Vanguard Hoplite vs Valkyrie
Two Dropship 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 Vanguard Hoplite is cheaper in game: 6,645,250 aUEC against 19,845,000 aUEC for the Valkyrie.
- The Valkyrie carries more cargo: 90 SCU against 0 SCU.
- The Vanguard Hoplite has more sustained gun DPS: 8,892 against 2,814.
- The Vanguard Hoplite is faster in normal flight: 209 m/s against 207 m/s.
- The Valkyrie has the stronger hull: 90,053 HP against 57,800.
- The Valkyrie goes further on one quantum tank: 706 million km against 246 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the Vanguard Hoplite leads 19 and the Valkyrie leads 4, with 1 tied.
Row by row
| Figure | Vanguard Hoplite | Valkyrie | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Dropship | Dropship | |
| Maker | AEGS | ANVL | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | 6,645,250 | 19,845,000 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 240 | 375 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 12,015 | 4,083 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 8,892 | 2,814 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Alpha per volley | 35,168 | 2,250 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Pilot gun slots | 5 | 2 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 209 | 207 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Max speed m/s | 1,115 | 1,110 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Boost m/s | 435 | 431 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Pitch °/s | 35 | 34 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Yaw °/s | 30 | 29 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Roll °/s | 105 | 98 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 203,194 | 238,314 | Valkyrie |
| Quantum range million km | 246 | 706 | Valkyrie |
| Spool time s | 6.6 | 6.9 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 10,402 | 10,979 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| IR, quantum drive on | 8,541 | 8,783 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| EM, shields up | 28,304 | 43,499 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| EM, quantum drive on | 54,386 | 64,043 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Cross-section | 16,255 | 23,736 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 57,800 | 90,053 | Valkyrie |
| Shield HP | 21,120 | 21,120 | Tie |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 0 | 90 | Valkyrie |
| Max crew | 2 | 5 | |
| Mass kg | 244,970 | 632,918 | Vanguard Hoplite |
| Ranked rows led | 19 | 4 | 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
- Vanguard Hoplite: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Valkyrie: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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