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The Tre'pira Sprite is a Polaris ship in Escape Velocity Nova. The Sprite is one of four Polaris ships that can be purchased outside the Polaris Storyline, the others being the Cambrian, Rebel Dragon and Dragon. This ship is unavailable for most of the Vell-os Storyline.
"One of the Tre'pira's greatest achievements was the exquisite timing and scheduling control required for efficient use of the giant Cambrian. There are times, however, when it's simply not feasible to divert a Cambrian from its course to pick up a rush job, or a small load of goods. Thus the Sprite takes up the shortfall; going in where the Cambrian can't fit, getting the smaller loads of cargo, ferrying cargo from the huge freighters to stations and planets, and all the other little tasks that the Cambrians simply aren't suited to." ― Buying a Sprite
The Sprite is a large, fast and accessible freighter, as long as you know how to sneak into Polaris space.
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"The Tre'kimas of this small Sprite welcomes you warmly aboard her ship. Over the next half an hour, you come to a greater appreciation of the virtues of these little ships. «Like all Tre'pira, we work for the good of all. We serve where we may.» She has a knowing smile on her lips, perhaps because she knows that these humble ships perform a vital role in Polaris society." ― Hiring a Sprite
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Hyperspace Drifting Variants[]
Shipvariant stat changes are relative to the stats of the basic model. The basic model is Untitled.
As the game progresses, Sprites begin to carry Tunneling Organs.
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The Sprite and the Zephyr laugh at you, RAGE Gunboat.
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This shipvariant has armour repair exceeding that of the RAGE Gunboat.
Technical Variants[]
The following shipvariant is unavailable in the shipyard and serves a particular visual purpose.
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This shipvariant moves between space objects in the system. You can observe this behavior in the Tre'pirana system.
Gameplay Analysis[]
"Not much to say. It's the Polaris light freighter." ― EVula Survival Guide
Unlike military ships, the Sprite does not regenerate armor. It also does not have any weapon slots or weapon space, requiring a Sigma Mount Reinforcement and Mass Expansions to make room for armaments.
This ship is probably the best choice for players who want to run illegal cargo on the more profitable trade routes; it's affordable, fast, has a large cargo hold, and can turn a fast profit if you don't have the desire to go through any storylines first.
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Appearance[]
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Ship Spins[]
This ship has one set with 36 frames. The lights pulsate.
- Ship: 56x56
- Lights: 56x56
- Engine: 84x84
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Additional Images[]
| Castes: Kel'ariy • Mu'hari • Nil'kemorya • P'aedt • Tre'pira • Ver'ash Polaris Ships: Manta (v) (i) 250k, Sprite (v) (i) 500k, Striker (v) (i) 1M, Dragon (v) (i) 1.1M, Zephyr (v) (i) 2M, Arachnid (v) (i) 2M, Cambrian (v) (i) 2.5M, Scarab (v) (i) 7M, Raven (v) (i) 10M Polaris Storyline (Preamble • Intro Missions • Diplomacy Branch • Technology Branch • Rise of Ory'hara • Fall of the Polaris) Polaris Outfits • Polaris Weapons | ||