BIG DISCLAIMER:
1.) I dont know anything about the ins and outs of Frontiers ship designs, meaning: what to look out for in terms of balance and capabilites so you dont over or underpower the ship compared to whats already out there.
2.) What i intentionally wanted to do, was to break the game in some way tho, so dont burn me on a stake right away when you read the dimensions this thing has.
3.) Please dont take this as a 100% finished tried and tested project and that im some idiot thats going to say "my design is awesome" - i wont.
4.) What i do want to encourage tho, is for everyone to pitch in and give opinions and feedback and turn my absolute bonkers idea, into an idea what will actually be worty of getting passed on to the devs eventually.
5.) This post is going to be split into two sections: Ship lore (and yes ive actually prepared a litte "lore" for this ship as well, not in terms of how it was concieved, but what its meant to do and what the empire is using it for, mostly), and ship specs with some comments why i imagine it this way and why i think it would make sense.
So, now that ive sunk my entire Friday evening into this, im ready to present to you: The Imperial Swan!
Lore:
Definitively, Gutamaya always lead the Ship designing business with style, elegance and yet also pracitality in a way to least expect it. After the Clipper and the Cutter, both versitile vessels in being able to do a wide range of different things but mostly exceeding in combat roles, the design bureau felt the urge to come up with a ship that would be of less miliaristic approach. Years passed, and finally the Imperial Swan was created. Meanacing and beautiful at the same time the Swan maintained Gutamayas typical design philosophy: A long slim neck and superstructure, as well as wings and a luxurious interiour. Upon presentation the Imperial Navy jumped on the opportunity of testing these ships and finally saw use in replacing their fleet of Type 9 Cargo ships as well as being able to refit Cutters previously outfitted for hauling or Passanger transport back into combat roles.
The Swan quickly became a symbol for Imperial superiority, altho contributing next to nothing to it - directly at least. It replaced Cargo ships, explorers and Liners of all other Manufacturing Companies that were in use with the Imperial navy as the Admiralty preferred having an "in house" contractor.
Especially in long range operations the Swan exceeded since it enabled imperial researchers to pack the heavy equipment on deep space voyages to satisfy the Empires lust for expansion. But other than hauling and passanger Tranportation the swan became the backbone supply ship for the Imperial navy. Swans were converted to Troop transports, Hospital ships and could even refuel Majestic class Interdictors with extended their operational range substantially.
However, dispite the Swan seeing such heavy use, it didnt come without its drawbacks... Due to its size and proportions, the engineers struggled with structural integrity while at the same time maintaining a shield strong enough to keep it protected. Armoring the ship would make it too heavy and the current shield technology less effective. Less structural strenght increased the shield but dimished its resistance to stresses. Finally the strong shield was sacrificied for an armored hull that could withstand even entering an atmosphere.
EDIT: gonna quit this here now. i took the liberty of writing this over the course of three hours just so i could get every sentence and comment on the choices ive made right. When i was finally ready to post it, server had me logged out, and auto save put me here. Imagine my rage atm <.< almost an entire evening of work ruined. Now im just gonna let your guy´s responses come in and if anyone is intrested ill post the specs and optical design ideas as well.
1.) I dont know anything about the ins and outs of Frontiers ship designs, meaning: what to look out for in terms of balance and capabilites so you dont over or underpower the ship compared to whats already out there.
2.) What i intentionally wanted to do, was to break the game in some way tho, so dont burn me on a stake right away when you read the dimensions this thing has.
3.) Please dont take this as a 100% finished tried and tested project and that im some idiot thats going to say "my design is awesome" - i wont.
4.) What i do want to encourage tho, is for everyone to pitch in and give opinions and feedback and turn my absolute bonkers idea, into an idea what will actually be worty of getting passed on to the devs eventually.
5.) This post is going to be split into two sections: Ship lore (and yes ive actually prepared a litte "lore" for this ship as well, not in terms of how it was concieved, but what its meant to do and what the empire is using it for, mostly), and ship specs with some comments why i imagine it this way and why i think it would make sense.
So, now that ive sunk my entire Friday evening into this, im ready to present to you: The Imperial Swan!
Lore:
Definitively, Gutamaya always lead the Ship designing business with style, elegance and yet also pracitality in a way to least expect it. After the Clipper and the Cutter, both versitile vessels in being able to do a wide range of different things but mostly exceeding in combat roles, the design bureau felt the urge to come up with a ship that would be of less miliaristic approach. Years passed, and finally the Imperial Swan was created. Meanacing and beautiful at the same time the Swan maintained Gutamayas typical design philosophy: A long slim neck and superstructure, as well as wings and a luxurious interiour. Upon presentation the Imperial Navy jumped on the opportunity of testing these ships and finally saw use in replacing their fleet of Type 9 Cargo ships as well as being able to refit Cutters previously outfitted for hauling or Passanger transport back into combat roles.
The Swan quickly became a symbol for Imperial superiority, altho contributing next to nothing to it - directly at least. It replaced Cargo ships, explorers and Liners of all other Manufacturing Companies that were in use with the Imperial navy as the Admiralty preferred having an "in house" contractor.
Especially in long range operations the Swan exceeded since it enabled imperial researchers to pack the heavy equipment on deep space voyages to satisfy the Empires lust for expansion. But other than hauling and passanger Tranportation the swan became the backbone supply ship for the Imperial navy. Swans were converted to Troop transports, Hospital ships and could even refuel Majestic class Interdictors with extended their operational range substantially.
However, dispite the Swan seeing such heavy use, it didnt come without its drawbacks... Due to its size and proportions, the engineers struggled with structural integrity while at the same time maintaining a shield strong enough to keep it protected. Armoring the ship would make it too heavy and the current shield technology less effective. Less structural strenght increased the shield but dimished its resistance to stresses. Finally the strong shield was sacrificied for an armored hull that could withstand even entering an atmosphere.
EDIT: gonna quit this here now. i took the liberty of writing this over the course of three hours just so i could get every sentence and comment on the choices ive made right. When i was finally ready to post it, server had me logged out, and auto save put me here. Imagine my rage atm <.< almost an entire evening of work ruined. Now im just gonna let your guy´s responses come in and if anyone is intrested ill post the specs and optical design ideas as well.
