"Procurator" Battleship Model

[Carlos_Benitez]

Im sorry to say that in it's current form, I'm not really a fan of this model.

I can appreciate that, with the constraints on the design, and all the boxes it needs to tick, it's a very difficult job and getting this far takes a hell of allot of work.
However, it wouldn't be right for me not to raise my concerns about aspects of this model which I feel aren't appropriate for a corsair development on the Osiris hull.


The rear portion of the ship is mostly unchanged from the original Osiris model. Whilst I think it's right that areas remain visibly similar or unchanged to emphasise that this is a refit, rather than an entirely new ship, I think the narrow Osiris rear doesnt fit well with the much broader front end. I think so much mass at the front, without the engine section being expanded, would lead to it being underpowered. (in visual/RP terms)

The front end, where the majority of the changes have happened, seems to be an enlarged liberty-style front wedge (though the outline of the curve at the front is reversed). This shape, I feel, is a quintessential feature of Liberty/Order warship designs, and does not fit as a Corsair development onto the hull. This front wedge segment is also textured much in the same way as the front-wedge of a Liberty Dreadnought. As it's essentially additional (corsair) armour bolted onto the front of the Osiris shell, should it not be textured to reflect Corsair-metal/hull panels seen on other Corsair ships?

I'm also not sure I agree with the assumption that a Corsair redevelopment of the Osiris-concept Light Battleship would necessarily be "heavier" in terms of armour, mass or volume. Given the Corsairs already have their own design heavy battleship (although that /also/ needs a rework) I doubt they would make the only ship which bridges the massive functional gap between a Cruiser and a Dreadnought "heavier". Rather, I think the Corsairs would be interested in emphasising the Osiris' specific strengths, and maximising it's functionality in the unique niche of "light battleship" rather than pushing it towards being a heavier beast more akin to a dreadnought.

It is a beutiful model, and, aside from perhaps needing it's engine segment slightly enlarged to offset the size of the front, is perfect to be slotted in-game. However, I just dont think, for the reasons stated above, it's right for the Corsairs, especially in the niche of Light Battleship.

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