Monitor (Oolite)

ship name::Monitor
Size (W×H×L)	50m×ship height::40m×ship length::100m
Cargo capacity	ship cargo capacity::75 TC
Cargo bay extension	ship cargo extension::+ 15 TC
Maximum speed	ship speed::0.18 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 1.2 Pitch: 0.5
Energy banks	ship energy banks::6
Energy recharge rate	Good (4.0)
Gun mounts	Fore, Aft Port, Starboard
Missile slots	ship missile slots::5
Shield boosters available	ship supports shield booster::Yes
Military shields available	ship supports mil shields::Yes
Hyperspace capable	ship can hyperspace::Yes
OXP or standard	{{#set:ship is standard=OXP}}OXP
Available to player	ship is player flyable::Yes
Base price	[[ship base price::Standard: 180.000 Cr, PAGVersion: 32.000 Cr]]

Overview

Manufactured by Zorgon Petterson Group, in service 3112. From the EliteA version of Classic Elite.

Old Ships 2010 Version

Monitor Industries bought the Monitor Trademark in 3114 after Zorgon Petterson Group (ZPG) was not interested in selling the ship anymore. Sources within the ZPG said this was due to a bad marketing strategy. Problem with the Monitor was its speed. Only a creeping 0.18 LM. Monitor industries lowered some prices and also brought down the production costs resulting in a more competitive position within the market. This was possible because of redesign of the bridge and living quarters. The original wood finished seats and beds where replaced with polymers and metal. Basically all the luxury was taken out of the ship. Its strong selling points today are the large cargo space, the 6 energy banks and the 5 pylons. A commander can own a good trader which is also a good weapon platform too.

3115 Ooship central TV review

Ooship central TV did a Holobroadcast about the Monitor in Early 3115. In a test it came out better than a Python in some aspects. The presenter praised the ships versatility in combination with pylon based equipment. It's weak points remained it's speed. Even with injectors you could just outrun a missile. The ship was given 3 out of 5 stars. Which is a decent score.

Custom Paintjobs

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  Neolite Monitor

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  Old Ships 2010 Monitor

• 

  Staer9's Monitor

Download

• The Old Ships OXP containing the Monitor.
• Also found in the Neolite Companion OXP. Note: this is not compatible with the Old Ships OXP.
• And also now found in the Old Ships 2010 OXP by P.A.Groove.