

If the enemy ships remain where they are, you can bring the fearsome power of your Illuminators' three beams to bear at once. If they move to get you out of their formation, that is less fire focused upon your other ships allowing you to rip into them more successfully. No other single ship can cause as much overall confusion and chaos among an enemy's formation. Its unique ability to fly directly into enemy formations to produce the most desired effect and damage is a game and strategy genre first. The Illuminator Vessel is a must for many Advent fleets after the early-game. Due to the design of the ship it is impossible to bring all 3 beams to bear on a single target, making it more at home in the middle of a battle than on the edge where its 3 beams can wreak havoc on many foes at once. It is important to note however that the damage of the ship is per null, each of the 3 beams, which means that if not all of them are capable of targeting something, you're not getting the most out of the ship. Boasting more armor and shields and a higher potential damage output than either of the other two and a very useful Deceptive Illusion ability it can quickly turn the tide of a battle. While still being considered a long range assault vessel, the Illuminator is less of one than the equivalent offerings from other factions. The adversary facing a cohort of Illuminators can never be sure of how numerous his enemies really are. Despite its weak armor, the Illuminator is able to survive due to its ability to project false images of itself into the minds of nearby enemies, confusing and bewildering them. Featuring not one but three long-range beam cannons, the Illuminator can quickly tear through shields and hull, leaving nothing but a cloud of debris in its wake. Official Description: The Illuminator Vessel is a frightening sight to behold on the battlefield and a true testament to the Advent‘s mastery of beam technology.

The Illuminator Vessel is the Advent's Long Range Frigate.

With upgrades, it is able to foil enemy attackers with deceptive illusions. A warship equipped with 3 long range beam weapons.
