Charon-CH10

Charon Cargo Hauler 10 (CV Class 4, Unlock Level 20)

Primary roles: Heavy storage, Survival, Warp, Powerful thrust and RCS, SV Landing pad.

Update 6/24/2020 - I updated this this to Alpha 12. All RCS were removed and 4 CPU Tier 4 blocks added (In cargo area on floor visible). I also updated the stat screen shots on the post reflecting the changes.

The Charon-CH10 is the Ambry-CT's bigger higher capacity brother. It features 10x320K storage and lift power to move all that cargo. It also comes with many survival comforts and 6 turret basic defense (retractable). The 10x320K storage containers come stock located inside the cargo area of the ship however if you prefer outside access the controls can be moved along the exterior of the ship in the area behind the labeled cargo bin ramp doors.

The ship was designed to use as few of thrusters as possible, but very large and powerful ones. Inside the ship it has a standard operation "Thruster/RCS" as well as a "Heavy Lift Mode" switch. The "Thruster/RCS" must be on for the ship to fly properly. The "Heavy Lift Mode" activates more thrusters and RCS to deal with heavy amounts of cargo. It uses more fuel when on but more than doubles RCS used as well as additional lift and left/right thrusters. When parked both switches should be set to off to save on fuel. Due to the heavy amount of storage this ship exceeds 7500 by a fair amount. It could work at 7500 CPU without issue if 7 of the 10 storage bays were removed but that would defeat the purpose of the ship as a heavy cargo hauler. If you are looking for 7500 CPU CV cargo ship the Ambry-CT would meet those needs with 3x320K storage. It also features a decent sized landing pad for SV's.

The interior storage area has an extra hallway leading to the front area of the ship. There is no reason to go there and it is has extremely dangerous heat and radiation. Caution decals + hazard lights warn not to enter. If you do enter the area, wear extremely protective suit mods. This was just something to add a bit of immersion to the ship in space that could not be used for a livable area. Also, the interior lighting is tuned for night/space.

Survival

Inside the ship you find 2 Advanced constructors, 2 ammo boxes, Medical Station, 2 Fridges, 1 cooking station, Repair station, armor locker, o2 station and compartmentalized o2. Also off the back of the bridge you will find basically an apartment with bed, toilet, shower, TV, and a nice view. The ship has no farm.

Offensive and Defense

It comes with 6 retractable minigun turrets + control switch. The hull is built with steel.

Features Summary:

1. Player unlock level 20, 24580 CPU 2. 6 retractable minigun turrets (3 front, 3 back), Steel Haul 3. 10 x 320K storage bays 4. Armor locker, WiFi, o2 and station, Med Station, 2 Advanced constructors 5. 2 fridges, 1 cooking station, Repair station, offline protection 6. Sensor based lights, door, and ramp 7. Exterior front spot lights + interior control switch 8. Extreme power to move lots of cargo. 9. SV Landing pads

I hope you enjoy!

Modded Versions by other authors

Charon-CH10 X by Cosmic Yak 1/2/2020! Thanks Cosmic Yak! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2321473392

Special thanks to Xcaliber, D00mnoodle, Raynecloud, CrazyZ, and Myrmidon for checking out the ship and giving some feedback! Thanks again all!

Also previewed here by Xcaliber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRpwbgjy2c0&t=4481s

Please see my workshop or "Military Survival Series" collection for my other creations. Link at top of this post. Thanks!