Boa 2 Class Cruiser

Boa 2 Class Cruiser
Size (metres, W×H×L)	65 × 60 × 115
Cargo capacity	175 TC
Cargo bay extension	N/A
Maximum speed	0.312 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 2.5 Pitch: 1.0
Energy banks	8
Energy recharge rate	Medium (3.2)
Gun mounts	Fore, Aft Port, Starboard
Missile slots	5
Shield boosters available	Yes
Military shields available	Yes
Hyperspace capable	Yes
OXP or standard	Standard
Available to player	Yes
Base price	495000 Cr

Overview

When the specs for the updated Boa design were submitted, the alterations were not deemed sufficient to merit a reclassification, thus the new ship was named the Boa 2. However, some consider that viewpoint to be woefully under-appreciative. The Class Cruiser is larger, faster, and sturdier than the original, with only a slightly lower roll rate. Hence it is also substantially more expensive.

The Boa Class Cruiser offers a solid mix of cargo capacity and combat capability. In fact, it is superior to the widely admired Python Class Cruiser in all respects except 10% lower speed (and the lack of a sharky paint job).

Notable Features

Standard armament includes an Ergon BeamLaser Array system and a magazine of up to 5 missiles. When traversing dangerous territory, it is usually accompanied by up to four escort ships.

Upgrades

A list of compatible equipment.

Boa Clipper variant

Further development by the Gerege Federation Space Works, resulted in the Boa Clipper, adding a third engine for increased power and speed, at the cost of 25 TC cargo capacity. Along with the Python Clipper, the Boa Clipper can be found in clippers OXP.

Custom Paintjobs

Deepspace Boa Class Cruiser	Griff Boa Mk2
Neolite Boa Class Cruiser	Smivs' Boa Class Cruiser
Sungs' Boa Class Cruiser