Ship Minotaur-class Armed Freighter

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Minotaur-class Armed Freighter​

AFFILIATION
Open Market

MANUFACTURER
Starfeld Industries

CLASS
Freighter

ROLE
Armed Freighter

COMPOSITION
Duranium, Transparisteel

DIMENSIONS
33m length

CREW
1-4

PASSENGER CAPACITY
10

CARGO CAPACITY
60 standard tons

HANGAR CAPACITY
N/A

CONSUMABLES
1 standard month

SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
50 MGLT/Excellent Maneuverability

ARMAMENT

• 2x twin medium laser cannons (fixed forward)
• 2x twin light laser cannon turrets (aft)

EQUIPMENT

• 1x class 1 hyperdrive
• 1x medium deflector screen generator
• 1x navicomputer
• 1x detachable cockpit
• 2x forward magnetic clamps
• 1x reinforced armor
• 1x docking ring w/ hull cutting tools

DESCRIPTION​

The Minotaur-class is designed and manufactured by Starfeld Industries, a company that specializes in freighters and other transport vehicles. The Minotaur Armed Freighter is known for it's decent cargo-carrying capabilities, it being well armed and armored, and it's shape. It stands out among other freighter craft with the cockpit towering over the rest of the ship and the 'horns' sticking out in front.

The Armed Freighter is as the classification suggests, pretty well armed. With two sets of twin-medium laser cannons, it can engage most threats. From the cockpit, a gunner can control one of the twin light laser cannon turrets on the aft, which would give would-be pursuers pause.

The robustness of the craft is one of it's big selling points, it's extra layer of armor gives it good protection, and the medium deflector shields further adds to that. The Minotaur also has very good controls and very impressive maneuverability for a craft of it's size. The main consideration is it's slow speed. Although the Minotaur can carry good loads of cargo, it cannot carry as much as most light freighters. It's supported tonnage is almost half of that of the venerable YT-1300. The craft also has four mounts on the exterior of the port and starboard sides for additional cargo containers. The magnetic champs on the front of the ship can also connect to ships or objects up to light freighter size.

On the plus side, the pilot and crew have a great overhead view on top of the craft. The craft despite it's slow speed, is pretty agile in terms of maneuverability.

As for the cockpit, the module is detachable. One of the engines is mounted on as well, so in the event the cockpit is detached it can fly at 70 MGTL and sluggish maneuverability, and other basic systems. It is best that the cockpit is detached in case of an emergency as one would use an ejection seat.

The Minotaur is a well-regarded craft, but however, due to the mixed offensive and cargo carrying potential, well-off pirate and mercenary groups have taking a liking to it.

LEGALITY​

Restricted. Although this class of ship is a freighter, it is well armed is therefore subject to extra licensing requirements and increased scrutiny by authorities.

INTENT​

To create another option for pirate/mercenaries that combines cargo-ferrying along with offense, and other uses.

 

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