Just going to give the wallet to the wife...less expensive that way.
I can totally see that beign the case, but im not sure I get why they would have 3 engine pairs placed like that instead of 2 larger ones?Maybe the second bridge is a mining station?
Hmm looks very similar to the Endevour.... more like the first look to the re-concept and start development of it rather then a compleately new ship.150 meters +/-
Mining/refining capability
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I think it may have more of a surprise for us than we think though based on the design/pics:
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This thing splits in half!
(or I hope it does lol)
Why else go through the trouble of the 3 pairs of engines, that lower bridge/cockpit, the seam/split line?
Yes, the hangar looks to be between 25x35 to 26x40 in dimensions based on your pic and some extrapolation.Looks like the dorsal opens like a Polaris (probably sans lift) for the hangar, and that the stern lowers a ramp for a vehicle bay. Think of a Polaris with no weapons. If it includes an advanced scan suite, might make a great companion to the Polaris for deep excursions.
The flat section that looks like hangar doors is easily 1/4 the length of the ship, so at least 35 meters. That looks like can hold some of the lengthier ships like the 300 series, Khartu-Al, Reliant, and Talon. This would open up both utility and defense strategies the Carrack doesn't possess. I can see why they'd want to support the Reliant series, but having on hand the 300, Khartu-Al and Talon would offer huge benefits from their stealth. Support ships can go where Momma can't if they're stealth.
So first pass judgement: this is a direct competitor to the Carrack, with far less defensive capability, but larger crew and interesting options the Carrack does not possess (yet--modules TBD). Adding both mining and refining to an explorer makes it a rangeless craft. Count me interested.
I'm probably stupid for hoping this, but as it's this ships concept sale, I'm hoping that its cost this round would be somewhere in the $400-$500 range to maximize initial sales by undercutting the $600 Carrack, then the next time it's up for sale they move the prize closer until its cost matches the Carrack.This is one of those ships you don't need to own. It's going to have so many owners who need crew it will be easy to find one to fly on. Since it is deep space, it's a great place to put an alt.
The cost of being in charge is you need to spend a lot of time fashioning a great crew who will show when planned and put the time in, scanning, mining, refining, etc. Without support ships, this is totally at the mercy of anyone with an inch to own it. Looks like at least a $750 ship to me. If it's the only ship that can mine and refine, every fleet needs one or three. Add Liberators for extreme duration utility. the Cutty might fit in the hangar. the Nomad certainly will. You can imagine setting this down on a parge pile, dumping some Rocs, and mining. Refine and store quantanium and sendin everything else back to civilization aboard a Cutty to pay the bills.
I would love to take this into Vanduul space to build support for the Sons of Orion right under their scabby noses. Kill them all.
So, it's a freight transport. I suppose the acronym is something like "Rabble AF Freight Transport," what with 96 SCU capacity.vehicle_DescARGO_RAFT=Manufacturer: Argo Astronautics\nFocus: Cargo\n\nThe Argo RAFT features a hefty 96 SCU cargo hold, and is capable of carrying up to three standardized 32 SCU cargo containers. Perfect for entry-level haulers and old pros alike, the RAFT is an ideal solution for reliable local freight transport.
Well, I'll be stupid with you.I'm probably stupid for hoping this, but as it's this ships concept sale, I'm hoping that its cost this round would be somewhere in the $400-$500 range to maximize initial sales by undercutting the $600 Carrack, then the next time it's up for sale they move the prize closer until its cost matches the Carrack.
Orion. So, it'd be the second ship that can mine and refine.If it's the only ship that can mine and refine
Well, I'm 'fraid they are. Which is a bit stupid as these are by no means new ships.Unless they are including the Redeemer and Ares as new ships in which case we seem to already know much.
Don't forget the email sent out by RSI has this tidbit
19ths new vehicle is the Anvil Spartan
- New vehicles debuting on November 19, 21, 23, 25, and 27.
21st will be something from Aegis
23rd will be something from Crusader/Tumbril
25th ARGO Raft
27th MISC Odyssey
Unless they are including the Redeemer and Ares as new ships in which case we seem to already know much.
That"s already 3 enitrely new items and 2 (3 with variants) new-to-flyable ships to choose from. Adding another 2 entirely new would be highly oversaturating the market and wasting a lot of potential imo. A relatively low-cost vehicle (Spartan) , a mid-range something (Raft) and a high-end (Odessey) already covers most wallets. The more they can prolong the funding-with-ships part the better off they are, so even if they already have other ships mostly done, they won't be released in large batches.Well, I'm 'fraid they are. Which is a bit stupid as these are by no means new ships.
Well, someone remind me to telepathically apologize to Chris if they actually give us 5 brand new ships.
You talk like they have not hooked up the IV and are sucking you dry. :) But I see your point.That"s already 3 enitrely new items and 2 (3 with variants) new-to-flyable ships to choose from. Adding another 2 entirely new would be highly oversaturating the market and wasting a lot of potential imo. A relatively low-cost vehicle (Spartan) , a mid-range something (Raft) and a high-end (Odessey) already covers most wallets. The more they can prolong the funding-with-ships part the better off they are, so even if they already have other ships mostly done, they won't be released in large batches.
TLDR.: ships sales is like drugs trade. You want returning customers, aka addicts for as long as possible.