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. . S-CEV01 "Vector"-Class Starfliers Compact Exploration Vessel A vessel that's designed to be the best exploratory ship for use under the Starfliers Starfliers Research Project The "Vector"-Class is designed to be the best cartography vessel to ever be constructed. Starfliers pilot Halpert Kennedy first came up with the idea of this ship after flying not being happy with the "Kali"-Class Borderworlds Fighter. This ship embodies the principles of the Starfliers, remaining weaponless and sporting a wide array of research tools accompanied by rudimentary extraction tools. After unsuccessfully completing the project, the Starfliers leadership formally renewed it, now wanting to complete it in it's entirety and give themselves a ship as distinct as the Starfliers themselves.

. . Exploration & Discovery .	. . Halpert's previous attempt to get Hyperspace Starfleet to build the ship didn't go to plan. The vessel made was one not compatible with our operations and considered a failure. Though with this experience under us, I have renewed this project and learned from what our Fighters and Freighters are capable of. Collating these ideas and designs will make the rest of this project much easier to accomplish. Efforts made to complete section: History utilizing Fighters & Freighters to chart systems Participating in a community charting event Learning about Myrtle the Engine Engineer Contacting Myrtle about improving engines Complaining to [TAZ] about the poor construction of the "Kali"-Class Halpert Contacts Bristol on behalf of Albert
. . Research & Development .	. . My efforts at this stage will be centered around the design of the ship. Making a list of what is important and piecing together a vessel, at least statistically, to match the Starfliers ethos. Halpert's reduction methodology in his own attempt does help us a lot here, to remove everything unnecessary to us and keep what is important. The result is a vessel that is a merge between a Light Fighter and a Freighter, while staying true to what the Starfliers stand for. Efforts made to complete section: Purchasing a "Kali"-Class from [TAZ] Inviting Myrtle to Starflier Base to perform Engine tests on Starfliers Light Fighters Advising the rest of the Starfliers about the Vector Project Renewing and formalizing the Vector project
. . Construction & Outcome .	. . The final stage of this project. We will require significant support from a lawful company who is experienced in building small ships. Our plans would need to be submitted to them. All resources and financial requirements will need to be discussed with them, ideally resting on the financial end as we aren't able to bring massive amounts of resources. In the end, if everything goes well, seven of these ships will be built to replace our Dromedary fleet we currently have. Efforts made to complete section: Visual Renders of the Ship Pitching new ship idea to HS> Meeting with HS> shipbuilders for assessment Contacting DSE about custom Ship construction
. . // OORP Details .	. . . This project serves as a complete "Custom Ship Special Roleplay" request. With this perk, I'd like to ask to have both Starfliers explorers ('\S/'CEV-Luna and '\S/'CEV-Selene) to be replaced with the Vector. Due to the roleplay linked above. The ship is designed to be made on PoBs, not purchased from NPC bases. Any additional ones we will build ourselves as an internal rank reward for members. Ship Information . Vector Infocard . Ship Name S-CEV01 "Vector"-Class Starfliers Compact Exploration Vessel Description Called the "little brother" of the Corvo, the Starfliers Compact Exploration Vessel is designed to be an exceptional exploratory asset. A huge amount of focus was given to the subsystems, prioritizing fuel efficiency and power routing to scanning systems. The vessel's internal makeup allows for a small two man team to live on board, allowing the rest of the space to be filled with custom designed consoles. A forward-facing scanner allows identification of stellar objects at longer ranges and the undermounted hinge mechanism is designed to quickly drop off and pickup cargo pods within one maneuver. Aided by a generous cargo capacity, an in-built mining laser, shield generator and engine system, the ship is tailored exclusively towards the scientific crowd without requiring further adjustment. Although most explorers are put off by the lack of armaments and hardware customizability, those that are willing to rely entirely on their diplomatic skills to defend their ship have found a valuable asset in the powerful scientific tools offered by the vessel. The Starfliers advise their ship is perfect for explorers and scientists alike, exceeding the "Draugr"-Class in terms of research potential. Being an extremely niche design, the "Vector"-Class isn't mass produced, rather reluctantly built on stations to be flown outside of the Houses where it best operates. Stats Cargo: 650 units Cruise: 575 m/s The rest to be discussed Equipment (Built-In) Mining Laser Shield (Molecular Variant) Engine (TPR CYN LF) Equipment (Can be Swapped) CM Dropper Scanner Thruster ID Hyperspace Navigator Maneuverability To be discussed . . Shipyard Recipe . Code: [recipe] nickname = ship_assembly_starfliers_explorer infotext = Starfliers Explorer Assembly craft_type = ShipyardAssemblyCivilian shortcut_number = 5 cooking_rate = 50 reqlevel = 4 loop_production = 0 produced_item = dsy_scientific_explorer_package, 1 catalyst = commodity_crew, 100 consumed = commodity_ship_part_avionics, 60 consumed = commodity_ship_part_interior, 60 consumed = commodity_ship_part_propulsion, 60 consumed = commodity_ship_part_superstructure, 60 consumed = commodity_ship_part_reactor, 60 consumed = commodity_ship_part_exotic, 10 consumed = commodity_sciencedata, 200 . . . .

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