Newton Kill-Sat

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The Newton Kill-Sat is an old orbital defence platform most commonly found in Resistance fleets. This unassuming vessel was once one of the most common types of monitors found in mankind's service prior to the Scourge invasion, using its mass driver to quell thoughts of insurrection on human colonies or leveling rough terrain for future colonisation efforts. When the Scourge finally descended on humanity, the Newton was found sadly lacking, as its slow speed and limited firing arcs were no match for the speed of the enemy vessels.

Despite this, the Newton has found a new lease on life with the Resistance. Though difficult to maneuver into a firing position, this monitor can nonetheless provide powerful anti-ship or bombardment firepower once positioned.

In-Game
The Newton is one of the only non-Shaltari ships in the game to have access to a Particle weapon, allowing it to almost one-shot smaller enemy vessels or chip in for consistent damage against larger targets. That said, the Newton absolutely needs the support of the rest of the fleet to light up its targets, as its slow speed and relative lack of survivability means that it can't reliably close to Scan range.