VECTOR

Introduction
Labelled as an interceptor, but also functions as a top-class air-superiority aircraft and comes at a reasonable cost for its capability.

Usage
Compared to the ROGUE, the VECTOR's stat line may make it seem like it is hard to get on a target's 6 o'clock due to its low acceleration and maneuverability. However, this does not carry over in practice and the VECTOR can keep up comfortably with in-game enemies. It is reasonably durable, on par with the ROGUE, and is also fast enough to outrun certain AA missiles such as the AA-MR.

The VECTOR's playstyle depends on its weapons, and shines in either dogfights or sniping targets. While capable of doubling up on AA-LRs and adopting a sniper playstyle, a player can also opt to focus on carrying more medium or short range AA missiles for dogfighting capability, or MIRV-type missiles for additional ground pounding ability This adaptability, thanks to its wide weapons availability and low cost, makes the VECTOR an affordable and reliable interceptor and dogfighter as long as it equips the proper weapon for the job.

Also, the introduction of the UB-M also gives the VECTOR a limited high-damage bombing capability, at the cost of limiting weapons and special selection to light (20 payload or less) micromissiles, flares, and payload-free weapons.

Standard
Standard VECTOR. Fires a single salvo of micromissiles in one pass. While it has the same durability as the ROGUE, its larger size makes it easier to hit.

VECTOR-VET
A standard VECTOR, carrying AA-MRs. The Javelin's high damage means it will one shot most un-upgraded aeros, and cripple aeros that survive. However, the Javelin is slow, and lacks both the speed and agility to catch up to a nimble target. VECTOR-VETs will have a much harder time dealing damage to you if you can keep them up close.

VECTOR-ACE
Enemy flying a VECTOR Mk.2, taking more shots to kill than the standard VECTOR. Aces also carry the AA-S, making them more of a threat in a chasing fight than at range than their Vet counterparts. They also fly more aggressively and will dodge long-range missiles on occasion.

Fortunately, if you manage to get an ACE into a turnfight, its AA-S often lacks the agility to line up for another pass once it misses. It does, however, put unnecessary pressure on a pilot due to its lingering capabilities —keep a cool head and watch out for follow up attacks from other aeros.