New Ships at IAE

[Talonsbane]

That takes me back to my first days in this "game".
Back then every million got a celebration and a feature unlock.
But seeing that old Origin 300i design again!
We did come far, didn't we?
(still waiting for that Preacher Armament Inquisition XXII Gatling though)

But now to something comletely different, like the actual point.
Why not go the extra mile CIG and add that Anvil capital ship worthy of a messer'ed-up space-empire?
Something big and impressive and with capacity for flights of fighters, a couple of walkers, a legion of white clad henchmen and some nice orbital bombardment ordnance.
You know, just hat would be needed to invade a rebellious sub-org's planet.
It's not like we're asking for a deathstar.
Though if you're offering...

You do realize that the Messer empire had a bit of a thing for Aegis, right? We're lucky that the Bengal is RSI. So how about an Anvil Cap ship that's small enough to store, but just as powerful as an Idris in its own ways? Perhaps an Anvil carrier?

 

[Ayeteeone]

You do realize that the Messer empire had a bit of a thing for Aegis, right? We're lucky that the Bengal is RSI. So how about an Anvil Cap ship that's small enough to store, but just as powerful as an Idris in its own ways? Perhaps an Anvil carrier?

My wallet would happily cough up for an Anvil version of a carrier, something that would compete with the Kraken in a meaningful way.

 

[Talonsbane]

Kraken with an Idris rail gun? Works for me!

 

[AccidentProne8]

Honestly after watching the squadron 42 vertical slice, I want a grown up Perseus. No fighter capacity, no frills, just 6 of those Bengal turrets. Because broadsides never go out of style.

 

[Talonsbane]

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Then you're going to love the UEE Retribution.

 

[AccidentProne8]

Then you're going to love the UEE Retribution.

I don't think they'll give me the keys though.

 

[Aramsolari]

I don't think they'll give me the keys though.

Not with that attitude! See, the trick is to fly your Bengal INTO the Retribution...then hijack it!

After that you can do those box delivery missions in style!

 

[Shadow Reaper]

That’s true. The Retribution is like Vanduul ships. There’s no real ship to get on.

 

[Talonsbane]

I don't think they'll give me the keys though.

I haven't seen any keys being used to start any ships so far. Besides, the Retribution was supposedly "destroyed" during 1 of the 3 parts of SQ42. So I'm thinking that just like CIG has stated that there are a couple Bengal's out there that can be harvested, rebuilt & used by orgs, perhaps we'll find a good enough amount of the Retribution wreck, rebuild it, scan it to build more, then aim them at jump points from a distance as massive middle fingers to any intruding Vanduul into the systems we habitate.

 

[AccidentProne8]

I haven't seen any keys being used to start any ships so far. Besides, the Retribution was supposedly "destroyed" during 1 of the 3 parts of SQ42. So I'm thinking that just like CIG has stated that there are a couple Bengal's out there that can be harvested, rebuilt & used by orgs, perhaps we'll find a good enough amount of the Retribution wreck, rebuild it, scan it to build more, then aim them at jump points from a distance as massive middle fingers to any intruding Vanduul into the systems we habitate.

I literally cannot imagine the crew requirement cig would put on that.

 

[Shadow Reaper]

It’s pretty unlikely CIG would build such a labor intensive ship for the use of such a small group of players. They won’t let us capture Vanduul ships because they don’t want to model them.

 

[Mudhawk]

You do realize that the Messer empire had a bit of a thing for Aegis, right?

Please do not confuse me with lore or facts.

So how about an Anvil Cap ship that's small enough to store, but just as powerful as an Idris in its own ways? Perhaps an Anvil carrier?

There'll never be a carrier small enough to store. If it can be called a carrier it IS the store.
But a nice oversized solo ship with the newest server blades for automating those top and bottom 4xS3 turrets, a small hangar for 1 ship and a garage for a Nursa.
Also some cargo capacity seperately and , dunno... 2x S7 cannons pilot controlled? 1xS8 spinal mounted works too.
Since it's gonna be smaller than a Carrack it's gonna fly faster obviously.
Come to think of it, that sounds like the hermit's version of a Starlancer TAC.

I want a grown up Perseus. No fighter capacity, no frills, just 6 of those Bengal turrets. Because broadsides never go out of style.

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[AccidentProne8]

But a nice oversized solo ship with the newest server blades for automating those top and bottom 4xS3 turrets, a small hangar for 1 ship and a garage for a Nursa.
Also some cargo capacity seperately and , dunno... 2x S7 cannons pilot controlled? 1xS8 spinal mounted works too.
Since it's gonna be smaller than a Carrack it's gonna fly faster obviously.
Come to think of it, that sounds like the hermit's version of a

Tell you what, cut those automated turrets in half, and trade those cannons for a s5 manned turret and some pilot missiles and boy does anvil have a deal for you! Get the liberator at Robert's Full Price Ships!

 

[AccidentProne8]

I haven't seen any keys being used to start any ships so far.

That's because CIG needed server meshing for StarEngine™ KeyTech™. Every player will have a key ring to show their wealth (or lack of!) Keys will move realistically thanks to StarCloth™. For Grand Admiral concierge members and above, a gold keychain will be provided! The Council will provide fishing rods and magnets to pirates and ne'er-do-wells. Apple Airtags don't exist in the future, but you can buy lanyards at IAE and scissors at Drake Defensecon! Stealthy players may need to cut down on their available ships if they don't want their jingle jangle clinking to give them away! Coming in 2026.

 

[Talonsbane]

That's because CIG needed server meshing for StarEngine™ KeyTech™. Every player will have a key ring to show their wealth (or lack of!) Keys will move realistically thanks to StarCloth™. For Grand Admiral concierge members and above, a gold keychain will be provided! The Council will provide fishing rods and magnets to pirates and ne'er-do-wells. Apple Airtags don't exist in the future, but you can buy lanyards at IAE and scissors at Drake Defensecon! Stealthy players may need to cut down on their available ships if they don't want their jingle jangle clinking to give them away! Coming in 2026.

This could be problematic for those of us that have enough vehicles in our fleets that the key ring would effectively weigh us down & drag behind us like a ship's anchor. lols Oops!

 

[Aramsolari]

Please do not confuse me with lore or facts.

There'll never be a carrier small enough to store. If it can be called a carrier it IS the store.
But a nice oversized solo ship with the newest server blades for automating those top and bottom 4xS3 turrets, a small hangar for 1 ship and a garage for a Nursa.
Also some cargo capacity seperately and , dunno... 2x S7 cannons pilot controlled? 1xS8 spinal mounted works too.
Since it's gonna be smaller than a Carrack it's gonna fly faster obviously.
Come to think of it, that sounds like the hermit's version of a Starlancer TAC.

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Space Battleship Yamato!

 

[Cugino83]

I haven't seen any keys being used to start any ships so far. Besides, the Retribution was supposedly "destroyed" during 1 of the 3 parts of SQ42. So I'm thinking that just like CIG has stated that there are a couple Bengal's out there that can be harvested, rebuilt & used by orgs, perhaps we'll find a good enough amount of the Retribution wreck, rebuild it, scan it to build more, then aim them at jump points from a distance as massive middle fingers to any intruding Vanduul into the systems we habitate.

Judging by the crafting pannel at CitCon I'll not be surprise if there will be a way to archive a Bangal Blueprint to allow you to build one from scratch...

I literally cannot imagine the crew requirement cig would put on that.

Regardless of the meat count requirement we'll manage in a way or another...creativity for "less advisable solution" is powerful within TEST...

 

[Mudhawk]

Regardless of the meat count requirement we'll manage in a way or another...creativity for "less advisable solution" is powerful within TEST...

Preparing a lot of ducttape and some stuff i got cheaply from a DRAKE surplus sale.