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{{quote|The Alliance Chieftain has been designed not only to dish out punishment, but to avoid it. Manufactured by Lakon Spaceways, the Chieftain is more manoeuvrable than ships of similar size and weight, and its combat profile means it can more than hold its own in a fight. The ship also boasts three internal military compartments, allowing the pilot to equip a shield cell bank, hull reinforcements and module reinforcements.|In-Game Description}}
 
{{quote|The Alliance Chieftain has been designed not only to dish out punishment, but to avoid it. Manufactured by Lakon Spaceways, the Chieftain is more manoeuvrable than ships of similar size and weight, and its combat profile means it can more than hold its own in a fight. The ship also boasts three internal military compartments, allowing the pilot to equip a shield cell bank, hull reinforcements and module reinforcements.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Alliance Chieftain''' is a medium-sized combat [[ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] through a partnership with the [[Alliance]]. The Chieftain is more maneuverable than ships of similar size and weight, allowing it to hit targets hard while avoiding counterattacks.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/399392-Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Chapter-One-Beta-Announcement Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter One Beta Announcement]</ref><ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/400496-Content-Recap-Beyond-Chapter-One-Livestream-(18-01-2018)-Part-2-Recap Content Recap - Beyond Chapter One Livestream (18.01.2018) - Part 2 Recap]</ref> This was designed specifically to give the Chieftain an advantage against notoriously agile [[Thargoid]] vessels, such as the [[Thargoid Interceptor]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a9823e0fa392560037d3e24 GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Chieftain]</ref>
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The '''Alliance Chieftain''' is a medium-sized combat [[ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] through a partnership with the [[Alliance]]. The Chieftain is more maneuverable than ships of similar size and weight, allowing it to hit targets hard while avoiding counterattacks.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/399392-Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Chapter-One-Beta-Announcement Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter One Beta Announcement]</ref><ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/400496-Content-Recap-Beyond-Chapter-One-Livestream-(18-01-2018)-Part-2-Recap Content Recap - Beyond Chapter One Livestream (18.01.2018) - Part 2 Recap]</ref> This was designed specifically to give the Chieftain an advantage against notoriously agile [[Thargoid]] vessels.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5a9823e0fa392560037d3e24 GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Chieftain]</ref>
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
The Alliance Chieftain is intended to occupy a combat-oriented niche between the [[Python]] and the [[Federal Assault Ship]]. Its agility allows it to hit targets hard without overextending and having to bear the brunt of an enemy attack. Unlike other agile ships however it is not weak on hull or shields, able to take more punishment than the [[Python]]; which is likely to help it counter [[Thargoid]]s. Another big advantage is the price tag, at only 19 million it is significantly cheaper than other heavy fighters and multipurpose ships like the Python, [[Federal Assault Ship]], [[Federal Gunship]], [[Imperial Clipper]], and [[Fer-de-Lance]], while boasting comparable stats. The ship also boasts three internal military compartments, allowing the pilot to equip a shield cell bank, hull reinforcements or module reinforcements.<ref name=":0" />
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The Alliance Chieftain is very competitively priced, at only 19 million credits it is significantly cheaper than other heavy fighters or multipurpose ships like the [[Python]], [[Federal Gunship]], [[Imperial Clipper]], [[Krait MkII]], [[Krait Phantom]], and [[Fer-de-Lance]], while boasting comparable capabilities. The ship also features many internal compartments, allowing the pilot to equip a shield cell bank, hull reinforcements or module reinforcements.<ref name=":0" />
   
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Chieftain pilots may find it worthwhile to invest in one or more [[Module Reinforcement Package]]s, especially in PvP combat, as the Chieftain's thrusters and canopy are particularly vulnerable to focused attacks due to their large sizes and exposed locations.
As a combat ship, the Chieftain's main competitor is the Federal Assault Ship when considering for a purchase. Both ships have identical core internal compartments, identical agility ratings (tied for the highest of all medium sized ships; the Chieftain has higher base top speed but lower boost speed) and very similar base price tags. However, the Chieftain has slightly better firepower and its hardpoints are slightly better placed, slightly better optional internal compartments, is mass locked by the Federal Assault Ship, and a significantly better shield, due to it having higher base shield as well as its ability to install a class 6 shield. While the Chieftain has no rank requirement for purchase unlike the Federal Assault Ship, it does require the Horizons expansion.
 
   
 
As a combat ship, the Chieftain's main competitor is the [[Federal Assault Ship]] when considering for a purchase. Both ships have identical core internal compartments, identical agility ratings (the Chieftain has higher base top speed but lower boost speed), similar defensive capabilities (while it has a stronger shield, the Chieftain offers significantly worse module protection than the Assault Ship) and very similar base price tags. However, the Chieftain has slightly better firepower and its hardpoints are slightly better placed, has slightly better optional internal compartments, but is mass locked by the Assault Ship. While the Chieftain has no rank requirement for purchase unlike the Federal Assault Ship, it does require the Horizons expansion.
Even better, the ship is quite multipurpose. It still has 120t of max cargo space, more than enough for grabbing loot from pirating or occasional deliveries and with 28LY of jump range it can easily get to its destinations fast. Since it has no required rank, it can actually be a viable trading vessel since it can carry more cargo than the [[Type-6 Transporter]]. Its also a very good [[Miner]] with its medium and small hardpoints, good mobility, small body and cargo space.
 
   
Against Thargoids, its intended matchup, the ship performs extremely well It is capable of equipping the maximum of 4 Anti-Xeno hardpoints and has enough utility and internal space for countermeasures, such as [[Limpet Controller/Decontamination|Decontamination Limpets]]. Finally, the mobility lets it handle [[Thargon Swarm]]s easily as it can keep a [[Remote Release Flak Launcher]] on its target. It is capable of even soloing Thargoid Interceptors; in the right hands.
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The Chieftain performs very well against its intended match-up, the [[Thargoid Interceptor]]. It is capable of equipping the maximum of 4 Anti-Xeno hardpoints and has enough utility and internal space for countermeasures, such as [[Limpet Controller/Decontamination|Decontamination Limpets]]. Finally, the mobility lets it handle [[Thargon Swarm]]s easily as it can keep a [[Remote Release Flak Launcher]] on its target. It is even capable of soloing Thargoid Interceptors in the right hands.
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The Chieftain is also viable for non-combat purposes. It is a decent trader or pirate ship, as it has a maximum cargo capacity of 122T, which is well below average for a ship of its price but isn't exactly bad either. It is also a very good [[Miner|Mining]] ship with its medium and small hardpoints, good mobility, small body and cargo space. With 28ly of jump range, it can get around within inhabited space relatively quickly but makes for a poor exploration vessel.
   
 
Overall the Chieftain is an extremely powerful ship. Its biggest strength is its low price, making it accessible early and also much cheaper to upgrade to full potential. It is extremely good in combat roles like Pirating, Bounty Hunting and Thargoid Hunting while retaining some multipurpose functionality.
 
Overall the Chieftain is an extremely powerful ship. Its biggest strength is its low price, making it accessible early and also much cheaper to upgrade to full potential. It is extremely good in combat roles like Pirating, Bounty Hunting and Thargoid Hunting while retaining some multipurpose functionality.
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Revision as of 05:30, 13 October 2019

The Alliance Chieftain has been designed not only to dish out punishment, but to avoid it. Manufactured by Lakon Spaceways, the Chieftain is more manoeuvrable than ships of similar size and weight, and its combat profile means it can more than hold its own in a fight. The ship also boasts three internal military compartments, allowing the pilot to equip a shield cell bank, hull reinforcements and module reinforcements.

— In-Game Description

The Alliance Chieftain is a medium-sized combat ship manufactured by Lakon Spaceways through a partnership with the Alliance. The Chieftain is more maneuverable than ships of similar size and weight, allowing it to hit targets hard while avoiding counterattacks.[1][2] This was designed specifically to give the Chieftain an advantage against notoriously agile Thargoid vessels.[3]

Overview

The Alliance Chieftain is very competitively priced, at only 19 million credits it is significantly cheaper than other heavy fighters or multipurpose ships like the Python, Federal Gunship, Imperial Clipper, Krait MkII, Krait Phantom, and Fer-de-Lance, while boasting comparable capabilities. The ship also features many internal compartments, allowing the pilot to equip a shield cell bank, hull reinforcements or module reinforcements.[2]

Chieftain pilots may find it worthwhile to invest in one or more Module Reinforcement Packages, especially in PvP combat, as the Chieftain's thrusters and canopy are particularly vulnerable to focused attacks due to their large sizes and exposed locations.

As a combat ship, the Chieftain's main competitor is the Federal Assault Ship when considering for a purchase. Both ships have identical core internal compartments, identical agility ratings (the Chieftain has higher base top speed but lower boost speed), similar defensive capabilities (while it has a stronger shield, the Chieftain offers significantly worse module protection than the Assault Ship) and very similar base price tags. However, the Chieftain has slightly better firepower and its hardpoints are slightly better placed, has slightly better optional internal compartments, but is mass locked by the Assault Ship. While the Chieftain has no rank requirement for purchase unlike the Federal Assault Ship, it does require the Horizons expansion.

The Chieftain performs very well against its intended match-up, the Thargoid Interceptor. It is capable of equipping the maximum of 4 Anti-Xeno hardpoints and has enough utility and internal space for countermeasures, such as Decontamination Limpets. Finally, the mobility lets it handle Thargon Swarms easily as it can keep a Remote Release Flak Launcher on its target. It is even capable of soloing Thargoid Interceptors in the right hands.

The Chieftain is also viable for non-combat purposes. It is a decent trader or pirate ship, as it has a maximum cargo capacity of 122T, which is well below average for a ship of its price but isn't exactly bad either. It is also a very good Mining ship with its medium and small hardpoints, good mobility, small body and cargo space. With 28ly of jump range, it can get around within inhabited space relatively quickly but makes for a poor exploration vessel.

Overall the Chieftain is an extremely powerful ship. Its biggest strength is its low price, making it accessible early and also much cheaper to upgrade to full potential. It is extremely good in combat roles like Pirating, Bounty Hunting and Thargoid Hunting while retaining some multipurpose functionality.

The two large and single medium hardpoints are aligned along the ship's central axis, making them suitable for fixed weapons. All small and large hardpoints are also placed above the cockpit, with only the medium hardpoint underneath. Landing gear extends from beneath the front of the ship's hull and the two rear engine nacelles, which rotate.

The Alliance Chieftain is most commonly available in Alliance systems. Despite its name and affiliation, it requires no rank or reputation with the Alliance to purchase.

Purchase Locations

System Station Date Seen Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra Jameson Memorial Always available 10% discount
Brestla i Sola Prospect Always available 20% surcharge
Wolf 406 Hamilton Gateway March 12, 2018
Chelmen Emshwiller Hub Sep. 23, 2018
Indaol Archer Settlement Feb. 27, 2018
CE Bootis Moskowitz Gateway Feb. 27, 2018
LP 128-32 Bulychev Hub Feb. 27, 2018
CN Bootis Sellings City Feb. 27, 2018
Ross 490 Dunyach Enterprise Feb. 27, 2018
Alioth Golden Gate Feb. 28, 2018
Alioth Irkutsk Feb. 28, 2018
Huokang Steiner City Feb. 28, 2018
G 139-21 Bixby Port Feb. 28, 2018
STF 1774 Hill Hub Feb. 28, 2018
Bragurom Du Pellegrino Station Mar. 2, 2018
LHS 2482 Bacigalupi Terminal Mar. 8, 2018
Aleumoxii Ferguson City Mar. 8, 2018
Beta Comae Berienices Gresley Port Mar. 18, 2018
LP 377-78 Gespar de lemos Port Jul. 17, 2018
Meinjhalara Fremont Port Jul. 21, 2018
Namaka Cantor Platform Dec. 15, 2018

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Alliance Chieftain.

Category Default System Default Rating Default Class Max Class
Small Hardpoint Empty -- -- 1
Empty -- -- 1
Empty -- -- 1
Medium Hardpoint Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Large Hardpoint Empty -- -- 3
Pulse Laser (L) F 1 3
Utility Mount Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Bulkheads Lightweight Alloys C 1 8
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 6 6
Thrusters Mounting Thrusters E 6 6
Frame Shift Drive Housing Frame Shift Drive E 5 5
Environment Control Life Support E 5 5
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 6 6
Sensor Suite Sensors E 4 4
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x16] C 4 4
Internal Compartments Cargo Rack [x32] E 5 6
Shield Generator E 5 5
Cargo Rack [x8] E 3 4
Empty (M) -- -- 4
Empty (M) -- -- 4
Empty (M) -- -- 4
Empty -- -- 2
Empty -- -- 2
Supercruise Assist E 1 1
Planetary Approach Suite (H) I 1 1

Notes

  • The Alliance Chieftain was released with the Chapter One (3.0) update of Elite Dangerous: Beyond on February 27, 2018.
  • The Alliance Chieftain has an available 12 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the Frontier store which allows you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit does not affect gameplay.
  • An upgraded variant of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Challenger, is included with the Chapter Two (3.1) update of Elite Dangerous: Beyond.[4]

Trivia

  • The concept art of the Alliance Chieftain bears an uncanny resemblance to The Hunter, an early scrapped fighter ship.
  • The Chieftain is likely named after the FV4201 Chieftain, a British tank. Both the Alliance Challenger and Alliance Crusader continue the same naming convention.
  • Early concept art reveals the Chieftain was called the Type X during development and had an identical cockpit to the Type-9 Heavy.[5]

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