Basilisk

In-game Description
Difficulty: Very Hard

''The Basilisk is a stealth-support vessel designed to infiltrate enemy lines while cloaked to stall an enemy advance. With its flexible weaponry able to ensnare either a dedicated target to great effect or multiple targets with lesser force, it is an unconventional presence on the field of battle. Most of the Basilisk's arsenal uses gravity as a means to undermine the enemy's flight model, establishing traps that draw in an unsuspecting enemy, or firing gravitational anchors to restrict their movement, including Blink and Boost capabilities, at the cost of making the Basilisk vulnerable. While its' damage output can be potent, the ship best excels through situational awareness and communication with allied ships to capitalize on the encumbered enemy vessel.''

Summary
The Basilisk is all about counter-mobility - maintaining its own while hampering that of its enemies. Its loadout is focused on effective slows - a Gravity Well to draw in opponents, Graviton Anchors to further slow a target and amplify damage against it, and a massive Pulsar Charge to decimate their hull. Like most other stealth vessels, the Basilisk cannot hold under pressure, and must retreat if it is targeted. A capable harasser, the Basilisk shines when played like one - as a result its playstyle is extremely different from other stealth craft, focusing more on crowd control than on high burst damage.

When playing as a Basilisk

 * Pick your battles - the Basilisk can deal substantial damage to a single target but will be left without escape options after decloaking. Have cover nearby to slip behind and recloak.
 * The Plasma Cannon deals no impact damage and ignores armor. Don't waste time trying to hit exposed sections of the enemy ship and risk missing your shots. Your damage output will be unaffected.

When playing with a Basilisk

 * Try to draw the attention of enemy craft and delay long enough for the Basilisk to sneak behind them undetected. This way they will be unprepared for the ambush.

When playing against a Basilisk

 * Once the Basilisk reveals itself, use a detection buoy or pulse to keep it visible long enough to be destroyed. If allowed to recloak, it will have the opportunity to use its' high burst damage against you again.
 * Do not fly in a tight formation - If activated in such a circumstance, the Basilisks' Gravity Well will pile your team together and allow for any AoE weapons to strike all of you at once.

Tips

 * Try to remain above or below enemies - the Basilisks' armor is quite thick on the top and bottom of the craft.
 * The time delay on Pulsar Charge is quite significant, such that you will need to fire it first before launching Graviton Anchors to amplify its' damage.
 * While its' effect is extremely powerful, the Gravity Well takes some time to arm before it can be used, making usage during battle difficult.
 * Place your Gravity Well from a point where the enemy does not see you - this will make it harder for them to avoid the trap.