GVC Aten
Aten: (Egyptian Mythology) god of the sun, later king of all Egyptian gods.
| Source: Freespace 2 |
| Author: Volition Inc |
| Though a potent cruiser during the Terran-Vasudan War, the Aten was plagued by weak turret armour making it a poor choice for sustained ship-to-ship engagements. When the Aten was due for retrofit with advanced weaponry, Vasudan command chose to relegate the Aten into the role of escort by equipping it with a pair of anti-fighter beams. This move has in fact given the Aten a new lease on life with a role it excels in, leaving the heavier Mentu to supercede it in the anti-ship role. |