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BD-510 STARGALE LIGHT COURIER
AFFILIATION
Open market.
MANUFACTURER
Blackwell Driveworks.
CLASS
Skiff.
ROLE
Courier.
COMPOSITION
Alusteel and transparisteel.
DIMENSIONS
Length - 18 meters.CREW
1 pilot.
PASSENGER CAPACITY
2.
CARGO CAPACITY
10 standard tons.
HANGAR CAPACITY
N/A.
CONSUMABLES
1 standard month.
SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
The BD-510 Stargale light courier has a top speed of 90 MGLT and has decent maneuvering characteristics.
ARMAMENT
- 2x light laser cannon.
EQUIPMENT
- 1x class 2 hyperdrive.
- 1x navicomputer.
- 3x ejection seat.
DESCRIPTION
The BD-510 Stargale light courier is a star skiff manufactured by Blackwell Driveworks, an Ord Cantrell-based subsidiary of the venerable Blackwell Independent Technologies corporation which is focused on starship development and production. The BD-510 is one of Blackwell Driveworks' more popular products, and is a staple of small courier services the Galaxy over, not to mention small-time smugglers.Simple in construction, the Stargale has a boxy fuselage, and is equipped with large drive unit capable of propelling the small craft up to 90 MGLT. Stock, it is equipped with a class 2 hyperdrive. The ship can carry a useful load of up to 10 standard tons, plus up to 2 passengers. The BD-510 has no shields, but is equipped with durable alusteel hull plating, which can take a few hits. It is also equipped with a pair of forward-firing light laser cannons.
Overall, the BD-510 can outpace larger freighters and even keep up with some starfighters, while also having a respectable cargo capacity for its size. The type is a common sight in many starports.
LEGALITY
Legal. Star skiffs such as the BD-510 are considered innocuous enough under most jurisdictions, and are not restricted in most systems.INTENT
To create a standard courier ship.