"Procurator" Battleship Model

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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.

I would actually like to see a complete comparison to the Osiris before I comment, but eh.

To be honest, you want a light BS, and then you want more bulk on the engine bay, increasing the mass? Makes sense?

Well, to counter your point about the front of the hull of the ship, the Corsairs would not really have had much time to change the ship right? Obviously, as such, some things are going to stay the same.

It would have to heavier if you are making it. You look at the rest of your shipline and they seem to like bulk. Adding to that, if you are changing things here and there, without the technical expertise of The Order, you are not going to be using top of the line technology, but slightly larger variants which take up more space and mass.

From what I can see of the below, it follows the Osiris shape rather well. Perhaps a shrink in size, if needed, would be good.

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