Wraith Cutter

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The Wraith is a class of cutter constructed by the Scourge. As Scourge ships already favor speed, their cutters are blisteringly fast, and the Wraith is no exception - it outpaces every vessel constructed by the UCMF, making it well-suited to hunting enemy outliers and support ships. Though it primarily relies on conventional Oculus weaponry, the Wraith also has a directed-energy plasma weapon that can scorch hulls regardless of enemy point defence, making it even more terrifying to face.

Though the Wraith is the bane of backfield support ships during fleet engagements, it's also the terror of merchantmen and supply convoys. Packs of Wraiths have materialized far from any known Scourge presence, pouncing on these hapless vessels before disappearing into the blackness of space once more. As a result, no space is 100% safe from the predations of the Wraith.

In-Game
A 16" Thrust and the Vectored rule make Wraiths some of the most maneuverable ships in the game and ensures that almost nothing can stay out of range. Its Oculus Rays are nothing to write home about, but the Close Action (Beam) plasma brand the Wraith is equipped with lets it put out nigh-unavoidable damage.