Gladius Pirate leads 11 and the Aurora Mk II leads 11, with 1 tied.
Row by row
| Figure | Gladius Pirate | Aurora Mk II | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Light Fighter | Starter / Light Fighter | |
| Maker | AEGS | RSI | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | — | 904,932 | Not ranked |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | 22,623 | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 110 | 45 | Aurora Mk II |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 6,125 | 2,640 | Gladius Pirate |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 4,221 | 2,492 | Gladius Pirate |
| Alpha per volley | 3,375 | 3,168 | Gladius Pirate |
| Pilot gun slots | 3 | 4 | Aurora Mk II |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 226 | 225 | Gladius Pirate |
| Max speed m/s | 1,193 | 1,230 | Aurora Mk II |
| Boost m/s | 520 | 460 | Gladius Pirate |
| Pitch °/s | 68 | 58 | Gladius Pirate |
| Yaw °/s | 52 | 52 | Tie |
| Roll °/s | 200 | 140 | Gladius Pirate |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 189,309 | 199,273 | Aurora Mk II |
| Quantum range million km | 61 | 99 | Aurora Mk II |
| Spool time s | 4.6 | 5.1 | Gladius Pirate |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 8,711 | 4,369 | Aurora Mk II |
| IR, quantum drive on | 6,780 | 3,754 | Aurora Mk II |
| EM, shields up | 22,281 | 13,300 | Aurora Mk II |
| EM, quantum drive on | 36,429 | 29,500 | Aurora Mk II |
| Cross-section | 8,654 | 13,600 | Gladius Pirate |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 6,110 | 19,417 | Aurora Mk II |
| Shield HP | 6,336 | 6,000 | Gladius Pirate |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 0 | 2 | Aurora Mk II |
| Max crew | 1 | 1 | |
| Mass kg | 55,856 | 69,688 | Gladius Pirate |
| Ranked rows led | 11 | 11 | 1 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
- Aurora Mk II: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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