Python (Classic)
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| Dimensions | 130 x 40 x 80 |
| Cargo capacity | 100 TC |
| Armaments | Volt-Variscan Pulse lasers |
| Maximum speed | 0.20 LM |
| In-service date | 2700 AD, Whatt & Pritney ShipConstruct |
| Maneuverability | CF 3 |
| Crew | 20-30 |
| Drive motors | 4 C40K V Ames Drive Exlon 76NN Model |
| Hull stress factor | T(ensman) YO 20 C-Holding K21-31 |
| Hyperspace capable | Yes |
| Game versions | Classic |
Overview
One of the larger trading vessels manufactured in Inera Orbit Space by Whatt and Pritney ShipConstruct. Cabin accommodation is cramped and spartan in contrast to facilities for cargo and 'alien environment' transport. Though slow and ponderous, the craft has powerful CC-Voltaire shields and Volt-Variscan Pulse lasers, earning it the nickname of the "space porcupine". Not commonly attacked by pirate ships, but a popular craft for freebooters, usually used as a way-station and storage hulk.
Dry Dock
During coding of Classic Elite 'dry-dock' code was used to view some of the ships during development (referred to as *VIEW on Ian Bell's web site). A movie for the Python generated using *VIEW run under the BBC emulator BeebEm3 is available here.
