Kirin

Kirin-XM
Size (metres, W×H×L)	171 x 42.7 x 347
Cargo capacity	350 T
Cargo bay extension	50 T
Maximum speed	0.22 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 1.3 Pitch: 0.5
Energy banks	8
Energy recharge rate	Excellent (6.0)
Gun mounts	Front, Aft, Port, Starboard 10 deck-mounted Forth State Flak turrets. 5 hull-mounted Forth State Flak turrets. Twin aft-mounted Medium yield cross field Plasma cannons
Missile slots	10
Shield boosters available	Yes
Military shields available	Yes
Hyperspace capable	Yes
OXP or standard	OXP
Available to player	Yes
Base price	1250000

Kirin-CV
Size (metres, W×H×L)	171 x 42.7 x 347
Cargo capacity	400 T
Cargo bay extension	50 T
Maximum speed	0.20 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 1.3 Pitch: 0.5
Energy banks	8
Energy recharge rate	Very Good (5.5)
Gun mounts	Front, Aft, Port, Starboard 1 deck-mounted Medium yield Plasma Cannon. 1 hull-mounted Medium yield Plasma Cannon. Twin aft-mounted Medium yield cross field Plasma cannons
Missile slots	12
Shield boosters available	Yes
Military shields available	Yes
Hyperspace capable	Yes
OXP or standard	OXP
Available to player	Yes
Base price	1200000

Kirin-M
Size (metres, W×H×L)	171 x 42.7 x 347
Cargo capacity	350 T
Cargo bay extension	50 T
Maximum speed	0.22 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 1.3 Pitch: 0.5
Energy banks	8
Energy recharge rate	Excellent (6.0)
Gun mounts	Front, Aft, Port, Starboard 10 deck-mounted Forth State Flak turrets. 5 hull-mounted Forth State Flak turrets. Twin aft-mounted Medium yield cross field Plasma cannons. Viper escort (Red-Knight) as standard.
Missile slots	10
Shield boosters available	Yes
Military shields available	Yes
Hyperspace capable	Yes
OXP or standard	OXP
Available to player	No
Base price

Overview

The military have never been known to do things by halves and their planet-station-space supply logistic solution definitely isn't one of them. Sporting a fearsome array of counter ship weaponry as well as dedicated four ship strong viper escort, this machine is seen by many as the universal swiss army knife in the ongoing war.

Given the universe in which it was conceived there is very little about this ship that isn't right on the line when it comes to practicality. It can squeeze into a standard dock with only a few metres clearance, it's massive internal structure allows for the transport of up to 400 tons of cargo (uncompressed) ready for speedy deployment and its near total flak coverage makes it a very difficult target to approach.

More over the ship itself is bound by a "Halo" armoured ring which provides protection for the ship along its middle cross section. All in all a difficult target to crack, perfect for blockade smashing and ground force deployment.

Notable features

The ex-military version comes with flak weapons intact, a large hold and a comprehensive capacity for add ons. This is the perfect ship for the rich (but wanting to be richer) nervous trader. This ship has opened up a number of systems to captains who would otherwise be pirate cannon fodder. There is of coures a trade off for all that fire power. The Kirin does fight like a battle ship but she also moves like a slug.

The Civilian ship however was built more for the mass carrier in mind. With only 4 turrets in total, an extra 50 tons of space has been freed up for cargo. This variant although underpowered for anarchy systems is still a tough ship if properly escorted.

Credits

Modelled, textured & hosted by ClymAngus

This OXP would not have been possible without the support of:

Wyvern : Coding consultation, adoption and improvement.

another_commander: Shader code review and fixing

Eric Walch: Coding tips, cheats and work rounds.

Ahruman: For his vertex shader code

Griff: For his fragment shader code

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