General Canopy Options (Glass, Stock, Reinforced)

[Mythre]

Implement the ability for certain ships (for example the Anaconda) to replace the canopy/cockpit section for Visuals or Function.

Anaconda - Glass Canopy
Description: In addition to the front viewing space the roof is no longer a solid metal composite. It has been replaced with a transparent reinforcement lighter and more visually approving for those stellar explorer visuals. Disclaimer: Not responsible for blowouts when bounty-hunting.

Anaconda - Stock Canopy
Description: What we have now.

Anaconda - Reinforced Canopy
Description: This canopy, although significant reduced visual space, requires much more punishment to break than Stock. Emergency shutters can be engineered in... in the unlikely event of a blowout which saves your emergency air. You will need to use your nav and outer ships cameras to navigate in that scenario, or use a co-pilot, or look down at the monitor for a forward view only. We've also added other engineering options of better cooling for those fiery rescues which uses part of the latent heat to warm up a nice cup of Joe for you and your rescues. Tea is an option.


Just an Idea.

 

[RetroPaladin]

Absolutely support this suggestion.
Canopy glass is a super weak point in No-Shield ships assemblies.
Too bad FDev didn't think about options for that.

 

[RetroPaladin]

Another (and cheap for development) variant is adjusting canopy glass health by changing bulkhead type and engineering of bulkheads.

 

[dm06]

Yet another idea: no canopy at all.
More sensors.
Control ship using the sensors.
Once the sensors out - look through cargo bay.