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| − | {{Infobox ShipStats Oolite| title=Dragon Assault Craft |
+ | {{Semantic Infobox ShipStats Oolite| title=Dragon FB-103 Assault Craft |
|image = [[Image:Dragon_in_flight.png|250px]] |
|image = [[Image:Dragon_in_flight.png|250px]] |
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|dimensions = 100 × 16 × 91 |
|dimensions = 100 × 16 × 91 |
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| − | |capacity = 15 TC |
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| + | |width = 100m |
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| − | |capacityext = Not Available |
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| + | |height = 16m |
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| − | |maxspeed = 0.37 LM (0.375 for XE) |
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| + | |length = 91m |
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| − | |maneuverability = Roll: 2.2<br />Pitch: 1.2 |
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| + | |capacity = unknown |
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| + | |capacityext = unknown |
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| + | |maxspeed = Classified |
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| + | |maneuverability = Roll: 2.0<br />Pitch: 1.0<br />Yaw: 1.0 |
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|energybanks = 4 |
|energybanks = 4 |
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| − | |energyrecharge = Excellent |
+ | |energyrecharge = Excellent |
|gunmounts = Fore, Aft |
|gunmounts = Fore, Aft |
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| − | |missileslots = 8 |
+ | |missileslots = 8 |
|shieldboost = Yes |
|shieldboost = Yes |
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|milshields = Yes |
|milshields = Yes |
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|hyperspace = Yes |
|hyperspace = Yes |
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| − | |isoxp = |
+ | |isoxp = N/A |
| − | |isplayer = |
+ | |isplayer = No |
| − | |baseprice = |
+ | |baseprice = N/A |
}} |
}} |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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| − | The Dragon was originally designed for the [[Galactic Navy|Galactic Navy]] to serve in a niche role, somewhere between heavy strike fighter and light bomber, and as close-cover escort for heavy bombers and logistics details. |
+ | The Dragon was originally designed by Pteradyne Tech, Aerospace Division for the [[Galactic Navy|Galactic Navy]] to serve in a niche role, somewhere between heavy strike fighter and light bomber, and as close-cover escort for heavy bombers and logistics details. |
However, due to more and more high performance attack craft and military grade kit being released on the civilian market and landing in the hands of aggressive outlaws, Pteradyne licenced Sirrane Starworks of Tionisla to begin limited production of a civilian version marketed to the [[Bountyhunter|bounty hunter]] community, to be sold only with proper background checks. |
However, due to more and more high performance attack craft and military grade kit being released on the civilian market and landing in the hands of aggressive outlaws, Pteradyne licenced Sirrane Starworks of Tionisla to begin limited production of a civilian version marketed to the [[Bountyhunter|bounty hunter]] community, to be sold only with proper background checks. |
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Nonetheless, a few Dragons have been reported stolen off the showroom floors. (Not to mention dealers that may be a little crooked and got paid extra to let the ships go sans security checks.) |
Nonetheless, a few Dragons have been reported stolen off the showroom floors. (Not to mention dealers that may be a little crooked and got paid extra to let the ships go sans security checks.) |
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| − | Though lacking the armor, enhanced performance, and exclusive military technology of the Naval version, the civilian |
+ | Though lacking the armor, enhanced performance, and exclusive military technology of the Naval version, the civilian models are reliable, rugged, and formidable ships, and with a skilled crew, is able to survive duels in the most lawless of anarchy systems. |
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| − | The XE variant, first seen in the ownership of bounty hunter [[User:Wyvern|Derik Roh'i]], is a Dragon with aftermarket upgrades. (Lucky for you, the Dragon XE is a player-only ship.) |
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==Noteable Features== |
==Noteable Features== |
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| − | The Dragon comes with |
+ | The Dragon comes with an accuracy tuned forward [[Military Lasers|Military Laser]] as the standard weapon. Some models are equipped with automatic, defensive plasma turrets (Dragon 1.72.oxp). As a strike oriented fighter-bomber and heavy escort by design, it carries a large payload of missiles; some models up to 8, others being more heavily armed with 12. |
| − | The Dragon is available with three different paint patterns, namely "Copper Shift", "UV Doppler Shift" and "Tesla Blue". (Custom paint for the XE variant.) |
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| + | It should be noted that the heavily armed models compromise for the additional firepower with reduced cargo space. |
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| − | On the other hand it should be noted that the cargo space is not very big (15 TC) and can ''not'' be expanded. |
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| + | ==Available models== |
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| − | ==Test Pilot's Review== |
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| + | ====Dragon FB-103 Assault Craft - The Military Version==== |
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| − | Pteradyne does it again, this time with the Dragon, a stout, bred for battle, cobbie-3 sized ship with (I believe) well balanced handling. |
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| + | The original Dragon, the FB-103 Assault Craft, is no longer seen in the 8 galaxies. |
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| + | <!--- Note that the next three commands include all the details of the 3 variants via transclusion, i.e. by importing it from their own pages. ---> |
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| + | {{:Dragon AN}}{{:Dragon SE}}{{:Dragon M}} |
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| − | Unlike most of the Pteradyne lineup which may be too responsive at the controls for most Academy plebes to deal with, I've found the Dragon to be remarkedly well mannered, yet losing little of the eagerness to go that Pteradyne designs have gotten known for. Quite surprising! When the majority of the newer models coming out these days handle with ill tempers, the Dragon is a refined Lady at her quirium burning heart, and a joy to fly. |
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| + | ==Controversy & historical points== |
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| − | I've testflown a production ship in both the official deepspace proving grounds, and in the wild badlands of some pretty fierce anarchies. She rules with the grace and finesse of a Queen, oh yes, she does. I think I will fly nothing else. |
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| + | * While details are unclear and wrapped in mystery, Pteradyne Tech was served a lawsuit by [[Faulcon de Lacy]] days after the Dragon was marketed, which was suddenly dropped, no explanation given. Conspirists have suggested that FdL wanted the Dragon off the market, but this theory has been dismissed by FdL spokesbeings. |
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| + | * The Ambassador from Achenar was found dead aboard the battered wreck of his shot up Imperial Courier, drifting some distance from the Lave Witchspace beacon. Video from the recovered gun camera shows a Dragon M with pirate markings firing on the Courier. |
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| + | * Over one-third of the membership of the notorious pirate gang and slavers Harbingers Of Doom was wiped out. Virtually all bounties on the destroyed pirate craft were paid to a Dragon pilot, bounty hunter [[User:Wyvern|Derik Roh'i]]. Police no longer consider the Harbingers as a significant threat. |
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| + | * A Naval assault on a Thargoid staging area in deep space near Orrora is on record as a smashing success. The Naval strike force included a wing of FB-103s, the Naval version of the Dragon. |
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| − | Now that you have your tail end parked in the pilot's seat - whether or not you have a tail is unimportant, the seat is adjustable - let me relay some of my experiences with this fine craft. |
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| + | ==External references== |
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| + | The Dragon M features in [[Rise_of_the_Kirin|''The Rise of the Kirin'']], a novella by Wyvern & Clym Angus. |
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| − | The ordinance stores display shows slots for up to 8 missiles and mines. That may seem a bit overambitious at first, but considering how fast the L&F military grade laser heats up...errmm, yes. The heavy missile loadout is meant to suppliment an easily overheated mil laser, and it balances very well, indeed. Don't be a tightwad; if you can afford to purchase and kit up a Dragon, then you can afford to load her up with a launcher full of hardheads. *ahem* Just remember to point your Dragon at your target before letting a missile fly. The place the launcher is put makes more-or-less straight missile shots your best bet. The mine dispenser is the bog-standard failproof L&F P-25 model everyone is familiar with, and will work as expected. |
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| + | [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3779 BB Thread: New ship in testing - Dragon Assault Craft] (2007) |
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| − | The Dragon's fore gun mount, missile launcher, and scoop position is set in the front, right under your seat. Makes for great weapons accuracy and ease of scooping. :) |
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| + | == Download == |
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| + | * Pteradyne Tech, Weapons Division highly recommends the [[Military Missile]], an enhanced hardened missile |
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| + | * [http://www.box.net/shared/v0yf6dd53b Download Dragon 1.72.2.oxp] Brand spankin' new version created for Oolite 1.72+. Obsoletes older versions of Dragon.OXP, works correctly only on Oolite 1.72+. Contains the three ships described above: Dragon AN, the Classic; Dragon SE, with aft turret; and Dragon M, with aft, top and bottom turrets. Includes an earlier version of Milhud. Go grab MilHUDv3 for Oolite 1.73+. |
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| − | Speaking of accuracy, the Dragon is set to use milhud by default. (My hud of choice, it has a good layout. The laser pipper comes in handy as well.) |
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| + | {{ship-OXP}}[[Category:Oolite expansion packs]] |
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| − | Install the included milhud-old for oolite 1.65, milhud-new for 1.67 and later, or feel free to alter the hud key in shipdata.plist to use your hud of choice. The Dragon also works well with dr.hud and fighterhud. |
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| − | There's four player Dragons in the shipdata, one for each color scheme. They're all specced exactly the same, don't worry - Except for the XE, which is slightly overspeced, and not warenteed by Pteradyne or Sirrane. Something to note when changing the hud, and/or tweaking the specs. Just be careful to know what you're doing and try not to snafu it too bad, you trumble smugglin' rogue, you. ;) |
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| − | The rare pirate Dragon has a high bounty, and may appear as a Fugitive. |
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| − | He'll be a cocky bastard, so show him no mercy, and don't let him get on your tail. Pirate-flown Dragons will be in varying states of repair and kitup - it's a marked, stolen ship, what do you expect? - making some of them easier kills than others. |
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| − | The rogues among you should remember that traders won't fly Dragons; the cargo hold - while just large enough for some decent high value salvage - is too small to make milk run trading with a Dragon worthwhile. A Dragon that's Clean in your STE is a bounty hunter, very well kitted, tends to be VERY aggressive, and more than likely will kick a few dents in your iron ass if messed with. After all, it's the School of Hard Knocks out there, with "No Tolerance For Fools". ;) |
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| − | In closing, your new Dragon is a 'Goid eating tough ship that can take a fair beating, but she's no uber and can still be blown into spacedust if you get too cocky and let your evasion skills laspe. The Ooniverse has enough uberpirates already, and not enough truely skilled flyboys. |
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| − | If you absolutely must have uber, then buy a SuperCobra, Vampy, or a Tiger. Or Happy Eye forbid, an "Uber Mk Leet". |
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| − | PS - Oh yes, if you feel the paintshop crew at Sirrane had one too many gargleblasters before picking up the sprayers, then (hint hint nudge nudge) look in the Textures folder. |
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| − | '''''Derik Roh'i of Tionisla, callsign [[User:Wyvern|Wyvern]],''''' freelance test pilot & bounty hunter. |
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| − | Last seen bounty hunting around Galaxy 8 in a fully kitted Dragon XE with custom paint job, ship regestered under the name ''Lady Tiomat''. |
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| − | == Download == |
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| − | :* [http://www.badongo.com/file/10781941 Download Dragon102.oxp]. Updated 9th August 2008. Now also includes the Military Smart Missile (an advanced hardhead), and the latest version of MilHUD. |
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Latest revision as of 20:08, 18 October 2021
| ship name::Dragon FB-103 Assault Craft | |
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| Size (W×H×L) | 100m×ship height::16m×ship length::91m |
| Cargo capacity | ship cargo capacity::unknown |
| Cargo bay extension | ship cargo extension::unknown |
| Maximum speed | ship speed::Classified |
| Manoeuvrability | Roll: 2.0 Pitch: 1.0 Yaw: 1.0 |
| Energy banks | ship energy banks::4 |
| Energy recharge rate |
Excellent |
| Gun mounts | Fore, Aft |
| Missile slots | ship missile slots::8 |
| 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=N/A}}N/A |
| Available to player | ship is player flyable::No |
| Base price | ship base price::N/A |
Contents
Overview
The Dragon was originally designed by Pteradyne Tech, Aerospace Division for the Galactic Navy to serve in a niche role, somewhere between heavy strike fighter and light bomber, and as close-cover escort for heavy bombers and logistics details.
However, due to more and more high performance attack craft and military grade kit being released on the civilian market and landing in the hands of aggressive outlaws, Pteradyne licenced Sirrane Starworks of Tionisla to begin limited production of a civilian version marketed to the bounty hunter community, to be sold only with proper background checks.
Nonetheless, a few Dragons have been reported stolen off the showroom floors. (Not to mention dealers that may be a little crooked and got paid extra to let the ships go sans security checks.)
Though lacking the armor, enhanced performance, and exclusive military technology of the Naval version, the civilian models are reliable, rugged, and formidable ships, and with a skilled crew, is able to survive duels in the most lawless of anarchy systems.
Noteable Features
The Dragon comes with an accuracy tuned forward Military Laser as the standard weapon. Some models are equipped with automatic, defensive plasma turrets (Dragon 1.72.oxp). As a strike oriented fighter-bomber and heavy escort by design, it carries a large payload of missiles; some models up to 8, others being more heavily armed with 12.
It should be noted that the heavily armed models compromise for the additional firepower with reduced cargo space.
Available models
Dragon FB-103 Assault Craft - The Military Version
The original Dragon, the FB-103 Assault Craft, is no longer seen in the 8 galaxies.
Dragon AN - The Classic
This is a nod to the original Dragon, specced to appeal to cargo jockeys. Kitted with an upgradeable 20 TC cargo space, an empty aft gun mount and an 8 round missile launcher, the Dragon AN is a superb upgrade from the Cobra Mk 3. Traders, hunters, and pirates are seen flying the Dragon AN.
Dragon SE - The Tailgater Hater
This speedy model replaces the aft gun mount with a powerful aft plasma turret, and upgrades the engines, but loses the ability to upgrade the cargo bay as a trade-off. It's excellent as a blockade runner and/or sensitive cargo courier. Flown by traders, hunters, pirates, couriers, and escort pilots.
Dragon M - The Centurion
As the designation suggests, this model is built to appeal to the career killers, the mercenaries and the bounty hunters. A thoroughbred brawler, the Dragon M loads up to 12 missiles and adds top and bottom turrets, but downsizes cargo capacity to 15 TC. Not suited for milk-run trading, the Dragon M is piloted by career bounty hunters, no-compromise mercenaries, pirates, and freelance escort pilots.
Controversy & historical points
- While details are unclear and wrapped in mystery, Pteradyne Tech was served a lawsuit by Faulcon de Lacy days after the Dragon was marketed, which was suddenly dropped, no explanation given. Conspirists have suggested that FdL wanted the Dragon off the market, but this theory has been dismissed by FdL spokesbeings.
- The Ambassador from Achenar was found dead aboard the battered wreck of his shot up Imperial Courier, drifting some distance from the Lave Witchspace beacon. Video from the recovered gun camera shows a Dragon M with pirate markings firing on the Courier.
- Over one-third of the membership of the notorious pirate gang and slavers Harbingers Of Doom was wiped out. Virtually all bounties on the destroyed pirate craft were paid to a Dragon pilot, bounty hunter Derik Roh'i. Police no longer consider the Harbingers as a significant threat.
- A Naval assault on a Thargoid staging area in deep space near Orrora is on record as a smashing success. The Naval strike force included a wing of FB-103s, the Naval version of the Dragon.
External references
The Dragon M features in The Rise of the Kirin, a novella by Wyvern & Clym Angus.
BB Thread: New ship in testing - Dragon Assault Craft (2007)
Download
- Pteradyne Tech, Weapons Division highly recommends the Military Missile, an enhanced hardened missile
- Download Dragon 1.72.2.oxp Brand spankin' new version created for Oolite 1.72+. Obsoletes older versions of Dragon.OXP, works correctly only on Oolite 1.72+. Contains the three ships described above: Dragon AN, the Classic; Dragon SE, with aft turret; and Dragon M, with aft, top and bottom turrets. Includes an earlier version of Milhud. Go grab MilHUDv3 for Oolite 1.73+.
