that fer de lace just looks like an embiggened hauler
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That Fer de lance, though!
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I kinda want to say this is going to be in the Python territory...
5 Hardpoints?
Two small on top.
Three Mediums on bottom
Well whatever it is, i hope i can afford it when it drops. I still like the Python more because its dark and gritty.... and the cockpit wont blind me.
5 Hardpoints?
Two small on top.
Three Mediums on bottom
Well whatever it is, i hope i can afford it when it drops. I still like the Python more because its dark and gritty.... and the cockpit wont blind me.
Na I heard a rumour that it will have 12 hard points; 8 large, 4 medium, has 500 speed and better armour than a T9, also jumps 25 LY and comes with a huge phallus decal.
That is most likely an early Python Concept actually.
My little editions of Fer-De-Lance
I love FD's design, but this one is even better. Wow.
My little editions of Fer-De-Lance
YES! Now we're talking. These are the first modification of the concept art I like, and it also invokes the silhouette of the original. I don't even think the ridges are needed, as it could be implied by the design (they could be integrated better maybe? they are sort of 'implied' by the original concept art).
Since premium beta began most content updates took about a month. If we count from release and adjust for holiday my earliest hope for one would be 1/30
Why move the cockpit to the front? What I like about that design is precisely the fact that it has (small) wings and that the cockpit is at the center like in Star Wars fighters. And I sure hope the pilot sits in the middle, I hate sitting on the side, it's a combat ship not a family vessel for goodness' sake!
Cockpit could be at the center (I like it in front) but Fer de lance is not a combat ship.
My little editions of Fer-De-Lance
THIIISSSS this is a ton better. I like the original concept design but it doesn't really say "FdL" to me, plus i thought it was much much too heavy on the Zorgon Peterson design hallmarks, like it was a caricature of a Zorgon Peterson ship. This though. Yes. True to the original withough looking silly. Looks even meaner, and the radiators as the "eyes" is inspired. Paging Frontier art dept to at least acknowledge this.
Cockpit could be at the center (I like it in front) but Fer de lance is not a combat ship.
Here's the orginal description of it,
| A Zorgon Petterson Group (Zee Pee Gee) designed vessel favoured by well-heeled bounty hunters and freewheeling business corporations. A sophisticated craft, capable of both limited trading, combat and leisure function. The spacious hull is mainly given over to sophisticated weaponry, defences and navigation equipment at the expense of cargo capacity. Cabin accommodation is large and luxurious with extensive Owndirt Inc. recycling facilities, encouraging extended live-in periods (useful whilst pursuing a quarry). Fuel scoop is a standard fitting, ensuring complete self-sufficiency. | |
| –Description from Elite (1984) handbook |
Where did that extra t in Zorgon Pet(t)erson go anyway?
I agree. The FDL in my head has always been married to the 84 description: an over the top expensive bounty hunter vessel. Unless you're really rich (hence, the corp execs) or really good at bounty hunting, this craft is not affordable. IIRC the Dark Wheel novella even mentions a FDL in combat, I think Alex was contemplating that the FDL might not have an operational ECM because of the operational cost of the FDL.
So: definately combat vessel, larger than a Viper, probably larger than a Cobra, with hull and weapon slots instead of cargo slots. Huge shields, etc etc. Sounds OP, but running costs should be huge as well; this fits lore.