The Hornet Ghost is a stealth fighter ship in Star Citizen known for its lower signature and passive emission signature reduction, making it nearly invisible to unsuspecting ships. By understanding how stealth works in the game and effectively reducing its infrared and electromagnetic signatures, the Hornet Ghost can approach enemy ships undetected and be a formidable opponent in combat.
The Hornet Ghost is a stealth fighter ship in Star Citizen that has gained popularity due to its unique abilities. It has a lower signature than its counterpart, the Saber, making it the supreme stealth fighter in the game. The Hornet Ghost combines the strengths of the iconic F7C Hornets with a passive emission signature reduction of 40%, allowing it to go almost invisible with minimal drawbacks. This makes it a nightmare for unsuspecting ships in PvP and player bounties.
To effectively use the Hornet Ghost’s stealth capabilities, understanding how stealth works in the game is crucial. Ship radar sensitivity plays a significant role in detecting enemy ships. The lower a ship’s radar sensitivity percentage, the closer an enemy ship can be before it is passively detected. The Hornet Ghost’s stealth bonus allows it to be detected at a much shorter distance compared to other ships.
Reducing the ship’s infrared (IR) and electromagnetic (EM) signatures is essential to getting close to enemy ships undetected. IR is affected by ship activity and can be lowered by suppressing overall IR or individual systems. EM emissions can be reduced by disabling electrical systems like weapons and shields. Currently, IR doesn’t seem to have much relevance, so suppressing it doesn’t have many drawbacks.
The Hornet Ghost’s stealth capabilities are not dependent on special stealth components. It can achieve its stealthiness using standard meta components, making it a powerful ship without any downsides. With a ballistic build, the Hornet Ghost can be precise and destroy targets quickly. Once detectable within a range of 2 to 2.5 kilometers, the Hornet Ghost can practically be within weapons range before the enemy realizes what’s happening.
While stealth in Star Citizen is still a work in progress and subject to change, the reintroduction of stealth fighters in patch 3.22 has been exciting. The popularity of stealth fighters like the Hornet Ghost is increasing, and their abilities make them formidable opponents in combat.