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Zep-Killers
These babies are the heavy iron. They might not move
very fast or turn very sharp, but let me tell you, zep-killers
are nearly impossible to bring down, and they’re loaded with
fi repower. They really bag those zeppelins.
Brigand
The Brigand is very
popular because of its reli-
ability and rugged construc-
tion. It’s small but heavy
and well-built. Guns in front
and a turret in back make
chasing Brigands a bit of a
problem. If you’re chasing
one, just keep yourself at the
Brigand’s 5 o’clock position,
and you’ll do OK. If you’re fl ying one, those big guns in the
back give you an advantage.
Primary weapon: Quad cannons
Secondary weapon: Concussion rocket
Specialty Planes
Some planes defy categorization because of their special-
ized functions. Here are two of my favorites.
Mini-Gyro
These little guys are more of a
threat than most pirates give them
credit for. Their fi repower is weak,
but they can turn on a dime.
They’re slow, so they‘re easy
to catch, but once you catch
a mini-gyro, it’s tough to
get a good aim on it. It’s got great
sniper capabilities, too. While you’re trying to
get a bead, it’ll fl y around you in circles, nickel-and-diming
you to death. But if you can get your guns on one, it falls
apart after a few good shots.
Primary weapon: Twin machine guns
Secondary weapon: Sniper cannon
Seaplane
The Seaplane is a versatile
machine—Thibodeaux likes it. It’s
really handy for water operations,
like boarding ships or taking out
coastal guards. The Seaplane
is rugged enough for the high
seas, but nimble enough to
engage in some air-to-air
combat, too. And, it’s been
known to down a Zep or two…
Primary weapon: Twin cannons
Secondary weapon: Triple missile
But What About the Other Planes?!
In the course of a quest, you’ll fi nd you can upgrade your
plane, or fi nd other aircraft to um... liberate.
Stealing a plane’s pretty easy. Look around for a
blinking icon of an airplane parked somewhere. Fly
close enough to the plane, press the
X
button, and
jump into your new ride!
Upgrading is pretty easy, too. Look for the upgrade
tokens (you see ‘em everywhere), or get them awarded
to you for completing missions. Take those tokens
and your cash to the Pandora, and buy yourself an
upgraded plane.
