Upslion-Class Command Shuttle

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Upslion-Class Command Shuttle

AFFILIATION
Open market.

MANUFACTURER
Sienar-Jaemus Fleet Systems

CLASS
Armoured Shuttle

ROLE
Transport.

COMPOSITION
Durasteel and transparisteel.

DIMENSIONS
Height- 37.2 meters.
CREW
1-5.

PASSENGER CAPACITY
10.

CARGO CAPACITY
75 standard tons.

HANGAR CAPACITY
N/A.

CONSUMABLES
3 standard months.

SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
The Upslion-Class Command Shuttle has a top speed of 45 MGLT and has average maneuvering characteristics.

ARMAMENT
  • 2x Twin heavy laser cannons (Bow)

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION
The Upsilon-class command shuttle was a transport measuring 37.2 meters tall with wings extended, and featured room for up to five crew members, along with an internal passenger compartment with room for ten occupants. The craft's lower wings protected the shuttle crew's cabin from hostile fire during takeoff and landing procedures—the craft's most vulnerable time for an enemy attack. Four landing gears, two repulsorlift arrays, a single ramp and landing lights allowed for the ships to load or unload its complement in a multitude of conditions.

The ship was propelled by two large SJFS-200a sublight ion engines, and as most ships, was equipped with an internal hyperdrive. A warp vortex stabilizer was specially installed to help ease the ship's entrance and exit from hyperspace.

The distinguishing feature of the Upsilon-class shuttle was its advanced sensor suites and military-focused design, making it more than a mere pleasure craft or luxury starship. The shuttle featured extensive sensor suites in its upper wings, while the lower wings were equipped with efficient shield projectors and sensor jammers, which were aided with a jammer modulation node. Its upper wing housed its primary sensor node, along with several passive-mode sensors and a long-range scan-mode sensor array. Additionally, an installed heat sink extended the expected lifespan of sensor systems. For communications, a subspace communications antenna and hyperwave comm scanner were equipped within the craft's upper wings.

While landing, the ship's wings would swoop upwards and retract to half their in-flight height, encasing the long-range sensor arrays of the upper wings within the ship's protective durasteel armor. Powerful gears and shock springs additionally protected the sensors and wing structure from damage, especially when the shuttle's wings slanted outwards when in flight to maximize sensor spread.

To control the ship's giant wings, several mechanical process were developed to allow the wings to either extend or retract. Within the lower wing, a large wing retraction gear was installed, while further up the wing existed a wing retraction servo well. Above it, a wing retraction receiving rack and locking mechanism to hold the wings in their extended position were also installed, along with retracting upper stabilizers. Wing collapse shock springs to minimize damage to sensitive machinery were installed below the wing retraction gear as a precaution against a rough landing

LEGALITY
Restricted. As a dedicated military ship the Upslion requires an specific license to own and operate legally.

INTENT
To add another Shuttle/Transport to the game and a pretty wicked looking one at that.

ADVANCED TECH
Yes, due to the advanced nature of its comms and sensor suite these ships are not easy to acquire. A plot of 1-2 threads are required.

 

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My apologies for taking so long to get to this. Right off, however, I'm afraid that the template must be edited to bring this submission in line with the new tech rules, as Advanced Tech is no longer a valid category.
 

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