Lambda Freighter

ship name::Lambda Freighter T5-F01
Size (W×H×L)	263 m×ship height::347 m×ship length::202 m
Cargo capacity	ship cargo capacity::75 TC
Cargo bay extension	ship cargo extension::15 TC
Maximum speed	ship speed::0.37 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 1.0 Pitch: 1.0 Yaw: 1.0
Energy banks	ship energy banks::5
Energy recharge rate	Excellent (ship energy recharge::4.5)
Gun mounts	Fore: 1x Rear: 1x Port: 1x Starboard: 1x
Missile slots	ship missile slots::None
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::700000 Cr

ship name::Lambda Freighter T5-F02
Size (W×H×L)	263 m×ship height::347 m×ship length::202 m
Cargo capacity	ship cargo capacity::7200 TC (?)
Cargo bay extension	ship cargo extension::N/A
Maximum speed	ship speed::0.34 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 0.6 Pitch: 0.75 Yaw: 0.6
Energy banks	ship energy banks::5
Energy recharge rate	Excellent (ship energy recharge::4.5)
Gun mounts	Fore: 1x Rear: 1x Port: 1x Starboard: 1x 2x turrets port 2x turrets starboard
Missile slots	ship missile slots::8
Shield boosters available	ship supports shield booster::Standard
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::1400000 Cr

History

Very little is known about the origin of this ship. Most likely the design came from the mysterious Empire in the unknown regions Benulobiweed Inc. had business with. However, the shipyard producing the first models is long forgotten, it might have been an enthusiastic subcontractor. What is remembered is that the original drafts showed a Lambda-class T-4a shuttle so the first model was named Lambda Shuttle. However, after the first set of 100 ships left the slave-labored yard the name was hastily changed to Lambda Freighter T5-F01 and the manager disposed. Even after readjusting the price and offering some equipment in the package hardly any buyers could be attracted. With a mass roughly 10-times of a Anaconda (Oolite) but only 90 t maximal cargo this construction was a nightmare. What Spaceship? noted on a side mark that this must be the ship with the most luxurious crew quarters GalCop ever saw. Needless to say that not even 6 months later the Lambda Freighter T5-F02 was introduced. It didn't prevent the bankruptcy of the company so with only 2 models the first of the Lambda series became history.

Today you need to be lucky to see a Lambda Freighter on the ship lanes or in the shipyard of a station. While practically not existing in developed systems some are still in use and traded in Anarchies, Feudals or Multi-Governments and in places with a low tech-level. Be careful if you want to buy one, a cheaper price could cost you at the end more in the longterm.

Lambda Freighter T5-F01

For a civil ship of this size surprisingly fast and maneuverable. On the other hand most internal space was wasted and since it is too large to dock at most stations the time you win from the speed you loose later while waiting for shuttles to unload your cargo. There was a reason for the T5-F02.

Lambda Freighter T5-F02

To distinguish this ship from the first model it was painted in green instead of white and while it still wasn't able to dock at most stations it did include some major improvements. With 8 missile slots, 4 additional turrets and standard shield boosters the armament did get a boost. While some speed was lost it now offered 7200 t (need to check again, sounds insane) modular space which, depending on the current demand, easily could be switched between cargo and passenger requirements.

In daily business the T5-F02 had around 2000 t cargo space and was able to transport 100's of passengers at the same time. It's kind of ironic that most of these ships were sold after the bankruptcy of the company to cover some of their debts.

Remarks

Under no circumstances this page is meant to put the original Lambda Shuttle down, it is still a nice OXP. This is merely a try to include the ship in existing lore while explaining the discrepancy between mass and cargo space. All thanks to Azzameen (original) and Charlie (storyline).

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