The telepathic Vell-os Javelin is a Vell-os ship in Escape Velocity Nova. The ability to form a Javelin is exhibited by strong telepaths ranked T2 or higher.
"The Javelin embodies the hopes and desires of all the Vell-os people. A Javelin has been known to be created by very powerful T2's, but as a general rule, only T1's are capable of constructing one of these glorious works of art. A completed Javelin pulsates with the enormous mental energy of the Vell-os pilot as it travels. This mental construct is most often created by a Vell-os who is also capable of launching the devastating Autumn Petal attack and of disassociating their mind to create subsidiary vessels, making the Javelin one of the most powerful objects known to man. Only a few Javelins exist now, as it is rare for a Vell-os to be allowed to construct one." ― Javelin description
The Vell-os Javelin is a nimble battlecarrier with an overpowered turreted beam. It defies inertia.
As a telepathic construct, the Javelin can't equip most outfits. Thus it relies upon the telepath's trained abilities in flight.
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"When you ask the Vell-os leader where her ship is, she replies that she will only create it when necessary, to reduce the mental strain.
[i have no need of it now] she talks directly into your mind. [if i prepare over-much i will lose my edge you would not want that in combat]
You nod in agreement." ― Hiring a Javelin
You can't hire a Javelin.
T1 Vellosian (#175)[]
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The innate fuel generation should help with the passive fuel drain of Vell-os weapons.
Pilotable Variant (#383)[]
The pilot can obtain a weaker version of the Javelin that compensates for the improvements bestowed by Telepathic Strength.
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With T2 strength you'll have 340 less shields, 55 more shield regen and 4 less jumps. So, your Javelin will be less powerful until you Invade Polaris Space.
As a T1, you'll have 60 more shields, 75 more shield regen and equal jumps.
Gameplay Analysis[]
"This is the "heavy duty" Vell-os ship. Powerful, fast, and deadly, just a few seconds of exposure to it's beams will cause you to be very dead very quickly. Combined with the three Darts on board, you should hope you don't have to face one down." ― EVula Survival Guide
While it might seem like "the Vell-os Javelin is among the best of the best in EV Nova!!", in reality this comes from the bonus that T1 and T2 confer on you. The bonuses will stack on other ships as well so get something better as soon as you can. A major drawback from utilizing the Vell-os abilities on other ships is the slower rate of shield and fuel recovery. However, if you are able to capture a Raven or purchase a Kestrel (both of which have significant innate energy generation), the ultimate battle-ship might be just there...
The only outfit you can fill with the equipment space is the maximum of eighteen Marine Platoons. This gives you 450 crew, which should be good for capturing escorts up to 225 crew. This comes slightly short of the Aurora Carrier's 250.
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The Vell-os ships were made by Dave Williams.
Appearance[]
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Ship Spins[]
This ship has one set with 36 frames.
- Ship: 88x88
- Engine: 110x110
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| Vell-os Ships: Dart (v) (i) T3, Arrow (v) (i) T2, Javelin (v) (i) T1 Vell-os Storyline (Preamble • Intro Missions • Merrol Filler • Auroran Arc • Polaris Arc • Freedom Arc) Vell-os Outfits • Vell-os Weapons | ||