Moray Star Boat (Oolite)

ship name::Moray Star Boat

Size (W×H×L)	59m×ship height::29m×ship length::70m
Cargo capacity	ship cargo capacity::7 TC
Cargo bay extension	ship cargo extension::N/A
Maximum speed	ship speed::0.30 LM
Manoeuvrability	Roll: 2.5 Pitch: 1.5
Energy banks	ship energy banks::3
Energy recharge rate	Medium (3.0)
Gun mounts	Forward, Aft, Port, Starboard
Missile slots	ship missile slots::2
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=Standard}}Standard
Available to player	ship is player flyable::Yes
Base price	ship base price::125000 Cr

Overview

Developed initially as a submarine flyingboat, Marine Trench Co. soon saw the possibilities for extending their operations into space and the Moray SFB became the "Star Boat" after its ingenious adaptations were completed. Aquatic space-faring races are the main users of this multi-purpose vessel, whose hull is able to withstand the pressures of depths of up to 5500 fathoms. Standard fittings include: highpower seal locks, 2 torpedo tube / single missile pods and flood-lock cabins for subaquatic life-forms.

A Moray. A subaqua vessel, designed for both space and undersea voyaging. The Moray was a rare ship indeed to see in space, especially about to undertake a hyperspace transit. On worlds like Regiti and Aona, where the only land was the tips of volcanoes, rising above the oceans, the Moray was both freighter and public transport, a vital ship-link between the undersea cities that were developing in such hostile environments.

(The Dark Wheel §1)

Excellent for visiting Isinor with - see Isinor (Rough Guide).

Variants

The most common variant of this ship is the Moray Medical Boat (Oolite) - series 01, later upgraded to the Moray Medical Boat - series 02. The escort variant Moray Guard Boat never was a particular success, however, the vessel sold well enough to keep the production going.

Upgrades

	Compatible equipment for this ship. Factory standard equipment is marked in bold, all other equipment can be added by the player.
Misc. Equipment	Fuel Scoops • Passenger Berth • Escape Capsule • Docking Computers • Witch Fuel Injectors • Scanner Targeting Enhancement • Multi-Targeting System • Galactic Hyperdrive • Advanced Space Compass • {{{11}}} • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}
Weaponry	Pulse Laser • Beam Laser • Military Laser • Mining Laser • Energy Bomb • {{{7}}} • {{{8}}} • {{{9}}} • {{{10}}} • {{{11}}} • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}
Defence	E.C.M. System • Extra Energy Unit • Naval Energy Unit • Shield Boosters • Military Shield Enhancement • External Heat Shielding • {{{8}}} • {{{9}}} • {{{10}}} • {{{11}}} • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}

Remarks

While in the Elite Manual the dimensions are 60 × 25 × 65 ft. the current core-ship model measures 59 x 29 x 70 m. The speed has also been increased by 5 LM. Jane's Galactic Shipset restores the Oolite Moray to the original Classic Elite statistics.

Moray Medical Boat - series 02 and Moray Guard Boat are OXP craft and don't belong to the core-ships. But the Moray Medical Boat is mentioned in The Dark Wheel.

Oolites aquatic species are: Batrachians/Frogs, some Lizards/Reptiles, Lobstoid/Lobsters and probably some Humanoids.