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Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - Fletcher - 08-24-2009

Hey folks, I've been thinking. We have pirates that raid all sorts of things, but in order to be successful, a pirate needs to be swift in acquiring their loot or swag.

Since there are mainly large transports or trains with cargo pods, I've been thinking, what if pirates actually robbed the cargo pod itself? But this would call for specialist equipment.

The ship in my mind is essentially a ship that grapples onto the enemy cargo pod, and rips it from the hull, voluntarily or not. The closest thing of an image I can conjur is this:
Taiidan Salvage Corvette

But I don't envisage an import of said ship.

The place of this Cargo Raider would be a sort of freighter with the cargo size of one average cargo pod, which I estimate to bee 500 or something? But balance would take care of that. I think the image of the ship would be some sort of a ship built around the shape of the cargo pod with grapples or clamps that can surround the pod, and behind the clamps is the ship itself with powerful engines.

For combat, it wouldn't fare well, but turrets would be the only way this ship can defend itself, maybe a gun on a clamp for cutting into the hull.

If there are any questions, feel free to ask since I'm not the best at explaining. I'll try and conjure a MSPaint or something.


Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - atlantis2112 - 08-24-2009

Cool. What happens if you try to rob a Shire with it or something?

Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - johnpeter - 08-24-2009

Wow... This is an awesome idea! A forward gun with 10-200 range, very high hull damage, and low shield damage... Maybe it's main purpose would be hull busting, and would be more of a support ship?

Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - Fletcher - 08-24-2009

' Wrote:Cool. What happens if you try to rob a Shire with it or something?
Well, could transfer the cargo to its pod in the front if its equipped with one, or just to its hold. Like the way the current piracy is done now I suppose.

' Wrote:Wow... This is an awesome idea! A forward gun with 10-200 range, very high hull damage, and low shield damage... Maybe it's main purpose would be hull busting, and would be more of a support ship?
This ship is not really meant to be a fighter, it always requires support from fighters and others in order to fulfill its roll. A transport or a train can kill it on its own, ruling out the lone 'lane camper' role that some do. But the payoff is that it can take cargo back to port and sell it on the black market, without taking all of the victims cargo, so they can still make money.

The front hull buster gun is an idea, bit impractical, but lethal close range would be a good RP opportunity as a cutting laser.

Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - Shagohad - 08-24-2009

' Wrote:Cool. What happens if you try to rob a Shire with it or something?

Silly mortal, you can't rob a Shire.

Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - rayne - 08-24-2009

Sounds like a good idea but would get abused most likely

Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - Cosmos - 08-24-2009

' Wrote:Silly mortal, you can't rob a Shire.

with Two Barghests you can :rolleyes:

Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - Fletcher - 08-24-2009

' Wrote:Sounds like a good idea but would get abused most likely
Please explain, since this is just an idea at this point.

Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - jammi - 08-24-2009

' Wrote:Silly mortal, you can't rob a Shire.
I've done it single handed in my Waran. Time and patience my friend, time and patience.

Also, this idea sounds like the Rippers in Starlancer. Those things were the bane of my life... Paper thin armour and piloted by suicidal people who seemed to throw themselves into the path of enemy fighters.

"Aaaargh!"
"Ripper 1 is down."
"Airgh-a-*bang*"
"Ripper 2 is down! Do something dammit!"
"*poof*"
"Mission is aborted! You're a damn failure!"

Pirate Cargo Raider Idea - Mickk - 08-24-2009

Sounds like a good idea (I can't believe I'm saying this!)

A ship like that would require teamwork for it to be used properly and that would help the RP on the server.

Meh, it's too early in the morning, me talking about 'helping RP'. :rolleyes: