Keeper (PROX)
| A set of hull upgrades and system rewrites marks this vessel as one of the Dustkeeper Proxies, a frontline force of sacrificial Domain-era drones repurposed as vicious automated auxiliaries.
Keeper-class drones were a later-designed answer to one of the main weaknesses of this type of AI warship - fighter squadrons. Able to manufacture cheap and disposable drone fighters on the fly, space superiority could be maintained even with limited carrier support from allied Domain forces. The proxy variant performs this same role for the Dustkeeper auxiliary forces but is notably more survivable thanks to more cautious programming and a dampening field seemingly aimed to replicate the famed durability of the Mora-class. |
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–Ingame description | ||
Overview
An upgraded variant of the Keeper-class carrier drone, the Keeper (PROX) is notable for its Damper Field defense system and upgraded hull and armor, making it a carrier unafraid to take a few hits and soak fire.
It is also slightly faster and has a notably improved (but still limiting) ordnance point budget. It is, however, slightly more expensive to operate.
Additionally, the Keeper (PROX) uses a Steady personality in combat, rather than Fearless, making it less prone to suicidal maneuvers.
Acquisition
As with other Proxy drones, the Keeper (PROX) can be found in Dustkeeper Contingency fleets as an auxiliary unit and can be purchased from Holdout Forgeship if the player has the Automated Ships skill.
Quote
| An unimaginative fool seeks parity with human design. An ingenious master aims for the farthest-flung stars, and almost reaches the Mora. | ||
–Ingenious-Annex-Embers, DK-PROX-KPR notes, section 14.2 titled "Dampening Field vs Shield Generator" | ||