Parasite Radiation Leech

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The Parasite is a class of cutter constructed by the Scourge, and a potent tool that assists with their stealth-based combat doctrines. Through the use of its energy siphon, a Parasite can absorb excess hull energy from other ships into itself, keeping its allies hidden from enemies even while they perform high-intensity maneuvers. Meanwhile, the Parasite repurposes the excess energy to supercharge its Oculus weaponry to cruiser-levels of power, letting it punch above its weight. Parasites in close proximity can also share this energy, meaning that only one vessel needs to gain a dangerously high signature.

As a cutter-class vessel, the Parasite is exceptionally fast and can use this speed to rapidly close on enemy ships before disgorging its supercharged plasma. When employed aggressively in this way, Parasites can also siphon energy from enemy vessels to maintain their weapon power, since large signatures are less tactically-relevant during close-quarters combat.

In-Game
The Parasite looks to be exceptionally useful thanks to its Energy Siphon rule. Large vessels can perform energy-intensive maneuvers like Weapons-Free, then have the spike removed by a Parasite. If you're feeling particularly gutsy, the Parasites can then fling themselves at the enemy with their blistering 16" Thrust before unloaded their supercharged Oculus rays into a target.