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== the Scimitar aka Bounty Hunters Special ==
  
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{{Semantic Infobox ShipStats Oolite|title=Scimitar
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{{Infobox ShipStats Oolite|title=Scimitar
  
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|image = [[Image:Scimitar.png |275px]]
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|image = [[Image:Scimitar.png |200px]]
  
 
|dimensions = 100 x 17.5 x 73
  
|dimensions = 100 x 17.5 x 73
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|width = 73m
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|height = 17.5m
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|length = 73m
 
|capacity = 5 TC
  
|capacity = 5 TC
 
|capacityext = Yes
  
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|isoxp = OXP
  
|isoxp = OXP
 
|isplayer = Yes
  
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|baseprice = 500000 Cr
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|baseprice = 500,000 ₢
 
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== the Scimitar aka Bounty Hunters Special ==
   
 
== Overview ==
  
== Overview ==
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With GalCop spread thin due to increasing piracy, efforts were made to recruit civilian bounty hunters to help stem the tide. However, after a period of time and the loss of lives and their investment, it became obvious that the average bounty hunter was ill-equipped to stand up against combat hardened criminals commanding superior ships and weaponry. It was debated whether to suspend the program or invest even more time and money. With pressure from local authorities and promises of financial assistance, it was decided to expand the program. There were those opposed to the plan, in particular the part about constructing a new "Pirate Hunter" ship. They felt this was totally unnecessary and a waste of money, but they were in the minority.
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With GalCop spread thin due to increasing piracy, efforts were made to recruit more civilian bounty hunters to help stem the tide. However, after a period of time and the loss of lives and their investment, it became obvious that the average bounty hunter was ill-equipped to stand up against combat hardened criminals commanding superior ships and weaponry. It was debated whether to suspend the program or invest even more time and money. With pressure from local authorities and promises of financial assistance, it was decided to expand the program. There were those opposed to the plan, in particular the part about constructing a new "Pirate Hunter" ship. They felt this was totally unnecessary and a waste of money, but they were in the minority.
   
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That new ship, the Bounty Hunters Special, was drafted by ZPG and let out on bids. The primary requisite was speed, so it was designed to sport two banks of four engines. In theory, given the right installation, the ship should be able to cruise along at .4 LM if not faster. Thrust factor would be more than adequate for nimble maneuvering or closing pursuit. Naturally, with much of the crafts interior used to house the propulsion system, cargo space was limited. Since bounty hunters barely subsist on their trade, it was decided to free up room for an extra cargo bay by eliminating port and starboard laser mounts. Foreword and aft laser mounts would be fitted with military lasers. The energy plant would be adequate for a ship of this size, about the same as a Cobra Mark III. It was deemed those who commanded her would live by their skill and wits, not by a supposed invincibility.
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That new ship, the Bounty Hunters Special, was drafted by ZPG and let out on bids. The primary requisite was speed, so it was designed to sport two banks of four engines. In theory, given the right installation, the ship should be able to cruise along at .4 LM if not faster. Thrust factor would be more than adequate for nimble maneuvering or closing pursuit. Naturally, with much of the crafts interior used to house the propulsion system, cargo space was limited. Since bounty hunters barely subsist on their trade, it was decided to free up room for an extra cargo bay by eliminating port and starboard laser mounts. The energy plant would be adequate for a ship of this size, about the same as a Cobra Mark III. It was deemed those who commanded her would live by their skill and wits, not by a supposed invincibility.
   
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When the bids were opened, the winner was Xeceesian Shipyards. They were in dire financial straights and desperately needed this contract or face bankruptcy. Some board members and executives had already begun looking for new positions. Production began smoothly at first then began to stutter as suppliers were not getting paid. Only 500 units had been delivered when the space doors were closed for good. Thereafter the craft was known as "the Scimitar", the sword the cut the throat of its maker. Production continues at various shipyards across the eight to this day, but quality varies considerably and the same can be said of their clientele.
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The winning bid was turned in by Xeceesian Shipyards, a company in dire financial straights. It was hoped winning this contract would right a sinking ship. Some board members and executives were not so optimistic and had already begun looking for new positions. Production began smoothly then stuttered as suppliers were not getting paid. Only 500 units had been delivered when the space doors were closed for good. Thereafter the craft was known as "the Scimitar", the sword that cut the throat of its maker. Production continues at various shipyards across the eight to this day, but quality varies considerably and the same can be said of their clientele.
   
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== Download ==
  
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== Standard Equipment ==
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E.C.M. System<br>
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Fuel Scoops<br>
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Extra Energy Unit<br>
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Witchdrive Fuel Injectors<br>
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Scanner Targeting Enhancement<br>
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Shield Boosters<br>
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Fore & Aft Military Lasers
   
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[http://chincasi.com/captsolo/OXP/Copperhead.zip Copperhead] OXP.
  
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== Availability ==
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TL 10+ shipyards
   
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== Minimum Requirements ==
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Tested with Oolite 1.76. Should work with earlier versions. No Dependencies
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== Installation ==
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After unzipping, move or copy the folder, "Scimitar.oxp" into your AddOns folder. Where that resides depends on your Oolite installation.
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== Credits ==
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Main hull texture from Smivs<br>
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Artwork from Griff & Smivs<br>
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Custom shaders by Griff<br>
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== License ==
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This work is licensed under the [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 3.0.]
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== OXP Version ==
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1.0 - January 2012
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== Download ==
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*[http://www.box.com/s/u4rq4sqvfgeps3zv76xh Scimitar] OXP.
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*[https://app.box.com/s/8r1jmsoi5tm7cqfncy2wbs82bzkf8fx8 Alternate Download] ([[User:Spara|Spara]]'s)
 
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{{ship-OXP}}

Latest revision as of 08:50, 22 April 2021

ship name::Scimitar
Scimitar.png
Size (W×H×L) 73m×ship height::17.5m×ship length::73m
Cargo capacity ship cargo capacity::5 TC
Cargo bay extension ship cargo extension::Yes
Maximum speed ship speed::0.410 LM
Manoeuvrability Roll: 2.25
Pitch: 1.25
Energy banks ship energy banks::4
Energy recharge rate

Good (4.5)

Gun mounts Fore, Aft
Missile slots ship missile slots::4
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::500,000 ₢


the Scimitar aka Bounty Hunters Special

Overview

With GalCop spread thin due to increasing piracy, efforts were made to recruit more civilian bounty hunters to help stem the tide. However, after a period of time and the loss of lives and their investment, it became obvious that the average bounty hunter was ill-equipped to stand up against combat hardened criminals commanding superior ships and weaponry. It was debated whether to suspend the program or invest even more time and money. With pressure from local authorities and promises of financial assistance, it was decided to expand the program. There were those opposed to the plan, in particular the part about constructing a new "Pirate Hunter" ship. They felt this was totally unnecessary and a waste of money, but they were in the minority.

That new ship, the Bounty Hunters Special, was drafted by ZPG and let out on bids. The primary requisite was speed, so it was designed to sport two banks of four engines. In theory, given the right installation, the ship should be able to cruise along at .4 LM if not faster. Thrust factor would be more than adequate for nimble maneuvering or closing pursuit. Naturally, with much of the crafts interior used to house the propulsion system, cargo space was limited. Since bounty hunters barely subsist on their trade, it was decided to free up room for an extra cargo bay by eliminating port and starboard laser mounts. The energy plant would be adequate for a ship of this size, about the same as a Cobra Mark III. It was deemed those who commanded her would live by their skill and wits, not by a supposed invincibility.

The winning bid was turned in by Xeceesian Shipyards, a company in dire financial straights. It was hoped winning this contract would right a sinking ship. Some board members and executives were not so optimistic and had already begun looking for new positions. Production began smoothly then stuttered as suppliers were not getting paid. Only 500 units had been delivered when the space doors were closed for good. Thereafter the craft was known as "the Scimitar", the sword that cut the throat of its maker. Production continues at various shipyards across the eight to this day, but quality varies considerably and the same can be said of their clientele.

Standard Equipment

E.C.M. System
Fuel Scoops
Extra Energy Unit
Witchdrive Fuel Injectors
Scanner Targeting Enhancement
Shield Boosters
Fore & Aft Military Lasers

Availability

TL 10+ shipyards

Minimum Requirements

Tested with Oolite 1.76. Should work with earlier versions. No Dependencies

Installation

After unzipping, move or copy the folder, "Scimitar.oxp" into your AddOns folder. Where that resides depends on your Oolite installation.

Credits

Main hull texture from Smivs
Artwork from Griff & Smivs
Custom shaders by Griff

License

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 3.0.

OXP Version

1.0 - January 2012

Download

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