Centurion-MCU

Centurion - Mobile Command Unit [HV]

*** DESCRIPTION / DISCLAIMERS ***

The Centurion MCU is a heavy assault craft with some secondary utility features. It operates as a mobile command point and ground-based planetary attack spearhead.

DISCLAIMER: This is a roleplaying co-op scenario-based craft that is featured in a campaign I've been building. As such, this vehicle may not be suitable for all games / playfields / environments. It is VERY expensive and NOT new-player friendly.

For now this is a teaser for the scenario and some of the ships / vehicles / planets associated with it, with bits of story scattered throughout the craft that reveal several characters and elements of the starter missions.

=== FEATURES /INFO ===

* COMBAT * Full compliment of allowable weapon platforms, combat steel exterior with reinforced hard points. Ammo storage (modular): 4250

*MINING * 3x laser modules, 2x vertical mount drill turrets positioned on undercarriage (for deposit mining)

*REPAIR* 2x multi-turrets

*STORAGE/MANUFACTURING*: Mass/volume enabled w/ connected logistics cargo bays (8750, 10375) linked to 4 constuctors. Please note - I wouldn't classify this as a cargo hauler. However, it can haul in excess of 2kt+ on planets that have higher than average gravity (2g+). Just don't expect it to be fast / responsive when overloaded, and watch very jagged/steep terrain!

*CPU* Ignored (for now).

*MISC*

Additional modes can be activated in the auxiliary cabin.

1) Basecamp mode - deactivates all thrusters / RCS. This mode is for conserving fuel and for establishing a command point.

2) Drill mode - activates drill grid

3) Utility mode - activates mult-turrets + constructors

*In order to conserve additional fuel, some thrusters are in their own auxiliary group. On planets with very high gravity or when in combat / climbing steep terrain, it is recommended to leave the AUX group ON.

FINAL NOTE - HANDLING (still fiddling with the new thrusters - will probably make revisions).

Coming in at almost 600 tons, this is a very HEAVY craft. Do not expect it to handle like any of the starter HVs. Keep the nose up (down arrow key is best). Climbing extremely steep mountains in high gravity can be challenging and takes some getting used to. While the craft is very stable, it does have a tendency to get stuck on certain evil terrain decorations. Be mindful of the terrain - hopefully Eleon will figure out a system where a 600 ton beast can win vs a unruly twig/rock.

Also, no wood harvesting included, although there is some additional room for creative placement. When going through forrests, best to just mow down the local fauna with the gatlings.

Link to CV with hangar this was placed in: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1676978364

~Enjoy