A1-S Kestrel Mk1

Elegant. Dangerous. Long.

Introducing the A1-S Kestrel Mk1, aka "Long Long Man."

This ship is a dual-purpose attack/exploration vehicle, designed for long journeys and dangerous voyages. It is outfitted with a lot of modern tech, as well as quality of life accouterments. It is strongly recommended the captain and crew of this vessel review ship documentation prior to embarking. If any questions arise mid-journey, please direct your attention back to this manual.

The Kestrel's specifications are as follows:

Hull Specs: 1. 75m length 2. 15m height 3. 3x ballast tanks

Gunnery: 1. 4x small hardpoints 2. 2x large hardpoints 3. 1x mega hardpoint 4. Overcharge system (50/100% supercapacitor charge on lever toggle)

Note: Overcharge supercapacitors with caution. Each weapon will attempt to draw a maximum of 1000kW per second.

Propulsion: 1. 800 Force/2400kW E8.0.1-Mk7 Large Engine (with reinforced housing) 2. 300 Force/500kW "Dugong" engine (Dugong refurbish) 3. 28km/h top speed 4. 18/12 km/h ascent/descent speed

Note: engines outfitted with "silent running" mode toggle. Output force is limited to 24% capacity.

Drone: A1-C1 "Sinky" 1. Auto mode (controlled from navigation terminal) 2. Manual mode (controlled from periscope) 3. Auto/Manual mode toggle (with indicator lights), controlled from periscope trigger/terminal (red) button 4. Search lights (toggle-able from nav terminal)

Shuttle: A1-B1 "Nimble Underwater Transport" 1. Laser-armed 2. Oxygen tank shelf 3. Good mobility 4. Seating for two

Note: The A1-B1 lacks a dedicated oxygen generator. Diving suits are required for use.

Auxiliary Power: 1. 6000kW output 2. Adjustable charge input (up to 3000kW) 3. Indicator lights

Reactor: 1. 14000kW Max output, 0.4 fuel consumption rate 2. Automatic Reactor Control system

Note: ARC system offers marginal but significant improvement over tradition automated systems.

Medbay: 1. Fabricator/deconstructor systems 2. Research lab 3. Runs on battery power (can remain active during emergencies) 4. Crew quarters

Note: The Medbay has an attached hydroponics bay.

Security: 1. Secure weapons/munitions storage 2. Captain/Security-only locked safe 3. Camera monitoring system 4. Decoy launch bay 5. Comfy bunks

Note: Decoys need two-factor authentication to deploy. See "Decoy Arm" lever in Command.

Storage/Mess Hall: 1. 8x bunks 2. Cafe 3. Jukebox 4. Viewports 5. 4x unit load devices

Cargo: 1. 1x unit load devices 2. 6x secure storage containers

Prison: 1. Lever-controlled door 2. Bench for comfort seating

Panic Room: 1. 3x Suit lockers for emergencies 2. Supplies compartments 3. Sandbag defenses 4. Bunks for rest/recovery

Engineering:

1. 2x deconstructor/fabricator 2. 2x large cabinet storage 3. 1x crate shelf

Moonpool: 1. 4x diving suits 2. 4x weapon racks 3. 4x oxygen tank shelves 4. 3x secure storage lockers 5. 1x moonpool (shallow)

Captain's Quarters: 1. 1x premium bed 2. 1x premium desk (w/ touch screen terminal) 3. 1x premium office chair 4. 1x personal heater

I sincerely hope you all enjoy this ship. I know I had a great time making it. Safe- no, let's be real- rough journeys, Jovians!

With love, - Doctor Venom