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Merodda
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Posted - 2004.06.10 11:10:00 -
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In many Space Navy fiction stories the idea of a Merchant Raider, a normal looking trading vessel (Industrial ship around here) that is loaded with military grade systems and weaponry, is common. To a normal scan they seem just like any other Industrial/trading ship. As such it could also be used as a Covert operation platform for the Empire's or Pirate's Spy services.
In Game terms that would mean a huge drone bay and swapping cargo space for heavier shield generators, weapon systems and a better sensor array. I'm not sure if the armour should improve as well.
Thoughts anyone?
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Gryffyn
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Posted - 2004.06.10 11:22:00 -
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Edited by: Gryffyn on 10/06/2004 11:23:46
I like this idea.
Especially a ship that appears to be an ordinary Industrial to act as bait for pirates, which when fired upon as unusually strong shields, and even hidden hardpoints. A disguised Destroyer perhaps.
If you mean civilian ships with a long upgrade path to becoming quasi-military ships (ala the Millenium Falcon) perhaps by very costly upgrades where new low, mid and high slots are added - well I think that has possibilities too.
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Merodda
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Posted - 2004.06.11 11:18:00 -
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 Originally by: Gryffyn
I like this idea.
Especially a ship that appears to be an ordinary Industrial to act as bait for pirates, which when fired upon as unusually strong shields, and even hidden hardpoints. A disguised Destroyer perhaps.
If you mean civilian ships with a long upgrade path to becoming quasi-military ships (ala the Millenium Falcon) perhaps by very costly upgrades where new low, mid and high slots are added - well I think that has possibilities too.
I was actually thinking of a purpose built craft based around a Top end Industrial. As it would be an ambush only craft it would be loaded with Electronic warfare equipment and maybe 2-3 powerful short range turrets (Cruiser? Battleship?). No missiles but probably a large Drone Bay.
It's mission would be scout and bait. Who would believe that someone would send an Industrial out to scout somewhere? It would actually have improved engines that would make it faster(low cruiser speeds perhaps?) and very good sensor systems (built in cargo/ship scanners?). And as bait it would warp jam a number of people while using ECM units, cruiser(Battleship?) level shields/boosters and weapon jammers to stop itself from being killed before help arrived. Against smaller craft it can use it's guns and drones to wipe out the enemy but would be more likely to run away.
You don't want your enemies to know you have a Q-Ship around now do you? At least not until you spring your trap, right?
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